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 May 19, 2004 - 8:24 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 22, '04 From WA, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
I was wondering what exactly are half cut engines? i've been told a few different things, like they are the front ends of trashed/accident cars? can someone clear this up for me? sorry, i wasnt sure which topic to put it in.
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May 19, 2004 - 9:01 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
a "half-cut" or "front cut" is exactly what it sounds like...a car that has been cut right behind the firewall, or in a mr2's case, what is it, right at the haha "rear" firewall? (i dont know all the technical terms, man..lol) that way everything in the engine bay is intact...wireing ect..
anyway yea...hope that helps some man! 
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May 19, 2004 - 9:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 22, '04 From WA, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
so a half cut 3SGTE for example would be fine as an engine swap?
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May 19, 2004 - 9:37 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 3, '04 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yeppers..im willing to bet that that is how most of us get are 3sgte...it's the cheapest way to get a kick ass engine
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May 19, 2004 - 9:40 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 22, '04 From WA, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
thanks for the help. how much is a reasonably priced half cut 3sgte? ive seen some for AU$2100, so umm US$1500 maybe. im not sure about exact conversion. but then id need all the money for installation and whatnot.. its all worth it but right?
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May 19, 2004 - 9:52 AM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
yes, a half, or front cut is the best way to do a 3sgte swap, that way you wont be missing any parts that you may need...
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May 19, 2004 - 10:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just wanted to give a visual... to those who haven't heard of the term... "sticky"
 
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May 19, 2004 - 10:34 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '03 From Aurora IL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
where'd you get that cut from? japan?
i thought projectors came stock on those bad boys. |
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May 19, 2004 - 10:48 AM
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96 and up only. I might be wrong.
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May 19, 2004 - 10:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '03 From Aurora IL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
well i'm assuming that's a comp test result on the bumper (105 for the last cylinder kuya?) and it says 98 on it. |
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May 19, 2004 - 10:55 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Your right. I didnt see the 1998. Weird. What i have found in US junk yards is that some vehicles have completely wrong years written on them. A 5gc had 1995 written on it. I called them asked if they had a 94 and up. They said yup. I went down and it was a 90-93. Might be the same case here.
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May 19, 2004 - 11:18 AM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
i believe the projectors were an option from 96+..
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May 19, 2004 - 11:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 22, '03 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
There we go. They were optional and not Standard Equipment.
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May 19, 2004 - 6:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
and let me tell you.... even if you get a clip...there is still a ton of little things you need to buy! i feel like my head is spinning from all the stuff im buying right now...lol.
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May 20, 2004 - 5:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 22, '04 From WA, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
yeah, ive read some of the swap diaries, some people took 1-2 years... eep
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May 20, 2004 - 6:40 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
the only reason it takes some people that long, is becuase they are waiting around for parts or mechanics to do the work for them.
i plan to do my swap in 2-5days. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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May 20, 2004 - 7:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
lagos,
document that with many pictures and discriptions.. post it on the forum and update it everyday.. i wanna see how it turn out... 
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May 21, 2004 - 2:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 2, '02 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Haha...me and Lagos have "brother" engines and we are both about to start the swap...so hopefully we'll both be posting good info, and alot of tech questions for you guys to look at and give info on.
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May 21, 2004 - 8:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '03 From Chatham, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
YOu bought a front clip and you still have tons of stuff to buy? |
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