2 Stage 3SGTE Swap thread, Stage 1.. almost done =) Options

[SlvrCelica09]

EDIT: 8/22/09
Ok guys before commenting just know my goal is 330 hp until all 2 stages is complete.. so keep that in mind when reading my setup:

95 toyota celica GT
ST205 3sgte swap
GT tranny and axles
Stage 3 clutch kit and flywheel(deciding between 2 I like)
EDIT: ST205 fuel pump
3 inch exhaust(already installed)
ST205 downpipe

Now in order to move on to stage 3 I need to figure out which engine I want.. parts for the 185(non RC) I have found to be relatively easy in case something breaks.. alot of sites have parts for the engine.. but it turns out the 185 wiring is harder than the 205.. im leaning towards the 205.. although i think finding parts for the engine is harder.. the swap should be a bit easier and at stock I would be right at my goal which is 250 hp running stock... i know for a fact there wont be an urge to raise booast levels since stage 2(AWD Conversion) of my swap would not be completed.. and this is my only car which i use for work and not for racing intentions.. 4 now.. lol

so basically I got 2 questions that have been killing me for a while now..
axles.. is it possible to mix and match GT tranny with 3sge axles.. if so that would be a delight but I highly doubt you can.. but im asking for clarification.. and 2.. what engine do you guys think I should go with.. 185 or 205?

This post has been edited by SlvrCelica09: Sep 26, 2009 - 6:32 PM

[mk7celica]

I had my swap done a few months ago and I wish I had gotten a 3rd gen st205 in stead of the st185 I got. It seems like I could have done more mods and gotten more power with a st205. With the st185 It seems like it harer to get more power and cost more money.

[_Jim_]

It seems like I could have done more mods and gotten more power with a st205. With the st185 It seems like it harer to get more power and cost more money.

Thats because it is.

Comparing the 2 setups (GEN2 vs GEN3), both cars with the same mods (intake, exhaust, stock turbo, stock ECU, etc) the GEN2 maxes out at about 240whp, and requires between 3-5000$ to get above 275whp. The GEN3 maxs out at about 330whp, and can be taken to above 360whp on stock ECU and stock Injectors.

GEN3 parts are becoming VERY easy to obtain now that these swaps are becoming more and more popular.....I never have to wait more than a week for parts.

GEN3 FTW