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Topic #32157 59 posts Started by Punch
Drove my celica to day with the rod knocking down to the shop getting ready to take the 5sfe out ...
Gonna keep every one posted on how its going, I will try my best to get some pics tonight . if yall got any extra info for me by all means let me know.
to all my local 6GCer's yall know my number & some of you know where the shop is,drop by or call me

Thanks: Punch
good stuff david. it's finally happening. good luck on your swap.

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awesome cant wait to see it in person
I took the motor out today, should be some time done next year... LOL
isnt next year... tommorow? lol :-P

the 1/4 doesnt have patience for a ST.... so we make them ST-T's so atleast we'll sound good going slow.
Jordi give me a call I should do some more work on it next week

This post has been edited by Punch: Dec 31, 2005 - 7:27 PM
yea son!!! is the 3s fully built already??? let me know when i can come buy and check it out man. later.
Cool man.. I am just curious how much this is costing? cuz i want to do it soon too...

~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
Good to see another swap happening smile.gif
Sorry to hear about the 5sfe, but I'm sure
you will be happy with the results biggrin.gif

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Doing all the motor work my slef, so thats saves me alot...
broke my old 5sfe down my rods where finemy main berings where going head is still good block is good giving the head away cheap if any one wants it
You're giving head for cheap? That's great, man! LOL. tongue.gif Just kidding. Good luck with the swap and keep us updated. biggrin.gif

Past -7A-FTE: Will never forget youPresent -3rd Gen3S-GTE: Swap in progressQUOTE (SinisterSinner @ Dec 19, 2009 - 10:52 AM)I dont want to even think of turbos, they blow up way too often...
hey puch i had the same rod knock problem with my setup. it turned out to be my first cylinder. i haven't really torn the old engine apart yet to determine what the problem really was. how did you decipher what your problem was?
it was cylinder 3 but my 3s swap is is on the way
motor's is in the car but I got soome one to wire it but i got to get on aline its about 2 weeks longs... also put my custom shorten shocks on.
What are you gonna do with your 5sfte setup?
selling the manifold
sweet. can't wait to see pictures


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This post has been edited by Punch: Feb 10, 2006 - 2:01 PM
Want a oil filter relocater kit??? i will work on the car this week and get all the little things done...
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This post has been edited by Punch: Feb 14, 2006 - 8:31 AM
also gonna use a blue box E-manage
I sure hope you keep your exhaust ports and oil filter holes covered up.
got a new maniflod & down pipe...
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here are a few things I got my hands on for my swap...

This post has been edited by Punch: Feb 18, 2006 - 1:19 AM
better keep the stock manifold and DP close by...
why the external gate?

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wow...im impressed...dang...might have to have you help do my future installation of 3SGTE.. ^_^
So whats the deal with the intake manifold? It almost looks like a 5SFE manifold at first glance but its got the T-VIS emblem on it so its obviously not....so whats that off of then? Good idea for reducing heatsoak when running an FMIC.

3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting.
A 3S-GE ST165 If you want to use top feed injectors you can use the fuel rail from that car also