Super Celica ST, 3sgte Options

[celicaboy04]

I know this question has been asked a lot I am sure...and before any of you that like to get on topics and say "look in the search feature" I already have.

I have browsed through something like 20 topics and got a pretty good idea of what I need.

Currently I have an ST Coupe that is reaching 150,000 miles. I have thought about getting another 7AFE (currently what I have) and putting a turbo system on it, although the HP gains are not nearly as much nor is the engine as powerful as a 3sgte.

I have a 1995 model, and this is where it gets tricky, I live in good ol California. So with the emissions laws, I can only put in an engine the same year or newer. From what I have been able to learn through the old posts on this topic, there is a late model 3sgte MR2 engine that should be feasible to swap into my car legally. And again with all the smogging regulations, I would then have to have the engine tested at a smog facility and have it barcoded when approved, that way when taken to smog centers in the future, though it wont pass visual inspection they shoot the barcode with a laser and see the engine is approved. Something like that anyways.

Anywho, I am wondering more information as to what the specs are for this 95 3sgte is, whether or not for certain if it should work for california, and where I would best have a chance to find this engine.

I read in an old post about EL Prototypes being a good place in California to have the swap done. I live in San Francisco area, and would be willing to drive to Azusa, unless any of you are aware of a shop that would be closer.

Anyways, just looking for some adivce guys, have read the old posts, now I need help for my specific situation.

Thank you, and any negative comments about looking in search even though I already have will be kicked in the A$$ and shoved down the posters throat

[Drocay]

someone please correct me if i am wrong, but i remember reading that something bad happened with EL Prototypes and Kuya. Something about bad relations and business with people wanting their wire harnesses done by them.

easternpiro1... as i am aware, the st transmission, auto or manual, will not bolt onto the 3sgte. Most people use the transmission from their existing 5sfe GT, the camry 5sfe trans, or one from a 3sge. Also, i think it is 'possible' to use the auto trans with a 3sgte swap, but there is a quesiton of wiring as well as... why would you??
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If i'm not mistaken the only prob Kuya had was it took way to long for his car to get done, and one reason was he had a st205 and wiring was difficult. O and on the auto tranny if i'm not mistaken on of the Russian members was running an auto 3sgte i think main thing needed is standalone.