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]

I dont think if If I do 1 thing, problem is fixed.. rather I think If i do one thing there will be other problems to come!! maybe thats my problem... I keep expecting the worst.. and the worst does happen lol.. I think I should start hoping for the best more lol.

The ST205 fuel pump is in.. its been in for almost 2 weeks now.. fuel is not the issue IMO. as far as maintenance I put NGK spark plugs.. new oil cap, new oil, and coolant. I did not change the timing belt.. I figured the one there would be fine IMO.. I will look into that. the clutch is real stiff.. it was working fine when I first started the motor... I bleed it real good the first time. Its not that I don't listen to lagos, he just has the wrong impression in what I think of him.. despite me telling him this isn't a 2nd gen 3rd gen war he still makes it out that way.

As a matter of fact hes the reason I have my fuel pump actually running.. I gave power to the big blue cord directly from the fuel pump so now its running fine. I explored other options like making a relay for the fuel pump.. but the idle problem was still there. What I haven't done yet was wire in the intercooler.. I was told that if the intercooler was not wired in it would not allow the turbo to boost past 4 psi or something like that.. so I don't think that is the problem either.. Im gonna keep testing for leaks.. hopefully I will find out where it is soon.

Thanks for that link, I have read it plenty of times.. I just wish i had access to a st205 vacuum diagram, don't understand why its not in the manuals.