 Shop that does 3sgte swap?, looking for place in CA |
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 Dec 26, 2004 - 5:40 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Oct 31, '02 From Boise, ID Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
I'm looking for a shop in CA that does the 3sgte swap. I am too lazy to go through the work of doing it myself, and would like to avoid all the hassle by just paying someone to do the work for me. Does anyone have any idea of where I could go for this?
I've seen a couple shops on the east coast that do this, for $6500 they do the entire swap for you, parts and everyhting. Anywhere in CA or OR, or NV that does this? If you know of one, let me know! --------------------  psalm 69 |
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Dec 26, 2004 - 6:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
el prototypes should be able to do it for u.
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Dec 26, 2004 - 6:25 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Bryan(thedevilmaycrie) works for a shop that does swaps, and he's got the personal experience with the 3S-GTE into the ST204 specifically. Plus I bet it'll be a lot faster than E.L. Prototypes...I hear they're often slow.
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Dec 26, 2004 - 7:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
and, last I heard, EL doesn't do Toyota's anymore- they were trying to sell off a 3sgte swap car they did so they could focus on Nissan's.
Thats what I heard from Gee (ryu3xwhatever  I'd be interested in DMC's shop.. hmm |
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Dec 26, 2004 - 7:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '04 From torrance, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Signal Hill Autoshould also be able to do it for you since I saw a guy selling his celica with 2nd gen 3s-gte awhile back from signal hill auto. I think they primarily do Nissans but they probably could do it for you, but their pretty pricy.
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Dec 26, 2004 - 7:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
NEVERMIND, I think it was Signal auto
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Dec 26, 2004 - 9:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '04 From torrance, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
rofl ty for pointing it out, it is signal auto my thanks for correcting me man
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Dec 26, 2004 - 9:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '04 From Buffalo, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
What shops would do it in NJ, im looking to o a swap around summer. Anyone know any good east coast shops and maybe some prices? later
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Dec 26, 2004 - 11:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If you're back in paradise... contact the dudes at Chico Race Works...Chico Race Werks... They do mostly MR2 stuff... but may be able to do Celica stuff...
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1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Dec 27, 2004 - 12:44 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 30, '04 From Atlantic City Currently Offline Reputation: 21 (100%) |
yea agreed. i'd like to know of any shops on the east coast that would do it preferably in NJ. i also plan on doing the swap this summer.
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Dec 27, 2004 - 12:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 19, '04 From Berkeley Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If you're in Norcal, check out Oki from BlackTraxx down in the San Jo area. When I was considering doing a swap, I spoke to him. Heard good things from norcalcelicas.org
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Dec 27, 2004 - 8:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '03 From South Central Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I know your in the San Jose area but if you get your clip from VENUS (916-386-2286) in Sacramento, ask them to give you the number to Evolution. They did my work. Really cool guys at both places i reccomend them both. Ask for Bow at Evolution he's the toyota expert there.
David |
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Dec 27, 2004 - 1:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(ToYCeLi8 @ Dec 27, 2004 - 1:17 PM) I know your in the San Jose area but if you get your clip from VENUS (916-386-2286) in Sacramento, ask them to give you the number to Evolution. They did my work. Really cool guys at both places i reccomend them both. Ask for Bow at Evolution he's the toyota expert there. David [right][snapback]226925[/snapback][/right] Oh yeah... I completely forgot about Evolution. These guys are fast and they're good. http://www.em-racing.com/index.htm -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Dec 27, 2004 - 2:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 10, '03 From South Central Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
hell, if you get all the parts, i MIGHT consider doing it myself.
I'd just have to ask arround to see what shops are charging for this swap. |
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Dec 27, 2004 - 2:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 10, '04 From san diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
pann auto....they will do it
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Dec 27, 2004 - 7:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From San Diego CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Gilbert_619 @ Dec 27, 2004 - 12:45 PM) pann auto....they will do it [right][snapback]227032[/snapback][/right] PANN AUTO??!?!?!? dang i never knew they did swaps for toyota i need to give them a call. |
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Dec 28, 2004 - 4:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '03 From South Central Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Dec 27, 2004 - 11:33 AM) QUOTE(ToYCeLi8 @ Dec 27, 2004 - 1:17 PM) I know your in the San Jose area but if you get your clip from VENUS (916-386-2286) in Sacramento, ask them to give you the number to Evolution. They did my work. Really cool guys at both places i reccomend them both. Ask for Bow at Evolution he's the toyota expert there. David [right][snapback]226925[/snapback][/right] Oh yeah... I completely forgot about Evolution. These guys are fast and they're good. http://www.em-racing.com/index.htm [right][snapback]226994[/snapback][/right] Hey thats cool Evolution finally got a web site up and running. Oh SWEEEET they have a pic of my swap on their site  this page @ the bottom where it says custom parts.  that made my day and year 
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Dec 28, 2004 - 5:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 16, '04 From Prescott AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
How much did the swap run you at EM?
