1979 Toyota T18 3TGTE Build

[TrdHowie]

Hey Guys,

I have recently brought myself another Toyota T-18,

Also have brought a 3TGTE engine that i have pulled down and starting to put back together as we speak,

Mods:

Engine - Currently Stock Engine in car with a Webber,

3TGTE - standard rebuilt bottom end, refreshed head, CT26

Drivetrain - T50 Gearbox with a T Series Diff

Suspension - Cut suspension with KYB Shocks (Temporary)

Wheels - 15x7 Konig Rewinds

Pictures:

[Jacobxxx]

looks like a good build!

im thinking of putting a 3tgte into my 3tc ke70, what's involved in the conversion? same mounts and will it bolt to t50 already with same clutch etc? what are you doing ecu wise, aftermaket or just a stock 3tgte ecu? any idea's on the wiring involved as well?

[TrdHowie]

yeah, hopefully it will go well!

well, the engine mounts.. the drivers side mount is the same as a 3tc, the exhaust side may need little moding because the 3tgte has the oil return line in the middle of the mount, depending on what mount you have currently for the 3tc, it may be right.. the t50 will bold upto the 3tgte using the 3tc clutch etc. they say that the t50 isn't the best to run behind the motors because there "not strong enough" but it all depends on how you drive the car.. 3tgte's come standard with a w55 gearbox behind them, they are nice and strong, im going to start off with a standard ecu just to run it in and get it going, then im going to look at an aftermarket one, because the standard one is only fuel only!
wiring seems pretty simple, seeing the ecu is only fuel only, and knock controller, but it is always wise to get someone that has a bit of a clue with wiring to help out!

Thanks,
Sam