2 Stage 3SGTE Swap thread, Stage 1.. almost done =) Options

[SlvrCelica09]

EDIT: 8/22/09
Ok guys before commenting just know my goal is 330 hp until all 2 stages is complete.. so keep that in mind when reading my setup:

95 toyota celica GT
ST205 3sgte swap
GT tranny and axles
Stage 3 clutch kit and flywheel(deciding between 2 I like)
EDIT: ST205 fuel pump
3 inch exhaust(already installed)
ST205 downpipe

Now in order to move on to stage 3 I need to figure out which engine I want.. parts for the 185(non RC) I have found to be relatively easy in case something breaks.. alot of sites have parts for the engine.. but it turns out the 185 wiring is harder than the 205.. im leaning towards the 205.. although i think finding parts for the engine is harder.. the swap should be a bit easier and at stock I would be right at my goal which is 250 hp running stock... i know for a fact there wont be an urge to raise booast levels since stage 2(AWD Conversion) of my swap would not be completed.. and this is my only car which i use for work and not for racing intentions.. 4 now.. lol

so basically I got 2 questions that have been killing me for a while now..
axles.. is it possible to mix and match GT tranny with 3sge axles.. if so that would be a delight but I highly doubt you can.. but im asking for clarification.. and 2.. what engine do you guys think I should go with.. 185 or 205?

This post has been edited by SlvrCelica09: Sep 26, 2009 - 6:32 PM

[SlvrCelica09]

MAJOR UPDATE.. 1 of 2


Hey guys.. just got back home from another 9 am to 5 pm grueling day of swap lol... so heres where i stand at the moment:

5sfe engine out
WRC st205 in
competition clutch in
lightweight flywheel in
50% of wiring done

i would have been wayyyyyyy more ahead but getting that 5s out was a "B" word.. took most of the time because we were trying to remove it from the tranny.. I called jim and he said just to remove it as a whole.. thanks for the heads up man or else the 5s would still prolly be in my bay haha. So.. Id say we r like 75% done with the swap process.. still need to bolt on the exhaust, hook up the W2A intercooler, finish the wiring.. and i think we should be complete.. oh and another set back.. apparently i have been driving with a broken rear motor mount.. my boy twan showed it to me and i was uuber pissed.. but oh well thats life.. should have that on monday.. when we start back up again.. so yea im very pleased with the amount of work we got in today.. we started with the 5s still in this morning.. and now the 205 is in =). i will be selling the 5sfe so look out for my FS thread... heres some pics:






ill have the final major update soon

This post has been edited by SlvrCelica09: Sep 26, 2009 - 6:45 PM