CelicaSX6

#1

Hey there, so this is the start of a journey that begun over a year ago (but was kept on haiatus albeit)
Basically, I am turning my Aussie Delivered 1997 SX Celica into an 'SX6', basically the SSIII body with a 1MZ-FE fwd, an option that sadly wasn't offered as factory.

MODS SO FAR:

• JDM HEADLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS
• Clear Side Indicators
• Black Licence Plate Garnish
• 1998 White Gauge Clusters, with orange glow
• SSIII Grille and Badge
• Kenwood Stereo, new speakers.

PROBABLE MODS:

• 1MZ-FE Motor
• LSD Gearbox (maybe)
• 5x114 hubs
• Lexus IS 17inch rims
• Coilovers

I have a lot of research to do but I have seen a completed 1MZ Celica and it was a total rocket. I have the money to proceed, I just need to make it happen!

This post has been edited by CelicaSX6: Jan 24, 2018 - 8:00 AM

TimeslideZ

#2

1MZ-GE? Is that w/ a 3SGE head or something? I've never heard of that term before.
Unless there's a special GE head for the 1MZ I thought all that existed are the FE heads.

Box

#3

I guess it's possible someone has made "GE" style heads for the 1MZ, but as far as from the factory goes there was only the 1MZ-FE. In fact I think all of the V6 have had FE heads and none with GE heads. Same goes for their V8 engines aside from the 2UR-GSE.

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Smaay

#4

there is no such thing. he is probably making a typo. its a 1MZ-FE PERIOD!

I have done this swap a few times now, i have details in the project section

This post has been edited by Smaay: Jan 21, 2018 - 11:15 PM

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2001 Celica GT-S Turbo1997 Supra TT 6speed1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap1990 Celica All-Trac

BonzaiCelica

#5

haha i always make fun of engine codes in toyota class...

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CelicaSX6

#6

***FE sorry lol

cheela

#7

sounds like you have a good idea of what you're wanting. Keep us posted on here and post some pics as well. good luck!

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*1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS*1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser*2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun.

Smaay

#8

post lots of pics, ill try to help where I can

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2001 Celica GT-S Turbo1997 Supra TT 6speed1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap1990 Celica All-Trac

TimeslideZ

#9

How's the swap coming along?

CelicaSX6

#10

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QUOTE (TimeslideZ @ Feb 19, 2018 - 9:36 PM)

>How's the swap coming along?

Hey m8, thanks for asking.
Been very busy with work etc and my GF's sister is having a wedding overseas, so there's a lot of other things to consider right now :lol:
Updating soon.

CelicaSX6

#11

Will have an update soon, life has gotten in the way.
Finding a 1mz with low enough kms is proving time consuming.

TimeslideZ

#12

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QUOTE (CelicaSX6 @ Feb 24, 2018 - 6:19 PM)

>Will have an update soon, life has gotten in the way.
Finding a 1mz with low enough kms is proving time consuming.

Have you thought of seeing if a 3mz is open too? I think you can run a 3mz on 1mz electronics; but you'll be missing out on one or two things.
Or just somehow find a 2gr haha.