ScoobyDooCruiser

#1

I'm looking for a shop in CA that does the 3sgte swap. I am too lazy to go through the work of doing it myself, and would like to avoid all the hassle by just paying someone to do the work for me. Does anyone have any idea of where I could go for this?

I've seen a couple shops on the east coast that do this, for $6500 they do the entire swap for you, parts and everyhting. Anywhere in CA or OR, or NV that does this? If you know of one, let me know!

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lagos

#2

el prototypes should be able to do it for u.

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Coomer

#3

Bryan(thedevilmaycrie) works for a shop that does swaps, and he's got the personal experience with the 3S-GTE into the ST204 specifically. Plus I bet it'll be a lot faster than E.L. Prototypes...I hear they're often slow.

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shid

#4

and, last I heard, EL doesn't do Toyota's anymore- they were trying to sell off a 3sgte swap car they did so they could focus on Nissan's.

Thats what I heard from Gee (ryu3xwhatever >>

I'd be interested in DMC's shop.. hmm

hellsyphon

#5

Signal Hill Autoshould also be able to do it for you since I saw a guy selling his celica with 2nd gen 3s-gte awhile back from signal hill auto. I think they primarily do Nissans but they probably could do it for you, but their pretty pricy.

shid

#6

NEVERMIND, I think it was Signal auto >>

hellsyphon

#7

rofl ty for pointing it out, it is signal auto my thanks for correcting me man

Theyellowdart084

#8

What shops would do it in NJ, im looking to o a swap around summer. Anyone know any good east coast shops and maybe some prices? later

Kwanza26

#9

If you're back in paradise... contact the dudes at Chico Race Works...Chico Race Werks... They do mostly MR2 stuff... but may be able to do Celica stuff...

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Fate

#10

yea agreed. i'd like to know of any shops on the east coast that would do it preferably in NJ. i also plan on doing the swap this summer.

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soltrain

#11

If you're in Norcal, check out Oki from BlackTraxx down in the San Jo area. When I was considering doing a swap, I spoke to him. Heard good things from norcalcelicas.org

ToYCeLi8

#12

I know your in the San Jose area but if you get your clip from VENUS (916-386-2286) in Sacramento, ask them to give you the number to Evolution. They did my work. Really cool guys at both places i reccomend them both. Ask for Bow at Evolution he's the toyota expert there.

David

Kwanza26

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-ToYCeLi8+Dec 27, 2004 - 1:17 PM

QUOTE(ToYCeLi8 @ Dec 27, 2004 - 1:17 PM)

I know your in the San Jose area but if you get your clip from VENUS (916-386-2286) in Sacramento, ask them to give you the number to Evolution. They did my work. Really cool guys at both places i reccomend them both. Ask for Bow at Evolution he's the toyota expert there.

David
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Oh yeah... I completely forgot about Evolution. These guys are fast and they're good.

http://www.em-racing.com/index.htm

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"It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"1995 AT200 Celica ST:stocked out daily driver...1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5:silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies...1991 SW2x MR2 n/a:bare bones hardtop model soon to be...

sphinx

#14

hell, if you get all the parts, i MIGHT consider doing it myself.

I'd just have to ask arround to see what shops are charging for this swap.

Gilbert_619

#15

pann auto....they will do it

RedSunCelica

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-Gilbert_619+Dec 27, 2004 - 12:45 PM

QUOTE(Gilbert_619 @ Dec 27, 2004 - 12:45 PM)

pann auto....they will do it
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PANN AUTO??!?!?!?

dang i never knew they did swaps for toyota i need to give them a call.

ToYCeLi8

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-Kwanza26+Dec 27, 2004 - 11:33 AM

QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Dec 27, 2004 - 11:33 AM)

-ToYCeLi8+Dec 27, 2004 - 1:17 PM

QUOTE(ToYCeLi8 @ Dec 27, 2004 - 1:17 PM)

I know your in the San Jose area but if you get your clip from VENUS (916-386-2286) in Sacramento, ask them to give you the number to Evolution. They did my work. Really cool guys at both places i reccomend them both. Ask for Bow at Evolution he's the toyota expert there.

David
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Oh yeah... I completely forgot about Evolution. These guys are fast and they're good.

http://www.em-racing.com/index.htm
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Hey thats cool Evolution finally got a web site up and running.