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Dec 28, 2004 - 6:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '03 From South Central Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Kamakiri @ Dec 28, 2004 - 3:02 AM) How much did the swap run you at EM? [right][snapback]227289[/snapback][/right] Unfortunatly i am NOT able to say. I am the 1ST and LAST person that they will do this swap for at that price. So as a favor to them i agreed not to mention it to anyone else that doesnt already know. Like i mentioned give them a call they are cool people. David |
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Dec 28, 2004 - 6:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 16, '04 From Prescott AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(ToYCeLi8 @ Dec 28, 2004 - 4:05 AM) QUOTE(Kamakiri @ Dec 28, 2004 - 3:02 AM) How much did the swap run you at EM? [right][snapback]227289[/snapback][/right] Unfortunatly i am NOT able to say. I am the 1ST and LAST person that they will do this swap for at that price. So as a favor to them i agreed not to mention it to anyone else that doesnt already know. Like i mentioned give them a call they are cool people. David [right][snapback]227290[/snapback][/right] Well doesn't that suck.... Does anybody know a ballpark figure of what they would charge? |
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Dec 28, 2004 - 6:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I love it when people ask how much someone will charge for something. Its easier to pick up the phone and ask them than it is to type it on here. Plus, the information you receive will be much more accurate.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Dec 28, 2004 - 6:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 10, '03 From South Central Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
it's about time someone said that.
Just call them yourselves, and they'll be able to answere all your questions. INVESTIGATE |
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Dec 28, 2004 - 6:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Vidor, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
damn i didnt know i was being talked about in here... well if you need info or need me or my shop to do the swap lemme know
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Dec 28, 2004 - 7:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 16, '04 From Prescott AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(jgreening @ Dec 28, 2004 - 4:45 PM) I love it when people ask how much someone will charge for something. Its easier to pick up the phone and ask them than it is to type it on here. Plus, the information you receive will be much more accurate. [right][snapback]227491[/snapback][/right] Bah.... who wants to do that.... I'm too lazy. I was just curious is all.... this isn't something I plan on doing for a long while so I'm gathering as much info with as little effort as I can.
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Dec 28, 2004 - 7:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Vidor, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
well if you have all the parts .... i can do it for 600... you pay half now half when finished (the 600 is labor only you pay for all parts i need)
-DMC |
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Dec 28, 2004 - 8:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 16, '04 From Prescott AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(thedevilmaycrie @ Dec 28, 2004 - 5:07 PM) well if you have all the parts .... i can do it for 600... you pay half now half when finished (the 600 is labor only you pay for all parts i need) -DMC [right][snapback]227507[/snapback][/right] Oh man..... that's awesome.... I may take you up on that in about 6 months..... |
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Dec 28, 2004 - 8:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From San Diego CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE Bah.... who wants to do that.... I'm too lazy. I was just curious is all.... this isn't something I plan on doing for a long while so I'm gathering as much info with as little effort as I can.[right][snapback]227503[/snapback][/right] ok ill give you a ball park figure any where from $100- $9000 hence the reason why its better to call. This post has been edited by RedSunCelica: Dec 28, 2004 - 8:53 PM |
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Dec 28, 2004 - 9:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 10, '04 From san diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(RedSunCelica @ Dec 28, 2004 - 12:14 AM) QUOTE(Gilbert_619 @ Dec 27, 2004 - 12:45 PM) pann auto....they will do it [right][snapback]227032[/snapback][/right] PANN AUTO??!?!?!? dang i never knew they did swaps for toyota i need to give them a call. [right][snapback]227135[/snapback][/right] well i talked to them about the 3sgte swap into the celica before he told me they do them alot in the mr2 and he his guy can prolly do the celica swap i know for a fact they have worked on celica before cuz i talked to him about how they did mikemodsons celica in there... soo if you really want it done and you talk to them i'm sure they can do it..they do great work there and the crew is really nice |
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Dec 28, 2004 - 10:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
why dont you guys just do the swap on your own? sure its hard work, but you learn so much in the process. its part of the fun of swaping. not only do you upgrade the car, you upgrade you car skills too!
