Need Some Engine Swap Advice Options

[wogstaa]

Hi guys,

I've decided that I'm keeping my Celica (st204) and will very likely be looking at doing an engine swap.

I was thinking a beams red top but then it seems like a 3sgte will be the easier option from what I've read.
I've read that the standard 5SFE manual tranny should handle it but I did see conflicting posts on this.

I'm planning on keeping it as a daily driver and just wanted something a bit quicker.

Has anyone in Sydney, Australia done this swap before and know a shop that has done the job before?

There's an ST205 half cut for sale at the moment but I won't have the cash for another few months, as I'm planning on installing coilovers and a few other things in the coming months before finding someone to do the swap.

Thanks

[wogstaa]

I'd actually prefer the BEAMS as it's going to stay my daily driver, there'll likely be less issues. But so far it looks like it'll be a pain to find a front cut.

But the 3SGTE might be the better option as I'd probably end up trying to squeeze a bit more out of the BEAMS, where I could leave the 3SGTE pretty much stock and have a huge gain over my current setup.

I guess time when the time comes and the cash is ready I'll go for what's available at the time.

To be clear, I'm not planning on a GT4 replica of any sort. I'll be going more for the SS-III look, though if I end up with the turbo I wouldn't say no to the GT4 front bumper

I did consider the V6 swap but the it seemed like it would be too much extra effort.