I still have a hard time imagining what parts would make up a successful turbo FWD celica or halftrac. What do you need to swap a celica 3sgte? What drive shafts transmission setup etc do you use? And with an mr2 setup, once again what parts do you use/what do you need to really make it happen? I just don't get it. ...cody
i dont really know the answer but i think someone needs to make a sticky on this, someone seems to ask this question or a similar one at least once a month.
Just go read some of the threads of the people that have done it....you'll get an idea pretty quick... Plus this questions been asked a million times, try the "search" button at the top of the page.
Easiest way to do it is with a front clip(Motor, ECU, Wiring Harness). Use your stock tranny(Use the FE tranny if you have a GTS, as the GE Tranny has the starter on the wrong side.), and everything else from the clip. Its pretty much a direct swap. MR2 you need to change the shift linkage because its backwards from our cars. Only worth it if you get a car with a LSD tranny. Whole swap in a nutshell.
well i just wing'd it and just found some posts on here. im too lazy to do a write up today... theres a few on here that are doing the swap. (inclding myself) enjoy... http://www.st162.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2297 http://www.st162.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1786
Considering you've got a GTS, as a short summary: Use original ST162 engine mounts, use original driveshafts, use original gearbox. Use a 5SFE flywheel, clutch and pressure plate. Bolt it in, then wire it up. For an MR2, as above. Using the E series gearbox is only worth it if using LSD and its a bit of a PITA, you would need ST165 axles and engine mounts, and probably crossmembers aswell. Not sure of the specifics of that one.
