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Topic #15482 12 posts Started by slim75
1. you have a ST. ST = 7afe. Engine mounts are different that a 5SFE (GT) or 3SFTE (alltrac, gt4, mr2). So, unless you wanna redo your engine mounts then it's not an easy fit in.

2. I've heard more bad than good about that company, from my 240sx club. Look at their pics ,they don't exactly look clean.

Dr.
i think for the ST its just one new engine mount that you need. its the crappy one on the passengers side of the car.

slim75, are you doing your own swap or having someone do it for you?

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my uncle is a mechanic at a toyota dealership so im gonna have him do it.
It will take a little longer this way but he will do it for a 3 or 4 hundred dollars so i cant beat it. If any body knows a good place to get a front clip i would be really thankful
For a Carlos Sainz ST185 clip tho... with the short ratio gearbox and everything..
The only difference between an ST and a GT when doing a 3sgte swap as far as getting the engine to fit is the one motor mount that lagos is talking about, the frame is already premarked so all you have to do is drill the holes.
If everything is there and the clip is in good condition, thats a good buy. That clip is from the ST185 RC and it has a water to air intercooler and forged pistons. The only down side is not having the MR2T tranny but you should be able to pick one up somewhere.

QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
-jgreening+Aug 22, 2004 - 4:43 PM
i am not to sure about flashoption's.

QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.