I am starting the process of a 3sgte swap, I just wanted to know if it matters that the engine is for AWD. Do I have to convert my Celica to AWD to drop an AWD 3sgte engine in? Or is it okay just to direct all that power to the front wheels? If I do have to convert to AWD has anyone ever done it?? >> Thanks for any replys!!! >>

This post has been edited by 94silverst: Jul 18, 2004 - 3:05 PM

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ya, I did that search. But I don't want to do a AWD conversion!! Can I still put this AWD engine and still have a FWD car?

-94silverst+Jul 18, 2004 - 4:33 PM

neverstop did............until he hit around 120mph

Yes you can still put that engine in your car. You just have to have a different tranny. The GT tranny bolts right up to the 3sgte.

Just be sure to do as much research as you can before you start...and good luck! Keep us updated on your progress.

If you use the GT tranny you need to be careful. I am currently using the E-153 tranny, however I dont do hard launches or anything real abrasive to the tranny. I do get on the car most all the time, its a performance engine, its made to perform, the tranny is not. I've been using it almost a year now without having gearing problems. However, im constantly thinking about it, and im convinced theres more power than what im actually feeling, so i'm getting an MR2 tranny, its just safer.