Hey man, I actually have your car. Let me just say thank you for all the hard work y'all did, super clean. Looks and drives amazing too. My first turbo and manual car I've ever owned with this much power. Nervous as hell driving 2-3 days from El Paso Tx to South Florida but made it strong. Top priority currently is trying not to drive it until I save enough to keep up for any future maintenance and to find a tuner mechanic that would know this car well. Thanks again and keep posting. These videos are really helping me understand the car!
That is good to hear. I am glad the car is in good hands. Beside the engine work it is sitting on some very good suspension (BC Coilovers and Polyurethane bushings). I drove the car and loved it. If you ever need a copy of the tune file, let me know (I am a digital hoarder).
PePerformance yeah! I would appreciate that. Needs a tune desperately considering the elevation difference. Hopefully when I find time to figure out how to work it myself or just so my mechanic has all that info. Thanks a bunch. My email is erics0630@gmail.com
Subscribed my dude... Thank you for the info because I am about to swap an st246 into a 2003 Toyota Matrix. It should be an interesting undertaking and for now I plan on doing a stock rebuild because college budget. Coolest thing is that all but the passenger side engine mounts bolt up exactly the same so it's literally a bolt in swap. I can also use the AWD components from both my Matrix and the AWD transmission from the Caldina to have this same setup and still maintain the AWD. I love Toyotas, they're like Legos.
Super awesome video, thanks for sharing these useful info and tips with us. Kinda sad your celica is gone. I just swapped a gen4 in my fwd corolla ae110. I'd really like to learn more about making power with stock ecu and stock block. Do you have an IG man?
Very helpful and descriptive. I’m hoping to pull this off sometime early next year just slowly collecting parts at the moment. I have a gt hatch but it’s auto so Yay fabrication lol. How did it perform with emissions?
Very helpful video series. Thank you! I am in the process of doing the same swap...waiting for wiregap to send the wiring back to me. What did you end up doing with the power steering pump air control valve? The celica comes with a mechanical one but Calina uses an electric pressure switch that goes to the ECU. Did you just loop it?
Would you recommend a Gen3 or Gen4 3S-GTE? I'm looking to buy a generic ST202 Celica and swap the engine, and I read that doing the Gen3 is technically easier but you need a "clip" (whatever that is...?) whereas the Gen4 is technically better due to it being newer.
@@mrcrowley109 That would be awesome! It should work as long as you currently have a 3sfe or 5sfe in your Celica. It would be a pain if it has the 4afe.
Great video man! I just bought a celica Gt4 1990 with a damaged engine, it is manual transmition and I want to buy a 3sgte 5gen, but I see that they all come from toyota caldina automatic, I don't know what to do with this Ecu? I subscribe 👍
@@r.a.w.performance6602 Do you know if 5sfe MR2 transmissions work too? Or is the housing different? My celica is an auto car so I’m gonna have to source a transmission too lol
Hey man I’m currently doing this project on my 5sfe celica but I’m putting a 3sgte caldina motor was hoping if you can send me some links for the intercooler
I would use the stock ECU if possible. Wiregap has defeated the immobilizer on those. He should be able to help you out if you get him to do your wiring.
@@r.a.w.performance6602 thank you man!! Hey what about the transmission should I keep the 5sfe and rebuilt so it can handle that power or get the ones you suggest on your videos
It has been a while since I’ve done this build. I got all my parts from primemr2.com. I think they still have the parts. You will have to custom make the intake to the turbo. I used extra intercooler piping and cone air filter.
@@r.a.w.performance6602 I’m mainly struggling to find out where to get the parts for the hybrid clutch setup, I can only find expensive lightweight flywheels. I have a friction disc and throw out bearing ordered through my job at the Toyota dealership but the pressure plate and flywheel are my main concerns right now. I sent my harness to wiregap yesterday
@@tatumwilliams2192 You get a 3sgte pressure plate. I believe Exedy and SPEC sells them by themselves. Look for one for a 2nd gen MR2 Turbo if it asks by vehicle. As far as flywheels if you can’t get one from a 2nd gen MR2 Turbo then you have to go with a lightweight flywheel. That is what I did.
