Swap downtime, how do you get around. Options

[jayi12-15psi]

Fairly simple question, I wasn't sure whether to post it here or in general discussion. I was wondering how you guys get around to go to work and such when you're swapping an engine into your car? Do most of you buy a cheap pos and drive it around while the celica's in the garage? I know this is simple question, but I was wondering if there's any other ways you guys get around?

[WannabeGT4]

Cliff notes: Thorough planning and preparation along with a monetary supplement is required to reduce downtime.

The only ways I see downtime being drastically reduced would be if you had an extra engine wiring harness for your car so that it can be combined with the 3S/4A harness prior to beginning the swap. All prep work for the engine (i.e. timing belt, oil pump, water pump, main seals, gasket set, hose(s) from hell, etc.) would need to be done before you pull your engine. If you've got everything ready, and a little bit of extra cash set aside to replace unexpectedly broken or malfunctioning parts, I'd say you could easily have the engines swapped in less than a week, provided you've got the necessary knowledge and equipment.

[presure2]

Cliff notes: Thorough planning and preparation along with a monetary supplement is required to reduce downtime.

The only ways I see downtime being drastically reduced would be if you had an extra engine wiring harness for your car so that it can be combined with the 3S/4A harness prior to beginning the swap. All prep work for the engine (i.e. timing belt, oil pump, water pump, main seals, gasket set, hose(s) from hell, etc.) would need to be done before you pull your engine. If you've got everything ready, and a little bit of extra cash set aside to replace unexpectedly broken or malfunctioning parts, I'd say you could easily have the engines swapped in less than a week, provided you've got the necessary knowledge and equipment.

perfect reply man, great post.
what you just explained is exatcly how i am working on mine.
the 3s is in the garage, awaiting all the refresh parts, i got my spare 5s harness (thanks dustin!!! )
luckily, i was able to go down and help art and jeff both with theyre swaps, and learned basicly everything i know about the swap in the process.
if everything goes as planned, ill do the swap in a weekend.
pull the 5s friday night, install 3s saturday, running sunday.

This post has been edited by presure2: Jan 26, 2006 - 11:22 AM