I had to share - I got the word today. The beast runs! All that is left is FMIC and piping, exhaust, intake fabrication and guages. I may be doing some chassis stiffening too...smiles. My wait is almost over!
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.
Whoa...3S vert! Nice. let us know how the chasis works.
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Awesome! >
> That was pretty quick.
So it should be back on the road pretty soon then? I can't wait to see it. >
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Hey i got 2 questions maybe u could ask ur mechanic or maybe u know off hand regarding the E153 tranny.
1. does the S54 speed sensor work with the E153 tranny or do they have to be swapped?
2. Does the motor mount on the E153 work ok with the GT?
I'd appreciate it because my tranny was SUPPOSE to come to day but bad weather may have delayed it a day.
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come up to northern illinois if you can some time.. i know some toyheads that would love to see that beast in action.
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.
-jgreening+Aug 11, 2004 - 4:24 PM
HOw much did the swap cost including cost of 3S and all necessary parts and cost of install w/ mechanic???
-Supersprynt+Aug 11, 2004 - 1:31 PM
ha my names Erik too, confused me at first cuz not alot of ppl spell it with a K.
Heres my situation, I already have the engine in, i've had it for a year now so swapping out other motor mounts isnt an option. I mean other ppl have dropped in the 3rd gen 3s and used existing GT mounts, so they either are the same, or differ only slightly.
I have shifter cables from an ST185, which should be good.
I havent read anything on changing all the motor mounts to do a tranny swap except for the tranny mount.
This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Aug 11, 2004 - 4:53 PM
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jgreening,
wow that was fast . what did your mechanic do about the wiring? how much more work needs to be done before you get the car back?
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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.
you are very lucky to have been able to find a mechanic with the skill to rewire the whole harness correctly and do a swap in such a short period of time.
most mechanics i know could do the laybor, but run away as soon as u say the word "harness".
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Hey how much did u pay for your front clip? What is the name of the shop thats doing your swap, and where do you live in IL. I live in Decatur IL.
congrats, let us know when it finishes and how it runs.
