DZracer978
Apr 5, 2012 - 11:00 PM
Hi guys,
I'm new to engine Mods. Im trying to swap out my engine, which is a 7AFE engine AUTO to an 3SGE engine AUTO or 3stge Engine. Im sure about the bugs i'm be getting. Does the 3SGE Engine has an all wheel drive, and can a RHD 6c be converted to a LHD easily? Thanks
95CelicaST
Apr 5, 2012 - 11:14 PM
Welcome.
The 3S-GE was never offered with AWD.
The 3S-GTE only came in Celicas with AWD.
Converting to LHD will require a firewall from a LHD Celica, along with all of the components that bolt on either side of it. Dash, pedals, HVAC, etc.
Basically you need the front half of a LHD Celica
DZracer978
Apr 6, 2012 - 4:33 AM
Thanks
I own an LHD 6gc, I could swap it with an 3S-GE with no problems then. But will I need the back half?
QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Apr 6, 2012 - 12:14 AM)
Welcome.
The 3S-GE was never offered with AWD.
The 3S-GTE only came in Celicas with AWD.
Converting to LHD will require a firewall from a LHD Celica, along with all of the components that bolt on either side of it. Dash, pedals, HVAC, etc.
Basically you need the front half of a LHD Celica
rave2n
Apr 6, 2012 - 7:07 AM
QUOTE (DZracer978 @ Apr 6, 2012 - 4:33 AM)
Thanks
I own an LHD 6gc, I could swap it with an 3S-GE with no problems then. But will I need the back half?
QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Apr 6, 2012 - 12:14 AM)
Welcome.
The 3S-GE was never offered with AWD.
The 3S-GTE only came in Celicas with AWD.
Converting to LHD will require a firewall from a LHD Celica, along with all of the components that bolt on either side of it. Dash, pedals, HVAC, etc.
Basically you need the front half of a LHD Celica
You'd only need the back for a AWD conversion, which really you don't need that back half when you can get the rear subframe/shaft etc etc and weld it up. Few have done it here, give the forum a search with the keywords of what you are trying to accomplish in its respective section. Tends to yield moderate to well results.
Smaay
Apr 6, 2012 - 10:04 AM
first of all you said you want to stay Auto, so AWD is out of the question.
DZracer978
Apr 6, 2012 - 1:18 PM
so, basicly i could just get the front half and swap out my old engine to a 3SGE engine? But one though, I live in Massachustte, would there be an inspection issue?
hatchy_gt-s
Apr 6, 2012 - 2:19 PM
Your main issue is the engine mounts are diff from a 7A to a 3S so you have 2 reweld the engine mount.
As long as you have all the proper exhaust pieces that are required by the state its fine.(pressure2 is a great person 2 talk 2 as he lives in the same state)
IMO I would just do a 4AGE 20v swap or turbo your 7A, both have been done by people on this site, and can help you with any questions you have.
I dont know how experienced you are with custom fab work, but I would suggest keeping away from any attempt to AWD a 6g that isnt AWD.
DZracer978
Apr 8, 2012 - 9:32 AM
Thanks for the advice. I'll look into it on engine mounts and other ideas on different engine swap or turbo it.
QUOTE (hatchy_gt-s @ Apr 6, 2012 - 3:19 PM)
Your main issue is the engine mounts are diff from a 7A to a 3S so you have 2 reweld the engine mount.
As long as you have all the proper exhaust pieces that are required by the state its fine.(pressure2 is a great person 2 talk 2 as he lives in the same state)
IMO I would just do a 4AGE 20v swap or turbo your 7A, both have been done by people on this site, and can help you with any questions you have.
I dont know how experienced you are with custom fab work, but I would suggest keeping away from any attempt to AWD a 6g that isnt AWD.
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