fastercelica

#1

right now my GT is completely stock and im looking to do some upgrading. BUT i dont want to look like a total ricer. So im thinking about just putting in a bigger engine. Any suggestions?

This post has been edited by fastercelica: Jul 23, 2009 - 11:07 PM

SwissFerdi

#2

The ubiquitous 3S-GTE. Turbo'd and power ranging from 239 to 255 hp for the 3rd gen. There are others, i.e. V6 swaps, BEAMS if you really wanna get into that business...but do a search, and you'll be able to get a range of so many engines you'll puke.

Edit: since you have a 5S-FE, going turbo is also a very feasible option.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...3&hl=5S-FTE
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...8&hl=5S-FTE
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...1&hl=5S-FTE
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...9&hl=5S-FTE
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...8&hl=5S-FTE
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...7&hl=5S-FTE

I suggest you grab a comfortable chair.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...9&hl=3S-GTE
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...3&hl=3S-GTE


This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jul 23, 2009 - 11:17 PM

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fastercelica

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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 23, 2009 - 11:09 PM)

>The ubiquitous 3S-GTE. Turbo'd and power ranging from 239 to 255 hp for the 3rd gen. There are others, i.e. V6 swaps, BEAMS if you really wanna get into that business...but do a search, and you'll be able to get a range of so many engines you'll puke.

ok. id consider forced induction but that can be pretty pricy. id like to put a v6 in there haha

SwissFerdi

#4

I'm pretty sure the 3S-GTE is one of the more affordable swaps out there, period...there have been V6 swaps done, the last featured car is actually one, and a very clean one at that.

The problem is that most other engines will require a bunch of different hardware whereas the 3S-GTE, especially because you have the appropriate transmission already, is a lot more plug and play.


http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=53507

1MZ-FE V6 swap.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jul 23, 2009 - 11:23 PM

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'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE

fastercelica

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QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 23, 2009 - 11:23 PM)

>I'm pretty sure the 3S-GTE is one of the more affordable swaps out there, period...there have been V6 swaps done, the last featured car is actually one, and a very clean one at that.

The problem is that most other engines will require a bunch of different hardware whereas the 3S-GTE, especially because you have the appropriate transmission already, is a lot more plug and play.


http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=53507

1MZ-FE V6 swap.

i have an auto. thats the right transmission?

SwissFerdi

#6

I assumed you had a manual...no, I'm pretty sure the auto can't handle the power. Pretty sure an S54 is what you'd need.

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'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE

fastercelica

#7

thats bmw isnt it?

SwissFerdi

#8

No, no, no. It's either the S54 or E153, but either way, a manual GT tranny is what you need.

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'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE

fastercelica

#9

o ok. honestly dont know too much about celicas. this was my first car just trying to make it something i can keep for a long time cause i like it so much =/.

SwissFerdi

#10

No worries man, I'm just passing along a small sliver of info I've learned...I don't know anything either and it's my first car as well.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jul 24, 2009 - 12:26 AM

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'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE

fastercelica

#11

haha nice. well thanks man ill look into all of it.