Camry+Celica?, camry engine? Options

[monkeywrench]

Hi, I'm Lea (Lee-uh) a 17 year old girl, and car nut.

I'm going to be getting a Celica soon (possibly buying back my moms old one) for really cheap (just wait, I'll explain) and I don't care what's up with the engine, I'm going to pull one out of a junkyard and have it rebuilt. I read the topic about what engines will and won't fit. From that list I'm leaning toward the 3S-GTE, but id wondered about the engine from a. '04-'06 Camry (a 3MZ-FE V6). I don't know if this would fit in the engine bay, or if I would have to get a new transmission along with that. Or would I be better off finding a 3S-GTE? I want something more powerful than a 7A-FE or a 5S-GE.

I'm still learning and don't know much about interchangeable parts. Also, about how much would it be if I had a new transmission installed in a '94 ST coupe?

[3SGTE-auto]

Hi there,

If you are enthusiastic about the 3S-GTE engine, that's good- you should be. It's got a great power/weight ratio.

Have a look around for half cuts of the Caldina, the Rally ST185 (with the water to air intercooler), or the ST205. These ones are prolly the best of the lot. BCCENTOUR3 is right - get a celica that fits the S- class engine, like the 5SFE. That way the engine mounts on the chassis will be correct location for you to just put a 3SGTE straight in.

Don't forget to replace the water pump and timing belt before you put the engine in - that is the only necessity.

Lastly, an E153 tranny from an MR2 (or rarely from a manual Camry V6) sounds like your best bet. New transmission? Just get a low milage one - they are as good as new. Any Questions?