3S-GTE swapped 1997 Toyota RAV4 review

[@BudgetBuildBureau]

This really turned out fantastic, had a blast filming with you and ripping around the ravs! You had your work cut out for you in your editing and I think you covered it brilliantly! Thanks Paul

[@darktolightpatriotapparel1219]

Hey I have the exact same setup. We should chat.

[@slowekhatch_2569]

Hey budget build is like to talk to you about your build! I plan on buying my brothers JDM 3SGTE motor and swapping it in to a rav4 after winter! Or during depending on how the car search goes. I’d just like some input and some help on my build. I’ll try to contact you bro!

[@CalumMilligan]

Great build. I know a guy who runs a 92-00 Honda Civic / 93-97 Del Sol radiator with the 3S-GTE. Thicker, though about half-size, but running cool. I've got a hairline crack in my stock plastic one, now I'm thinking I might try this Celica radiator and cap off the fitting on the expansion tank. Still rocking the 3S-FE till it kicks the bucket.

[@BudgetBuildBureau]

@@CalumMilligan oh nice, I know a bunch of people go to the half size civic stuff to clear bigger turbos on various cars. After talking to Steph papadakis about his, I wouldn’t recommend using the celica radiator, he’s using a new denso rad in his and has had less heat build up than mine. Be sure to check out his build too if you haven’t on papadakis racing channel

[@thetoyotaenthusiastt]

How much for one of those gauge plates? Can you fit 3 side by side?

[@joshuawalden2447]

3sgte swapped a 97 last year and took it to Baja to race the Baja XL with some Toyota guys. From SLC to basically Cabo and back in 2 weeks! Your vids helped a lot along the way. Thanks for what you do here.

[@devonswindell9735]

I bought a 3sge from an importer in Maryland who did the same thing to me. When I got it I called them and told them they gave me the wrong engine. They argued with me for a few minutes then gave me the option of having one shipped from a customer in California but the catch was I would have to pay them over the phone, nope. So I was stuck with the engine they sent. They ended up having to send me a new trans, oil pan, and maf. Would've been so much cheaper for them if they just sent the one I actually bought.

[@jonathanmonger111]

This is so awesome. Paul thanks for having this guy. I have the same gen rav4 with the 3SFe engine still in it.

[@Jon_98]

"On a closed course, ON THE MOON" Best line in your whole rav4 video series. Please don't stop your humor. Its the best parts of your videos

[@garybaltazar3340]

Damn, this setup is amazing. I got my 97 RAV4 4dr automatic a few years ago and I've been wanting to do the swap, though it might be too far out of my wheelhouse to complete, soooo cool though, living the dream through you guys, haha Excellent video!

[@bawxofchawclets4836]

I just blew my engine and looking to either replace my 96 rav4 automatic, and buy a 96 Rav manual or just engine swap my rav4 with a newer 3sfe engine

[@DocTaRED]

Thanks for the shout on my old blog page. Just to be clear the website is not associated with ravgtt guy in any shape or form.

[@samuelr.1022]

Hey, I have a tip for anyone looking to do the swap, you don't have to drop the tank to add the return line a have a 98 rav4 4 door gen 4 3sgte swap, you can add a fitting onto the top of the bulk head for the gas tank. Also i still have the charcoal canister for whatever reason, I honestly need to get rid of it, any extra room in the engine bay would not be bad. Also thanks for the idea of the rav4.2 hood scoop idea I was thinking about getting one off a subaru.

[@frankiscool2657]

Hey can you use the gas vent line for a fuel return

[@clink7173]

This is some sensational content Paul

[@handsarecats]

I had a jdm rav4 I wanted to do this on so bad, but it just didn't work out and I sold it to a postal worker. Fun fact, the 1995 JDM 3S-FE has a fuel return line! Would've made it that much easier to do the swap

[@edbo10]

aussie rav4s also got a fuel return line

[@shanem3012]

I'm importing a 99 2dr rav4 with the 3sge beams engine. Think it's a G Type trim. Wonder how hard it would be to just add a turbo kit

[@chbreet]

Fantastic Superior Work , Smart , Fully Understanding How To Swap . Wishing You All The Best

[@lewispedraza996]

I have watched all your videos. I own 2 1996 rav4. Been waiting for this video. Thanks.

