Poorman's 3S swap, 1st Gen 3S into a Undeserving 95 ST Options

[ZGear]

Hello, my name is Ger aka ZGear from the Mid-West. Haven't really responded to this forum in all the years I've joined. Though I have supported this site in Minnesota with my 6gc passion.

My initial plans were to save up and buy a blacktop 4a, but in doing so I managed to come across a good deal on a 1st gen 3sgte locally. Whole motor without tranny and a few extra parts for a shiny nickel.

My car, stock as ever for about 5 years.



Then an exterior renovation in 2007



Also an engine face lift



This is how she sat for half a year with a case of bad crank bearing.



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Now for the good stuff:

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BCCentaur and associates: "Blizzard Tuning"



Sorry, wasn't able to do the signature Dr. Tweak pose..... , but it is shiny!
Not shown: deleted AC, power steering, and egr.



7afe Part-out time!



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What will be going in........ Da Da Dum Dum



1st Gen 3sgte with a TRD low comp head gasket. Comes with a 6GC converted harness for a GT, now all I need is motor mounts, tranny, intercooler, bov, downpipe, seals, etc......

This will be my first turbo motor and a good learning experience before I play with the big boys. I'll try to update along with the progression.

[SwissFerdi]

What did you do with the rear lip, because isn't that a rare Eurou version?

Good luck with the swap.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jun 18, 2010 - 12:15 PM

[ZGear]

What did you do with the rear lip, because isn't that a rare Eurou version?

Good luck with the swap.

The whole lip kit was molded on so good that it's impossible to save anything. I was able to get decent shaped side skirts, but it's deformed and only looks good from 10-15 feet. I'm trying to learn fiberglassing and will probably try to repair it.

The rear lip on the other hand was filled with polyurethane and then applied it the the rear bumper. I'll most likely crack it if I try to wedge it out.