Project Celica

**bens515** · 06-26-2006, 08:56 PM

Hello,

I am new to the site and have had my celica since 9/05. i only used the car for my winter beater but and thinking of making it my project car. I am just looking for suggestions, I am wanting to do a turbo kit and engine/transmintion swap. the car does need some body work also. any suggestions?

Thanks

BENS515

**Ratko** · 06-26-2006, 09:11 PM

the reference subforum has some good sticky threads with the info you're looking for.

good luck with the project

**bens515** · 06-26-2006, 09:12 PM

Thanks :)

**bens515** · 06-26-2006, 09:21 PM

OK Question: how much would it cost to do the stock turbo 3sgte engine swap and where can i get one?

**RN2NVS** · 06-26-2006, 09:56 PM

3SGTE Swap Writeup

**bens515** · 06-26-2006, 10:11 PM

Wow that was a huge help. so average cost.5000$ not too bad.

**comet5sfe** · 06-26-2006, 11:59 PM

Youd be better off getting a Celica with the turbo 3sgte for 5 g's than swapping.

**bens515** · 06-27-2006, 01:27 AM

yeah but whers the fun in that plus i need the experince in doin it

**bens515** · 06-27-2006, 01:36 AM

can someone tell me what the front clip consists of?

**flylice13** · 06-27-2006, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bens515

yeah but whers the fun in that plus i need the experince in doin it

cool

Quote:

Originally Posted by bens515

can someone tell me what the front clip consists of?

bad start..haha jks
I'm not 100% sure, but my guess would be everything from the front windshield to the frame. So pretty much everything in the engine bay (ie, tranny, ecu, engine, wiring harnesses, etc...)

**bens515** · 06-27-2006, 04:43 PM

HEHE thanks for the info. Im sure that people have run into problems when buying th front clip any suggestions as to what generation i should get? also, how to tell how many miles are on the motor?

**3sgte@daspeedof** · 06-27-2006, 05:21 PM

Get a front clip it will run your anywhere from 1500us to 2500us for a 2nd gen 3sgte, or also called a 5th gen alltrac. But if your paying 2500 then you should be getting the rc version with wta ic, and you look for it to have under 100k on it. As well if they can start it up for you, and do a compression test & leakdown test then your golden

**bens515** · 06-27-2006, 08:45 PM

Thanks for the advise, now what if i am going to have to order this from somewhere else and will not be able to see it until i get it? what would you suggest then?

06-26-2006, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
bens515 Location: Iowa Posts: 11 Join Date: Jun 2006 Last On: 06-29-2006 10:05 AM	Project Celica Hello, I am new to the site and have had my celica since 9/05. i only used the car for my winter beater but and thinking of making it my project car. I am just looking for suggestions, I am wanting to do a turbo kit and engine/transmintion swap. the car does need some body work also. any suggestions? Thanks BENS515

06-26-2006, 09:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
RN2NVS Moderator Location: Toronto Posts: 10,244 Join Date: Aug 2003 Last On: 06-30-2008 09:41 PM	3SGTE Swap Writeup __________________

06-27-2006, 01:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
bens515 Location: Iowa Posts: 11 Join Date: Jun 2006 Last On: 06-29-2006 10:05 AM	yeah but whers the fun in that plus i need the experince in doin it __________________ BENS515

06-27-2006, 01:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
bens515 Location: Iowa Posts: 11 Join Date: Jun 2006 Last On: 06-29-2006 10:05 AM	can someone tell me what the front clip consists of? __________________ BENS515

06-27-2006, 04:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
bens515 Location: Iowa Posts: 11 Join Date: Jun 2006 Last On: 06-29-2006 10:05 AM	HEHE thanks for the info. Im sure that people have run into problems when buying th front clip any suggestions as to what generation i should get? also, how to tell how many miles are on the motor? __________________ BENS515

06-26-2006, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ratko it was all a dream Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 9,863,211 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 11-15-2008 01:57 PM Vehicle: 91 MR2 Turbo 2nd Vehicle: 96 Civic Hatch	the reference subforum has some good sticky threads with the info you're looking for. good luck with the project

06-26-2006, 09:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
bens515 Location: Iowa Posts: 11 Join Date: Jun 2006 Last On: 06-29-2006 10:05 AM	Thanks :)

06-26-2006, 09:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
bens515 Location: Iowa Posts: 11 Join Date: Jun 2006 Last On: 06-29-2006 10:05 AM	OK Question: how much would it cost to do the stock turbo 3sgte engine swap and where can i get one?

06-26-2006, 10:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
bens515 Location: Iowa Posts: 11 Join Date: Jun 2006 Last On: 06-29-2006 10:05 AM	Wow that was a huge help. so average cost.5000$ not too bad.

06-26-2006, 11:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
comet5sfe Location: Boston Posts: 33 Join Date: Jun 2006 Last On: 09-04-2006 01:08 AM	Youd be better off getting a Celica with the turbo 3sgte for 5 g's than swapping.

06-27-2006, 05:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
3sgte@daspeedof Hi-Tech Location: Mississauga Posts: 3,715 Join Date: May 2004 Last On: 10-30-2008 02:52 PM Vehicle: 3sgte-5th gen 2nd Vehicle: 92 5th gen celi	Get a front clip it will run your anywhere from 1500us to 2500us for a 2nd gen 3sgte, or also called a 5th gen alltrac. But if your paying 2500 then you should be getting the rc version with wta ic, and you look for it to have under 100k on it. As well if they can start it up for you, and do a compression test & leakdown test then your golden __________________ Boost is a necessity just like air, once you take your first breath you can't live with out it! Salon Spa Software for all your management software needs. http://salonspaware.com - spa salon software

06-27-2006, 08:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
bens515 Location: Iowa Posts: 11 Join Date: Jun 2006 Last On: 06-29-2006 10:05 AM	Thanks for the advise, now what if i am going to have to order this from somewhere else and will not be able to see it until i get it? what would you suggest then? __________________ BENS515

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