ideas for my first BIG decision Options

[94odiecelica]

i have an 94 st 1.8. not sure anything else about the engine. i was wondering what would be the best swap for a engine. and would i want and/or need the tranny that goes with it? and if i do it myself, what would the price be roughly for some of you guys that have done it. i dont really understand the stuff that much, it would be me and my buddy who knows exactly what hes talking about doin all the work. maybe even if you care to, explain why what you choose would be better than others. im just trying to compare some to others to wiegh my options. and if theres any ideas about where to find them, like besides trying to wait around for someone i know around town to decide he would swap or i could buy theirs.

thanks for any help you guys give!

[njccmd2002]

on the stickies, there is a thread that has all this info.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=73956

basically all you need to get all the info you need.


The NA performance & Engine and transmissions maintenance thread






Introduction & Basics

Engines 101 - Get the basics right first.
Technical Engine specs. - The basics on what all those numbers and letters mean in the engine code.
Toyota BGB or Service & Repair Manuals. - Where to get the Toyota Service Manuals.
Resting your A/F ratio (Air fuel ratio) - A quick and easy task to rest your A/F ratio.
Fuel Economy. - Good or poor gas mileage?
Feasible and Non-feasible Swaps. - great info on what works, what doesn't & alternatives. (Includes the 2JZ swap)



Multiple Celica Engines

Cold Airbox. - Info about them and how to make one.
Custom Exhausts thread. - Sizing , shape & style for NA and Turbo.
Port & Polish. - (External Link) With details on porting & polishing a 3S-GTE head.



Celica specific Engines.


7A-FE & 7A-GE, AT200 (see here for 7A-FTE & 7A-GTE)

Info:
7A-FE USA specifications.- The 7A-FE specs.

Maintenance:
7A-FE Engine Repair Manual. - The AT200 7A-FE repair manual.
Building the 7A-FE. - Great info, also with what not to do.

Performance:
Cold Air Intake (CAI) for the ST. - How to make your own CAI for your ST Celica.
Making a Cold Air Intake (CAI) for the ST. - Another how to, to make your own CAI for your ST Celica.
Installing a Cat-back Exhaust system. - A great guide on installing the Greddy SP cat-back exhaust system.
Installing a Header/Extractors on the 7A-FE. - A great how to install a Header/Extractors on the 7A-FE engine.


5S-FE & 5S-GE, ST204 (see here for 5S-FTE & 5S-GTE)

Info:
5S-FE USA & Canadian specifications. - The 5S-FE specs.
Info about the 5S-GE/GTE engine - Great guide on how to build a hybrid 5S-GE/GTE engine. (pdfile)

Maintenance:
5S-FE Engine Repair Manual. - The ST204 5S-FE repair manual.
5S-FE Timing belt and/or Water Pump Replacement. - How to change your timing belt and/or Water Pump on the 5S-FE motor.
How to Replace Shift solenoids. - How to replace bad shifter solenoids on an automatic Celica GT.

Performance:
Cold Air Intake (CAI) for the GT. - How to make your own CAI for your GT Celica
SAFC II in a 94 GT. - A great write up on how to install the SAFC II.


3S-FE, ST202 or ST203

Info:
3S-FE Japanese specifications. - The 3S-FE specs.

Maintenance:

Performance:


3rd Gen 3S-GE & 3S-GE BEAMS, ST202

Info:
3S-GE Japanese specifications. - The 3S-GE specs.
ACIS & BEAMS Discussion thread. - A discussion thread about the 3S-GE engine.

Maintenance:
(RM396E) 3S-GE Engine Repair Manual. - The ST202 3rd Gen 3S-GE engine repair manual. (pdfile)

Performance:
Guide to modifying the ST202 3S-GE. - A great guide on how to modify the 3rd 3S-GE.


3rd Gen 3S-GTE, ST205 & ST205 WRC edition (See here for more info)

Info:
3S-GTE Japanese specifications.- The 3S-GTE specs.

