 Challenges when using an MR2 Clip for 3SGTE swap, Would like to get some solid info on this... |
 Feb 12, 2006 - 1:09 AM
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Let's say that I'm doing a 3SGTE swap into a 6th gen and I'm using an E153 tranny. Wouldn't picking up an MR2 clip be a cost-effective method? That way I already have the right tranny and I don't have an AWD one to get rid of, already have the inner axle parts, etc. Just need to modify the tranny for FWD which doesn't take very long. Now, I know that the alternator bracket has to be changed (with one from what? A Celica 3SGTE? What else will fit? 5SFE? And why does it need to be changed?), but what other specific obstacles are there to putting an MR2 3SGTE into a Celica?
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Feb 12, 2006 - 7:14 AM
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Oh snap, definetely a trade off with the st185 motor. Both have pros and cons. I'd say the st185 motor with the solara tranny might be the way to go.
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Mar 3, 2006 - 10:36 PM
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QUOTE(celica3sgte @ Feb 12, 2006 - 5:14 AM) [snapback]392565[/snapback] Oh snap, definetely a trade off with the st185 motor. Both have pros and cons. I'd say the st185 motor with the solara tranny might be the way to go. I totally agree with this method! You are just making yourself more work swapping out parts that would already be ready with the st185 compared to if you buy a mr2 clip. Wiring it would be a total nightmare cause the harness is completely setup different. I have both a celica and a mr2 that i have swaped 3s motors into and i say..... Not worth it! But that is my opinion. dg This post has been edited by DG_Performance: Mar 3, 2006 - 10:37 PM --------------------  |
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Dr_Tweak Challenges when using an MR2 Clip for 3SGTE swap Feb 12, 2006 - 1:09 AM
lagos lol, not you too tweak!
it probably wont be ... Feb 12, 2006 - 2:51 AM jgreening good post Art. Feb 12, 2006 - 4:43 AM
madmods QUOTE(jgreening @ Feb 12, 2006 - 9:4... Feb 18, 2006 - 8:44 PM scothaniel Dont forget power steering - MR2 uses an electric... Feb 21, 2006 - 11:47 AM |
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