94 3gste fwd swap, help?, Swapping in a 3gste Options

[l_lauer_76]

First of all, I hope this is where a question like this goes. This is a whole new world compared to DSMtuners.com, so please bear with me, and move this thread wherever it belongs. That said:

I recently bought a 94 celica shell. I've read about some killer 'gt4' swaps out there, but after doing research decided all the extra fab work for the AWD system is not for me. On the other hand, I see that it is possible to do these cars in a FWD pattern that doesn't need nearly as much fab work. What all does this swap entail? What all will I need?

So far, I have a shell. I have an st205 3gste sourced and ready to ship to the states. That includes wiring harness, ecu, and tranny. from what Ive read I wont be needing the tranny, but one from a v6 camry? what else will I need? any help is good help.

Remember, I come from a DSM background.. so I'm not new to turbos or fixing cars in general.. just haven't been around a whole lot of 'yotas.

Thanks in advance guys.
Logan

[rave2n]

Tested and true options for FWD.

S54 from the ST-202(GT) or e153 from multiple sources, but camry I believe is one of them. Will need hybrid axles for the e153, which you can find by searching forum.

The clip will come with a e154f. I wouldn't use it, no one has successfully rendered it FWD only and had it last. Sell it to the alltrac.net fellas.

Shouldn't have to fab with the S54 or e153. Just there will be a different mount combination. S54 Is all GT mounts, but I believe the e153 needs some of ST205 mounts, not positive on that, but a forum search will answer it.

If you have a GT I would use the S54 til you can source a solid e153, if you a ST, just go ahead and look for the e153 =P - ST transmission is not capable with S series.

This post has been edited by rave2n: May 8, 2013 - 12:02 PM