@@r.a.w.performance6602 I also have some questions about where some of the vacuum lines go and how to set up the intake. It might be easier if I could send pictures of what exactly I’m talking about
Un subbed you can like others comments when someone actually asked you a legitimate question you don't answer...no forums are open anymore so what's the point. And you don't need an intercooler if you cut the hood...way more cheaper and works just as good
@@r.a.w.performance6602 ya I would say it doesn't hurt you if I unsubscribed but that in and of itself is a dick statement....I've already talked to doctor tweak and every bit of info you have given has absolutely NO back up for it...first video you don't even come close to explaining why u sent a wiring harness off to get it done....you don't send a harness out unless your running an aftermarket ECU and plan on doing something stupid...I plainly asked a question on your very first video obviously CZcams works because you automatically responded to this one.....step one....tell people that YOU ARE NOT GOING TO USE STOCK ECU, STEP 2 TELL PEOPLE WHY YOUR SENDING THIS OUT,STEP 3 INSTEAD OF SAYING SOMETHING THAN CAN HURT FUTURE PEOPLE TRYING TO GET INFO OF YOUR VIDEO MAYBE RESPOND TO THE FIRST QUESTION THEN SAY YOU RESPOND TO EVERY QUESTION 😉
@@LooseHangNail I apologize if I angered you in anyway, that was not my point. Going back through all the comments, I did find your question from 5 days ago. I am fairly new to this CZcams thing and did no expect to receive the number of questions/comments I did so quickly especially after not making any new content for over a year. To answer your question, if you are using the stock 4th gen 3sgte ECU or a standalone you will have to send the harnesses (5sfe and 3sgte) out in both cases (Wiregap's website gives a good explanation). The wiring job being done will make the stock ECU plug-n-play but if you are going aftermarket you will need to do some additional wiring depending on the type of standalone. If you are using a 3rd gen 3sgte then I believe getting it to work in a Celica is much easier without having to send it out. As far as intercooler, you can use the stock top mount intercooler that comes with the 3sgte but it is not recommended. The Caldina hood is set up with a duct to force the air into the intercooler unlike the Celica. I hope this helps.
@@LooseHangNail dude doesn't owe you anything. You haven't paid him for any type of service. Take the information provided, or leave it..but do not begin to assume he owes you anything just because you asked a question on his video. People have lives and unless you pay for a service, you are not owed anything. That is simply the way the world works.
Hey man, I actually have your car. Let me just say thank you for all the hard work y'all did, super clean. Looks and drives amazing too. My first turbo and manual car I've ever owned with this much power. Nervous as hell driving 2-3 days from El Paso Tx to South Florida but made it strong. Top priority currently is trying not to drive it until I save enough to keep up for any future maintenance and to find a tuner mechanic that would know this car well. Thanks again and keep posting. These videos are really helping me understand the car!
That is good to hear. I am glad the car is in good hands. Beside the engine work it is sitting on some very good suspension (BC Coilovers and Polyurethane bushings). I drove the car and loved it. If you ever need a copy of the tune file, let me know (I am a digital hoarder).
PePerformance yeah! I would appreciate that. Needs a tune desperately considering the elevation difference. Hopefully when I find time to figure out how to work it myself or just so my mechanic has all that info. Thanks a bunch. My email is erics0630@gmail.com
Sent you the tune last night.
@@r.a.w.performance6602 thank you🙏🏽
Thx for this I’ve been looking to swap my 95 Celica and this is definitely a step forward in doing so in the future
The swap definitely brings the car alive. Glad you enjoy the videos.
@Henry Rollin Look into Wiregap, the did my wiring and did an awesome job. They made me a plug-n-play harness.
Great video; thanks for sharing. Just got a Harrier RX300 with a 3S-GTE swapped in, so now looking to freshen up as you said.
