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M.W.P.
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3SGE into RA2x Fri, 23 January 2004 05:35 Go to next message
Hi all,

Iv been looking around the nest for the last hour or so trying to find info on 3SGE/3SGTE installs into RA2x's... i havnt been able to find much.

Ive got info on the FWD -> RWD conversion, but im really after how things work with the engine/gearbox mounts.

Any help appreciated!

Thanks.

[Updated on: Fri, 23 January 2004 10:13]

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ra23celica
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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Fri, 23 January 2004 05:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
No info on this as it is custom all the way. You will have to fabricate both sets of mounts, to make it fit. And I take it you are up to speed to the water pipe poutlet and dizzy in the firewall (standard) problems ? And the tilt of the motor back to upright. You might want to start sourcing 2S-C SA63 bellhousings etc.
Good luck with it mate.
Cheers,
Mitch.
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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Fri, 23 January 2004 05:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
If you can hold off for a few week i'm am in the middle of putting a webpage togeather explaining everything you will need to know.
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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Fri, 23 January 2004 10:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Quote:

No info on this as it is custom all the way. You will have to fabricate both sets of mounts, to make it fit. And I take it you are up to speed to the water pipe poutlet and dizzy in the firewall (standard) problems ? And the tilt of the motor back to upright. You might want to start sourcing 2S-C SA63 bellhousings etc.


Im currently thinking about buying a 1/2 way converted 3SGE.
It already has a bellhousing and supra box attached.
Im not sure what they have done with the sump as yet.

Im aware of the dizzy problems (will go wasted spark).
I forgot about the water pipe though... hmmm.

Im also thinking about doing the steering rack conversion like Joel's RA28, so ill need a front sump and TA23 cross-member.

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If you can hold off for a few week i'm am in the middle of putting a webpage togeather explaining everything you will need to know.


Great!
That would be good to see.

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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Sat, 24 January 2004 00:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
did the 3sge's come in the mr2s as well as the 3sgte's if so you wouldn't need to do a fwd --> rwd conversion?

I don't know my mr2's that well, but I was planning on using a late model mr2 engine for my conversion?

*3sgte into ra23*

Very Happy
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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Sat, 24 January 2004 00:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Also just came across this:

not sure if its the above mentioned website but still:

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/7177/3sgetransp lant.html

Nice site to read Smile

Actually that whole site is fantasic:

lots of info *probably relevant to lots of people here*

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/7177/page1.html
Technical section is very very good!!!

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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Sat, 24 January 2004 00:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Yes the 3S-GE's did also come in the MR2's. And why wouldnt you need to do a FWD to RDW conversion?

That website you posted is useless by the way.
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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Sat, 24 January 2004 00:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
MR2's being rear wheel drive ... ?
ra2x's all being rear wheel drive?

I would have thought there wouldn't be a need to do a fwd --> rwd conversion?

but then I'm always happy to be proven wrong (and in this case it will save me a shitload of money if I am *meaning I wont be buying the wrong enging* Very Happy)
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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Sat, 24 January 2004 00:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
thinhk about it a bit more carefully Razz
yes mr2s are RWD, but they're also mid-mounted - so you have all the problems you have with a FWD front mount engine
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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Sat, 24 January 2004 01:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
give draven a gold star Smile

curious to see your write up shane - im still thinkin ra28 with a 3sge beams for my retro swap - if i ever get around too it .. 3sg series motors are just too good Smile Wink
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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Sat, 24 January 2004 02:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
a gold star!!!

I always used to get an early mark to play lunch when I did good
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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Sat, 24 January 2004 02:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
haha Laughing
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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Sat, 24 January 2004 08:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Draven - I'll give you a gold star and an early lunch,

I hadn't actually thought about a midmount being as difficult as a fwd engine - that throws my plan out a bit...


*stupid simple mind*

Thanks for the info though Smile
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Re: 3SGE into RA2x Mon, 26 January 2004 00:23 Go to previous message
if u wana use a rwd 3sge get one outa the toyata altezza's (jap version of the IS200) u get VVTI too. prolly cost u a bit but worth it i reckon
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