5s-fe to 3s-ge swap??? Options

[dyno305]

Hi everyone im a new member and im glad to see i have finally found some true celica fans from around the world ..... I got a few questions that i need to solve,I have a usdm celica gt automatic everybody knows it comes with the 5s-fe engine but i always wanted more power so ive been looking into buying a 3s-ge its the ideal engine for me i have found a couple of them on ebay im mostly looking for automatics. but all the ones ive found have the ecu wireing harness cut off do u guys no of anybody or anywhere that sells the harness or maybe somewhere i can get a 3sge with the ecu and its harness together i dont want to go through the pain of connecting all those cables. ohh and one last thing are there parts outhere for this engine? thank you

[richee3]

Start here: http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=73956

All the information you need is in there. To narrow it down, click: http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=14569

If you can do the 5S to 3S swap, then converting to a manual while you're at it will be a walk in the park and well worth it.

Yes, you will need to drill a hole for the clutch pedal and master cylinder, but that's easy when there isn't a motor in the way. You'll need new shift cables but again, easy. It's a small investment that will give you huge returns when it's all finished. I've had both and trust me, the auto just can't compare

This post has been edited by richee3: Feb 11, 2012 - 3:50 PM

[dyno305]

Start here: http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=73956

All the information you need is in there. To narrow it down, click: http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=14569

If you can do the 5S to 3S swap, then converting to a manual while you're at it will be a walk in the park and well worth it.

Yes, you will need to drill a hole for the clutch pedal and master cylinder, but that's easy when there isn't a motor in the way. You'll need new shift cables but again, easy. It's a small investment that will give you huge returns when it's all finished. I've had both and trust me, the auto just can't compare

thanks for all your help richee....hey i saw your profile and notice that u have projector lights ive been wanting to get them but Ive read post saying that ill bother my oncoming traffic and pretty much blind them is it that bad or are they blowing up the situation?

you had a auto 3s-ge before??

This post has been edited by dyno305: Feb 11, 2012 - 3:59 PM