Problems with the 3s-gte!?!?, WHAT IS TO BE EXPECTED AFTER A SWAP??? Options

[EuroFire03]

Okay so i've read and read about the 3s-gte in the stickies and it sounds like an amazing motor! I was thinking that it would be nice if people could post up how their engines have been running after the swap has BEEN DONE CORRECTLY. I know most people don't know how much mileage the engine has so what things typically go wrong with it and how big of an investment is a swap in real life. (I'm saving for the swap right now so hopefully I'll join this list eventually)



THANKS FOR THE INPUT EVERYONE!!!!

[scothaniel]

There can always be a few small issues that arise after an engine swap, so you should be prepared for some troubleshooting and minor costs even after the majority of the work is done. Things like gaskets, bushings, hoses, and suspension bits will go. Adding 100HP to car will highlight the worn (or bad) components quickly.

This applies double when adding custom components. I've trashed a few exhaust gaskets, cracked a manifold (twice), cracked the outlet pipe coming off the turbo, and ripped a few hoses before getting everything just right - which for me was adding additional engine braces to reduce the amount of motor movement.