3SGTE questions, really need a faq on this! Options

[Uppitycracker]

Ok well I used to come to this site alot because I really like the toyota celica. As of right now I still own my first car, a mazda mx-3, well Im sick of it, its going to cost me mega $$ to get it where I want it. So Im going to get a celica for the fall and do a swap hopefully over the winter. So Ive searched trying to find some straight forward info on this swap and there really isnt.

So far all Ive gethered is you need a wiring harness, also and ecu and IM is on everyones list. Ill be ordering a complete engine which includes the ecu and hopefully the harness, Ill ask before I order. Do to ontario law i wont need the IM since my car can be classified as a hotrod and tested under 1980's emmision standards.

So heres my question, when I order this engine is that that? Will it drop right in and just adopt all my old parts, or will I need things to make it work? It comes from a awd car, correct? So what does this imply for a fwd car? So please all the info you could give me would be great, a shopping list of EVERY part needed or recomended would be great. I would also suggest adding a walk through of the swap to a faq section.

Thanks alot!
Timothy Dawson

[Supersprynt]

Welcome to the site Tim - almost every question you'll ask can be answered in some fashion from the site or from someone on the site. Another good website to check out is celica.net. Its not as specific as its ALL celica's, but theres alot of good info there. But this is where the real deal is.

As Kwanza said, it depends on what model Celica u'll start with. Its more work and money doing the ST than the GT cuz of what was already listed. And when u think custom, think wow im going to have to figure something out custom. Problem solving is a must, im finishing my swap and right now im trying to figure out just the exhaust. Re-wiring the ecu and the relays is going to be the biggest b*tch of them all, and is really what takes the longest.

Other than that look around and use the search button cuz alot of questions have been asked and answered in the past and you might find what u are looking for in past posts. Good luck.