 Engine Swap Price Question |
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 Mar 1, 2004 - 11:11 PM
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I have a chance to buy a 3S-GTE engine for about 500 bucks (a buddy of mine owns a garage and got a car with it in that was hit in the back end.. heh)
Now, I have a 97 ST, how much more will it cost me not including garage costs ( said buddy will help me out with putting in it) Thanks! |
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Mar 1, 2004 - 11:23 PM
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 Administrator  Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Welcome to the site.
 What car is the 3S-GTE coming out of? That will affect what you need. Chances are you'll need a ST204 tranny and shift linkage cables, and a few other parts.Also, you can find lots and lots of info about this if you do a search. 
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Mar 2, 2004 - 12:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '03 From Endicott NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If you don't buy it let me know and I will.
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Mar 2, 2004 - 3:23 AM
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A 93 MR2 Turbo. It was smashed in the rear end.. And is a mess from the front seat back.. No damage that we can see to the front end.. Got slammed by (oddly enough) a tow truck.. lol. He got the entire car for like 2 grand.. And will sell me the engine/tranny and anything else I need for the swap for 500-700 bucks (depending if I need to strip the entire engine out) he's taking everything that I don't need and selling it on ebay.. lol
oh yea, I also can get a 3S-GE for like 250 bucks.. If this one would be cheaper and easier to put in. I can "Settle" for only 175hp This is my first project of anything this size, and I'd like it to be as easy as uncomplicated as possible.. lol
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Mar 2, 2004 - 4:12 AM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
You are aware that the 3S-GTE in a MR2 is behind the front seats, right? It's not in the front of the car.
Also, what is the 3S-GE from? Does it include a tranny? -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Mar 2, 2004 - 8:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Thats why its 500
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Mar 2, 2004 - 11:05 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
...you do know the motor is IN the back of the car right??
 and easy, uncomplicated, first project, and settling are are not words that would describe a Toyota engine swap, unless you ask mike lol --------------------  Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them all No but I don't buy it Like anything you do, as anyone you are Cause I'm... Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial |
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Mar 2, 2004 - 3:54 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
So true. My mechanic says that my AE101 4A-GE swap is the most complicated thing he's ever done, and I know for a fact that he's done tons of engine swaps in Hondas and Nissans. The weekend before last, he swapped out a F22 for a H23 in an Accord. It went into the shop Friday night, and rolled out Saturday night, completely finished. -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Mar 2, 2004 - 6:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
That really pisses me off the swaps are so hard to do, I like my car, but just want power... an i almost... almost want to get a honda an do a swap, but i really dont think i could, i would almost rather deal with being slow... lol
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Mar 2, 2004 - 11:39 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
rofl
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Mar 3, 2004 - 7:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 1, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well screw that then.. hehe. ok, Since I have a lowely 97 ST (Ann Edition.. oooOoo) any suggestions for pumpin up the power a bit? And ones won't cost more then the car did Other then intake and exaust.. Thanks! |
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Mar 4, 2004 - 10:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
really, the st isnt that great of an engine to try an build up, but if you dont thinkyou'll ever dot he swap, ou can look into getting complete cai, header's cat back exhaust.. an then underdrive pully's lightened fly wheel, then maybe a programable computer, but by then spending all that money you might as well buy a engine swap.... one reason that every one does it or whats to, these cars are not like hondas, its hard to find many aftermarket products for them... hope that might help some |
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Mar 4, 2004 - 4:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 1, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
well I would buy a GT.. but I can't find one around here.. lol
But thanks for all the help guys
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Mar 4, 2004 - 5:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the 7afe motors arent performance built, they can BE performance built, but building a motor consists of tearing it down and replacing alot of the weak economy oriented parts.... it isnt cheap.
-------------------- Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them all No but I don't buy it Like anything you do, as anyone you are Cause I'm... Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial |
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Mar 4, 2004 - 9:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 1, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well the thing is. I won't have to pay for any labor.. Since my best friend owns a fully stocked garage.. heh..
Something to look into anyways |
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Mar 4, 2004 - 9:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
parts are what are not cheap, i dont think your friend is going to give them to you for free...
-------------------- Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them all No but I don't buy it Like anything you do, as anyone you are Cause I'm... Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial |
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Mar 4, 2004 - 11:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 1, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I said labor is gonna be free.. not parts. hehe. I'm not that lucky
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Mar 5, 2004 - 12:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '03 From Endicott NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What about that mr2 motor you were talking about, if labor is gonna be free why wouldn't you buy that?
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