Dr_Tweak

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BEAMS swap and new Eibach/Koni suspension install, new brakes, etc...

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-Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaireClick here to see my swapsdrtweak@phoenixtuning.com

chucho

#2

clean

Batman722

#3

are you using the s53 on that beams ?

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my st205 swapandour Beams swap

Dr_Tweak

#4

No, the BEAMS tranny, I think it's a version of the S54, but a little better. I recall reading about it at one point.

-Doc

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-Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaireClick here to see my swapsdrtweak@phoenixtuning.com

Batman722

#5

nice. The beams basically has a s54 w/lsd did the 5th gen axles work or what ?

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my st205 swapandour Beams swap

XS4lv1Truch0x

#6

lol it looks like tweak ripped out tha harness like someone's intestines lmao!

FATALITY!

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Is this good enuff 4 ya? :D

WH95TE

#7

in a 5gc thats awesome. I've never seen a vert 5gc

jgreening

#8

driving impressions?

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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.

celicurr

#9

wow! ya, I want to know how fast she goes!

Dr_Tweak

#10

Hmmm well this S54 didn't have LSD. But yes, the 5th gen axles went right in.

I haven't REALLY opened it up yet because I'm waiting on a tach adapter part so that I can actually tell what RPM I'm at, but it feels VERY smooth and VERY quick. Kind of like a stock ST185 3SGTE, but without the sudden surge at 2500 RPM, and without the power drop-off above 5000 RPM.

-Doc

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-Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaireClick here to see my swapsdrtweak@phoenixtuning.com

puretone

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QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Sep 12, 2006 - 6:00 PM) [snapback]479069[/snapback]

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BEAMS swap and new Eibach/Koni suspension install, new brakes, etc...

hey tweak, i got my wiring mostly figured out, you prolly have a bit more experience than i do on this one, my Battery Warning light remains on for some reason or another.....do you know of any wiring issues that may cause this? Yes it is a 92 Celica Convertible that went 5SFE ---> 3SGE BEAMS. I know its not a faulty battery and i know the alternator works, tested it with different batteries & did an alternator test, and it does charge very well.....im wondering if there is a electronic load sensor i need to wire somehow?

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Toyo'd, Eibach'd, Kayaba'd & BEAMS'd :D

CelicaZR

#12

Nice swap Doc
How much was the beams?

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98 ST204 ZR - Black Beauty - Roaming the streets of Sydney73 TA22 LT - Tiffany Blue - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser75 TA22 LT - Snow White - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser77 RA28 LT - Flubber Green - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser94 MX-5 NA8 Clubman - Red Racer - Looking for cornersWIP Project: 69 RT40 Corona, 2nd WIP Project: 66 RT40 1600s Corona86 Corona RT142 - Daily Driver6GC 4 Life Baby!!!

Shigexile

#13

dang thats nice

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hurley97

#14

they were at CSP


fit right in



those two are funny

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7A-FTE:It's not about the money.Our Beams Swap.I <3 Dustin---07/16/06

sugarfree

#15

Did the stock mounts match up?

puretone

#16

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QUOTE(sugarfree @ Oct 5, 2006 - 6:27 PM) [snapback]488186[/snapback]

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Did the stock mounts match up?

yes they do!

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Toyo'd, Eibach'd, Kayaba'd & BEAMS'd :D

Dr_Tweak

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QUOTE(puretone @ Oct 5, 2006 - 9:30 AM) [snapback]487892[/snapback]

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QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Sep 12, 2006 - 6:00 PM) [snapback]479069[/snapback]

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BEAMS swap and new Eibach/Koni suspension install, new brakes, etc...

hey tweak, i got my wiring mostly figured out, you prolly have a bit more experience than i do on this one, my Battery Warning light remains on for some reason or another.....do you know of any wiring issues that may cause this? Yes it is a 92 Celica Convertible that went 5SFE ---> 3SGE BEAMS. I know its not a faulty battery and i know the alternator works, tested it with different batteries & did an alternator test, and it does charge very well.....im wondering if there is a electronic load sensor i need to wire somehow?

There's three wires that plug into the alternator, one of them switches that warning light on and off, I would trace that wire out and see if it's going to the right place.

-Doc

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-Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaireClick here to see my swapsdrtweak@phoenixtuning.com

Phoenix

#18

Just wanted to say....Very impressive swap!

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1991 Toyota MR2 (Beams Redtop)1991 Toyota MR2 (3SGTE)www.Beams-RedTop.com

davagogo

#19

I've been wanting to get the body rot fixed for a while now. My wife offered to pay for the work as a birthday gift to me. Money in her account has been piling up. shes been so sick for a while now. As soon as I put the car in the body shop, Julie's condition worsened dramatically. She won't get to see the car painted. Julie died the morning of november 3 after a 2 year decline due to als.

devilsden97

#20

truely sorry to hear this, your wifes a very funny gal, and definatly knew a cool car when she saw it.

Knowing this, you now need to finish the body work, and really make the car something she would have wanted it to be.

I wish you the best of luck in your troubling time, and really hope to see you at next years CSP meet.

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KawiLove

Batman722

#21

Dave, I'm sorry to hear this.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

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my st205 swapandour Beams swap