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CrossCudi
#1
i know i sound lazy but i really cant do it myself.

1. i have no garage/space 2. i dont have the experience and knowledge.

i really do wish i had the space to get in there and do it myself, i love learning and
messing around with my car, but unfortunately thats not happenning. i live in a town
where i can barely even find a parking spot...

If theres anyone near me with the knowledge and space to help me with this swap or know of a trusted shop, it would save me
from getting rid of my celica. . . and i really dont want to =(

im up for any swap, not trying to spend a crazy amount,
budget line is around 2500. BUT im not returning to a 7a.
worst experienced celica motor ever for me...

appreciate any help. =]
94' Celica GT Manual
mkernz22
#2
ask pressure2, I know he's done a few swaps, but I'm not sure if he will still do them or not.
Worth it to ask though
lagos
#3
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QUOTE (CrossCudi @ Mar 4, 2013 - 3:23 PM) *
>i know i sound lazy but i really cant do it myself.

1. i have no garage/space 2. i dont have the experience and knowledge.

i really do wish i had the space to get in there and do it myself, i love learning and
messing around with my car, but unfortunately thats not happenning. i live in a town
where i can barely even find a parking spot...

If theres anyone near me with the knowledge and space to help me with this swap or know of a trusted shop, it would save me
from getting rid of my celica. . . and i really dont want to =(

im up for any swap, not trying to spend a crazy amount,
budget line is around 2500. BUT im not returning to a 7a.
worst experienced celica motor ever for me...

appreciate any help. =]



2500 will not get you much of a swap, especially if you plan on paying someone for labor.
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rave2n
#4
Save up another 5, and you may be able to wing it with labor.
garin
#5
A basic gen 2 swap is around $1200. Always prepare for the worse though.
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CrossCudi
#6
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QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Mar 4, 2013 - 4:00 PM) *
>ask pressure2, I know he's done a few swaps, but I'm not sure if he will still do them or not.
Worth it to ask though


thanks, i saw someone mention his name before, i couldnt remember it.

thanks will do thumbsup.gif


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QUOTE (rave2n @ Mar 4, 2013 - 4:15 PM) *
>Save up another 5, and you may be able to wing it with labor.


plz tell me thats 500. ? if so, it will take me another month..

hope my car can still run.
i have this terrible rod knock.. =[

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QUOTE (garin @ Mar 4, 2013 - 5:22 PM) *
>A basic gen 2 swap is around $1200. Always prepare for the worse though.


hmmm i read somewhere that it was illegal to put an older motor.. ?
i was kinda hoping i can get into a v6 swap... but my budget isnt enough.. frown.gif
94' Celica GT Manual
presure2
#7
he ment 5k.
adn no, i no longer do swaps for people.
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Smaay
#8
too bad you are on the other side of the country, I can eaasily do a 1MZ swap for 2500
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CrossCudi
#9
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QUOTE (Smaay @ Mar 5, 2013 - 9:47 AM) *
>too bad you are on the other side of the country, I can eaasily do a 1MZ swap for 2500


as soon as i read this, i quickly googled "how much will it cost to ship a car to another state" . . lol
the price i came across is not even worth talking about,.. frown.gif

Thanks so much, i wish i lived with my uncle in AZ.

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QUOTE (presure2 @ Mar 5, 2013 - 6:00 AM) *
>he ment 5k.
adn no, i no longer do swaps for people.


thanks anyways
94' Celica GT Manual
CrossCudi
#10
Smaay, how long will a swap take you,.. ?
94' Celica GT Manual
Smaay
#11
if i had everything ahead of time, it will only take a few days, i could do it over a weekend. what takes a long time is sourcing parts that I might need. things like the wiring harness takes time. since you have an ST with a 7A, you will need a transmission. I happen to still have my old GT 5 speed and the axles which will do the job just fine for you.
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Ted95
#12
sounds like a plane ticket will be in order lol
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CrossCudi
#13
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QUOTE (Ted95 @ Mar 7, 2013 - 9:15 AM) *
>sounds like a plane ticket will be in order lol


