new to the boards, got a 3S-GTE swap question Options

[RbrtNdrws]

hi everyone,
I am new to the boards, i've been lookin here for about a month, but I just joined today.. I am still 15 and planning on getting a 6th Gen Celica GT for my first car.. I dont know what year yet, but I want the hatchback. Anyway, Ive been looking into the 3S-GTE swap idea, and it looks like it might be a bit time consuming and costly but I really wanna do it. I have a few questions for those of you who have swapped the Celica GT engine with a 3s-gte. My dad is big into cars and hes rebuilt engines 5 or 6 times. Also my neighbor is a big hotrod fan and just bought an engine lift, so i can borrow his when i need it..

-What are the exact parts needed to do a swap (engine, transmission, fuel pump)?
-What is the best transmission to use with the 3S-GTE?

If I were to do most of the work myself (with help from my dad, neighbors) how much would this cost me?

Last, I am not very comfortable paying over 2k to some company over the internet for a front clip (i have a fear that it might not ever get here) and I was just wondering what is the best site overall to order from (price, customer service, shipping times) ?


Thanks for your help,
Rob A.

[RbrtNdrws]

alright thanks for the info.. i just mentioned my neighbor cause he has a lot of tools and whatnot for working on cars.. I'm not going to rush into this thing, it might be a year or two before I get the cash to get a 3s-gte, but Im definitely getting a 6th gen GT to start with..

My parents dont mind me having a turbo engine installed.., as long as I use it responsibly and as soon as I get a ticket, i'm paying the insurance.. Mainly I want the engine for a car project to work on, and it would be a great learning experience too.. Plus to get that feeling when you finally get it together..

Ps.. I get my license in 2 months and then probably a car about a month or two after that, I cant wait to post my new car here..

Again, thanks for all the info

-Rob A.