 3sgte AWD to FWD question, okay to swap?? |
 Jul 18, 2004 - 3:03 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 20, '04 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I am starting the process of a 3sgte swap, I just wanted to know if it matters that the engine is for AWD. Do I have to convert my Celica to AWD to drop an AWD 3sgte engine in? Or is it okay just to direct all that power to the front wheels? If I do have to convert to AWD has anyone ever done it??
 Thanks for any replys!!! 
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Jul 18, 2004 - 3:24 PM
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Jul 18, 2004 - 3:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 20, '04 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ya, I did that search. But I don't want to do a AWD conversion!! Can I still put this AWD engine and still have a FWD car?
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Jul 18, 2004 - 4:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 14, '03 From Jacksonville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Yes. Plus, I don't think anyone has been successful in doing the AWD conversion? This post has been edited by Jen: Jul 18, 2004 - 4:04 PM -------------------- |
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Jul 18, 2004 - 4:51 PM
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neverstop did............until he hit around 120mph
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Jul 18, 2004 - 4:51 PM
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Yes you can still put that engine in your car. You just have to have a different tranny. The GT tranny bolts right up to the 3sgte.
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Jul 18, 2004 - 5:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 20, '04 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks canyonking that's exactly what I wanted to know!!!
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Jul 18, 2004 - 8:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 2, '02 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just be sure to do as much research as you can before you start...and good luck! Keep us updated on your progress.
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Jul 19, 2004 - 6:39 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
True Canyonking, but don't you think it would be a good idea to tell him that nearly everyone that has tried to use the GT tranny has had problems? I suggest a search on the term "E-153" - you will learn everything you need to know about the tranny for the swap. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jul 19, 2004 - 7:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
If you use the GT tranny you need to be careful. I am currently using the E-153 tranny, however I dont do hard launches or anything real abrasive to the tranny. I do get on the car most all the time, its a performance engine, its made to perform, the tranny is not. I've been using it almost a year now without having gearing problems. However, im constantly thinking about it, and im convinced theres more power than what im actually feeling, so i'm getting an MR2 tranny, its just safer.
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Jul 19, 2004 - 8:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Erik: I think you mean you are using the S-54 (GT tranny). -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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