it is very temping, but jus me transporting myself
and my car there n back will cost me well over $3k,
so this swap will lead to $7k + kindasad.gif
94' Celica GT Manual
njccmd2002
#14
there u go, naw ur doing math... no mater which way u go, swaps in the end are expensive....
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cyberblader1130
#15
Smaay, would you fly to CrosCudi for the right price? lol Plane ticket, hotel for a weekend and misc. expenses should be less than the price of shipping a person and a car. tongue.gif Think of it as a vacation! laugh.gif
njccmd2002
#16
He would fly with the tools, engine hoist, and portable garage, if you have hook up with the airforce cargo planes he might do it
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Ted95
#17
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QUOTE (cyberblader1130 @ Mar 8, 2013 - 2:53 PM) *
>Smaay, would you fly to CrosCudi for the right price? lol Plane ticket, hotel for a weekend and misc. expenses should be less than the price of shipping a person and a car. tongue.gif Think of it as a vacation! laugh.gif


Thats what I was thinking lol

Then again, he does one then he'll be asked to do many.

This post has been edited by Ted95: Mar 8, 2013 - 7:07 PM
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ILoveMySilly97
#18
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QUOTE (Ted95 @ Mar 8, 2013 - 4:06 PM) *
>Then again, he does one then he'll be asked to do many.


True that. I live in cen Cali and has been looking at getting a 1mz swap when my 5sfe gives out. Lol. Only bad thing is after the swap. A BAR inspection/certification will be needed....lol. Wouldn't mind smaay doing a 1mz swap for me at all.
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Box
#19
Swap wouldn't cost much if you could find a mechanically sound donor car, and did it all yourself. What Smaay offered to do it for is very reasonable, shame so far away from each other. The other option is pick up another car. Not sure how things are where you are, but $2,500 buys a lot of car where I live. With $5,000 getting something actually very nice. Just something to consider. Could get another car, then fix the Celica how you want at a later date. Lots of options.
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Smaay
#20
yeah you are a little too far for me to travel.
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CrossCudi
#21
well its to the point where i junk or swap, can i jus quickly swap in a 5sfe motor, ? its that or sell car for parts.. =[
car still runs, but its starting to shake as if it wants to turn off.. and rod knock sound has got louder . . frown.gif
i really dont want to let go ..
94' Celica GT Manual
CrossCudi
#22
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QUOTE (Box @ Mar 9, 2013 - 2:59 AM) *
>Swap wouldn't cost much if you could find a mechanically sound donor car, and did it all yourself. What Smaay offered to do it for is very reasonable, shame so far away from each other. The other option is pick up another car. Not sure how things are where you are, but $2,500 buys a lot of car where I live. With $5,000 getting something actually very nice. Just something to consider. Could get another car, then fix the Celica how you want at a later date. Lots of options.


your right !
looks like gettin a new car might jus be my best option.,, thanks
94' Celica GT Manual
cheela
#23
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QUOTE (Box @ Mar 9, 2013 - 1:59 AM) *
>Swap wouldn't cost much if you could find a mechanically sound donor car, and did it all yourself. What Smaay offered to do it for is very reasonable, shame so far away from each other. The other option is pick up another car. Not sure how things are where you are, but $2,500 buys a lot of car where I live. With $5,000 getting something actually very nice. Just something to consider. Could get another car, then fix the Celica how you want at a later date. Lots of options.


yup! that's true. best thing it to get another car to use.

can't really do a swap on a daily driver. that's why mine is still a slow 7AFE. hahahaha.
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enderswift
#24
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QUOTE (cheela @ Mar 15, 2013 - 9:35 AM) *
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QUOTE (Box @ Mar 9, 2013 - 1:59 AM) *
>Swap wouldn't cost much if you could find a mechanically sound donor car, and did it all yourself. What Smaay offered to do it for is very reasonable, shame so far away from each other. The other option is pick up another car. Not sure how things are where you are, but $2,500 buys a lot of car where I live. With $5,000 getting something actually very nice. Just something to consider. Could get another car, then fix the Celica how you want at a later date. Lots of options.


yup! that's true. best thing it to get another car to use.

can't really do a swap on a daily driver. that's why mine is still a slow 7AFE. hahahaha.


You can, I just wouldn't recommend it tongue.gif
mr-belowaverage
#25
If you collected all the parts in advance, and saved what you could along the way, it would be easy to find a local shop that will do the labour. If not, craigslist someone that will do it in their garage. Then you might even be able to observe, help, and learn. Better return on investment.
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