Maintenance:
(RM398E) 3S-GTE Repair Manual. - The ST205 3rd Gen 3S-GTE engine repair manual. (pdfile)
(RM399E) ST205 Chassis and Body Repair Manual. - The ST205 GT-Four Chassis & body repair manual. (pdfile)

Performance:
(see here for more info)


V6, 4A-GE series & other Swaps

Info:
Feasible and Non-feasible Swaps. - great info on what works, what doesn't & alternatives. (Includes the 2JZ swap)
Completed swap thread. - For those who have successfully swapped engines.
4A-GE info - great info if your thinking of swapping a 4A-GE into your AT200 Celica.
2GR-FE Discussion thread. - Discussion, info notes regarding swapping a 2GR-FE into a 6Gen Celica.
Maintenance:

Performance:




Transmissions, LSD & Clutch

Info:
USDM Transmission Gear Ratios. - The Gear ratios for auto and manual transmissions for the ST GT & GT-S.
Engine RPM vs Vehicle Speed Graphs. - Great info/graphs showing the vehicle speed (mph & km/h) for various engine speeds.
E series Transmission. - Great info on the GT4 transmission also has info converting them to 2WD.

Maintenance:
AT200 MT transmission fluid change. - Great guide on how to change your manual transmission fluid.
ST204 AT transmission fluid change. - Great guide on how to change your automatic transmission fluid.
Clutch Install video. - It's for a different engine, but the same principals apply.
How To Rebuild Your Clutch Master Cylinder - Great how to guide.
How to Replace Shift solenoids. - How to replace bad shifter solenoids on an automatic Celica GT.
Removing your transmission (MANUAL) 5sfe. - Great how to, great info if you need to replace your clutch aswell.

Swapping Transmissions:
Auto to manual check list. - A checklist of parts you need to swap in a manual transmission.
Auto to Manual Swap. - A guide on how to swap from an auto to a manual transmission.
Auto to manual swap. - Converting from an Auto to a Manual on a ST.
Converting the MR2 transmission for Celica use. - A great how to, on making the transmission work.

Performance:




How to articles:

•How to check, Check Engine Light (CEL) - On a 94-95 Celica (7A & 5S)
•How to check, Check Engine Light (CEL) - Another how to guide
•Engine Bay Renovation. - Very detailed thread about wire tucking, battery relocation, and a few other neat tricks in the engine bay.
•How to Replace Shift solenoids. - How to replace bad shifter solenoids on an automatic Celica GT.
•How to Replace a Drivers side Axle - How to replace the drivers side axle.
•How to Refurbish your axles. - Great 'how to' & info thread.
•How To Rebuild Your Clutch Master Cylinder - Great how to guide.




Part Database
6GC part database - Covering performance parts.**Currently linked to our basic part list.**

[Smaay]

after you read all that, read it again and again

[RobbMeeX]

Then after that, you'll think you have it, but you'll have to read it again. Is this your only vehicle? What is your mechanical skill level? How much have you saved? When I swapped a 1.8T into my Cabrio (VW stuffs), I had my brother's (now mine) celica to drive whilst I was doing that. It took around 3months working through all the kinks and the wiring (but that was a standalone ecu and waiting on parts I forgot or didn't know I needed (and working a job))
Anyway, you can do it, you just have to learn how (READ)

[94odiecelica]

Then after that, you'll think you have it, but you'll have to read it again. Is this your only vehicle? What is your mechanical skill level? How much have you saved? When I swapped a 1.8T into my Cabrio (VW stuffs), I had my brother's (now mine) celica to drive whilst I was doing that. It took around 3months working through all the kinks and the wiring (but that was a standalone ecu and waiting on parts I forgot or didn't know I needed (and working a job))
Anyway, you can do it, you just have to learn how (READ)

yeah, its my only vehicle. and my mechanical skill is little, but between me and my buddy, who is a mechanic, i know we could get it. i only got about 600 till around april, which will turn into maybe 1k.

[JasonTX]

Then after that, you'll think you have it, but you'll have to read it again. Is this your only vehicle? What is your mechanical skill level? How much have you saved? When I swapped a 1.8T into my Cabrio (VW stuffs), I had my brother's (now mine) celica to drive whilst I was doing that. It took around 3months working through all the kinks and the wiring (but that was a standalone ecu and waiting on parts I forgot or didn't know I needed (and working a job))
Anyway, you can do it, you just have to learn how (READ)

^ this. access to a second car is invaluable when attempting this.

[mkernz22]

i don't think you'll be able to swap to another engine for under a grand.

[njccmd2002]

unless you get e free engine, 1000 bucks covers only incidentals

[94odiecelica]

unless you get e free engine, 1000 bucks covers only incidentals

what do you mean incidentals?

[Syaoran]

By incidentals he means everything that WILL happen to you that you weren't expecting. (breaking things by accident because you're tired/rushing, for example)

[ZoomZoom]

I can sell you my 2nd gen 3sgte w/ haltech ecu for $1000
you just have to pick them up in toronto canada.