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Ok so I should grab the axles for the inner, what admit the intermediate shaft? while I still can, the shifter cables look like the should work. Now time too source st205 mounts

okay I'm getting ready to finally do my 3sgte swap. I have a s54 and a e153 tranny. will the shifter cables from me Solaro work what about the axles has anyone tried them before? I know the motor mount set up is different. I am trying to cut down costs but if I can I would prefer to use the you e153 Tranny.

I am hoping to get my swap started this summer still need axles shifter cables and rear mount so I can use the e153 tranny. Does any have they are willing to part with or know where I can find them?

How much for the motor mounts shipped to 98203

I wish. There is some old SI seats in there right now. The previous ower wanted some seats that where light for racing purposes.

To bad its far from its prime. We thought about making it work, and putting her back together. But its not going to work for us. I am saving everthing that I can off of it. I just have no use for shaved doors. The kids need handles, and I need the secuity that 'if' I leave the light on after putting on the morning make up I can still get in I dont like climbing through the Hatch, not in heels.... I give him props, job well done. I am keeping the Hood, back hatch and side skits... the front end (bumper, cover, Left fender) didnt come with the car sadly... Its really really neat to see that it was a project baby on here at one point. I have had my car for the past 12 years and I dont intend on getting rid of it. Whats left of it is safe with me Its a shame... It was a such a pretty car

We picked up a parts car and don't want the doors. They come with shaved door handles. Have push botton poppers. and power widows.


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I would like to know more about the AXLE issues with the V6 Tranny - will the V6 tranny come with the LSD - I also know I need to get GT4 Shifter cables, where is a good place to get those?

Christmas came last night!!! I have the pics to prove it.

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More to come as soon as I get day light

I will take a look and see if I have one on the parts car I just picked up. let me know if you still need one.

Thank for the help guys. I am Tweakee BF and lets just say I fully support the swap . I love the sight and will help me out alot when it becomes time to get project going.

I have a few questions.

This weekend is when we get the goods. It was hard to tell what all we where getting because the previous owner had things in boxes everywhere.

Some things I know we are getting.

Gt shell which is strip clean for the most part. I will be taking all the goods that are left on before Cutting it up for scraping it.
Gt tranny, and the other he says is a Camry v6 tranny. I think we only have the gt sifter cables and axles, none for the Camry tranny


So a few questions I know to use the Camry tranny we will to get gt4 cables. and rear mount Where is a good source on the cables and mount. ? What about the axles. I searched and I know I read it before but can't seem to find what axles I will need? Ones from a Camry for do I have to custom make some?
Also does the Camry tranny have a lsd? Is one recommend, If So what are some affordable options? What clutch would be best. I have both flywheels.
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I know it has a after market and the stock engine mounted intercooler. I will most likely use the after market.

I know the 4th gen takes some wiring work. I believe he has started it but I am not sure how far he made it. I will want to complete the wiring before beging the swap. Where is a good source of what needed.

I see lots of info on the 3rd gen but not as much on the 4th gen
I will want to replace the timing belt, water pump and gaskets before doing the swap. any thing you guys may want to add?

I know the previous owner just put new ball joints and tie rod in the GT along with brakes. Are the front brakes the same as in the st? I was thinking of swapping out the suspensions. I know he has new struts. and some coil overs.

anything else I should upgrade on the car prior to the swap? I plan up upgrading the exhaust. We don't want any raspy sounds and as quit as possible. She wants to maintain the stock look for the most part. Any recommendations there? We will have to use a cat and do emissions.

IS the the 4 gen 3sgte brain OBDII I would assume so. I think they just plug in the and check for codes when it comes to emissions time in WA.

Is there anything else that I shoud prepare for? I would like to limit the down time because she will be using my car during the swap and I will be stuck drivng the old 80's ford diesel

its not factory, but mine is!!!! thanks for the info my remote got smashed! ))) Yay!

The GT is literal just the shell - I'm only getting it because it has the brakes - struts - back hatch - the harness and wires are already stripped - there is no Engine in the GT - the Body is straight but it has the doors with remote key less ( NO handles or locks NO Remote!) - Hatch is the same.

The guy wanted 500 for the tires but I just got a set of Nifty 17' MOMO's and new tires last summer.

Its coming on a flat bed... and unfortunately will be on blocks. I'm going to raid what can be re-used. Tho I did consider Just using the GT but its going to be more work to tear down my current car to put everything in this other car - there is way more to do than just the swap. It really is disappointing because its a beautiful car. (I'll take pictures)I didn't see the shifter when I checked the car out, but I'm getting a box of goodies so that is a good possibility its there.

The wiring Harness has been started but it not complete. This is someones else's dream car that I'm am squashing. Even if the GT was in better working order I think I would still scrap it. Its not my car <3

I'll post what I have left later - I know that there are a pair of SI seats in it that I Don't want. Windshield and headlights look clean, dash and some interior are stripped but they are coming with it. I will have an extra tranny - I'm not sure which I am going to use yet ( I have 2 options ), pretty sure that its going to be the Camry v6 Tranny... That seems to be the most popular.

Again, Thanks You!!!! Im so happy that there are so many good Vibes going for this project!

Thank You guys - Im Happy to have good comments, help, and positive feedback on this !!! People that dont have love for the car are super negative about the $$ being spent on an older car... But I have to say - she has been paid off for almost 9 years, never let me down, never stranded me, and I find this a much better way to spend money on a car rather than putting out 30k, and myself in debt on a new one. Much Love for this car! I got an great deal on her back in 2000 $16k 30K Miles 1 other owner. Thanks again for the positive feed back - I will post some pictures of her later, Im excited to get started!!

I have had my Celica for the past 12 years, She has been a good girl - I have alot of respect for this car - 1.8 basic 5 speed.

I will be picking up a 95 GT shell that is someones project car - with a 4th gen 3gste and a Camry V6 Tranny

Where are some good places to look for "How To's"?

What are the parts needed?

Are there things that I should check on this new engine before the swap? (40k miles)

I dont want this to be loud or out of the ordinary (no rice burner noises) & I want to keep the stock look.

Are there things that I should be taking from the GT shell before it gets scrapped? above and beyond the struts & brakes.

Am I getting in over my head? ... I will be having help from my boyfriend who has done motor swaps before with his Honda's and Isuzu.

Im Concerned about ruining a great car - should I be?


Was 2k to much to pay for the engine, GT Tranny( and v6 Camry), both ECU's, wireing harness, Shell, carbon fiber hood and boxes of extra misc. items

Are there any high $$$ items that I should be on the look out for needed for this swap?