Amazing Balls Engine Swap: 3SGTE in AE95

"CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)" (ccpbb) 06/23/2015 at 16:25 • Filed to: None

0

10

I’m still waiting for the AE95 Corolla Alltrac Wagon owner to reply to me. I found out last night the curb weight is 2381 lb. A 3S-GTE from a ST205 Celica makes ~251 HP. The power to weight ratio is a staggering 9.4 lb/hp. That’s Testerossa and Lotus Elise territory. This video shows how fast it scrambles to max speed. I’m just jumping around waiting for the guy to reply back to me...

WiscoProud > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 06/23/2015 at 16:29

1

I realize there is an aftermarket tach, but the needle not moving on the factory one would drive me insane.

That being said, I love those motors. Sounds like a lot of fun.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > WiscoProud 06/23/2015 at 16:43

0

Yeah...and the budget will be around 2500 dollars for a ST205 with the transmission...

HammerheadFistpunch > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 06/23/2015 at 16:49

1

I heart 3S-GTE

Shankems > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 06/23/2015 at 17:01

0

A C7 which is awesome, but nothing exotic, sits at 7.3 lb/hp stock.

I’m thinking a “staggering” power to weight ratio tops out at 5 lb/hp.

davedave1111 > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 06/23/2015 at 17:52

0

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M57#M…

Same power, way more toqrques, and way more mupegehs.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > davedave1111 06/23/2015 at 17:57

1

But it’s a BMW. It’ll break.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Shankems 06/23/2015 at 17:59

0

It’s still pretty good for a late 80’s wagon. Better than this. I plan to rally this mofo.

Autofixation > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 06/23/2015 at 18:59

0

2381 as a wagon with AWD? That’s insanely light.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Autofixation 06/24/2015 at 01:47

0

Yes. That’s even lighter than a ST185 (3200 lb ish). SO awesome.

TA4K > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 06/24/2015 at 02:41

0

I want to do a 3S-GTE GT-Four swap in my Corona Exiv. Celica platform and a 3S-FE already should make it a breeze!