Engine Swap 3s-gte

[lexusIT]

yes, another thread on engine swapping...

now I have to say this is just out of curiosity, cause I don't have not the money nor the technical knowledge to undertake such a task....

still I was thinking the other day that afterall the 3s gte should be pretty common (celicat gt4?) to source in europe, compared to the supra engine (don't think many supras were sold in europe, outside england at least)

done a bit of research on the forum and dug out only an old thread from monster mat, it seems the original idea embraced the possibility to drop a 3s gte in the car, then I guess things have gone different (that was really a long time ago)

so the question to you is: would it be easier to do a 3sgte swap, compared to a 2jz supra swap? afterall it seems there's plenty of t20 celicas running over 350/400 hp and certainly I think most ppl would be happy with let say 300hp?

Dunno, may be a silly question... pls dont flame!!

[Monster-Mat]

no its not easier, each has its own issues, biggest being electrics

[bluelex21]

im looking at doing an engine conversion on mine an after looking at the 2jz 3.0 280 bhp ive decided to go with the 3gse beams blacktop out of the altezza get the jdm mounts an loom patch lead will drop straight in add a bolt on g reddy turbo an your pushing 283 bhp anyways from a 2 litre before you do any other mods to it

[Monster-Mat]

you will need the complete loom, bell housing for the gearbox, exhaust, the dash cluster is different, for a start

[Lex_bw]

I've had my 2002 Lexus IS200, 1G FE, 6 speed manual for a few years now and have become quiet bored of the 1G FE. I looking to do a conversion as well and thinking of the 3S GTE engine as a possible option.

I spoke to a guy who sells these engines in south africa and he said that it could be done and that I could use an adjuster plate to match the 3S GTE with the Lexus IS200 gearbox. What I want to also know are the details of what else would have to be done to achieve a headache free conversion that won't cost me too much money nor take up too much time. I've read more horror stories than those about smooth conversions.

I'm not looking to race or anything, I just want an IS200 that moves with a bit more conviction than mine is currently doing. 250 - 280 bhp would do me just fine. I use the car daily so a conversion that would also give me better better Power and MPG is welcome.

It is a very lovely car and love its handling. Please help!