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which 3sgte did you swappers use?, which one?

Aug 2, 2003 - 9:52 PM
Andason View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '03 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	What kind of 3S-GTE did you use? I am thinking about getting one from a ST185 but I remember the problems my cousins All-Trac went through(USDM related??). However it was one mad quick car and I'm close to positive it was abused by previous owners. -------------------- i am awesome

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Aug 3, 2003 - 4:53 AM
Guest_Matthew_* Guest_Matthew_* View Member Profile	unless you have a good source of $$$ i would say to go with the ST185 engine just like AJ said they are less expensive (but more miles) the parts are more available now i am doing my swap and i am using the 3rd gen (st205) motor because I am also doing the AWD conversion and it was less expensive to get a ST185 front clip and a ST205 which wouldnt make sense because 5th gen parts on a 6th gen..i dont know if they are compatible as far as suspension and brakes n all that goes but i didnt want to chance it but since most likely you will stay with FWD i would go with the 2nd gen 3S-GTE

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Andason which 3sgte did you swappers use? Aug 2, 2003 - 9:52 PM

AJcelica what sort of problems are you talking about? and ... Aug 3, 2003 - 4:47 AM

Matthew unless you have a good source of $$... Aug 3, 2003 - 4:53 AM

Supersprynt Went with the ST185 (JDM). W/E parts you need you ... Aug 3, 2003 - 10:59 AM

Phat_99CeliGT what about an Mr2 turbo engine?? would that be ea... Aug 3, 2003 - 11:06 AM

Andason QUOTE (Phat_99CeliGT @ Aug 3, 2003 - 8:20 AM) what... Aug 3, 2003 - 5:00 PM

Toyota_guy31783 how much does a clip from an st185 usually cost? Aug 3, 2003 - 6:39 PM

AJcelica there is a search button here check the sticky... Aug 3, 2003 - 6:42 PM

kuya1284 MR2's use the same motor... you'll just ne... Aug 3, 2003 - 7:52 PM

Chrobis I'd say go all the way if your going for it at... Aug 4, 2003 - 12:04 PM

kuya1284 QUOTE (Chrobis @ Aug 4, 2003 - 9:18 AM) I'd sa... Aug 4, 2003 - 1:13 PM

95STCelica QUOTE (kuya1284 @ Aug 4, 2003 - 1:27 PM) QUOTE (Ch... Aug 4, 2003 - 4:48 PM

kuya1284 QUOTE (95STCelica @ Aug 4, 2003 - 2:02 PM) QUOTE (... Aug 4, 2003 - 5:07 PM

scothaniel The 3rd gen also has the following changes over th... Aug 5, 2003 - 12:04 PM

jayi12-15psi if you bought a usdm st185 would you still ave to ... Aug 5, 2003 - 12:09 PM

kuya1284 Here's a pretty complete list of the differenc... Aug 5, 2003 - 12:12 PM

scothaniel When it comes to fitting any 3SGTE into the 6th ge... Aug 5, 2003 - 12:19 PM

kuya1284 QUOTE (jayi12-15psi @ Aug 5, 2003 - 9:23 AM) if yo... Aug 5, 2003 - 12:21 PM

Stipt Isn't it easy enough to just up the st185 JDM ... Aug 5, 2003 - 1:43 PM

scothaniel The difference between the 205 and 185 HP is only ... Aug 5, 2003 - 2:06 PM

Wishful3S-GTE Ok, so I've been reading all these posts about... Aug 5, 2003 - 2:14 PM

AJcelica is there any reason you like the st205 more? or do... Aug 5, 2003 - 8:16 PM

Wishful3S-GTE Ok ... thanks for the info. By the way ... the 30 ... Aug 6, 2003 - 12:32 AM

kuya1284 QUOTE (Wishful3S-GTE @ Aug 5, 2003 - 9:46 PM) Ok .... Aug 6, 2003 - 12:51 AM

Wishful3S-GTE Thanks. Yea .... you think I'm crazy to throw ... Aug 6, 2003 - 12:55 AM

AJcelica the looks of the engine? dude... with $2000 ... Aug 6, 2003 - 1:22 AM

Wishful3S-GTE Nevermind .... I'll drop this. It's pointl... Aug 6, 2003 - 1:28 AM

kuya1284 QUOTE (AJcelica @ Aug 5, 2003 - 10:36 PM) the look... Aug 6, 2003 - 2:34 AM

scothaniel Yeah, looks wise they are very similar. In fact ca... Aug 6, 2003 - 11:24 AM

Stipt Nice post scothaniel, I think you summed up this u... Aug 6, 2003 - 10:04 PM

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