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The Black Camry · 09-25-2005, 05:50 PM

I Have a 1990 Camry with the 3sfe engine and i want to swap it out for the 3sgte. i just wanted to know if that would be a good idea and where i could get one cheap. Thanks!

TRDCamryCL · 09-25-2005, 06:05 PM

3S-GTE aren't that expensive. In fact they are very common. With money, anyone can pull off the conversion.

The Black Camry · 09-25-2005, 06:11 PM

Well do you know where ( on the web) i could get a hold of a cheap one? and what trans would i need. its a 5 speed.

jackfrost1031 · 09-25-2005, 06:20 PM

You could use the transmission that you have in there already, but it probably wouldn't hold up to the 70 extra horsepower for too long. You could use a transmission out of a similar year Celica, though I'm not sure if they're much stronger.

The Black Camry · 09-25-2005, 06:24 PM

But what tranny should i upgrade to? and where can i get the engine and trany for cheap?

TRDCamryCL · 09-25-2005, 06:35 PM

What is your price range? Define "Cheap"

jackfrost1031 · 09-25-2005, 09:58 PM

You can use an E153, it has been proven to be usable in the VZV21 platform so the SV21 should be able to use it. The E153 is the Camry/Solara 5 speed tranny and also was used in the MR2 turbo in a modified form (shift linkage on the opposite side).

The Black Camry · 09-26-2005, 12:20 AM

about less than $1,000 !

terrastrife · 09-26-2005, 01:15 AM

ebay. but yorue ebtter off getting it local.

and if 1k is your budget, keep saving. youre gonna need more then that.

best off getting a complete front clip off an old celica.

88 LE · 09-26-2005, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The Black Camry

about less than $1,000 !

No way your gunna find a clip for less then a $1,000.

Your looking at least $1,500 depending on what engine comes with the clip.

225 hp 3S-GTE is around $1,500 for a clip.

245 hp 3S-GTE is around $3,000 for a clip.

Theres also a 260 hp version used in the Caldina.

The specs are for 3S-GTE's imported from Japan. US version makes less power.

Clip = MR2 Turbo or Celica All Trac / GT4.

keylogger · 09-26-2005, 05:57 PM

Theres also a 260 hp version used in the Caldina.

Where is "Caldina"?

The Black Camry · 09-29-2005, 11:56 AM

damn, do you know of a good reliable web site were i could find the 260 hp verson of the 3s-gte? and were is caldina?

white90dx · 09-29-2005, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by keylogger

Theres also a 260 hp version used in the Caldina.

Where is "Caldina"?

Try "searching"

white90dx · 09-29-2005, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The Black Camry

damn, do you know of a good reliable web site were i could find the 260 hp verson of the 3s-gte? and were is caldina?

The Caldina is a car made by Toyota in Japan.

You'll NEVER pull this project off with less than $1k. You need the motor, wiring harness, ecu, possibly a tranny, axles, and many other parts.

If you have a shop do the work, you probably won't get out the door for less than $5k. These are not Honda swaps.

-Charlie

The Black Camry · 09-30-2005, 12:00 AM

i guess i have to start saving up!