3SGTE into 3SGE Celica, European swap Options

[Dub]

Hi Guys,

after more than 3 years of driving my 3SGE 177HP Celica GT I am in need of driving a turbo car, as this power is already too low for me and increasing power in this engine is not very cost-effective.
As I have already invested quite an amount into suspension (SSS) and other stuff (GT4 hood, bumper, etc.) it would not make sense for me selling the car and buying a GT4, even if that would cost additional 3000-4000USD. So i made my mind and would like to do a 3SGTE swap (probably 2nd gen 3SGTE).

I would like to ask you several questions. I read this forums and searched for this special swap but i am not sure if anyone did this one already.
1. In case I would buy a clip or the whole car even (5thgen easier to get here in Europe), would I need to swap tranny too? Or my ST202 tranny would do fine with 2nd gen 3SGTE ? I know it's power dependent, at first stage I do not intend to cross 300HP, I think 220-240 having on front wheels would be just enough. At later stage for sure bying new tranny will be a must, I guess.
2. How about the clutch, does it require a new clutch too?
3. You guys from Europe do you have any reliable sources for clips or entire GT4s 5th gen ? Fensport seems to be quite ok with price, any real experiences with them on swaps and engines?
4. Finally, do you know someone who did 3SGTE into 3SGE 6thgen swap around here?

Thanks for any advice.

[Kadett]

1. In case I would buy a clip or the whole car even (5thgen easier to get here in Europe), would I need to swap tranny too? Or my ST202 tranny would do fine with 2nd gen 3SGTE ? I know it's power dependent, at first stage I do not intend to cross 300HP, I think 220-240 having on front wheels would be just enough. At later stage for sure bying new tranny will be a must, I guess.
2. How about the clutch, does it require a new clutch too?
3. You guys from Europe do you have any reliable sources for clips or entire GT4s 5th gen ? Fensport seems to be quite ok with price, any real experiences with them on swaps and engines?
4. Finally, do you know someone who did 3SGTE into 3SGE 6thgen swap around here?

Thanks for any advice.

1. ST202 Tranny is just fine. Up to about 240/250whp
2. I replaced my clutch for a brand new stock one, did not want to search over the whole world to find a descent clutch. (Clutch was 110 euro's)
3. Can't help you on that. But even if you get a clip with say 50k km's on it, if the owner has trashed the engine before he crashed/sold the car its still necessary to do a complete overhaul on the engine.
4. Stehn and Me

[Mr_E]

Fensport are cool, but not cheap.

Also, a 2nd Gen 3S-GTE will not work well with a ST205 bonnet. You may need to budget for a FMIC also.