[@gurpreetsoomal5408]

I've got a MR2 Turbo, and just picked up a 2nd Gen Rav4. Always exciting to wonder...!

[@tophatvideosinc.5858]

I don't want to SEE one. I want to see how it's done. There's a million finished swaps and half a dozen papers written on it. But I just want a video on the process.

[@jacklandismcgowan1413]

Nice build ….Really like that front grill. Thanks for all the information

[@legz64]

It will overheat with those eBay fans, I had to buy Spal fans with my 3sgte set up

[@The_Schimpanski]

Brilliant video! It's a complete guide to this conversion. Thanks for all the effort you put into it.

[@LabCoatPaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@dullylaventure4277]

​@@LabCoatPaulplease sir help me to buy one 2 doors 😢😢😢😢

[@Rav4GTT]

Hey Mister really awesome Shout Out! Thanks!

[@BudgetBuildBureau]

Thanks for all the info you’ve put out there, been a huge help taking the guess work out of the swap for me!

[@AndresGonzalez-qn2kv]

Keep going Paul you have fans from Paraguay! Saludos desde PARAGUAY

[@guillermoortiz392]

Excelent colaboration here. Thanks a Lot. I watched out that the common problem about the rear differentials hooks sopports, Dillion just fixed up by using Window silicon gasket. Does It really works, or is just a temporary solution? I was expecting your video explaining how we could fix this annoying hit on our RAV4s. :(

[@BudgetBuildBureau]

The windo-weld works great and lasts a long time, have done it on multiple vehicles never had any issues.

[@MrButtonMonkey]

Very very cool! Can't wait to watch this, thanks for making the video

[@LukeAnthony-v3r]

Hey chill dude, the stock gen5 runs 14psi stock, they have fuel maps up to 22psi but generally people don't go beyond 18psi to keep the rods in the block. they are not the same bottom end as earlier 3sgte due to the noodle rods, which helps it spool a tiny bit faster. E154 gearboxes are strong, real strong. It can handle the stock limits of the gen5. enjoy

[@Decepticon313]

Thanks for teaming up for this masterpiece of a video, so informative and genuine!

[@corey5291]

Omg thank you guys so much for this video

[@lvanus3419]

this dude is a badass, what a unique swap.

[@CarlosDiaz-og1we]

I didn’t resealed my engine when I swapped it. Praying it doesn’t explode 😭 awesome video though.

[@AndyKPOV]

I miss my 96 gt-4 now... Thanks. 😭

[@kitcat4080]

love it

[@cremildocalistotomo9504]

I was fascinated by the video, I have Rav4 1994 3S manual, I am passionate about the car and would like to make these applications

[@MichaelDavis-si9bv]

Sick build that's right up my alley. \m/

[@oscar3444]

This is such a cool swap

[@gamer-collection1250]

Thank you Paul for this very interesting video 👍 Do you have any idea of the fuel consumption?

[@LabCoatPaul]

You can still get around 20mpg if you drive like a grandma. As soon as you start using that turbo, it's going to suck that gas down.

[@BudgetBuildBureau]

Gets about 22 highway, a bit better under 70mph. In town spirited driving under boost brings me down to about 16mpg. Worth it for the smiles hah

[@charlespratt8663]

Hang a turbo on the 3.5l V6. 269 hp before you add boost.

[@abigailmendoza2502]

OMG i want this engine on my RAV4!!!

[@lurkingarachnid7475]

The ultimate sleeper

[@klowenstein483]

Good shittttt. Fun lil race at the end. Looks like a 16 second car in the 1/4 mile. Cool. Like a budget, dirty Caldina GT-T.

[@pawpawbandit3871]

would be cool to mate with the automatic transmission, eh?! would probably hold more power, and get rid of the diff-lock concerns?

[@jameshype8131]

I would love to do this on my 04 Rav4 5 speeed manual.

[@amangeldimukayev]

Always interesting in swapping my 3rd gen Rav4, any suggestions?

