3SGTE Swap Checklist (Updated with Prices), Post your feedback Options

[Dr_Tweak]

6th Gen Celica GT Manual, 3SGTE Swap, w/ FMIC, clocked turbo, aftermarket downpipe

3SGTE engine set, shipped $1800
FMIC, bends, clamps $600
Clutch kit $250
Fuel pump $100
Downpipe $150
Misc $500
Labor $1000 - $1300
$4300 - $4600

GT Automatic, add:
GT Tranny $350
Manual conversion parts $300
Labor $300
$950

$5250 - $5550

ST Manual, add:
GT cables, axles, mounts $500
GT Tranny $350
Labor $100
$950

$5250 - $5550

ST Automatic, add:
Axles, mounts $500
Tranny $350
Manual conversion parts $300
Labor $400
$1550

$5850 - $6150

Manual, E153 Tranny
Tranny $550-$900
ST205/MR2/Camry Axles $300
ST205 or custom mounts $200-$400
Clutch kit (add) $50
Labor $100
$1200 - $1750

$5500 - $6350

Auto, E153 Tranny
Tranny $550-$900
ST205/MR2/Camry Axles $300
ST205 or custom mounts $200-$400
Clutch kit (add) $50
Manual conversion parts $300
Labor $300
$1700 - $2250

$6000 - $6850

Add for Maintenance/Tune up
Parts and labor $800

That make any sense? Pretty accurate?

This post has been edited by Dr_Tweak: Feb 25, 2006 - 12:27 AM

[celicarus]

wow - good pricing - any update on that job yet - hope everything went well - regardless whether you get it our not - you already had back up plans - good luck with everything though

[Dr_Tweak]

As it stands now it looks like things are going to go through, I'm really hoping for it anyway. I have to get down there to finalize everything and work is giving me a hard time getting the time off, they don't know yet of course. So time will tell, hopefully not much time! A few weeks I'd expect.

The higher end of the labor range is what the swap will cost at the new shop, and be done a LOT faster

-Doc

[celicarus]

good to know, by the way - i will be attempting the swap myself - but will need your help with the wiring, so I'll email you when i'll be ready to ship it to you. Since it's still cold here in texas i'm not in any rush until it gets warmer - this will save me money for upgrades -

[JFrost9]

celicarus let me know when you do...if its in the summer time or around there, i might try and shoot up and help ya out, just so i can learn about the swap. (if you didnt mind). Cuz im also wanting to do it myself, just in trying to save money and learn alot about engines... But yea, if something happens and i get enough money, ill definatley be sending you everything Tweak, good prices.

[lagos]

tweak... that 150$ clutch kit aint going to last long with a 3sgte in there..lol

[elvasoshexai]

i would love to get a 3s in my car... too bad your moving further away ><

[celicarus]

no problem JFrost - will keep that in mind

[lagos]

i would love to get a 3s in my car... too bad your moving further away ><

you could always .....do it yourself !

[presure2]

yea, the 150 for a clutch seems real low.
other than that, looks great!
another great post man!

This post has been edited by presure2: Feb 20, 2006 - 7:46 PM

[easternpiro1]

tweak...did you say youre moving to south carolina?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!??!? MUUAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

[StreetRacing10PS...]

i have been searching for weeks and cant find anything on the FMIC for the 3sgte. all i found out was to buy a ton of bends and use a ton of clamps, which i really dont wanna do, and i found some one on here that makes them but needs a pic of the engine bay 1st to see how everything is. i really wanna order the piping and everything ASAP as my clip should be here any day. any ideas??

[lilsteeg]

thank you dr. tweak as soon as i get $5500 i will need you to do that for me

[phattyduck]

Also, a Gen3 (ST205) motor is about ~$700-1k more vs. a standard gen2 (ST185)... The debate whether this is worth it goes in another thread.

-Charlie

[Dr_Tweak]

Yeah maybe I'll bump the price up for a stage II clutch. Some people have used the regular GT clutch and had success, but I know what you're saying.

I am planning on moving to SC, once that happens the prices will have to go up some since I won't be in control of them as much anymore. However, the swaps will be done a lot quicker so that's a big plus.

For a FMIC, I will eventually be offering a FMIC upgrade kit with a bracket to clock your turbo. In the meantime, I can give you an idea of what bends you'll need.

-Doc

[lagos]

with a bracket to clock your turbo

i like the sound of that.

[lilsteeg]

i think you are fast becoming my hero