 4th Gen 3s Swap Opinion, Check it and tell me if you think its worth it. |
 Nov 12, 2007 - 4:03 PM
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So today I had a good friend of mine recommend this asian guy who speicalizes in japanese engines and trannys. I went there with my 94 Celica GT so he can take a look at it and I asked him for a 4th gen 3SGTE swap. He started the work estimate and then asked me if I wanted to convert it to 4WD well I said what the hell why not. So with EVERYTHING included complete motor(4th gen 3SGTE), ecu, harness, transmission, rear 4WD conversion, labor, additional parts, and performace tuning (300HP), the whole thing came out to $6,864.50. My question is........is it worth it?
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Nov 12, 2007 - 4:08 PM
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yes. and get it in writing. some people spend 5k just on a swap. never mind AWD!! i don't think the Asian guy knows what hes in for.
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Nov 12, 2007 - 4:21 PM
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QUOTE(x_itchy_b_x @ Nov 12, 2007 - 4:08 PM) [snapback]613532[/snapback] yes. and get it in writing. some people spend 5k just on a swap. never mind AWD!! i don't think the Asian guy knows what hes in for. Funny thing is I asked the same question I was like Dude are you sure you want to do a 4WD convert? He looks at me all serious and says come with me to the back, and he had like I swear 3 6th gen Celicas lifted in the air with all the 4WD conversion done, really clean too driveshaft axel everything I nearly busted in my pants lol. He apparently gets rear clips from japan I think ST205 ones and transfers all the **** with minor modifcation to the body. Some tack welding thats all I believe. I tell you I've NEVER seen anything like this. The guys son is some ECU guru I felt so stupid around him he comes out where I was standing by my car and says "you doing a 3SGTE right?" I was like ya  He goes how much power you want 300, 400, 500hp? I'm like your ****ing kidding right? He goes No, not at all. You dont know what these Toyota engines can do. So I said 300 hp is fine I guess.
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EvolutionOX 4th Gen 3s Swap Opinion Nov 12, 2007 - 4:03 PM
bccentaur3 HECK YES. Just the motor swap can be around ... Nov 12, 2007 - 4:07 PM
bccentaur3 QUOTE(x_itchy_b_x @ Nov 12, 2007 - 3... Nov 12, 2007 - 4:09 PM bccentaur3 OMG. I want to meet this guy. I wonder if any of t... Nov 12, 2007 - 4:28 PM
EvolutionOX QUOTE(bccentaur3 @ Nov 12, 2007 - 4... Nov 12, 2007 - 4:36 PM bccentaur3 As long as the car runs and drives I'm game af... Nov 12, 2007 - 4:39 PM EvolutionOX QUOTE(bccentaur3 @ Nov 12, 2007 - 4... Nov 12, 2007 - 4:56 PM EvolutionOX And I just remembered he said something about he d... Nov 12, 2007 - 4:59 PM lagos post some pics of these 3 awd converted 6th gens. Nov 12, 2007 - 6:23 PM bccentaur3 QUOTE(lagos @ Nov 12, 2007 - 5:23 PM... Nov 12, 2007 - 8:49 PM JoKeRkId613 what he said^ if true, this might just be the cool... Nov 12, 2007 - 7:23 PM Culpable04 go back to his shop and ask him to let you take so... Nov 12, 2007 - 7:31 PM lubu Judging from the sound of it I think this asian gu... Nov 12, 2007 - 7:57 PM y2komar What is the name of the shop. I have to see it t... Nov 13, 2007 - 7:32 PM bccentaur3 Same here. Who wouldn't? Nov 13, 2007 - 