For those of you who have AWD Conversions, Yeah Options

[Random_Stranger]

Search, search, search. What the funk ever. Dude, I can't even find the guy who is selling the bulbs for the freaking speedometer gauges (if you can direct him for me, that would be awesome, unless you know a better way). Anyways, I was wondering if a complete front clip is all I need (as far as parts go), or would I need other things? Was it worth it (money and time wise) in the end? Is there a better way to get more speed out of your celica than just that conversion and swap? Is just the swap more sensible? Bigger engine? What kind? Spit your knowledge for me here, so I have one source to save and always go back to.

Thanks,
Faust

[_mikeE]

I believe the E153 tranny is a direct bolt to the 3s motor just like the s54 tranny does. And i would advise you to rebuild atleast the head when you purchase your new 3s motor because common sense--if you're going to sell you motor, you're gonna wanna beat it around before you do. So it would be a smart choice, plus while you're at it i would also advise to purchase w/e harder to install mods you can since the motor is already out of the engine bay such as your new camshafts, port & polish, decarb and clean out the motor, etc.
And ofcourse when you rebuild the motor it's gonna make the motor run better. Also, you can't use your 5s-fe ECU with the 3s motor, you have to use the 3s ecu and flywheel and clutch, but i'll assume the clutch already in the e153 tranny is compatible.
*edit* you also have to use a st205 gauge cluster as well, your GT one won't work with it.

This post has been edited by _mikeE: Feb 19, 2008 - 12:35 AM

[addictions]

I believe the E153 tranny is a direct bolt to the 3s motor just like the s54 tranny does. And i would advise you to rebuild atleast the head when you purchase your new 3s motor because common sense--if you're going to sell you motor, you're gonna wanna beat it around before you do. So it would be a smart choice, plus while you're at it i would also advise to purchase w/e harder to install mods you can since the motor is already out of the engine bay such as your new camshafts, port & polish, decarb and clean out the motor, etc.
And ofcourse when you rebuild the motor it's gonna make the motor run better. Also, you can't use your 5s-fe ECU with the 3s motor, you have to use the 3s ecu and flywheel and clutch, but i'll assume the clutch already in the e153 tranny is compatible.
*edit* you also have to use a st205 gauge cluster as well, your GT one won't work with it.

ic ic so does the E153 tranny bolt up to the GT frame? and how do you go about tuning the ECU? can u just plug it into a laptop and buy a programmer some were?