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post Jul 29, 2008 - 2:32 AM
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I have a 94 ST and called a place near me that has a low mileage 3S-GTE for $1900. Seeing as how I have the ST and alot more work is required, he told me he would do it for $5500. Isnt $3600 for labor a bit much? I am sure I could buy the engine and find someone else to do it alot cheaper, but I also want it done right though. Thoughts?
 
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post Jul 29, 2008 - 9:47 PM
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Make sure the shop that is doing your swap knows how to deal with the wiring harness conversion. You have problems with electrical issues, if your harness wasn't done right. Like myself, transmission problems. Seriously, if its either your DD or a weekend thing, you're going to want parts in there that can handle a beating. For example a transmission. Spend some money and get a stronger transmission than a s54.


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Posts in this topic
- mbell75   3S-GTE swap for $5500?   Jul 29, 2008 - 2:32 AM
- - 95st-celica   if you can get it droped in for $5500 into an...   Jul 29, 2008 - 2:42 AM
|- - mbell75   QUOTE (95st-celica @ Jul 29, 2008 ...   Jul 29, 2008 - 3:04 AM
- - j0e_p3t   does your guy seriously know what he's doing? ...   Jul 29, 2008 - 3:19 AM
- - devilsden97   u say 3600$ labor, but u have to keep in mind...   Jul 29, 2008 - 8:38 AM
- - lagos   Parts alone will cost you around 4grand. Especiall...   Jul 29, 2008 - 11:10 AM
- - snapshotgt   I second everything lagos said. Also, do not get ...   Jul 29, 2008 - 11:29 AM
|- - DEATH   QUOTE (snapshotgt @ Jul 29, 2008 - 12...   Jul 29, 2008 - 11:33 AM
|- - snapshotgt   QUOTE (DEATH @ Jul 29, 2008 - 11:33 ...   Jul 29, 2008 - 12:02 PM
|- - snapshotgt   QUOTE (DEATH @ Jul 29, 2008 - 11:33 ...   Jul 29, 2008 - 12:05 PM
- - joehernandez   just do it like me, i am saving money, at least 7...   Jul 29, 2008 - 11:42 AM
- - DEATH   tell me about it Listen to us -we've all had...   Jul 29, 2008 - 12:16 PM
- - mbell75   What kind of problems? I am not overly concerned a...   Jul 29, 2008 - 3:25 PM
- - bccentaur3   Make sure the shop that is doing your swap knows h...   Jul 29, 2008 - 9:47 PM
- - goferris   a lot of people have also recomended to do it your...   Jul 31, 2008 - 8:55 PM
|- - mbell75   QUOTE (goferris @ Jul 31, 2008 - 8:5...   Aug 2, 2008 - 5:40 PM
- - CelicaST_CALI   do it   Aug 2, 2008 - 7:00 PM
- - Dr_Tweak   $5500 is pretty cheap if it includes everythi...   Aug 2, 2008 - 10:40 PM
- - mbell75   So is the 4A-GZE swap cheaper and easier? How much...   Aug 3, 2008 - 7:47 PM
- - Dr_Tweak   It's marginally cheaper and easier but it...   Aug 4, 2008 - 4:52 PM


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