CMS-GT4":22rru291 said:Engine tech has come a long way. There are modern "F" engines capable of good power and better power bands than the 3s and still get better economy. I stick with the 3s just due to things being easier.
mk1spyder":2hfayg2m said:I'll give you props for doing something different but a gen3 3sgte is the way to go. I know its boring but F heads suck. The JOGTC supras used 3SGTE engines for a reason.
fibrewizard":3v0c6k9r said:but as for a manual...... mods are needed, I am researching and will be seeing if I can swap rav transfer case onto the camry 5 speed manual, making a v6 awd transmission as apposed to using a 4cylinder transmission........ keep following because I will be answering these questions as I progress in my build..........
I had to custom make y-pipe for the v6 in the FWD celica,
as for the 4wd, the rear bank manifold, contacts the transfer case, so custom manifolds are necessary
Do you think cutting the heat shielding and maybe kinking the pipe would do it? I'm less concenred about performance, more just for the sake of passing visual inspection. I can throw on some custom deal after that's signed off, and drop back to stock as needed for smog.
Going over some of your pictures, my own and others on the web has made me appreciate what's involved with getting the block out of the way of the transmission and vice versa.
Welcome kindly.fibrewizard":8dy3vdu5 said:thanks for the rav 4 3vzfe blog.... appreciated...
Now I wana monkey around the local junk yard, swap manifolds on one of the cars and see what kind of clearance it gives. Hope the pan doesn't get in the way then.fibrewizard":8dy3vdu5 said:actually from what I have read recently the front Manifold can be used on the rear bank, to change direction of exhaust, and clearing the transfer case, so I will be investigating this option......