Oh SWEEEET they have a pic of my swap on their site >>
this page @ the bottom where it says custom parts. >>

that made my day and year >>

This post has been edited by ToYCeLi8: Dec 28, 2004 - 4:12 AM

Kamakiri

#18

How much did the swap run you at EM?

ToYCeLi8

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-Kamakiri+Dec 28, 2004 - 3:02 AM

QUOTE(Kamakiri @ Dec 28, 2004 - 3:02 AM)

How much did the swap run you at EM?
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Unfortunatly i am NOT able to say. I am the 1ST and LAST person that they will do this swap for at that price. So as a favor to them i agreed not to mention it to anyone else that doesnt already know. Like i mentioned give them a call they are cool people.

David

Kamakiri

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-ToYCeLi8+Dec 28, 2004 - 4:05 AM

QUOTE(ToYCeLi8 @ Dec 28, 2004 - 4:05 AM)

-Kamakiri+Dec 28, 2004 - 3:02 AM

QUOTE(Kamakiri @ Dec 28, 2004 - 3:02 AM)

How much did the swap run you at EM?
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Unfortunatly i am NOT able to say. I am the 1ST and LAST person that they will do this swap for at that price. So as a favor to them i agreed not to mention it to anyone else that doesnt already know. Like i mentioned give them a call they are cool people.

David
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Well doesn't that suck.... Does anybody know a ballpark figure of what they would charge?

jgreening

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I love it when people ask how much someone will charge for something. Its easier to pick up the phone and ask them than it is to type it on here. Plus, the information you receive will be much more accurate.

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sphinx

#22

it's about time someone said that.


Just call them yourselves, and they'll be able to answere all your questions.

INVESTIGATE

thedevilmaycrie

#23

damn i didnt know i was being talked about in here... well if you need info or need me or my shop to do the swap lemme know

-DMC

Kamakiri

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-jgreening+Dec 28, 2004 - 4:45 PM

QUOTE(jgreening @ Dec 28, 2004 - 4:45 PM)

I love it when people ask how much someone will charge for something.  Its easier to pick up the phone and ask them than it is to type it on here.  Plus, the information you receive will be much more accurate.
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Bah.... who wants to do that.... I'm too lazy. >> I was just curious is all.... this isn't something I plan on doing for a long while so I'm gathering as much info with as little effort as I can.

thedevilmaycrie

#25

well if you have all the parts .... i can do it for 600... you pay half now half when finished (the 600 is labor only you pay for all parts i need)

-DMC

Kamakiri

#26

-thedevilmaycrie+Dec 28, 2004 - 5:07 PM

QUOTE(thedevilmaycrie @ Dec 28, 2004 - 5:07 PM)

well if you have all the parts ....  i can do it for 600... you pay half now half when finished (the 600 is labor only you pay for all parts i need)

-DMC
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Oh man..... that's awesome.... I may take you up on that in about 6 months.....

RedSunCelica

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Bah.... who wants to do that.... I'm too lazy. >> I was just curious is all.... this isn't something I plan on doing for a long while so I'm gathering as much info with as little effort as I can.
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ok ill give you a ball park figure any where from $100- $9000 >>

hence the reason why its better to call.

This post has been edited by RedSunCelica: Dec 28, 2004 - 8:53 PM

Gilbert_619

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-RedSunCelica+Dec 28, 2004 - 12:14 AM

QUOTE(RedSunCelica @ Dec 28, 2004 - 12:14 AM)

-Gilbert_619+Dec 27, 2004 - 12:45 PM

QUOTE(Gilbert_619 @ Dec 27, 2004 - 12:45 PM)

pann auto....they will do it
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PANN AUTO??!?!?!?

dang i never knew they did swaps for toyota i need to give them a call.
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well i talked to them about the 3sgte swap into the celica before

he told me they do them alot in the mr2 and he his guy can prolly do the celica swap

i know for a fact they have worked on celica before cuz i talked to him about how they did mikemodsons celica in there...

soo if you really want it done and you talk to them i'm sure they can do it..they do great work there and the crew is really nice

lagos

#29

why dont you guys just do the swap on your own? sure its hard work, but you learn so much in the process. its part of the fun of swaping. not only do you upgrade the car, you upgrade you car skills too! >>

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Kamakiri

#30

I'd love to but I live in an appartment and have no where to do the work and nowhere to store the car while I'd be doing the work.