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 Mar 19, 2004 - 3:29 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 16, '04 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
So I'm soon to pass the 200,000 mile mark. I have to think about the future.
Everyone talks about a 3SGTE swap and it sounds good, but the details elude me. I'm a few months from gradicating as an electrical engineer, so I can pick up car mechanics easy, but I don't have any background in it. (Just did the suspension with a friend's guidance and it was fun). I'm sure there are some extensive how-to's, and those will be useful. Question is, what are the options for getting a 3SGTE? Would I have to find one in some junkyard and have it cleaned up? Do companies still build them (as I've heard BMW does with their cars). Are there any alternatives even if I, say, wanted to throw more money at the project than the car is worth (which I do)? If I do get one, what kind of experience should I be looking for for doing a good swap? Can I take auto mechanics at some community college (they don't have it at UCSD) and be proficient? Do I need to find a friend who works in an auto shop? Will somebody out there do it for a sixer of Newcastle? People who answer questions rule. --------------------  |
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Mar 23, 2004 - 2:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 21, '04 From Oceanside Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Sorry I should have said off of Miramar Rd. Actually they are located on Dowdy, if memory serves. I have seen some of their work; an older 79 Celica with a Supra swap that was done, they are currently working on a couple others I belive a 5th gen with a 3SGTE 3rd gen. They seem to be on the up and up, good people and all. I was also told today from a friend that most legit mechanics will have to make sure it passes smog before it leaves their shop. I am not sure how true this is.
In the list in this thread I didn't see anything about the tranny or the axle, don't these need to be looked at? This post has been edited by Green_MachToy: Mar 23, 2004 - 2:51 AM |
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mr_dude Engines Mar 19, 2004 - 3:29 AM
macavely there is alot off stuff to that swap.. look on at ... Mar 19, 2004 - 8:02 AM Stipt yeah its ****in more expensive than I thought it w... Mar 20, 2004 - 12:32 AM PaulGT but if u buy a clip for 1500 then you get it all i... Mar 20, 2004 - 1:04 PM mr_dude All cool... where'd you get the engine? Mar 20, 2004 - 8:27 PM Chrobis U get all the wires and stuff, but you should repl... Mar 20, 2004 - 9:06 PM Green_MachToy I am looking at doing this myself down here in San... Mar 21, 2004 - 7:38 PM snadman See some previous work of the guy that said he... Mar 21, 2004 - 8:36 PM audiophile24 QUOTE (snadman @ Mar 21, 2004 - 8:36 PM) See some ... Mar 22, 2004 - 1:38 AM mr_dude I don't really trust my car to anything on Mir... Mar 22, 2004 - 3:39 PM kuya1284 QUOTE (PaulGT @ Mar 20, 2004 - 11:04 AM) but if u ... Mar 23, 2004 - 1:06 PM
Green_MachToy I have a 94 MR2 engine, wiring harness, ecu and tr... Mar 28, 2004 - 11:46 PM |
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