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post Oct 1, 2003 - 6:06 PM
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Well I have a shop that has experience in these types of swaps. Now what I wanna know is what if they can only find the jspec mr2 3sgte engine, is it still basically the same as the celica one? Ill need a wiring harness, the intercooler of the 3rd gen 3sgte will fit under the stock hood, exhaust need to be altered to line up. Should I just do the front mount intercooler right away? how much will it run for that? is there room up front for one?

Also does the 3sgte tranny that comes on the engine line up with the celica? Because one possible source for the engine comes with ecu and tranny, and is there a difference between the mr2 and celica 3sgte tranny?

Basically what Im looking to do is go in steps.

step1- basic engine swap (intercooler?)

step2-axles

step3-larger exhaust (2.5")

step4-intercool ( if not done yet)

step5-solara tranny and clutch(if needed)

step6-enhance(boost controller, bigger turbo, who knows what)

Its been a while since I did the research for this but since its getting closer to actually having the swap done then I need to refresh myself. And I know Im going to get "well get a front clip" but unless I can find one for like 2500CND then I doubt it. I have to see what the shop Im taking it too has to offer, they said they would check with there suppliers so maybe I can get a deal on the engine.

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post Mar 29, 2004 - 12:47 AM
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QUOTE (jgreening @ Mar 28, 2004 - 8:48 PM)
I did (with a disclaimer that it was an old thread)....and I still haven't got any love on my question....laughs. 

-Jay

Jay,

aba answered your question... simply put... it's not worth the hassle of getting an MR2 clip. It would be MUCH EASIER if you got a GT-FOUR clip. For the most part, what I listed is accurate; however, there may be other parts that you might need to source, DEPENDING on the condition of your clip. Some parts may be useable, some may be damaged from shipping.

You'll have a much easier time with the swap if you go with a GT-FOUR clip. The main thing you'll have to worry about if you go with a GT-FOUR clip is the tranny and axles... that is IF you decide not to use your factory tranny. If you stick with your existing tranny, then your biggest hurdle will be the wiring, which Qatar can do for you.

-Ray

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- Uppitycracker   mr2 3sgte   Oct 1, 2003 - 6:06 PM
- - Inferno   I'm sure you can get a clip from a 2nd Gen 3S-...   Oct 1, 2003 - 6:17 PM
- - kuya1284   QUOTE (Uppitycracker @ Oct 1, 2003 - 4:06 PM) Well...   Oct 1, 2003 - 6:56 PM
- - Uppitycracker   QUOTE (kuya1284 @ Oct 1, 2003 - 4:56 PM) The ...   Oct 1, 2003 - 7:14 PM
- - kuya1284   Info provided by Richard Doig: Celica alternator...   Oct 2, 2003 - 4:45 AM
- - Uppitycracker   QUOTE (kuya1284 @ Oct 2, 2003 - 2:45 AM) Info prov...   Oct 2, 2003 - 10:56 AM
- - jgreening   This is an old thread but I have the same question...   Mar 27, 2004 - 5:02 PM
- - boosted_K2   get a 3rd gen MR2 3sgte you fool!!! je...   Mar 27, 2004 - 5:17 PM
- - Uppitycracker   QUOTE (boosted_K2 @ Mar 27, 2004 - 3:17 PM) get a ...   Mar 27, 2004 - 5:26 PM
- - boosted_K2   get on AIM i need to talk some sense into you   Mar 27, 2004 - 5:33 PM
- - jgreening   Does anyone know the answer to my question? I hav...   Mar 27, 2004 - 11:32 PM
- - abatardi   QUOTE (jgreening @ Mar 27, 2004 - 9:32 PM) Does an...   Mar 28, 2004 - 1:38 AM
- - audiophile24   yes but the mr2 clip comes with the better of the ...   Mar 28, 2004 - 2:43 AM
- - uzthedentist   and get a gt4 hood as these cars run very hot unde...   Mar 28, 2004 - 4:52 AM
- - abatardi   I'd take the hassle of selling an AWD gt4 tran...   Mar 28, 2004 - 1:37 PM
- - audiophile24   they must not be launching too hard on them then.....   Mar 28, 2004 - 10:01 PM
- - boosted_K2   what are you talkin about puttin it in tim? your M...   Mar 28, 2004 - 10:08 PM
- - Uppitycracker   QUOTE (boosted_K2 @ Mar 28, 2004 - 8:08 PM) what a...   Mar 28, 2004 - 10:26 PM
- - boosted_K2   LOL WTF i didnt notice... who brought this back fr...   Mar 28, 2004 - 10:29 PM
- - jgreening   I did (with a disclaimer that it was an old thread...   Mar 28, 2004 - 10:48 PM
- - kuya1284   QUOTE (jgreening @ Mar 28, 2004 - 8:48 PM) I ...   Mar 29, 2004 - 12:47 AM
- - jgreening   Ray: The reason I am going to buy the MR2 clip is...   Mar 30, 2004 - 10:31 PM


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