 3SGTE pre-install maintenance, makin a list...checkin it twice! |
 Nov 17, 2005 - 7:36 AM
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hey guys, my 3s will be here in about a week, (thanks jeremey!)
and i've started to compile a list of things i wanna do to it while its out. id like your opinions and suggestions on anything i may have missed, or anything you think may be worth looking into. first, the basics: its a 91 USDM 3sgte so with that in mind, here we go...lol TOYOTA ONLY PARTS: t-belt tensioner and idler pullys water pump oil pump (not to sure on this one yet) wires , cap, rotor, plugs rear main seal hose from hell and hose from hell on earth valve cover gasket injector o-rings (if needed) t-stat fuel filter So, thats the basic toyota buy sheet for the time...im sure ill have more to add as i go along..lol heres a short list of extras im planning on starting off with spec stage 2 clutch fidanza flywheel ATS throttle body inlet JDM ecu (for now..) another 3" dp (the berk tech pipe is getting DESTROYED by the 5sfte..lmao) twosrus valve cover bolts ill be reusing my intercooler from the 5sfte project, should be fine, its the same intercooler art is using with his swap.. aluminum intercooler piping walboro FP from 5sfte various hoses, silicone lines..ect im sure im missing some things..at the moment im more concerned with matinence items before i start getting into the good stuff..lol all that stuff will come next year any suggestions or ideas? thanks This post has been edited by presure2: Nov 17, 2005 - 7:37 AM -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Nov 17, 2005 - 10:55 AM
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Alot of Redbull, blue shop towels, and gojo orange
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Nov 17, 2005 - 10:57 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I replied to your post on Celica Tech Manny.....
I did forget to mention the beer.... 
-------------------- 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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Nov 17, 2005 - 11:08 AM
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manny no drinky beer
 ummmm someone is goin for the BLING...aluminum piping OOOOOOO maybe a headgasket? This post has been edited by playr158: Nov 17, 2005 - 11:09 AM |
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Nov 17, 2005 - 11:15 AM
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QUOTE(playr158 @ Nov 17, 2005 - 10:08 AM) [snapback]356582[/snapback] maybe a headgasket? Yea, if its blown. -------------------- 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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Nov 17, 2005 - 2:16 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE(playr158 @ Nov 17, 2005 - 11:08 AM) [snapback]356582[/snapback] manny no drinky beer ummmm someone is goin for the BLING...aluminum piping OOOOOOO maybe a headgasket? naa, no headgasket, i dont like to mess with them unless somthing is wrong. 
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Nov 17, 2005 - 3:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '05 From Monroe, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
hg can be done when its in the car if you have problems but if compression test shows its ok leave it alone till next year
thats what im doing.
-------------------- 94' ST Coupe - 5sfe Motor swap and brake swap.
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Nov 17, 2005 - 5:13 PM
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forge teh internals biger teh turbo standalone teh computer!!!!1 !@!!
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Nov 17, 2005 - 5:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '03 From Fresno, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
hey manny how come u decide to change from 5sfte to 3sgte. What about all yours old stuff from the 5sfte? are u going to sell them or kept.
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Nov 17, 2005 - 5:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 9, '02 From Scranton, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
might want to add timing cover gasket set too (keeps the dust outta there) not needed but i did mine.
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Nov 17, 2005 - 6:23 PM
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Take lots of pics. =)
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Nov 17, 2005 - 6:25 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE(st202gt @ Nov 17, 2005 - 5:38 PM) [snapback]356733[/snapback] hey manny how come u decide to change from 5sfte to 3sgte. What about all yours old stuff from the 5sfte? are u going to sell them or kept. the plan always WAS to swap...the 5sfte was just a step along the way...LOTS of learning to be had with the 5sfte setup. the 5sfte setup will be sold, including motor, provided it lasts till spring when i plan to install the 3s
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Dec 1, 2005 - 6:53 PM
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/agree with manny the man. ill also be calling Jdm guys one day lol. soon i hope.
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