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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '13 From Mars Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
I like everyone else on this forum love the celica and like most of you, I want more out of what the stock motor can offer (without throwing lots of cash at it)
What I have is a Cherry Red 1996 Celica Liftback 2.2L w/5-speed transmission with 220,000 miles on it, a few months ago the engine started to finally show signs that it was ready for the ol scrapyard. Given that I have grown attached to the car and I DEFINITELY NEVER want to give it up i decided that I would like to take this opportunity to put the 3S-GTE GenIII motor into it in place of the stock engine (5S-FE i believe) I opted for the Gen3 motor because it already comes water cooled (based on a couple months research) and comes right out of the same chasis frame as my vehicle AT200 / ST205.... (if theres a difference between the two please correct me.) now here's where my mechanical ignorance kicks in, I'm not in anyway a mechanic nor am I experienced in that field and I'm hoping that some of you more experienced mech's can help me make the right decision(s) I have lucked out and gotten a decent deal on a set of parts as listed Parts I currently have 3S-GTE (complete motor, CUT wiring harness ![]() Front Mounted Intercooler Engine mounts E-153 tranny + LSD (ALready connected to the motor with Clutch, Flywheel etc...) GT-4 Axles (I Just recently discovered do NOT mount up to the E-153 LSD transmission) ECU The things I don't currently have but I do intend on adding before the swap starts Walboro 400lph fuel pump Act 6 puck Racing/Street Clutch kit with 300 lb/ft torque sealing 3" Exhaust + Flowmaster Delta 40 mmuffler GT Shift Cables (I read up and they are needed for this swap to work) ST205 rear transmission mount bracket Booste Gauge (Aftermarket) MR-2/Camry Axle Now heres where things get confusing for me, I'm not the one who is doing the swap but I am paying a professional mechanic to do it so I want to make sure that he has EVERYTHING needed and that there wont be any SURPRISES!!! I have been researching a lot over the months and I know people prefer the front clip style swap but I didn't have that available especially not for the deal I got. I know a lot of people will frown upon doing things this way but I do ask for your patience and any and all HELPFUL and encouraging advice some of you who have undergone this may have. If there are any parts needed that I did not have listed or I CAN'T remove from my stock motor please let me know. This post has been edited by KADE: Jan 17, 2013 - 11:18 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '13 From Mars Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
I took a look at the stock spokes and it is a 5-Bolt pattern as richee mentioned. the exhaust on the other hand is kind of hard to go by only because what you might call "tiny" may in fact seem normal to some so I'm not %100 sure how to cue that visual test. If it helps at all the car's natural color is a "Rusty" red
![]() I got my mechanic to take a look on the firewall for me and the Chassis code is AT200 on the firewall!! Very confusing though because it has the following GT like features: 2.2L Engine 5-Bolt wheel pattern Power Windows, Doors, Mirrors Rear windshield wiper and boasts the 25th Anniversary emblem above the rear view mirror insurance info lists it as "1996 Toyota Celica GT Liftback" ST Like features AT200 Chassis code VIN# indicates it SHOULD be a 7A-FE motor inside No GT emblem Drum brakes on the rear (unconfirmed) I'm not sure what to make of it but at least now I know it is the AT200 Chassis ![]() This post has been edited by KADE: Jan 18, 2013 - 3:31 PM |
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