[@LabCoatPaul]

Yes. If you have the 4 cylinder RAV4, sell it and buy the 3rd gen that has the V6. That's way better than the 3S-GTE. In fact, I'm considering swapping the 2GR-FE engine out of the 3rd gen RAV4 into mine. It's a 3.5 liter v6 with 269 horsepower.

[@NerdyX90]

That's dope.

[@TheCamelot5]

Paul привет Подскажи , как ваши автомобили всегда чистые? Особенно моторное пространство , неужели на дорогах не бывает дождя 😅

[@jamielukowsky4814]

I’m doing the swap right now and I was wondering what axles did you use and did you have to modify the driveshaft any. Thank you if you could can you send me a link where I can get them.

[@PetrusMetallsakrus]

Excellent work. Much aprecciated.. Thanks very much,guys..

[@CarlosContreras-gk9gp]

❤

[@frankiscool2657]

How did yall do the tach adapter?

[@ColonCrusher]

Hey Paul I got a question since you know these cars. My friend has a 97 rav4 with an auto trans. It stalls and dies when sitting still or taking off from a stop sign/light once the rpm’s are past 2000 it runs just fine. I’ve checked the timing belt spark plugs fuel pump throttle body map sensor plug wires distributor. And I can’t figure it out. While sitting still the car starts to surge idle then will die. I’m assuming vaccume leak somewhere but all lines in the main engine bay are fine. Any ideas?

[@LabCoatPaul]

It sounds like a vacuum leak. The RAV4 has many vacuum hoses. Some are hidden behind the engine, like the center locking differential, and power steering idle up hoses. Check again for vacuum leaks. If the problem happens on idle, you may need to clean the idle air control valve. Check out my cylinder head video for more details about vacuum hoses: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaTZamuAq6ekjtUsi=HjlDdec3iOMMo48o&t=1384 Check out L3 in Colorado's video about the idle air control valve: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWTck2iIftGkhq8si=yOIhSkESugM7xj48

[@lasersharksushi1975]

Literally just got a RAV4 like 2 months ago. Mine is a 2WD automatic, and I want to find the easiest way to swap in a 3SGTE without having to install a clutch pedal etc. But forums have been completely useless for this issue. If anyone in the comments knows, I'd appreciate it.

[@LabCoatPaul]

The 3S-GTE engine will bolt up to your automatic transmission. You'll still have to do wiring, make exhaust, and do all the things you'll see in this video.

[@lasersharksushi1975]

@@LabCoatPaul so to be specific, I have an A247E transmission. It'll work with that? Holy hell that's awesome.

[@LabCoatPaul]

@@lasersharksushi1975 The 3S-GTE shares a similar engine block to the 3S-FE so it bolts up. Your transmission might not be able to handle the full power of the 3S-GTE engine, so do your research on that. But it will bolt up.

[@BudgetBuildBureau]

People have used the factory auto and gotten away with it, it helps starting with a healthy transmission. Also keep in mind it may shorten the lifespan of said transmission and/or torque converter!

[@lasersharksushi1975]

@@BudgetBuildBureau I have a Toyota certified reman A247E that I bought because my current transmission is kind of bad. Got it for dirt cheap, so it should be strong.

[@lunchonthehood5675]

Is it possible to swap a low gear from those 80’s 4wd tercels with the 6 speed transmissions that had an L gear before 1st?

[@jonathancolon8512]

I have a rav4 1997 2 door. I have a question about the transmission . This is the original trans fits for this engine

[@ignacioaguilera6724]

hi!, do yo know, how much power support the e250f ?

[@o0litros0o]

Hello, can you explain how to regulate the entire throttle body of the rav4 1997? please

[@jeanpablohernandez3119]

how about using a beefed up a540h automatic transmission on the 3sgte

[@jeanpablohernandez3119]

what wheel and tire size is this 3sgte RAV4 running

[@chathupadevasurendra8315]

is it possible to swap the same 3sgte engine into a 4 door rav4 from 2000 (toyota xa20) please help me out guys!

[@evanjahlist6008]

Ballpark, how much is something like this?

[@MegaDirtyberty]

What's a "Sell e ka"?.

[@AlexanderVonMalachi]

Oh yeah that's what I'd like to do yto my JDM '95 RAV4. But I would most liekly never do that, because money.

