How To Swap a 3S-GE BEAMS into a Toyota AE86 Video
by Christopher Christopher
Published in engineswapdepot.com
Backyard Built has put together a swap overview for installing a Toyota 3S-GE BEAMS inline-four and J160 six-speed transmission into a Toyota AE86. The guide goes over the modifications and parts you will need to get the engine installed and running.
Basic Overview
- motor mounts
- transmission mount
- increase firewall/transmission tunnel width
- one-piece driveshaft
- header modification
- cut transmission tunnel for shifter location
- front crossmember 1″ spacers
- manual steering rack or mod transmission housing to allow power steering to fit
- remove under hood bracing above engine
- specific MAF sensor and mesh when using stock ECU
- modded wiring harness if using stock
- fuel pressure regulator
- convert to return fuel system
- Civic EG radiator or Koyorad BEAMS swap radiator
Source: Backyard Built