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1993 3SGE swap into a 1990 NA

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2018/11/04 21:29:49 (permalink)
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1993 3SGE swap into a 1990 NA

Gday everyone 
Im interested in swapping my dying 1990 3sge and box for the reviewed 1993 motor and box. 
The 1993 motor has had a recent rebuild so should be healthy, but i'm unsure the extend of parts ill have to swap out.
So far ive deciphered ill need to swap my speedo (1993 is electric) , ecu and possibly the loom. 
I noticed there were various suspension revisions to do with rear toeing done to 1993 as well, are they also transferable ?
Has anyone here looked into such a swap or happens to know something about it ?
Any advice  would be greatly appreciated 
Thanks :) 
 
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    Reddtarga
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    Re: 1993 3SGE swap into a 1990 NA 2018/11/05 19:02:58 (permalink)
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    I believe the Gen 3 NA ECU and engine loom are different to the Gen 2 
    Perhaps check with 'toyodiy parts' or JP-Carparts.com to compare the part numbers for stuff like engine mounts and clutch slave stuff to see if they are the same for the early and later models.
    Perhaps you could use your old trans speedo drive unit with the new trans to work your mechanical speedo.
    Someone on here would know.
     
    Although easy to do, and IMO a great mod for a road car, the later rear X-member swap is an independent suspension mod not really connected to a Gen 3 NA motor swap.
    The only parts needed are the later X-member and the longer rear track rods. (And an alignment afterwards)
     
     

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    Re: 1993 3SGE swap into a 1990 NA 2018/11/05 22:30:40 (permalink)
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    If you can get a rear half cut is by far the cheapest and easiest option.
    Things like ecu, engine loom, gearbox and turbo drive shafts can be tricky source and expensive if purchased separately.

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    Re: 1993 3SGE swap into a 1990 NA 2018/11/06 09:34:08 (permalink)
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    Carmikey
    If you can get a rear half cut is by far the cheapest and easiest option.
    Things like ecu, engine loom, gearbox and turbo drive shafts can be tricky source and expensive if purchased separately.

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    I think he indicated that he has already located a suitable motor, and since it is a Gen 3 NA swap his old NA drive shafts should be fine. 

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    Re: 1993 3SGE swap into a 1990 NA 2018/11/06 13:33:35 (permalink)
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    Reddtarga
    Carmikey
    If you can get a rear half cut is by far the cheapest and easiest option.
    Things like ecu, engine loom, gearbox and turbo drive shafts can be tricky source and expensive if purchased separately.

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    I think he indicated that he has already located a suitable motor, and since it is a Gen 3 NA swap his old NA drive shafts should be fine. 
    Ahhh my apologies.

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    Re: 1993 3SGE swap into a 1990 NA 2018/11/12 19:39:45 (permalink)
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    Thanks everyone for your responses, the seller decided to keep his gear box and a variety of other things so i decided to keep an eye out for a more complete set up :) 
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