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 Feb 20, 2013 - 5:23 PM
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SO, I've just come into a pretty decent chunk of money / raise and I want to do this swap.
Problem is, I have an ST. How much harder will the swap be on an ST instead of a GT? I've heard from various other car forums around the net that on a GT it can be done in an afternoon. Also, will I need to do any custom fabrication due to the BEAMS Red Top motor I want to buy being JDM? Just looking for general information on this swap, because I really love this motor, I want to push 200hp reliably on my DD |
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Feb 20, 2013 - 8:18 PM
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You'd need to drill holes in the frame for the GT mount, the holes are already marked. All of the mounts, shift cables, and axles from a GT will work. The wiring harness will need a few wires repinned. You'll either need to extend the harness a couple of feet or cut a hole in the firewall to run the harness through.
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Feb 20, 2013 - 8:35 PM
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QUOTE (richee3 @ Feb 20, 2013 - 9:18 PM)  You'd need to drill holes in the frame for the GT mount, the holes are already marked. All of the mounts, shift cables, and axles from a GT will work. The wiring harness will need a few wires repinned. You'll either need to extend the harness a couple of feet or cut a hole in the firewall to run the harness through. Thank's for the info richee. You've been a great help. I'll be sure to post pictures when I'm done. Already put a hold fee on a local dealer who happens to have one in stock  I'll be sure to update with pics, like I previously said, I'm trying to go for a super close authentic SS3. Wish me luck guys! |
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bnwzalek 3sge BEAMS Celica Feb 20, 2013 - 5:23 PM
njccmd2002 avoid the jdm crap, buy a beams here in the USA.
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bnwzalek QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Feb 20, 2013 - 5... Feb 20, 2013 - 5:56 PM richee3 There was no domestic Redtop in the US, he was sim... Feb 20, 2013 - 6:41 PM bnwzalek QUOTE (richee3 @ Feb 20, 2013 - 7:41... Feb 20, 2013 - 7:12 PM BonzaiCelica http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=8276... Feb 21, 2013 - 1:43 AM S8S8 Good luck with the swap mate. Check out my projec... Feb 21, 2013 - 2:24 AM bnwzalek QUOTE (S8S8 @ Feb 21, 2013 - 2:24 AM... Feb 22, 2013 - 8:39 PM S8S8 QUOTE (bnwzalek @ Feb 23, 2013 - 11... Feb 28, 2013 - 5:06 PM richee3 The BEAMS does act and feel a lot like a 5S until ... Feb 22, 2013 - 8:49 PM ricochet1490 morale of the story, because you aren't starti... Feb 23, 2013 - 12:55 AM njccmd2002 ^^^ best advice ever. Feb 23, 2013 - 7:13 AM BonzaiCelica Youll have better powet to weigbt ratio. The st ce... Feb 24, 2013 - 1:41 AM njccmd2002 its fun in the fact that it keeps revving and keep... Feb 28, 2013 - 5:29 PM |
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