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Dec 28, 2004 - 11:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 16, '04 From Prescott AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'd love to but I live in an appartment and have no where to do the work and nowhere to store the car while I'd be doing the work.
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Dec 29, 2004 - 10:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Vidor, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Kamakiri @ Dec 28, 2004 - 8:18 PM) I'd love to but I live in an appartment and have no where to do the work and nowhere to store the car while I'd be doing the work. [right][snapback]227561[/snapback][/right] that is when you call up your friend DMC and see if you can work on it at his house...lol -DMC |
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Dec 29, 2004 - 3:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '03 From South Central Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(thedevilmaycrie @ Dec 29, 2004 - 8:46 AM) QUOTE(Kamakiri @ Dec 28, 2004 - 8:18 PM) I'd love to but I live in an appartment and have no where to do the work and nowhere to store the car while I'd be doing the work. [right][snapback]227561[/snapback][/right] that is when you call up your friend DMC and see if you can work on it at his house...lol -DMC [right][snapback]227710[/snapback][/right] --ring--ring-- DMC: Hello ToYCeLi8: Hey whats up its David. DMC: Oh, whats up? Whats going on? ToYCeLi8: NOt much. But hey can i go this weekend over to your place and work on the celi? DMC: YEAH. C'mon over, what time? ToYCeLi8: Cool, how is 9:30am? DMC: Thats good. Oh and dont worry about it when you get here just kick back watch TV, play PS2 and I'll take care of the work. Yeah and you know i LOVE your car so much I'm not charging you,... well just hook it up with some McDonald's and we're even. Sound like a plan? ToYCeLi8: Ok sweet. So ill see you on Saturday at 9:30 in the morning. Later. DMC: Aight later. lol sorry i got bored. See you on sat. David |
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Dec 29, 2004 - 4:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Vidor, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
ok gotta few things for ya... what is the "work" exactly... everyone know my celicas much better
... bring the beer (corona to be exact)... and your a$$ is gonna get dirty too lmao... heres my # call me umm tomorrow around 500pm seeing that i gotta work tonight... 760 231 1166 -DMC |
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Dec 30, 2004 - 2:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '03 From South Central Los Angeles and Long Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(thedevilmaycrie @ Dec 29, 2004 - 2:12 PM) ok gotta few things for ya... what is the "work" exactly... everyone know my celicas much better ... bring the beer (corona to be exact)... and your a$$ is gonna get dirty too lmao... heres my # call me umm tomorrow around 500pm seeing that i gotta work tonight... 760 231 1166 -DMC [right][snapback]227865[/snapback][/right] I was just messing around about the going down there. But thanx for the offer. Ill keep your number when i start working on my car again. Right now due to the rain and the lack of money my car is just sitting in my driveway collecting dust. But if things go right i should start and finish the work in February. David |
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Dec 30, 2004 - 3:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 21, '04 From Fresno, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
there is this shop in Fresno, Ca... they did this 5th gen but i dont know which shop.. and how much... ill try to get the info and let you guys know...
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Dec 31, 2004 - 4:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '02 From Boise, ID Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Hey,
Thanks for all the help. I posted this, then went on vacation for a few days, I just got back today, and checked it out. Wow! thanks for all the input, I'll be doing some checking around now, thanks for all the leads! -------------------- psalm 69 |
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Dec 31, 2004 - 5:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 19, '04 From Los Angeles, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(thedevilmaycrie @ Dec 29, 2004 - 9:12 PM) ok gotta few things for ya... what is the "work" exactly... everyone know my celicas much better ... bring the beer (corona to be exact)... and your a$$ is gonna get dirty too lmao... heres my # call me umm tomorrow around 500pm seeing that i gotta work tonight... 760 231 1166 -DMC [right][snapback]227865[/snapback][/right] WOW, that is extreemly kind of you Bryan! I might just take you up on that offer as well in the neer future. |
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