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FOUND HER... my new 89' celica GTS

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by shidima, Mar 9, 2011.

  1. shidima

    shidima Guest

    Picked up an 89 celica gts few weeks back for $800, havent been able to post due to forum being reworked.

    I'll have pictures up soon hopefully.

    Minor rust spots here and there. Gear grinds when i downshift from 3rd to 2nd. Big issue is the engine will probably die soon... it is leaking some oil. I can either get a factory spec rebuilt brand new engine dropped in for about $2,600 including labour or get a JDM 3sgte engine. Any insights on what to do? If i do put the JDM 3sgte in, would it be wired for only the alltrac or would it be an easy fit into my gts?

    :roll
     
  2. 187flatliner

    187flatliner Seat Breaker Donated!

    Most likely its ur bushing on ur shifter that's causing the grinding......

    And its a little more work than what u think on the jdm swap. You should read a little more in to it before u make ur decision.......plus a beams motor is a very good choice as well.
     
  3. 89celicagt

    89celicagt Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Donated!

    Congrats! The members rides area work is done, you can start a thread there anytime :thumbsup:
     
  4. Stig

    Stig ST162 Guru Donated!

    You need another gearbox

    Fitting the GTE isn't as easy as it looks, ie you will need a bigger radiator as well
    as a wiring loom etc.

    Look out for a later JDM motor & box, read threads by Liontr, Bluestreak, Lone wolf, st162rocket for more info/ideas
     
  5. schmooot

    schmooot Well-Known Member

  6. Seank90

    Seank90 Well-Known Member Donated!

    theres a shifter kit in the aftermarket mods section , it wont stop the problem but it will help with the grinding! :thumbsup:

    congrats on the celica!
     
  7. schmooot

    schmooot Well-Known Member

    running a heavy gear oil instead of ATF will help as well. I used a full synthetic 75W90 gear oil in mine
     
  8. rickstar22

    rickstar22 Well-Known Member Donated!

    :colbert PICS :colbert ..... and Welcome !!!! :seeya
     
  9. Rick89GTS

    Rick89GTS Well-Known Member Moderator Donated!

    Welcome to the site, look forward to pics :cheers
     
  10. Jamezzy

    Jamezzy Well-Known Member Donated!

    Welcome to the site!
     
  11. shidima

    shidima Guest

    haha i've been a member here for 4 years! Wow time flies.

    Back when i had my 86 celica gts which was totalled(some guy ran a stop sign).

    I will have pictures up later tonight when i'm off work.
     
  12. Jamezzy

    Jamezzy Well-Known Member Donated!

    Haha right you signed up in 2007. :lol2
     

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