[@yogosan453]

Swear in the UK you can get a rave 4 with a 3sgte in it?

[@LabCoatPaul]

The 3sgte was never offered in a RAV4, but some came with the 3sge stock. No turbo, but it had a bit more power than the 3sfe.

[@salami99]

wish it was the 2 door rav

[@franchescaslifehappylife5209]

What’s the MPG

[@prgeovaninava7279]

Hi Venezuela. I Have to Rav4 97 excelent

[@amangeldimukayev]

🔥✊🇰🇿

[@justintowers8230]

cool, but looks like limited room to work on car if anything breaks.

[@BudgetBuildBureau]

Limited yes but not much worse than factory honestly. They’re a pain to work on either way in my opinion

[@Ayixlia]

I want to see a 1JZ or a 2JZ swap Rav-4 with the 2 doors and AWD of course. Has this build ever been built before?

[@LabCoatPaul]

The 2JZ engine is awesome, but swapping it into a RAV4 would be extremely difficult. The 3S-GTE bolts up to the stock mounts and transmission in the transverse configuration. Since the 2JZ is an inline 6, it's much longer, and there's no way it could me mounted transversely. Perhaps a rear wheel drive setup could be done, but I think you would be much better off throwing a little money at the 3S-GTE. Stock internals can easily do over 300hp, and if you're rich, a 3S-GTE can do 900hp.

[@Nonexistanthuman]

In my opinion the 3sgte is the better engine for this build

[@dannyr3346]

A regular flaring tool works fine if you’re not dumb. Js

[@jamesfitzgerald2361]

What's the horsepower on this motor?

[@LabCoatPaul]

A stock 3S-GTE engine puts out about 260hp. You can easily get 300hp by turning up the boost a little. If you want more than that, you have to build it up with stronger parts.

[@franchescaslifehappylife5209]

@@LabCoatPaul what’s the MPG

[@hobolyf]

I wonder how 2GR swap on a 1st gen rav4.

[@klowenstein483]

Smoking tires all day SONN

[@hobolyf]

@@klowenstein483 lol

[@paulinabaykova77]

Like?! No LOVE!!!!

[@roybatty-]

tooor bow

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Why? Because they can. 😃

[@c.r.edmister5223]

If you purchased an 04' you would've started at that hp

[@LabCoatPaul]

You're absolutely right. The easiest way to engine swap the first gen RAV4 is sell it and buy the third gen with the 3.5 liter V6. You'll have 269hp, which is slightly more than the 3S-GTE.

[@BudgetBuildBureau]

You would also get an extra 400lbs, and no manual transmission option! though I do love almost every rav4 gen, that 2gr is mean!

[@nikitamozg1]

Boring swap. need more hp, harder suspension. But great work was done. Respect.

[@davediamond1742]

the stock Transmission will die soon, i recently did this swapp on a 1997 that had been swapped 3sgte second gen to a stock 5 speed and the trans was heavily vented ,from the clutch comming apart and destroyed the trans .. i swapped 4th gen and it is a direct swap .. you all lie so bad .. this wont work .. lies lies lies ... everything swapped from the caldina including the trans ..

[@martinmotorsco]

sounds more like a clutch issue rather than a transmission issue. It's well documented that the E250F stock transmission will handle 250hp provided you're not doing 7k RPM clutch dumps and gorilla shifting it, ie ABUSE.

[@bluelineriderlsd3548]

caldina engine

[@user-zl5jk8xf9b]

ни едет тачка, выкинь ее!!!! сток отстал на 2 корпуса

[@bertlom]

Stock 3sgte in rav4 so slow.

[@peppitachips1764]

Straight pipe it

[@BudgetBuildBureau]

It’s my Daily driver, can’t be out getting tickets and like hearing music on occasion haha

[@dannyr3346]

Sounds like crap. That gen and pretty much all other gen rav 4’s are not meant for dudes 😂

[@BudgetBuildBureau]

You sound like a real peach of a person, why bother watching or commenting on something you obviously have no interest in, you sure told us 🎉

[@ryang7604]

Maybe dudes who drive rav4's just see the car for what it is, and don't feel the need to virtue-signal or compensate for some fragile masculinity complex. Just thinking out loud.