Engine Swap Question, 7AFE to a 5SFE Options

[Raves44]

Hey there i was wondering if anyone on here has done the swap from a 7afe to a 5sfe. I am curious about doing this swap. I have a 95 st and i have had it for 3 years and I am ready for more power. I know that the power difference is not much but lets face it doing a 3sgte swap on a daily driver is very expensive for a college student and also would not be able to drive it assuming how long the swap would take. I have been looking and i would be getting the whole clip from a gt since i would have to do the motor, motor mounts tranny axles and such. I also see that you can do a lot to the 5sfe as opposed to the 7a. If anyone has done the swap i am curious on how difficult it is and since i would be doing a lot of the same to do the 3s if it would take that much time as well. Any input is appreciated.

also i am looking into this because i found a gt at the junkyard with the full front clip, mor for like $200 and it sounds like a steal

Thanks

Raves

This post has been edited by Raves44: Nov 26, 2010 - 1:40 AM

[Soulend]

Engine: 5S-FE 7A-FE
Cylinders: 4 4
Displacement: 2.2 liters 1.8 liters
Type: DOHC DOHC
Horsepower: 135@5400 RPM1 110@5600 RPM2
Torque:(lbs.-ft.) 145@4400 RPM 115@2800 RPM3
Forced Induction: None None

that's Generally what it boils down too... there ARE articles on how to turn your 5sfe into a 5sfte, but again its expansive. the 3sgte swap isn't THAT bad, as long as you know what you are getting into. 90% of my issues were caused by my lack of knowledge on what parts were the same and what I needed to change... I will eventually write up an article on the whys and hows for an 7AFE swap.

you are right, it takes time, money and effort. but that's what happens. if you are attached to your Celica like I am to mine, then by all means go for the swap you can afford and want. but like Johnny said there ate things that will need to be switched from each engine and car. if you are getting a front clip GREAT! that means you probably have all the parts you'll need. but from a junk yard... it means you'll need to check EVERYTHING. and possibly rebuild the engine.

I know for a fact, the swap to a 3sgte will cost over 4K. its that simple. for every part you need AFTER the 2.5K-ish you spend on the engine.

so $200 is a steal, not sure how much you'll need to put in it after that. but the whole point it to have fun and enjoy owning a Celica.

I don't care what other people say. sure you can BUY a faster car later on, but if the point is to own a Celica, then do what YOU want.

I am a Die hard fan of this car so changing engines was the only way to go for me.

Good luck man, I hope you choose to keep the Celica and make her your own.

Kevin