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toyoboyfx16 · 10-06-2005, 09:18 AM

hey i have a 19897 toyota corolla fx gts and i wanted to know if any one knows about installing a 3sgte engine in , wntto know what i need to kow abot this swap before buying the motor

Flashmn · 10-06-2005, 11:58 AM

Not trying to offend you, but I think if you have to ask questions about the swap, you shouldnt be attempting it. putting a 3S-GTE into a corolla isnt gonna be an easy task.

***REN69*** · 10-06-2005, 12:05 PM

The only thing you need to know is that its not an easy swap, its been done but you need custom work.

kpsxtyone · 10-06-2005, 06:02 PM

go with 20V which cost less than the 3S-gte and alot easier if you think of it.... i can even do the harness with no problem

Flashmn · 10-07-2005, 01:37 AM

20V is also alot less powerful than a 3S-GTE.

***REN69*** · 10-07-2005, 09:17 AM

But at least it will fit the car with less work.

kpsxtyone · 10-07-2005, 09:57 AM

i know its less power but from a starting point its ok .... still 3sgte is the way if u have the time and patience to do it... thats y i have it in my starlet

Man i tell u 20V is less headache, custom work, and bottom line... easier to do

good luch

toyoboyfx16 · 10-07-2005, 12:37 PM

so which 20v should i go with the silver or the black i will be using this car to do 1/4 mile run so i want the one that will take more power and give me lower timeslip

Flashmn · 10-07-2005, 06:16 PM

if it was a drag car I wouldnt use either one... Neither of them respond very well to boost, thanks to the internals... I'd just go ahead with the 3S-GTE.

toyoboyfx16 · 10-07-2005, 07:13 PM

i think i'll just do the 4agze motor cuz i serious don't think i have the time and money to do the 3sgte swap from what i read i guess th mounts dont line up with the motor and i don't have and welding tool but with the aze i can install som camshaft,pully and i'll run alot faster then i am now