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🛠 Erin - The Engine Swap Queen! 🛠

Started: Feburary 2025

Car: 1986 White Manual ST162 SX with 3S-GE replaced

Car: 1987 Red Auto ST162 ST with 3S-GE Swap Rally Car?

Favorite Mod: BC Racing BR RA Coilovers

Specialty:Wiring and Engine diagnostics and pulls

Erin is our resident tech expert and the brave soul who tackled the first major engine replacement in our group! Her 1986 ST162 started life as a naturally aspirated 3S-GE, but due to poor mantainance of previous owners it didn't last long after she got it on the roads. After months of research, parts hunting, and late nights in the garage, she successfully swapped in the machined and newly rebuilt 3S-GE from her doner car.

As expected there was some scope creap leading to a deep dive into the wiring loom and Manual Swap. Erin documents everything she does and is always willing to help other girls with their technical questions. She's the one we call when we hear a weird noise or need help diagnosing a problem!

When she's not wrenching on cars, Erin works at a local Jaycar and always has random side prodjects like building this website. She's also one of our unofficial photographers for rolling shots as her car is often in an undrivable state.