4th gen 3SGTE Swap into '94 Celica ST, With auto/manual conversion, FMIC, etc, etc, etc... Options

[WannabeGT4]

Get off playr's nuts people... besides the fact that the 3S clutch disk has more surface area is the fact that the 3S flywheel is supposedly lighter than the 5S. We all know that less rotating mass is generally a good thing depending on the application.

[lagos]

clutchmasters can also make you a custom disk if you want them to. act can probably do it too. the reason why we know spec does custom disks is because i called them and asked if it was possible. turned out to be popular enough that they now have a part number for it..lol ... point being, i think almost any clutch maker can do it, you just have to call them directly.

if the 5sfe flywheel bolts right up, then its an easy fix for the clutch issue.

[easternpiro1]

I found out that tweak will be putting in a ACT clutch (stage 2 i think) how do ya like those apples folks?

im just worried b/c im a rookie at manual, im not horrible, but I just havent had practice recently so im rusty... cross your fingers


i await tweak and his co-workers laughing their asses of (along with my friends with me) when i stal out

[celica47]

LOL well dont get fancy bro....just get out the parking lot and youre good. Rember ease off the cluth and give it some gas.

[j0e_p3t]

learning on a fast car is hard. i tried my dad's boxster and stalled like a b*tch. then i drove my dad's old benz with like 75 hp and only 4 gears.... so much easier. but not as fun. and i'm pretty sure you'll have lots of fun.

[WH95TE]

You could just spin the tires until you're far enough away from them to drive normal/stall

[easternpiro1]

anymore pics tweak? me need them!

[Drew-887]

How much this swap gonna cost you?

[celicast3sgte]

^^^ that question is probably better answered silently

[easternpiro1]

^^^ that question is probably better answered silently

i agree.... but really its only 6000 bucks! plus a couple hundred for a couple of goodies

[H8DC3lica94]

i thought this was a 4th generation 3sgte motor (which doesnt exist). now i see its a 3sgte from a 4th gen celica. makes more sense.

[95CelicaST]

i thought this was a 4th generation 3sgte motor (which doesnt exist). now i see its a 3sgte from a 4th gen celica. makes more sense.

No, not a 3S from a 4th Gen Celica, its a 4th Gen 3S from a Caldina.

1st gen 3s - ST-165
2nd gen 3s - ST185
3rd gen 3s - ST-205
4th gen 3s - ST-215 (Caldina)

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Sep 28, 2006 - 9:04 PM

[Dr_Tweak]

Woah, update time, or what? As easternpiro could tell you, life has been CRAZY for me the past few weeks, and I haven't been able to devote the time that I've wanted to put into the Celica. Finally though, things are settling and I'm getting this baby finished up! I'd like to thank easternpiro for his patience and understanding while we rebuild his car into a mean street machine!




Here's a good shot of the 4th gen 3SGTEs one-peice manifold/turbine design. Just so everyone knows, the bolt pattern here is NOT the same as the ST185 OR the ST205, so aftermarket downpipes for those engines don't work!




Engine installed with clocked turbo...



These will be TIG-welded together to make custom a/c lines. A/C, P/S, and all other accessories are being retained, as usual.









Just a few things to finish up: intercooler piping (we got a little messed up on an order of silicone connectors, so we're waiting on those), throttle cable, fluids, install a/c lines, make a custom radiator hose, custom clutch line, and a few other finishing touches.

-Doc

[celica47]

mannn great job tweak looks good.

[My2Celi]

wow nice work. damn i cant wait to get my tuuurtle. tuuuuuuurbo.

[lagos]

nice job. looks good, but clean that thing up . its very dirty!

that turbo and manifold sure is odd. does it say anything on the turbo that would tell us what those things come with? ct2x?

[easternpiro1]

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i fainted....

[purplegt4]

holy rusted metal tweak.

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damn i wanna see that thing in action. gL on perfecting manual transmissions! haha just dont practice something wrong and end up needing a new clutch. btw break it in.

[presure2]

damn that motor is dirty...
what kinda mantinence/ repairs were done on it?

[devilsden97]

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these even the same motor? (like same PHYSICAL motor, i understand there bother st215s)



btw awsome job tweak, ive been waiting to see this swap happen.