Completed Engine Swaps., who's got em. add your name and info. ;) Options

[Mynzeyes]

just like the topic says, i think this would be a very good little thread, just to give some insight for the newbs and dreamers as to what the swappers have done, what they went through, and how it's workin out to this day. feel free to add any info you wish, mainly the car type before, the new motor type, info about your personal swap (as all swaps are NOT created equal), a time frame, general cost, how is the performance, are you happy w/ it, etc... . let's see how big this list can get. .

-John-

edit: btw, only post if you are DONE and driving the car. that's what i'm lookin for.

[Supersprynt]

Swapped 1994 Celica GT (5S-FE) with ST185 (2nd Gen) 3S-GTE

After a year of info searching and what not - I ordered a 1993 J-Spec 3S-GTE out of an ST185 GT-Four. It had roughly 45,000 miles on it, and I ordered it from Storm Performance in Cali.

I'm not going to give you a date by date like Kuya did, cuz well im too lazy to type that much. But heres a brief overview. Any questions related to this topic, or any other, are welcome. I ordered JUST the engine, and it came with the AFM & ECU. If I could go back, I'd get the clip. Taking the old 5S-FE engine out was fairly simple, LABEL EVERYTHING & TAKE PICTURES, GOOD ONES. I decided to use my stock tranny because it will bolt right up. With new clutch, and the existing flywheel off the 3S was in good shape. Then came the placing of the 3S in the bay, which bolts right into exisiting motor mounts. I connected all plugs that mated and hoses that went where and what not. My entire exhaust was increased by 1 inch to accomodate the 2.5'' exhaust of the 3S. I used the stock exhaust flange and mated it up to the downpipe and then did some custom exhaust work so that it would run straight back to the dual mufflers.
Now comes the hard part.

The mechanical, is a piece of cake. Its the electrical that will leave you in tears. Plugs need to be spliced, connections have to be made, plugs need to be fitted onto cut wires. Its a nightmare, and prepare to regret doing it all...for now. Mike from TopShelf helped me out alot, and I credit him with what he deserves, for basically guiding me through the ECU swap. Even with his guidance it was tough.

As of right now I have one major problem, I cant get over 4-4.5K RPMs. It sucks cuz u dont get max HP until 6K. I do not think this is electrical, I think its either a vacuum leak, a loose/missing connection to the injectors or a bad ground somewhere...its yet to be found.

What I had to buy separate from the engine: solenoid relay (resistor), fuel pump relay, ignition coil & primary wire.
Stuff I bought FOR the new engine: Apex'i Turbo Timer, Apex'i Rev/Speed Meter, Autometer Boost Gauge.

I spent around $3,000 for the swap, but I did all the work, and I did all the research. It took WAY longer than it should've, about 5 months. Keep in mind, I have a full time job, and im a full time student. Just cuz its summer doesnt mean school stops. But it was all worth it. With the current problem of not going over generally 4,000 RPM's, u still hit 90mph and I dont downshift to pass cars, theres just so much more power...and the engine is basically stock.



This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Dec 1, 2008 - 1:51 AM