A new beginning... Options

[FWD-3SGTE]

Sup members?

I wanted to get my thread going even though I can't post pictures right this moment, but I figurerd I'd lay down a small story at least.

The story goes, I recently threw a bucket shim in the head in my 2nd gen 3sgte motor about 3 weeks ago, soon after that, I decided, that was the sign to end the current project and start a new one like I've been wanting to do for a while now. I then came across Pipes and his GT4 clone shell for sale. So, I picked up the shell and now I begin my new journey

I'm not sure what my goals are for the car but I will keep this thread alive with thoughts and questions for sure! I can't wait to get your input and for you to see my output. Gosh I am excited!!!

Stay tuned!

This post has been edited by FWD-3SGTE: Jul 5, 2012 - 3:12 AM

[Smaay]

the 2GR will bolt right up to the E153. no problem. I still suggest you stay away from the 2GR. yes it makes awesome power but they do have a tone of issues that need to be corrected. Personally i would go with a full 3MZ or a 1MZ/3MZ hybrid like i made.

the 3MZ has the plastic intake manifold and has changed over to DBW. it never mated to a 5 speed so you will have to deal with auto codes, although i hear they are easier to defeat over the 2GR codes.

the 1MZ did mate to a 5 speed and if you get a solara engine and harness, the ECU is the same one, you just need to ground a single pin and that turns it into a 5 speed. no auto codes.

now for the biggest hurdle. after messing with my swap for months now, i can tell you this, if you plan on going AWD with a V6, you will need custom header in the back because the stock header is not going to fit around the transfer case. there is not a lot of room back in there. im still fighting with the header and EGR port and hitting the steering rack.

one nice thing about the 3MZ is that there is no EGR, it has VVT, and its a good engine.