 Swap options and cost for a 95 GT convert |
 Jun 4, 2010 - 11:14 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 4, '10 From Jax Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I recently purchased a 95 GT convertible, but she has 175k miles on her so I have been thinking about my swap options. I intend to ride her until she stops running and hopefully I get atleast another 25k. I am very interested in the 3SGTE swap, but I hear there will be some need for modification. I am on a $2,000 budget for the swap some added power and turbo would be nice, but if its too much trouble then I proly would just rebuild my engine myself and send out my tranny to be rebuilt.
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Jun 5, 2010 - 5:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
Personally, I think your engine should be fine for at least another 50k. My engine is up to about 213k and is still running strong. Just don't beat on it that much and do regular maintenance on it, and it should last for a while. Mine has been leaking a tad bit of oil underneath, but it still runs strong. Once I hit 275k or 300k, then I'll look to do a engine and auto to manual swap on it. Just drive it for now and try to keep that engine running (without putting too much money into it) and just save for the swap. You'll definitely need more than $2k for the swap.
Also, if you do get the 3S-GTE, make sure you get the ecu with the engine otherwise you are probably going to have some problems with it.. |
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Jun 6, 2010 - 3:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 4, '10 From Jax Beach, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Jun 5, 2010 - 5:51 PM)  Personally, I think your engine should be fine for at least another 50k. My engine is up to about 213k and is still running strong. Just don't beat on it that much and do regular maintenance on it, and it should last for a while. Mine has been leaking a tad bit of oil underneath, but it still runs strong. Once I hit 275k or 300k, then I'll look to do a engine and auto to manual swap on it. Just drive it for now and try to keep that engine running (without putting too much money into it) and just save for the swap. You'll definitely need more than $2k for the swap. Also, if you do get the 3S-GTE, make sure you get the ecu with the engine otherwise you are probably going to have some problems with it.. Yea, its still running strong, but I cant beat on it at all so it takes a lot of fun out of driving. I think mine has a little oik leak as well. I havent had time to put the car on jacks and give it a full look around. It has become my daily driver so I need it to hold out atleast another year. Perhaps I might just have the engine and tranny rebuilt and add a little boost we shall see. I was just trying to get an estimate on how much a 3S-GTE would cost me...5k sounds like a little too much. I would rather get an s2000 if I have to put that much $$ into it. |
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Jun 6, 2010 - 3:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '09 From York pa Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE (m2736185 @ Jun 6, 2010 - 4:21 PM) QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Jun 5, 2010 - 5:51 PM) Personally, I think your engine should be fine for at least another 50k. My engine is up to about 213k and is still running strong. Just don't beat on it that much and do regular maintenance on it, and it should last for a while. Mine has been leaking a tad bit of oil underneath, but it still runs strong. Once I hit 275k or 300k, then I'll look to do a engine and auto to manual swap on it. Just drive it for now and try to keep that engine running (without putting too much money into it) and just save for the swap. You'll definitely need more than $2k for the swap. Also, if you do get the 3S-GTE, make sure you get the ecu with the engine otherwise you are probably going to have some problems with it.. Yea, its still running strong, but I cant beat on it at all so it takes a lot of fun out of driving. I think mine has a little oik leak as well. I havent had time to put the car on jacks and give it a full look around. It has become my daily driver so I need it to hold out atleast another year. Perhaps I might just have the engine and tranny rebuilt and add a little boost we shall see. I was just trying to get an estimate on how much a 3S-GTE would cost me...5k sounds like a little too much. I would rather get an s2000 if I have to put that much $$ into it. a front clip from jim will cost you about 2400 iirc dat will have everything you need to swap but you are not going to use the clutch dat came with it or all the fluids if you have the engine out you might as well rebuild it etc dats where it get pricey but its money well spent |
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m2736185 Swap options and cost for a 95 GT convert Jun 4, 2010 - 11:14 PM
Johnnyny with two grand you really cant swap properly you g... Jun 5, 2010 - 2:46 AM Cavegod engines must be expensive over there as $2k o... Jun 5, 2010 - 2:52 AM
JuMPiiN QUOTE (Cavegod @ Jun 5, 2010 - 2:52 ... Jun 5, 2010 - 1:29 PM m2736185 Well, I have seen them with a tranny on eBay go fo... Jun 5, 2010 - 9:00 AM Smaay you can use your stock tranny on the 3S-GTE and st... Jun 5, 2010 - 10:01 PM JuMPiiN 2500 is how much a clip cost that doesn't incl... Jun 6, 2010 - 4:41 PM _Jim_ Close guys.
I actually sell the ST205 GEN3 3sgte ... Jun 6, 2010 - 4:50 PM m2736185 Yes, I suppose. Maybe if my body and interior we i... Jun 6, 2010 - 8:24 PM _Jim_ I am selling a GT turbo kit for 1500
Dont bother r... Jun 6, 2010 - 8:48 PM m2736185 wowa my estimates are always way under. I was goin... Jun 6, 2010 - 8:57 PM _Jim_ Prices are always cheaper if you do the labor your... Jun 6, 2010 - 9:01 PM m2736185 Yea, I guess you're right. I have rebuilt a 42... Jun 7, 2010 - 8:06 PM |
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