 Is there a good mechanic shop in Illinois!?!?!?, Engine Swapping |
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 Jan 18, 2006 - 8:06 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 15, '05 From Gurnee,Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
hello everyone! just a newbie here asking some questions...XD um...i just wondering if anybody that lives in Illinois knows a good mechanic shop that does an engine swapping...if not...then i have to find a place to work on an engine swapping....from 5sfe(auto) to 4age(5-speed) silver top jdm engine. i didn't get an engine yet but hopefully will try to get one in the spring or summer.
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Jan 18, 2006 - 8:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '03 From St. Louis Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
why no 3s-gte? and I was looking in your profile what does XD mean? Is that like a smiley, short for you closing your eyes really hard with your mouth open really wide?
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Jan 18, 2006 - 8:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
jgreening is in illinois and he swapped... ask him
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Jan 18, 2006 - 8:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '05 From Gurnee,Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(jayi12-15psi @ Jan 18, 2006 - 8:16 PM) [snapback]380627[/snapback] why no 3s-gte? and I was looking in your profile what does XD mean? Is that like a smiley, short for you closing your eyes really hard with your mouth open really wide? i was thinking of 3sgte engine but really hard to find one really...if you do happen to know what places sells them besides ebay....that'll be cool....no doubt that 3sgte is the best engine to have one under celica's hood  but right now...i only found 4age silver top from doc or dr tweak. and yea...XD = eyes really hard with your mouth open really wide
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Jan 18, 2006 - 8:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '05 From Gurnee,Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Jan 18, 2006 - 8:23 PM) [snapback]380629[/snapback] jgreening is in illinois and he swapped... ask him thanks...i'll ask him!
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Jan 18, 2006 - 9:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 6, '05 From PA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
3S-GTEs aren't hard to find. Just call some places and ask for a price on an ST185 Clip. Or, and importer for an ST205.
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Jan 18, 2006 - 9:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
3SGTEs are easy to locate. I'm about a day's drive from you, if you want to come here for the swap.
 -Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Jan 19, 2006 - 12:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '05 From Gurnee,Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Jan 18, 2006 - 9:46 PM) [snapback]380667[/snapback] 3SGTEs are easy to locate. I'm about a day's drive from you, if you want to come here for the swap. -Doc oh...didn't know you live a day away from me. hmmm...i guess that's sounds good!  i'll let you know when i get a hold on an engine.QUOTE(Cutrara @ Jan 18, 2006 - 9:28 PM) [snapback]380655[/snapback] 3S-GTEs aren't hard to find. Just call some places and ask for a price on an ST185 Clip. Or, and importer for an ST205. i see....yea..dunno much how to get a hold on an engine..but i'll sure to ask or call the places for st185 or st205. |
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Jan 19, 2006 - 12:21 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Jan 18, 2006 - 5:23 PM) [snapback]380629[/snapback] jgreening is in illinois and he swapped... ask him I think Jay had his swap done for him from that guy in Florida. He drove his car down there so the swap would be done by the best. But hes very knowledgeable in everything 3s swap! -------------------- Its Orville's Celica, i just drive it... |
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Jan 19, 2006 - 12:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I would highly recommend Carl Crawford from Speed Source in Champaign, Illinois. Tweak is talented too, and is a BARGAIN if you don't mind the drive.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jan 19, 2006 - 12:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '05 From Gurnee,Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i don't mind the driving as long i get the engine swapping done!
once the swapping is finish..i'll be enjoying driving it back home with my reborn celica. i gotta work up my savings!  |
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Jan 19, 2006 - 10:19 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
For an engine, check out www.venus-auto.com and www.gspeedcorp.com and tell them that Dr Tweak from Phoenix Tuning in Vermont sent you
-Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Jan 19, 2006 - 10:39 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 1, '03 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Bought 2 motors from Jarco (jarcoinc.com) and the motors have been top notch.
CJ motorsports used to have some major 5S/3S swaps - located near Chicago. http://www.cj-motorsports.com -------------------- Scott
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Jan 19, 2006 - 10:54 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '04 From New York City Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i think you want to swap a 4age is cause you watched Initial D lol.. you wanna be takumi lol. but yea. if you have a GT (5sfe), might as well swap in a 3sgte. alot easier.
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Jan 19, 2006 - 5:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '03 From IL Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
sweet. this is good info for me too. I'm located near joliet for those who know. And about 45 min south of chicago
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Jan 19, 2006 - 9:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '05 From Gurnee,Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
heh...glad you found this info useful!
it's a good thing i post this topic too! also thanks all for the info on the shops and places to find engine!
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