 3SGTE Swap 97.7531483% Complete, Started on the first try! |
 Jan 3, 2007 - 2:27 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Oct 10, '03 From Wichita, KS Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%)  |
I started my 3S swap for the first time tonight... It fired right up on the very first attempt and kept running until I turned it off. That was a pleasant surprise since this is my first swap and harness I've done.
I just need to find that damn clamp for the AFM. I know it's hiding in my garage somewhere. If all I lost was a clamp then I'd say I'm doing pretty good. The open 3" downpipe makes this thing sound mean. Turbo spool is VERY audible even during light throttle in neutral. Cold idle is normal at 1100 RPM and drops to 800 once the engine is up to operating temperature. The RC AFM and ECU seem to be working great on the 90-91 harness converted to a 92-93 RC harness. All my gauges seem to function normally and all the dummy lights work fine too. I'm expecting a code 54 and low boost mode but that's fine with me until I get this tank of 87 octane used up. First test drive will be tomorrow after work once I slap the axles in and fill the transmission with fluid. Time to get some much needed sleep. --------------------  Project ST204.5 99.88946% complete... |
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Jan 3, 2007 - 2:42 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
congrats. Now, tell us what transmission is in there.
-------------------- 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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Jan 3, 2007 - 2:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '03 From Wichita, KS Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
A140E
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Jan 3, 2007 - 2:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Impressive.
-------------------- 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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Jan 3, 2007 - 2:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '03 From Wichita, KS Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(jgreening @ Jan 3, 2007 - 1:44 AM) [snapback]514766[/snapback] Impressive. Thanks... Someday I'd like to fit an A540H... Someday. -------------------- Project ST204.5 99.88946% complete... |
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Jan 3, 2007 - 2:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(WannabeGT4 @ Jan 3, 2007 - 1:51 AM) [snapback]514767[/snapback] QUOTE(jgreening @ Jan 3, 2007 - 1:44 AM) [snapback]514766[/snapback] Impressive. Thanks... Someday I'd like to fit an A540H... Someday. Now that would be cool. -------------------- 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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Jan 3, 2007 - 3:23 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
good job man!
lets see some pics and vids! 
-------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Jan 3, 2007 - 1:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
congrats!
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Jan 3, 2007 - 1:20 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 20, '06 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 44 (100%) |
nice! I hate axle seals for the record... but have fun with the car! you are exactly where i was about a week ago.
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Jan 3, 2007 - 1:24 PM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
I think this would be the first 6gc 3s swap thats auto. Congrats Justin !
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Jan 3, 2007 - 2:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '04 From New York City Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
nice. good job man
 show pics when ya can. 
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Jan 3, 2007 - 3:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 25, '03 From Miami, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
it's about time, justin! lol. jk. glad to hear it started up. auto 3s ftw!
goodluck. now post some damn pics/vids.
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Jan 3, 2007 - 3:33 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '06 From Long Beach Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
congrats...i wanna see pics/vids...auto 3s..wow..
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Jan 3, 2007 - 7:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '04 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
Awesome! I wanna see pics of your impressive work!
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Jan 4, 2007 - 1:34 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '03 From Wichita, KS Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Thank you all for the encouraging words. I forgot to take pictures tonight but I'll get some to you all soon.
The car is moving under it's own power but I ran out of time to do an actual test drive. I still need to try a couple things with the ECT computer but I'm rather confident that it will be shifting like stock in no time at all. -------------------- Project ST204.5 99.88946% complete... |
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Jan 4, 2007 - 9:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Which ECT computer are you using?
-Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Jan 4, 2007 - 9:57 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '03 From Wichita, KS Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Jan 4, 2007 - 8:08 AM) [snapback]515040[/snapback] Which ECT computer are you using? -Doc The stock one for the 94 GT. If this doesn't work I'll either switch to some form of sequential controller or a stand alone ECT computer from one of the older toyotas. -------------------- Project ST204.5 99.88946% complete... |
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Jan 4, 2007 - 10:32 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Maybe answered in another post, but what was the reason you decided to run the 3S on a Auto Tranny? Seems to me that a manual tranny would be more fun?!?
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Jan 4, 2007 - 10:56 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '03 From Wichita, KS Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(Kadett @ Jan 4, 2007 - 9:32 AM) [snapback]515052[/snapback] Maybe answered in another post, but what was the reason you decided to run the 3S on a Auto Tranny? Seems to me that a manual tranny would be more fun?!? I don't want to clutter this thread with debate so here are the answers in an easy to read list: 1. To be different 2. To prove people wrong 3. Convenience 4. Testicles Convenience was number one but that slowly changed as people started commenting on the idea. -------------------- Project ST204.5 99.88946% complete... |
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Jan 4, 2007 - 11:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ok. dont really wanna know the reason behind number 4
But props to all the work you have done and have fun with the car
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