The 3SGTE Swap, How-to Options

[Defgeph]

amazing post... i think because of this im going to go ahead and try this..... 2 questions how does the car feel, easy to drive or does torque steer make it difficult and where do you think i could get a good deal on a good clip

The car feels effin amazing. Torque steer is what makes the drive fun. Its not as bad as you may think, I have no problems controlling the car.

I can only recommend Jarcoinc. They are the best importers IMO, you will have all the infomation layed out for you before you purchase your clip. They will even send you a video of your car running before they cut it in half. They are pricey, but you get what you pay for. I never had any doubts with this company.


Edit: Thanks for reading the stickies

Good luck,
DEF

This post has been edited by Defgeph: Oct 29, 2007 - 8:52 PM

[JRB8]

ive been trying to get up with jarcoinc to get a clip and they have none right now.... and he keeps trying to sell me a engine set... anywere else thats good that anyone knows of

[Lil-Joe101]

Can a 3sfe tranny bolt up to a 3sgt? I know the 5s tranny can. But wut about the 3sfe tranny. Yes or no?

[presure2]

Can a 3sfe tranny bolt up to a 3sgt? I know the 5s tranny can. But wut about the 3sfe tranny. Yes or no?

joe, i would imagine the 3sfe tranny is an s54, same as the 5s tranny, although i cant be sure.

if it is, it will bolt up.

[Lil-Joe101]

Thanx for the clarification pressure, Looks like Im buying a new 3sgte this weekend.

[presure2]

Thanx for the clarification pressure, Looks like Im buying a new 3sgte this weekend.

joe, if i can give a peice of advice, it would be dont skimp, buy a 3rd gen.
newer motor, newer electronics, (the wiring is MUUUUCCHHH easier) a much better choice overall for a 6th gen chassis.

[DEATH]

Thanx for the clarification pressure, Looks like Im buying a new 3sgte this weekend.

joe, if i can give a peice of advice, it would be dont skimp, buy a 3rd gen.
newer motor, newer electronics, (the wiring is MUUUUCCHHH easier) a much better choice overall for a 6th gen chassis.

x2 and 25HP out the box doesn't hurt anything either I wouldn't let it kill a great deal or anything but I'd definetely opt for the 3rd gen [Stay away from a 1st Gen]

[Defgeph]

Thanx for the clarification pressure, Looks like Im buying a new 3sgte this weekend.

joe, if i can give a peice of advice, it would be dont skimp, buy a 3rd gen.
newer motor, newer electronics, (the wiring is MUUUUCCHHH easier) a much better choice overall for a 6th gen chassis.

x2 and 25HP out the box doesn't hurt anything either I wouldn't let it kill a great deal or anything but I'd definetely opt for the 3rd gen [Stay away from a 1st Gen]

X's 3

[Dr_Tweak]

Yeah, or go for the 4th gen. They're the same price and you get a little more power and some nice features, like coil-on-plug ignition, awesome side-feed manifold, 2 3/4" throttle body, etc. It seems like 4th gen 3SGTEs is all we have around here lately

-Doc

This post has been edited by Dr_Tweak: Jan 1, 2009 - 12:26 PM

[Dragondog]

maybe i missed it but when switchin tranny did u have to use hibrid drive shafts and in ur opinion what is the better traany to go with as far as holdin up to high hp........if u can give me a rundown detailed

[_Jim_]

LSD E153 FTW

[Dragondog]

kool ignor last post iv been answerd the e153 has lsd and will need inner mr2 shafts and outter st205 shafts

[Euphoria]

this is a great write up, everything is put basic and is easy to understand, I think my friends and I are capable of the swap its just the wiring im worried about, in Australia we dont have DGPerformance so what type of shop would I have to send my car to, to get it wired with EVERYTHING WORKING.

[presure2]

this is a great write up, everything is put basic and is easy to understand, I think my friends and I are capable of the swap its just the wiring im worried about, in Australia we dont have DGPerformance so what type of shop would I have to send my car to, to get it wired with EVERYTHING WORKING.

dr tweak can definetly hook you up with a plug and play harness or art (lagos)i think has been doing a couple harnesses lately.

[95st-celica]

this is a great write up, everything is put basic and is easy to understand, I think my friends and I are capable of the swap its just the wiring im worried about, in Australia we dont have DGPerformance so what type of shop would I have to send my car to, to get it wired with EVERYTHING WORKING.

dr tweak can definetly hook you up with a plug and play harness or art (lagos)i think has been doing a couple harnesses lately.

yea tweak would be the man to talk to...lagos did mine but i dont know how inclined he would be to do another? lol...but thats something you can ask him....good luck with it though

BTW..whats next on the list for the car def. anything? or is it sittin on the back burner for now

[Detatch]

with additional mods (bigger turbo, lighter flywheel, etc.) the 5s tranny might not be able to hold that kind of power... any information on transmissions in particular? i'm thinking to use the E-153, but issues i found online were the axles not fitting properly (too loose), the CV boots ripping, etc...

any help on that would be much appreciated, and it does pertain to a 3S-GTE swap, as it's one other thing to assist in the engine reaching it's potential once in without destroying the car, driver, and itself....

[mjperno]

hey guys i have a 96 7afe and want to do a 3s swap. if i buy a 94+ mr2 rear cut will it have most of the things i need except for the exhaust? i figured since it was a 3s it would have the same motor mounts any help would be greatly appreciated.

[_Jim_]

hey guys i have a 96 7afe and want to do a 3s swap. if i buy a 94+ mr2 rear cut will it have most of the things i need except for the exhaust? i figured since it was a 3s it would have the same motor mounts any help would be greatly appreciated.

No, the Mr2 3sgte has different mounts, brackets, engine harness, etc. You want an ST205 engine. I have several in stock, along with the E153 LSD transmission...PM me for pricing if interested.

[cibrit-]

You should feel real special. This is one post that is really long that I have read

Amazingly easy write-up, now I know more about my 3sgte swap .

[block]

hey guys i have a 96 7afe and want to do a 3s swap. if i buy a 94+ mr2 rear cut will it have most of the things i need except for the exhaust? i figured since it was a 3s it would have the same motor mounts any help would be greatly appreciated.

No, the Mr2 3sgte has different mounts, brackets, engine harness, etc. You want an ST205 engine. I have several in stock, along with the E153 LSD transmission...PM me for pricing if interested.

where are you located? are you selling clips? i'm thinking about gettin' back into the celica scene. just have a nice project to work on during the weekends. lmk what you got.