Rhode Island Project Celica Options

[LimitedGT4]

hey, not sure if this is the right place to post this and sorry if its not, but here goes.

I live in RI and am trying to do an engine swap and cant decide between the Beams, GT4 or a 4age silver or black top.
i know theres a couple of people in this forum that live in RI and have awesome cars but i havent been able to get their attention or help so lets see if you guys can.
i have a 97 ST limited and so far ive gather that i need new mounts, tranny, possibly exhaust, trans axles, and complete engine for a beams or GT4 swap
and ill need an engine if i plan to go with the 4age or am i missing something else also.

as far as the wiring goes for the beams engine is it a plug n play if i get a celica st202 front clip? or am i better off getting parts seperately

as my project progresses i will continue to post updates, hopefully batman and hurley will help me out.

ill also post pics later

thanks for help in advance




This post has been edited by LimitedGT4: May 3, 2011 - 5:14 PM

[Batman722]

ok, some info.
I would suggest you get a GT (s54) tranny and you need all the GT mounts. The mounts in your clip are for a different series tranny, just put them aside for now. You'll also need the GT axles.

You need a clutch, each tranny uses a different set up.

so for the gt tranny whats the custom piece i need? And where/how can i get it

[LimitedGT4]

ok, some info.
I would suggest you get a GT (s54) tranny and you need all the GT mounts. The mounts in your clip are for a different series tranny, just put them aside for now. You'll also need the GT axles.

You need a clutch, each tranny uses a different set up.

so for the gt tranny whats the custom piece i need? And where/how can i get it

thanks, my question was more related to this

"5sfe disk (or a custom made 3sgte disk, with the splines for the 5sfe tranny)"

ive read some places say you need a custom part related to the transmition fabricated
and others dont say that you need anything fabricated is this really necessary?
or is it just a good clutch and all parts can be found within the 2 trannys

i know about the mounts, cables, axles, clutch, and tranny

E-153 mr2 turbo tranny = GT shifter cables
3sgte disk
3sgte pressure plate
3sgte flywheel
Alltrac outer half shafts, m2 inner shafts.

GT tranny or 3SGE = GT shifter cables
5sfe/3sge disk (or a custom made 3sgte disk, with the splines for the 5sfe tranny) ??????? IS THIS REALLY NECESSARY???????
5sfe/3sge throwout bearing
5sfe/3sge alignment tool
3sgte pressure plate
3sgte flywheel
5sfe Axels

1mzfe Solara Tranny = ST205 Cables (GT4)
V6 Camry tranny
1mzfe disk
1mzfe throwout bearing
1mzfe alignment tool
3sgte pressure plate
3sgte flywheel
Not sure about the axels needed to run this tranny ?????? ANYONE ANY IDEA ???????[color="#FF0000"][/color]

This post has been edited by LimitedGT4: May 22, 2011 - 2:48 PM

[Batman722]

thanks, my question was more related to this

"5sfe disk (or a custom made 3sgte disk, with the splines for the 5sfe tranny)"

ive read some places say you need a custom part related to the transmition fabricated
and others dont say that you need anything fabricated is this really necessary?
yes and no, an axle spacer because the pass side axle is too short for some people
or is it just a good clutch and all parts can be found within the 2 trannys
you need to buy a new clutch. If you use the GT tranny (s54) then you need or a custom made 3sgte disk, with the splines for the 5sfe tranny
i know about the mounts, cables, axles, clutch, and tranny

E-153 mr2 turbo tranny = st205 cables and fyi V6 Camry/Solara tranny = e153 also.
3sgte disk
3sgte tob
3sgte alignment tool
3sgte pressure plate
3sgte flywheel
just buy an MR2 turbo clutch
Alltrac outer half shafts, m2 inner shafts.

GT tranny = GT shifter cables
a custom made 3sgte disk, with the splines for the 5sfe tranny ??????? IS THIS REALLY NECESSARY???????
?????????? why in the world would you think it wouldn't be nessessary ??????
5sfe throwout bearing
5sfe alignment tool
3sgte pressure plate
3sgte flywheel
5sfe Axels

There is a lot that goes along with swapping, lots of parts to buy, lots of research to do.