Pre-3SGTE swap, What should i do before i swap? Options

[Legit94GT]

So i was planning on doing my 3 swap in late June-July, but have opted to wait towards the end of the year seeing as how i am buying a condo right now and wont have 4,000 cash to drop on a front clip, yet:)

But i will still be able to spend money on other things, so i was thinking of stuff i could do before i did the swap... But all i could come up with is a new exhaust.
What else can i do to make my car more swap ready?

Im not talking about stereo or side skirts or lowering, just strickly related to the swap.

Thanks for your help and advice

[mrgt4]

Electronic boost controller, induction, turbo timer, all sorts realy mate!

[_mikeE]

Well, other than getting a new exhaust, you should consider a hi-flow cat as well.
Also, if you're planning to keep your s54 tranny, don't forget you need the clutch as well. Or you could contemplate on an e153 tranny benefitting yourself with LSD.
Other than that, you should get yourself an FMIC so when you get your clip, you can convert it right away.
And if you're doing the swap yourself--don't forget tools haha big essential
Other than that, money money which is something we'd all like to have more of but never enough.

[99GT]

I made this list before...

- maintenance work, anything rubber, gaskets, seals, etc
- exhaust work
- gauges, etc
- fuel pump
- EMS
- BOV
- Motor mounts
- Flywheel
- Clutch

Misc

- Batt to boot
- New OEM axles for back up since you have a 94 assuming you're using the GT tranny.
- Boost controller
- List can go on...
- Front mount, and misc if not going 3rd gen w2a

This post has been edited by 99GT: Apr 10, 2008 - 12:50 PM

[Legit94GT]

Well, other than getting a new exhaust, you should consider a hi-flow cat as well.
Also, if you're planning to keep your s54 tranny, don't forget you need the clutch as well. Or you could contemplate on an e153 tranny benefitting yourself with LSD.
Other than that, you should get yourself an FMIC so when you get your clip, you can convert it right away.
And if you're doing the swap yourself--don't forget tools haha big essential
Other than that, money money which is something we'd all like to have more of but never enough.

FMIC would be good, although i would feel like a bit of poser with out the engine to back that up lol:)
My tranny will be getting rebuild:) and a new clutch will be put in when the swap is being done, seeing as how mine runs puurrrfect now.

What is the benefit with a high flow cat?
I am not doing the swap myself, so tools wont be a problem lol!!:)

thanks for your help

Electronic boost controller, induction, turbo timer, all sorts realy mate!

The show will be doing all of that when they do the swap. would it be easy for me to do before hand?

[99GT]

You also rather all your parts in so you don't have to wait on parts.

[jason]

i would wait on the exhaust and get a custom one.

drive the car open downpipe to the shop and have them put one on from there back.

downpipe
boost controller
water/meth injection
gauges
wideband
intercooler and piping
bov
any engine mounts you may need for a diff trans
any shifter cables you may need for said trans
axles for mentioned trans
other trans itself

may also want to look into the condition of your current suspension - bushing etc... adding an extra 100 hp to your car might take a toll on the suspension faster than you may like.

also look at brake options. you can always upgrade those components now and enjoy them, and further utilize the extra stopping power when you have that extra power & weight that goes with a swap

if you do the nickel and dime stuff now... then when you finish your swap, instead of having say...230hp to the wheels, you would end up with 280 @ the wheels safely. also making your car that much more fun to drive without sacrificing a whole lot of reliability - given that you maintain it and tune it correctly

[p0lish]

All the guys are correct here but you need to make ABSOLUTE sure that the chassis is in perfect condition. No accident history, no rust, nada. Be prepared for unplanned expenses ;(

[easternpiro1]

I made this list before...

- maintenance work, anything rubber, gaskets, seals, etc
- exhaust work
- gauges, etc
- fuel pump
- EMS
- BOV
- Motor mounts
- Flywheel
- Clutch

Misc

- Batt to boot
- New OEM axles for back up since you have a 94 assuming you're using the GT tranny.
- Boost controller
- List can go on...
- Front mount, and misc if not going 3rd gen w2a

i have been wondering about this as well. can you be specific? what about bushings? OMG some are a PAIN!! learned from last time!

[lagos]

Forget all the toys listed above.

complete OEM (not cheap ebay junk) gasket set from toyota
the hose from hell/hell on earth (look it up),
timing belt,
water pump,
termostat
OEM Cap/rotor/wires
nkg bkr7e plugs.
etc...