I'm about to start this swap on my 97 Celica GTS but with an auto transmission (bad knee)
Subscribed my dude... Thank you for the info because I am about to swap an st246 into a 2003 Toyota Matrix. It should be an interesting undertaking and for now I plan on doing a stock rebuild because college budget. Coolest thing is that all but the passenger side engine mounts bolt up exactly the same so it's literally a bolt in swap. I can also use the AWD components from both my Matrix and the AWD transmission from the Caldina to have this same setup and still maintain the AWD. I love Toyotas, they're like Legos.
Great videos
I already did this swap on my 91 mr2 now I want a celica
I almost bought a MR2 after my Celica. They are great cars!
R.A.W. Performance
Yes they are
Super awesome video, thanks for sharing these useful info and tips with us. Kinda sad your celica is gone. I just swapped a gen4 in my fwd corolla ae110. I'd really like to learn more about making power with stock ecu and stock block.
Do you have an IG man?
This is great. Starting my 3SGTE swap soon.
If you ever need any pointers let me know.
@@r.a.w.performance6602 absolutely i will! thank you!
R.A.W. Performance so got my 3sgte today. I have a ton of questions.
R.A.W. Performance what header do you recommend for the 4th gen 3SGTE ? Thx
How’s your swap going?
We have same horses on the stable’ mine is 97 SC300 5 speed and 96 Celica ST 25th anniversary Limited Edition 5 speed👍
Nice! I had to sell the Celica a year ago. It was a great car.
Very helpful and descriptive. I’m hoping to pull this off sometime early next year just slowly collecting parts at the moment. I have a gt hatch but it’s auto so Yay fabrication lol. How did it perform with emissions?
I live in New Mexico where they do not do emissions. I put a high flow catalytic converter on but it was mostly to quiet the car down.
Very helpful video series. Thank you!
I am in the process of doing the same swap...waiting for wiregap to send the wiring back to me.
What did you end up doing with the power steering pump air control valve?
The celica comes with a mechanical one but Calina uses an electric pressure switch that goes to the ECU. Did you just loop it?
Thank you for watching! I think you are able to run the electric one like normal.
Would you recommend a Gen3 or Gen4 3S-GTE? I'm looking to buy a generic ST202 Celica and swap the engine, and I read that doing the Gen3 is technically easier but you need a "clip" (whatever that is...?) whereas the Gen4 is technically better due to it being newer.
I would recommend a gen4. The motor drops in, it is coil on plug ignition (no distributor), and if you send the wiring out, it becomes plug n play.
@@r.a.w.performance6602 Great video man. Sitting on a '92 GT up here in Ottawa, looking into throwing a Caldina (gen5) 3SGTE in it. Thoughts?
@@mrcrowley109 That would be awesome! It should work as long as you currently have a 3sfe or 5sfe in your Celica. It would be a pain if it has the 4afe.
@@r.a.w.performance6602 5SFE and rotted out floorboards brother (*cries in Canada*). Fix the floors and lines, then the 5th gen goes in :)
Great video man! I just bought a celica Gt4 1990 with a damaged engine, it is manual transmition and I want to buy a 3sgte 5gen, but I see that they all come from toyota caldina automatic, I don't know what to do with this Ecu? I subscribe 👍
Hit up Wiregap, he will take care of you. He did my wiring for my AT ECU. Run the stock ECU if you can.
Was the s54 transmission only on 5sfe cars or also the same for the 7afe cars
Only on the 5sfe cars. I believe the 7afe engines have the C56 but not sure. If you search on Wikipedia you may be able to find more info.
@@r.a.w.performance6602 Do you know if 5sfe MR2 transmissions work too? Or is the housing different? My celica is an auto car so I’m gonna have to source a transmission too lol
@@SilverWolfRacing Not sure. I would guess they are the same but the shifter cable bracket is probably different since the MR2 is mid engine.
Hey man I’m currently doing this project on my 5sfe celica but I’m putting a 3sgte caldina motor was hoping if you can send me some links for the intercooler
I have the 5th gen and also which ECU you recommend
I would use the stock ECU if possible. Wiregap has defeated the immobilizer on those. He should be able to help you out if you get him to do your wiring.
