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

[celicaboy04]

I just wanted to reply this as an update to all Cali 3sgte interested swappers. As confirmation to one of the earlier posts, this is DIRECT INFORMATION from the CARB (California Air Resources Board) concerning the swap of a 3sgte engine:
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It is legal for you to change the motor in your vehicle.
The new motor must be of the same year or newer.
The new motor must be from a vehicle certified to the same or cleaner
standard.
The new motor may come from another model to be installed into your vehicle.
The new motor must be from a vehicle must be of the same vehicle class as the
old vehicle (PC, LDT, MDV, etc.)
If you choose to install a new motor in your vehicle, you must make sure that
the new engine is California certified (from a vehicle that had been
California certified, ), and that all of the emission controls that were
required on the new engine are retained when installed in your vehicle. JDM
motors are not legal. Crate motors are not legal.
Once you have completed the installation of your new engine, you must go to a
Bureau of Automotive Repair Referee station where your vehicle will be
inspected. The scheduling number for the Referee stations is 1 800 622 7733
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I asked in the email what California Certified meant and whether or not they had a system to find one that was, but there was no response to that. I imagine that "California Certified"means it has all necessary smog equipment that California requires.

Would anyone know where I can find a late model 1995 3sgte engine?