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 Jun 2, 2016 - 6:11 PM
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After 7 years as a 3S-GTE swap, the FWD transmission on my GT crapped out about a year ago. Having started the project late in college, and now being a more seasoned MechE the AWD conversion seemed a little less daunting that it was many years ago. Probably 2 months from being road worthy, but only a little bit of fabrication remains for sway bar brackets and an exhaust.
Saving the more interesting chassis photos for when the work is complete, but here are some scoping shots. The goal is to have a nearly stock looking car with a few subtle perks, including - TRD full adjustable suspension - C-One strut tower and anti-roll bars (front and rear) - Hybrid (ball bearing) CT20B turbo by Fensport, uprated to 1.2 bar (~320 bhp) - Hand painted brake calipers - So many new screws, nuts, and hoses that I've completely lost count. Specialized fasteners were replaced with Toyota OEM, while generic fasteners were replaced with class 10.9 steel (McMaster)     
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Jun 2, 2016 - 7:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From U.P. michigan GO STATE Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Oh my... its beautiful! Awesome work!!!
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Jun 2, 2016 - 8:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 26, '09 From Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Fellow Mech E!!
I'm looking forward to see how you did your mounts! Looks to be even more tucked up than mine..which is impressive 
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Jun 2, 2016 - 10:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '08 From colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Very nice car, I love the caliper!!
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Jun 3, 2016 - 1:01 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 25, '08 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Nice work.
You are missing the big washer that goes on the bolt that holds the sub frame to the chassis. -------------------- |
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Aug 21, 2018 - 1:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 9, '18 From Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (jcagle @ Jun 2, 2016 - 6:11 PM)  After 7 years as a 3S-GTE swap, the FWD transmission on my GT crapped out about a year ago. Having started the project late in college, and now being a more seasoned MechE the AWD conversion seemed a little less daunting that it was many years ago. Probably 2 months from being road worthy, but only a little bit of fabrication remains for sway bar brackets and an exhaust. Saving the more interesting chassis photos for when the work is complete, but here are some scoping shots. The goal is to have a nearly stock looking car with a few subtle perks, including - TRD full adjustable suspension - C-One strut tower and anti-roll bars (front and rear) - Hybrid (ball bearing) CT20B turbo by Fensport, uprated to 1.2 bar (~320 bhp) - Hand painted brake calipers - So many new screws, nuts, and hoses that I've completely lost count. Specialized fasteners were replaced with Toyota OEM, while generic fasteners were replaced with class 10.9 steel (McMaster) Any update on this? the images are broken unfortunately. |
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Aug 24, 2018 - 11:50 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
right you bumped a build over 2 years old...
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Aug 24, 2018 - 2:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
at least he used the search function.... or at least had a lot of time on his hands to dig this up...
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Mar 21, 2019 - 10:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 21, '19 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hey could mabie give me some advice on what i need for my stock 5sfe transmission to work in my 3sgte swap?
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Mar 22, 2019 - 11:10 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 4, '06 From Chicagoland Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
QUOTE (SleeperCelica3 @ Mar 21, 2019 - 10:03 PM) Hey could mabie give me some advice on what i need for my stock 5sfe transmission to work in my 3sgte swap? It's been documented here... It might even be in the stickies.... You'll need a 3s flywheel and pressure plate, with a 5s clutch disk. IIRC, If you call southbend clutch, they know the combo and a bunch of users have had good experience with them. -------------------- ~bloodMoney
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Mar 27, 2019 - 9:13 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 7, '06 From Houston, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
transmission bolts right up. PrimeDriven sells the Southbend Hybrid clutch kit you'll need.
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1993.5 Toyota Supra ....with stuff.... ....sorta broken.... 1998 Toyota Celica ....this one, too, has stuff.... ....broken....yeah...definitely broken.... |
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