It is just a 2.5 inch inlet/outlet intercooler. I believe it is a 26” x 6”. I got it off EBay.
@@r.a.w.performance6602 thank you man!! Hey what about the transmission should I keep the 5sfe and rebuilt so it can handle that power or get the ones you suggest on your videos
I’ve also seen the Mishimoto universal intercooler do you think that can be another option instead of the one you’re using
Where do you get all the parts for this swap, I just packed up my 5sfe and 3sgte harness to send to wiregap and now I need to get all the parts asap
It has been a while since I’ve done this build. I got all my parts from primemr2.com. I think they still have the parts. You will have to custom make the intake to the turbo. I used extra intercooler piping and cone air filter.
@@r.a.w.performance6602 I’m mainly struggling to find out where to get the parts for the hybrid clutch setup, I can only find expensive lightweight flywheels. I have a friction disc and throw out bearing ordered through my job at the Toyota dealership but the pressure plate and flywheel are my main concerns right now. I sent my harness to wiregap yesterday
@@tatumwilliams2192 You get a 3sgte pressure plate. I believe Exedy and SPEC sells them by themselves. Look for one for a 2nd gen MR2 Turbo if it asks by vehicle. As far as flywheels if you can’t get one from a 2nd gen MR2 Turbo then you have to go with a lightweight flywheel. That is what I did.
@@r.a.w.performance6602 I also have some questions about where some of the vacuum lines go and how to set up the intake. It might be easier if I could send pictures of what exactly I’m talking about
@@tatumwilliams2192 Send me an e-mail. raswilli93@yahoo.com
lol @3:40 XD
You like that? The feeling of a broken rod.
Un subbed you can like others comments when someone actually asked you a legitimate question you don't answer...no forums are open anymore so what's the point. And you don't need an intercooler if you cut the hood...way more cheaper and works just as good
@@r.a.w.performance6602 ya I would say it doesn't hurt you if I unsubscribed but that in and of itself is a dick statement....I've already talked to doctor tweak and every bit of info you have given has absolutely NO back up for it...first video you don't even come close to explaining why u sent a wiring harness off to get it done....you don't send a harness out unless your running an aftermarket ECU and plan on doing something stupid...I plainly asked a question on your very first video obviously CZcams works because you automatically responded to this one.....step one....tell people that YOU ARE NOT GOING TO USE STOCK ECU, STEP 2 TELL PEOPLE WHY YOUR SENDING THIS OUT,STEP 3 INSTEAD OF SAYING SOMETHING THAN CAN HURT FUTURE PEOPLE TRYING TO GET INFO OF YOUR VIDEO MAYBE RESPOND TO THE FIRST QUESTION THEN SAY YOU RESPOND TO EVERY QUESTION 😉
@@LooseHangNail I apologize if I angered you in anyway, that was not my point. Going back through all the comments, I did find your question from 5 days ago. I am fairly new to this CZcams thing and did no expect to receive the number of questions/comments I did so quickly especially after not making any new content for over a year. To answer your question, if you are using the stock 4th gen 3sgte ECU or a standalone you will have to send the harnesses (5sfe and 3sgte) out in both cases (Wiregap's website gives a good explanation). The wiring job being done will make the stock ECU plug-n-play but if you are going aftermarket you will need to do some additional wiring depending on the type of standalone. If you are using a 3rd gen 3sgte then I believe getting it to work in a Celica is much easier without having to send it out. As far as intercooler, you can use the stock top mount intercooler that comes with the 3sgte but it is not recommended. The Caldina hood is set up with a duct to force the air into the intercooler unlike the Celica. I hope this helps.
@@LooseHangNail dude doesn't owe you anything. You haven't paid him for any type of service. Take the information provided, or leave it..but do not begin to assume he owes you anything just because you asked a question on his video. People have lives and unless you pay for a service, you are not owed anything. That is simply the way the world works.