Engine dead, opinions on a new one?

**SafeCloud** · 11-09-2005, 10:37 PM

Engine died on my 89 about 2 years ago and kept putting off fixing it... since then i'm now going to and have already made an appointment to get it fixed next month. BUT! here's my catch... I already own a 2002 celica and I want my 89 fixed so I can drive that while I work on my 02.

Here's the reason for the post...

Should I drop in the 3SGTE engine?
If I do what all will I need besides the engine? ECU & wiring harness?

Also, the current specs on the car are as follows:
Engine Family: KTY2.0V5FFFX
Intake: T-VIS
MFG DATE : 05-89
Model: ST162L-BLMVFA

You'll have to excuse the vagueness on some of the information as I had to have someone else get the information for me. As best I know it's a GT-S, but the previous owner thought it might of been an accident at a paintshop that may of painted the S on the GT part or some mix-up with that. Thanks for any help you provide.

**MartinGouda** · 11-09-2005, 11:07 PM

yes you should... the rest of your ansers are on google.

**klue** · 11-13-2005, 09:16 PM

if your just using the car as a beater dont bother with the 3sgte. Its a great engine with lots of power and potiental but comes with its share of problems and expenses. If your just driving around town. get your engine rebuilt and just maintain it and it should last you forever.

On the other hand if you want to make it a fast sleeper then get the 3sgte. For that i would recomend a second gen. You need the engine, ecu, harness, the rest you could mod to work. You should try and get the transmission aswell its bulletproof.

**Kenny Schmitt** · 11-21-2005, 11:40 PM

if u cant rebuild i got a 2SE engine from an 86 that just needs a valve cover gasket cuz it leaks a little. Any part u need i got it, car still runs great but i dont want it

11-09-2005, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
SafeCloud Posts: 6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Last On: 11-10-2005 07:12 PM	Engine dead, opinions on a new one? Engine died on my 89 about 2 years ago and kept putting off fixing it... since then i'm now going to and have already made an appointment to get it fixed next month. BUT! here's my catch... I already own a 2002 celica and I want my 89 fixed so I can drive that while I work on my 02. Here's the reason for the post... Should I drop in the 3SGTE engine? If I do what all will I need besides the engine? ECU & wiring harness? Also, the current specs on the car are as follows: Engine Family: KTY2.0V5FFFX Intake: T-VIS MFG DATE : 05-89 Model: ST162L-BLMVFA You'll have to excuse the vagueness on some of the information as I had to have someone else get the information for me. As best I know it's a GT-S, but the previous owner thought it might of been an accident at a paintshop that may of painted the S on the GT part or some mix-up with that. Thanks for any help you provide. __________________ Mess With The Best, Die Like The Rest.

11-09-2005, 11:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
MartinGouda USE THE SEARCH FEATURE!!! Location: Streetsville Posts: 12,028 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 01-02-2009 01:37 PM Vehicle: DelsolTurboN2O 2nd Vehicle: Talon TSI AWD	yes you should... the rest of your ansers are on google. __________________ www.martingouda.com.... the rumors are all true...

11-21-2005, 11:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kenny Schmitt Location: great neck new york Posts: 8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Last On: 11-29-2005 06:33 PM	if u cant rebuild i got a 2SE engine from an 86 that just needs a valve cover gasket cuz it leaks a little. Any part u need i got it, car still runs great but i dont want it __________________ Need to sell some parts from my 1986 toyota celica GT w/ 2SE Engine

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11-13-2005, 09:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
klue Posts: 354 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: Today 03:58 AM	if your just using the car as a beater dont bother with the 3sgte. Its a great engine with lots of power and potiental but comes with its share of problems and expenses. If your just driving around town. get your engine rebuilt and just maintain it and it should last you forever. On the other hand if you want to make it a fast sleeper then get the 3sgte. For that i would recomend a second gen. You need the engine, ecu, harness, the rest you could mod to work. You should try and get the transmission aswell its bulletproof.