ST205 Motor into '90 Camry, Progress w/ Pics! Options

[phattyduck]

Hey guys,

Now that my project is getting close to completion, I figured it would be a good time to post a few teaser pics. The final product is going to be a 3rd gen 3s-gte from an ST205 (JDM '95 Celica GT4) with an E153 tranny and KAAZ LSD.

Picture of the GT4 clip before I bought it:


ST205 AWIC heat exchanger + tranny cooler:


Now you see it, now you don't:


I had to use a smaller water pump for the intercooler:


The motor is buttoned back up after a new timing belt, water pump and seals all around:


Motor going back together


V6 Camry rear disk brakes:


I'm currently waiting on my tranny (LSD install in an E153) and the bracket to hold the e-series tranny axles to the block. Wiring is done (except for the A/C wiring) and ready to plug in. After I get those parts, its time for the flywheel (Fidanza aluminum) and clutch (SPEC Stage 2), assembly, install, test, troubleshoot then break-in.

Comments and questions are welcomed!

-Charlie

[sinner96ST]

People put the 3sgte in lots of different toyotas, this camry being no exception. I've even seen one in a 7th gen celica.

Although, I would've thought you would've used a newer (94+) shell to put it in, it's still a nice sleeper. Didn't that car have a 3s-fe in it to begin with?

[Insanity-74]

I've even seen one in a 7th gen celica.

Have you seen the Fensport one??? 3sgte engine 4wd in a 7th gen pushing around 700BHP

[sinner96ST]

I've even seen one in a 7th gen celica.

Have you seen the Fensport one??? 3sgte engine 4wd in a 7th gen pushing around 700BHP

There's a video on streetfire.net of that beast, it sounds like it has no engine, just a giant turbo under the hood. it's insane.

edit: stupid forum keeps double posting me.. wtf.

Although, I would've thought you would've used a newer (94+) shell to put it in, it's still a nice sleeper. Didn't that car have a 3s-fe in it to begin with?

Well, I already had the car, which is a big reason for using it as the starting platform. I really don't like the '92-'96 Camry body style and I can't afford a '97+ Camry as a second car. Besides, those cars are 500lbs+ heavier... I have A/C, a decent stereo, decent suspension and (now) reliability - which is all I need for this car.

And yes, the car had the 3s-fe in it originally. Very little modifications had to happen to get the motor in the car - only the rear mount had to be modified.

-Charlie

yeah, don't get me wrong.. it's an awesome sleeper. good job. i spent the better half of my teenage life in one of those older camrys, driving around with my friends.



This post has been edited by sinner96ST: Jul 19, 2006 - 3:48 PM