3sge Beams into 98 GT Options

[njccmd2002]

can you list so far the part numbers

[BonzaiCelica]

you bought the clip didnt you!!?? just checked on rpmgarge.com like i do everyday and the beams clip that cost $1450 is not there anymore...

[2bcelica]

well got some stuff taken care of today - went to pick up the timing belt - but delay on flywheel part (wont arrive till monday) but i did happen to find something really cool at the dealership , key chain with celica on it for $4.

Just some pics of some parts put together today.

[BonzaiCelica]

nice keychain. Well seems like the blue on engine didnt turn out too bad. Im sure you plan on doing some blue to the bay to match the blue on the engine. So far so good. glad to see another member doing a beams swap.

[2bcelica]

Well I decided to work on the beams this week since i had some time, but just my luck it decided to rain all day so far today and forecast is that it will be like this all week in my area. If it didn't rain I would of been able to remove the 5SFE clean up the bay ad so on. Dang I wish I had a big garage to work in as mine is full of stuff in it. But in the mean time i decided to create a custom face plate overlay for the center dash bezel where the radio is.

I have an aopen mini pc similiar to the mac mini and want it to sit flush. Had a piece of thick aluminum sheet metal so I started cuting. I guess after its done drying I can paint it or leave as it. I tried to make it all flush with the original a while back using bondo, but after a while it started bending and cracking. THis material should be alot better and nicer.



This post has been edited by 2bcelica: Jul 27, 2009 - 4:36 PM

[Spider77]

outta clamps huh?

[BonzaiCelica]

nice work there. So im taking it that you work on your celica most of the time outside huh. So whens this swap going to be completed? you said you would be able to make it to that meet on september 26th.

what brand exhaust did you buy?

[2bcelica]

Yeah - I work on it mostly outside. We'll I'm mostly off this week and if it stops raining, then I might be able to finish it by the end of this week. I bought a used Prof SR - i never heard of it but its some sort custom JDM brand. I should be able to make it to the meet on Sept 26th.

Reason why I don't get to work on it motly besides work is because of my fiance. She wants me to spend time with her when I'm not busy. Some times I think a relationship is like another job, but no pay.

[Spider77]

Try being married. I swear my wife tells me that id pay more attention to her if she was a celica. Cant wait to see this thing.

[vi-tuyen]

you bought your stuffs from JHot right?

[2bcelica]

you bought your stuffs from JHot right?

Yep - thats the best place to get stuff from for the celica besides dealer. It finally stop raining - welp the 5S is out - took about 4 hrs but done. Now gotta take time to clean the engine bay - remove all the gunks and stuff. I might take pictures and post later when I'm not tired.

This post has been edited by 2bcelica: Jul 28, 2009 - 2:58 PM

[Mstoochn]

got the speedo. Price and convenience was a playing factor in choosing the beams. I saved on shipping because it was a local sale. Beams setup allows me to use the exisitng axle and tranny where as the 3sgte i would have to get a stronger tranny and axle. I like the red top look. The beams gives enough power for now.

3s-gte bolts onto s54 tranny and axle just fine, just dont push the boost s54 holds up well!

[Spider77]

You going to part out your 5s? You know, just wondering....

[2bcelica]

You going to part out your 5s? You know, just wondering....

I would rather sell the engine and trans complete - cause I don't want to bother taking things apart if I don't need to. But let me know what you need and I might help ya out. I hope to get rid of it all for $325 if some one can come pick it up. But it'll have to wait until I'm done with the swap because I might need bolts or nuts off of it.

[Spider77]

Got a M/T right? 325 is a good price, cheaper than salvage yards.

[2bcelica]

Got a M/T right? 325 is a good price, cheaper than salvage yards.

I hope its a good price - cause who ever ends up with it is simply helping me get rid of it as I don't need more stuff lying around the garage or yard.



Tomorrow I start on getting the Beams in -- should be fun. The heat was killing me today though.

[Rusty]

are you going to paint the engine bay while your engine is out? just wondering...

[njccmd2002]

how many miles on that engine, and does it work?

[2bcelica]

are you going to paint the engine bay while your engine is out? just wondering...

No - I don't think I have time to do that. Just getting rid of dirt and grime that build up over the years. I wish though.

how many miles on that engine, and does it work?

I don't remember how many miles because I replaced the speedo a while back, but I think when I got the car it had like 112k and I probably put 50k on it myself. I would recommend replacing the engine gaskets and ur usual maintenance parts, clutch was slipping. I had a code relating to a sensor - something about insufficient air flow -- I don't remember at the moment, but I'll check my records.

[whatthe]

This build is awesome!