EvolutionOX

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So today I had a good friend of mine recommend this asian guy who speicalizes in japanese engines and trannys. I went there with my 94 Celica GT so he can take a look at it and I asked him for a 4th gen 3SGTE swap. He started the work estimate and then asked me if I wanted to convert it to 4WD well I said what the hell why not. So with EVERYTHING included complete motor(4th gen 3SGTE), ecu, harness, transmission, rear 4WD conversion, labor, additional parts, and performace tuning (300HP), the whole thing came out to $6,864.50. My question is........is it worth it?

This post has been edited by EvolutionOX: Nov 12, 2007 - 4:05 PM

bccentaur3

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HECK YES. Just the motor swap can be around $3,500 completed. With the AWD and tune go for it man. Its better than trying to import a gt4 or going out and getting an evo or sti. Plus you're getting the 4th gen motor much newer DO IT. If you actually go through with it and the guy completes it with no Faulty let me know. Actually let US know. I am willing to drop my car where ever to get this thing done.

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x_itchy_b_x

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yes. and get it in writing. some people spend 5k just on a swap. never mind AWD!! i don't think the Asian guy knows what hes in for.

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bccentaur3

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yes. and get it in writing. some people spend 5k just on a swap. never mind AWD!! i don't think the Asian guy knows what hes in for.

LOL , maybe the guy's done stuff like this before.

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EvolutionOX

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yes. and get it in writing. some people spend 5k just on a swap. never mind AWD!! i don't think the Asian guy knows what hes in for.

Funny thing is I asked the same question I was like Dude are you sure you want to do a 4WD convert? He looks at me all serious and says come with me to the back, and he had like I swear 3 6th gen Celicas lifted in the air with all the 4WD conversion done, really clean too driveshaft axel everything I nearly busted in my pants lol. He apparently gets rear clips from japan I think ST205 ones and transfers all the **** with minor modifcation to the body. Some tack welding thats all I believe. I tell you I've NEVER seen anything like this. The guys son is some ECU guru I felt so stupid around him he comes out where I was standing by my car and says "you doing a 3SGTE right?" I was like ya He goes how much power you want 300, 400, 500hp? I'm like your ****ing kidding right? He goes No, not at all. You dont know what these Toyota engines can do. So I said 300 hp is fine I guess.

bccentaur3

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OMG. I want to meet this guy. I wonder if any of the owners of any of the three celicas in the garage are on this site. So everything grand total of almost 7000. I'll definately take out a loan for this.

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EvolutionOX

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OMG. I want to meet this guy. I wonder if any of the owners of any of the three celicas in the garage are on this site. So everything grand total of almost 7000. I'll definately take out a loan for this.

Pretty much he said it might go to $7,000 if like small pieces are missing that need to be special ordered like miscellaneous parts. Well let me get the money I definatly go through with it now and I'll take pics a post them here and you guys can judge on how good its done.

bccentaur3

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As long as the car runs and drives I'm game after you're done. Just make sure that when yu are going 60 + your car wont steer off the road. A guy on here had that issue, because he welded up the rear subframe off a little.

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EvolutionOX

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As long as the car runs and drives I'm game after you're done. Just make sure that when yu are going 60 + your car wont steer off the road. A guy on here had that issue, because he welded up the rear subframe off a little.

lol 60 mph dude when I get this done first thing I'm doing is taking it onto the I-10 interstate and getting my first speeding ticket . I'll at least go 100 mph to test it and I'll tell you how it went. (if I'm not dead)

EvolutionOX

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And I just remembered he said something about he doesn't want to do a swap on a 96 or higher Celica because of emissions and stuff. because I live in arizona the screwballs lol have emissions testing here. But if you dont have emissions testing manditory where you live I guess you can ignore it then

This post has been edited by EvolutionOX: Nov 12, 2007 - 5:21 PM

lagos

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post some pics of these 3 awd converted 6th gens.

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JoKeRkId613

#12

what he said^ if true, this might just be the coolest asian guy i've ever read about.

Culpable04

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go back to his shop and ask him to let you take some pictures, I'm sure is all is that good he'll get a few customers from this forum.

lubu

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Judging from the sound of it I think this asian guy is something, 3 6gc awd converted....awesomeness!! Im gonna deffinitely give it a shot if he lives in Australia...

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bccentaur3

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post some pics of these 3 awd converted 6th gens.

X2 on that. Pics would be great. I'm sure he'll let you given the fact that by doing this, it will bring in many customers to come. I'm lucky I have a 94 WOOT. Just waiting for you to get yours done and I'll be down there for sure.

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y2komar

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What is the name of the shop. I have to see it to beleive it.
I would go deliver my car personally.

PICS

bccentaur3

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Same here. Who wouldn't?

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1bwilson

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I would think that with as large as this and the other celica communities are we would know about at least 1 of those celica's he has in there. Id love to see some pictures of this.

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bccentaur3

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Thats what I thought too, but no one's coming forward with this. Well I guess I'm going to have to hunt some people down. LOL. But it would be nice if one of those celica owners saw this thread and give us some info since the awd conversion has already been done to their cars.

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98 Celica gt red- totaled deer94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp)94 Celica gt white (sold)In need of a rust free chassis!!!!

y2komar

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I think this thread smells

devilsden97

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unless i miss read, the mechanic never said the engine or AWD parts were included in that 7k figure.

to my knowledge it sounds like 7k worth of labor, and u supply him with the bulk of the parts.

like 4 other people have stated, "seeing is believe". so ill say it again, PROVE IT. show us the 3 6gc's

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playr158

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unless i miss read, the mechanic never said the engine or AWD parts were included in that 7k figure.

to my knowledge it sounds like 7k worth of labor, and u supply him with the bulk of the parts.

like 4 other people have stated, "seeing is believe". so ill say it again, PROVE IT. show us the 3 6gc's

learn how to read....1st post

So with EVERYTHING included complete motor(4th gen 3SGTE), ecu, harness, transmission, rear 4WD conversion, labor, additional parts, and performace tuning (300HP), the whole thing came out to $6,864.50

devilsden97

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unless i miss read, the mechanic never said the engine or AWD parts were included in that 7k figure.

to my knowledge it sounds like 7k worth of labor, and u supply him with the bulk of the parts.

like 4 other people have stated, "seeing is believe". so ill say it again, PROVE IT. show us the 3 6gc's

learn how to read....1st post

So with EVERYTHING included complete motor(4th gen 3SGTE), ecu, harness, transmission, rear 4WD conversion, labor, additional parts, and performace tuning (300HP), the whole thing came out to $6,864.50

learn not to be a dick. read the highlighted part.

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bccentaur3

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I think this thread smells

Yeah it smells delicious

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lagos

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>$6,864.50

i wonder what the $.50 is for.

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94celigts

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Wahts the deal? Any Updates??

chacha

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post up shop info...if any internet or contact info...plz... post up...let us in on the shop...location....everything about it...ESPECIALLY Pictures.....

bccentaur3

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Dude we've tried squeezing info out of him. He won't give any.

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JoKeRkId613

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>$6,864.50

i wonder what the $.50 is for.

so the mechanic can buy himself a Snickers.

EvolutionOX

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Well I dont mean to be an a** but he only has one GT Four rear clip at his place and I want it for my car lol. So I need a little more time to get the money and I'll post the pics for sure and his info where you can find him. I'm about to go back and ask him how much just a AWD convert will cost, cause theres like 2 or 3 more people after me who want it done. All I can say is his shop is in Phoenix, AZ 85040.