7:56 PM 1bwilson I would think that with as large as this and the o... Nov 13, 2007 - 11:15 PM bccentaur3 Thats what I thought too, but no one's coming ... Nov 13, 2007 - 11:18 PM y2komar I think this thread smells Nov 14, 2007 - 8:10 AM bccentaur3 QUOTE(y2komar @ Nov 14, 2007 - 7:10 ... Nov 14, 2007 - 2:26 PM devilsden97 unless i miss read, the mechanic never said the en... Nov 14, 2007 - 12:49 PM playr158 QUOTE(devilsden97 @ Nov 14, 2007 - 12... Nov 14, 2007 - 1:35 PM devilsden97 QUOTE(playr158 @ Nov 14, 2007 - 1:35... Nov 14, 2007 - 1:37 PM lagos QUOTE$6,864.50
i wonder what the $.50 i... Nov 14, 2007 - 4:06 PM JoKeRkId613 QUOTE(lagos @ Nov 14, 2007 - 2:06 PM... Nov 15, 2007 - 7:05 PM EvolutionOX QUOTE(lagos @ Nov 14, 2007 - 4:06 PM... Nov 15, 2007 - 7:23 PM 94celigts Wahts the deal? Any Updates?? Nov 14, 2007 - 4:20 PM chacha post up shop info...if any internet or contact inf... Nov 15, 2007 - 6:14 PM bccentaur3 Dude we've tried squeezing info out of him. He... Nov 15, 2007 - 6:21 PM EvolutionOX Well I dont mean to be an a** but he only has one ... Nov 15, 2007 - 7:18 PM bccentaur3 dude i googled that and the colsest shop with the ... Nov 15, 2007 - 7:24 PM EvolutionOX ... Nov 15, 2007 - 7:37 PM chacha XXXXXXXXXX
is this it?..lol ill try to call...FYI,... Nov 16, 2007 - 2:16 AM EvolutionOX Ya thats it Let me guess photoshop? And what do... Nov 16, 2007 - 3:01 AM chacha hahaha...hey bro...don't feel bad if i found o... Nov 16, 2007 - 3:07 AM EvolutionOX QUOTE(chacha @ Nov 16, 2007 - 3:07 A... Nov 16, 2007 - 3:09 AM chacha SH*T, why not...you're hitting the 7G mark alr... Nov 16, 2007 - 3:11 AM EvolutionOX QUOTE(chacha @ Nov 16, 2007 - 3:11 A... Nov 16, 2007 - 3:17 AM chacha all i know is...you're probably looking at a g... Nov 16, 2007 - 3:25 AM goferris i'm also interested to find out how much for a... Nov 16, 2007 - 4:01 AM jcbass7 i don't see how showing us pictures of the ... Nov 16, 2007 - 10:34 AM y2komar QUOTE(jcbass7 @ Nov 16, 2007 - 10:34... Nov 16, 2007 - 1:10 PM x_itchy_b_x Pics or it didnt happen. Nov 16, 2007 - 1:20 PM Batman722 QUOTE(x_itchy_b_x @ Nov 16, 2007 - 1... Nov 16, 2007 - 2:08 PM chacha i think you guys are being a little too harsh for ... Nov 16, 2007 - 2:27 PM 1bwilson To get a opinion from the members on this site you... Nov 16, 2007 - 3:24 PM chacha that is exactly what i mean...i hope he don't ... Nov 16, 2007 - 3:36 PM y2komar RE: 4th Gen 3s Swap Opinion Nov 16, 2007 - 4:44 PM EvolutionOX Well I never said this would be the next big thing... Nov 16, 2007 - 5:41 PM 1bwilson QUOTE(EvolutionOX @ Nov 16, 2007 - 3... Nov 16, 2007 - 6:12 PM chacha lol...i think everyone has gotten on the wrong foo... Nov 16, 2007 - 6:34 PM phattyduck If the shop has a really good guy in Japan, I can ... Nov 19, 2007 - 1:48 PM 95st-celica bump for pics....i wanna know if its legit as well... Jan 23, 2008 - 1:33 AM illneversellmycelli come on three pages of nothing err Jan 23, 2008 - 8:58 AM GriffGirl yeah... what ever happened with this, anyway? If I... Jan 25, 2008 - 12:48 PM bccentaur3 I'm pretty sure its everyones dream to own an ... Jan 25, 2008 - 12:53 PM x_itchy_b_x QUOTE(x_itchy_b_x @ Nov 16, 2007 - 3... Jan 25, 2008 - 12:55 PM easternpiro1 QUOTE(1bwilson @ Nov 16, 2007 - 3:24... Jan 25, 2008 - 8:44 PM supershannon77 yup so November was when this was all last talked ... Jan 26, 2008 - 4:09 PM lagos QUOTE
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