3S-GTE Swap, realistically speaking Options

[Fastbird]

How much would I be looking at realistically to do this swap??? I know I can get a 225hp genII motor for about $1500 with wiring harness, tranny, and ECU included. I could probably pull off the engine swap myself as I did a stock for stock swap in my old 89 celica, but I'd probably just pony up the $1300 to Phoenix Performance and have him do everything and get the FMIC too.

So, realistically, just to get a running stock 3S-GTE into the car and driving, would it be far fetched to say that it's doable for under $3000????

I'm not even going to get into modifications at this point. Just don't want (me) to go there. Least not yet.

[Fastbird]

Well, this is still a few months off as I'm in the midst of a motor build for one of my Trans Am's, but I'm just getting a line on in prep.

It's not going to be a skimpy swap. I think if I skimp on ANYTHING it's going to be going for a GenII instead of a GenIII motor.

I really appreciate all the numbers you guys threw out. I've been in contact with Phoenix Performance and will probably just contract all the work out to him due to his knowledge and reputation. My main goal is to get the motor in the car, running and driving first and foremost. Then, upgrade the tranny later, work on performance enhancements, ect.

THanks again everyone.