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Was the first engine salvaged from a sunken ship or something? jeez that thing looks rough. Second one looks MUCH better.. glad to see this is finally gettin rolling

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The first engine was from a front end collision where the battery acid got all over it, turning it over time into that ugly mess. A lot of the electrical stuff we wanted was in very poor shape as well.

Glad to see that your project is moving ahead Collin.

-Doc

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Thanks Josh.

just a question, how do you know it will fit, i know somebody did it before, but gosh it amazes me.

is there work involving the engine mounts...
what is the total cost of the swap
is there axle modification
can you turbo this?

Yes i know too many questions, but i bet somebody else is curious as me. There arent many stickies about v6, and i find this amzing....

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It fits perfectly fine. Yes, its been done before.

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Yes. Details will be forthcoming in a little while. St205 mounts seem to work, but i think Carl @ Speed-Source might be playing around with that setup.

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It all depends what you want to do. Tune-up, no tune-up - e153 tranny, or s54 tranny (I would suggest sticking to only V6 tranny personally for gearing and strength - but that's a whole other thread), and of course, labor on all these different types of setups are different. As far as pricing goes, it runs around the 3s neighborhood. Again, it all depends on what you're wanting to do. Solara V6 clips/very complete engine sets run about the same as 3s clips. Some may shake their heads at this "higher than expected" price, but its very hard to find a Solara that has not been processed by the yard for its separate parts. The more parts from that car you can get the better. I was able to get everything down the the fuel pump setup.

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Many people will say something like "st185 axles with mr2 inners and a 3s spacer" (see skicky for details). I had this setup from previously, but Carl does not like it. He is looking at using the stock V6 axles or at least the outer CV's. He will be making some measurements on a friends V6 Solara to determine right setup options.

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If its a non-vvti engine (like mine is), then yes. But personally, TRD makes a pretty nice S/C for this engine - so if i were to ever add more hp, i'd go SC'd path.

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Hope this helps.

edit: typo

This post has been edited by snapshotgt: Jan 22, 2008 - 5:58 PM

Keep it goin man!

Hope its done by the time the meet comes!

snap, you are going to have a great celica once this is done. With all you have been through and to finally see this through is remarkable.

respect.

looking forward to it. just don't end up selling it a couple weeks after its completed.

This post has been edited by j0e_p3t: Jan 23, 2008 - 3:30 AM

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Colin, the reviews on the TRD supercharger for the 1mz are mixed with some very knowledgable people pretty critical. You might want to look for posts from Toysrme on mr2.com. Personally, I would go with a custom rotrex setup if I ever supercharged that beast.

Glad to see things are coming along.

- Jay

i think i know what im saving for, in the next year, yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks for your answers. ill keep checking...

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I appreciate it Dustin. Its been a very tough road, but I have learned many things.


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Jay, thanks for the heads up. I will probably never S/C it, but if i do this is good info. Thanks.

Pictures of "test fitting" are up: CLICK

Mounts are being worked on now. In the future, i'm not going to post everytime new pictures are loaded. I'll post updates periodically, and link pictures when its something "big."

Make sure those guys know that if they want to save themselves some time with the wiring, I can make a plug and play harness for you.

-Doc

My god that's a massive lump of engine
I know you're gonna enjoy that when it's all over.
One thing I see tho - it's gonna be a lot of work just to change something as simple as the alternator.

or a spark plug on the rear side

access on this engine is not compromised, there is plenty of room between the firewall and the rear bank, same with the front back and the radiator. The engine is pretty much dead center in the engine bay.

the alternator is super easy to remove, no sweat there, pretty much the same deal as with a 5SFE alt.

rear spark plugs require a bit of maneuvering but can be taken out and back in with ease. there is plenty of room under the intake manifold to pull out the coils/wires.

that motor looks like it just belongs in there cant wait to see it once its all cleaned up and looking nice.

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Okay i lied.

Take a look at the passenger side mount adapter being made (click the "next" button to see step by step progress of machining). Amazing work by Carl.

CLICK

Note:

As you'll see, the both the stock mount and the "adapter" made by forgmann (the 6gc member that was working on this swap previously) are TERRIBLE. Luckily for my blood pressure, we're coming close to the deadline where legal remedies will be sought if he does not pay the reimbursement agreed upon.

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ahh gotta love custom work like that.
once again flawless work by carl.
lookin good!

Looks great. Whats the ETA?

Maybe when you come to pick it up Colin, we could meet for lunch or something... I need to talk to Carl about a new project anyway.

Jay

NVM

Can't wait to see the final results

This post has been edited by goferris: Feb 5, 2008 - 10:41 PM

man that mount is BEEFY

nice job man glad things are workin out

UPDATE:

Exhaust is done. Using a Greddy sp2 catback + speed-source magic up front.
I need these two parts asap though: http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=55670

Please PM me if you can help.


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Thanks Jay. Yeah, we should meet up when i get up there. I don't know what the ETA is - that is Carl's ballgame. I think the plan is to get it done as soon as possible while still keeping to the quality they're known for with custom work.

Ive been waiting for this like Duke Nukem Forever.
Good to see some progress!

nice mount, now, how much are thye charging you... this is some nice work...

UPDATE:

First off, found the parts I needed. Now, I'm looking for a full wiring diagram book for a 94-95 Celica. Please let me know if you might have one, or have some leads to one.

I also just wanted to post and let you guys know 40 new pictures are up. Read the disclaimer up top once you click the link.

Click here for pictures...

...Look at that beefy cross-member Carl made.

NICE!!!!

+1 to me for hooking you up with Speed-Source!

I want a ride in that bad boy.

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get on AIM

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best disclaimer. ever.