Malpaso's SS-four performance upgrade - stage II, 27th of July, 2009 final update... :( |
Malpaso's SS-four performance upgrade - stage II, 27th of July, 2009 final update... :( |
Jun 22, 2009 - 8:10 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
20th of June, 2009 update:
So... another bunch of parts here According to plan in 30days engine will be ready for installation (I hope all peripherals will arrive on time) -------------------- No more replicas... This is evolution... This is SS-four :)
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Jul 2, 2009 - 8:56 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '07 From Bergen county NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 24 (100%) |
I just wanna say that everyday now that we are in july i see ur car on my calendar and I think you own my favorite celica you did such amazing work on that car I can't wait to see this project finished!!!
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Jul 5, 2009 - 12:47 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
From my understanding, you're turbo'ing a 3S-GTE? I thought that wasn't possible because of weak internals...
...but I'm sure I read the posts wrong, it's almost 2 in the morning. -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Jul 5, 2009 - 4:22 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 15, '08 From Norway Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
The 3S-GTE is already turboed...
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Jul 5, 2009 - 5:44 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
I meant 3S-GE, like he said here:
... last info is that 3rd gen 3SGE engine is now disassembled and cleaned. When all engine parts are here assembling should begin... I'm assuming he just missed the T. -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Jul 6, 2009 - 12:15 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
I have bought 3rd gen 3SGE. Engine will be disassembled, cleaned, rebored and forged internals will be used. Than turbocharged... so finally I will have fully build 3SGTE capable to hold 600HP*. I want to be sure what I have inside and do not re-seal o re-build engine each 2 years...
*it will finally run less so do not panic -------------------- No more replicas... This is evolution... This is SS-four :)
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Jul 6, 2009 - 12:24 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
so finally I will have fully build 3SGTE capable to hold 600HP*. [/size] Im not doubting you, but how much HP are you aiming for? And a question to your answer. Wont there be wheelspin? -------------------- |
Jul 8, 2009 - 3:17 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
so finally I will have fully build 3SGTE capable to hold 600HP*. Im not doubting you, but how much HP are you aiming for? And a question to your answer. Wont there be wheelspin? My aim is not clear so far... Engine will be definitely tuned in two-three steps (engine running-up will be at 250-300bhp about). When car will be running tuned to the max depends on budget. I do not want run fully tuned car on stock ST brakes. So before that I want brake upgrade, install some more braces to make car body more stiff and buy wider tires. That's bit about aim... and wheel spin? We will see... I have great exemplars here to follow and learn from Batman722: 335whp Alan: 370bhp (~315whp) Presure2: 307whp -------------------- No more replicas... This is evolution... This is SS-four :)
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Jul 8, 2009 - 7:41 AM |
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
i cant wait to see the results of this build.
looking forward to pics ect! -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
13.6@108MPH, 5SFTE Powered |
Jul 9, 2009 - 10:11 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
9th of July, 2009 update:
block and crank is being rebored now... Hope everything will be fine (expected results in week). Below I have few pics of 3rd gen 3SGE engine as I have bought it: -------------------- No more replicas... This is evolution... This is SS-four :)
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Jul 22, 2009 - 6:55 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
22nd of July, 2009 update:
$hit happens... I have no words. News from grinding shop (of what should I call place where engine is re-bored). Crank is useless... I need new crank or another 129kW 3SGE engine. And I need it fast... -------------------- No more replicas... This is evolution... This is SS-four :)
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Jul 22, 2009 - 7:23 AM |
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
ahh man, that SUCKS!
hope you get sorted straight away. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Jul 22, 2009 - 7:31 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '08 From Bergenfield Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (78%) |
What are your reasons for starting with a 3SGE over a 3SGTE?
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Jul 22, 2009 - 8:00 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
What are your reasons for starting with a 3SGE over a 3SGTE? To buy 3rd gen 3SGTE here is impossible... (cuz ST205 was not officially for sale here). There are available only some 2nd gen 3SGTEs from ST185 for price like $2000-2500. I had a lot of discussions with my technician here and finally decided for buying 129kW 3rd gen. 3SGE, rebuild and turbo it. Price of 3SGE like that is about $1000 here. That is the main reason why. -------------------- No more replicas... This is evolution... This is SS-four :)
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Jul 22, 2009 - 12:56 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
damn martin that sucks bug time
-------------------- I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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Jul 22, 2009 - 12:57 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 25, '06 From Hong Kong Currently Offline Reputation: 256 (100%) |
Some of my goodies for 3SGE might help!!!
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Jul 24, 2009 - 3:05 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
Some of my goodies for 3SGE might help!!! Thank you for support. I know you have tons of it... . Today I may have another engine. Everything depends on condition of crank. So fingers crossed. -------------------- No more replicas... This is evolution... This is SS-four :)
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Jul 24, 2009 - 2:24 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Good luck with the build, I believe this may be the first turbo'd 3S-GE...ever?
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Jul 26, 2009 - 6:29 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
27th of July, 2009... final update:
with almost tears in my eyes I must say it's over. Another two tries to get useful engine and nothing. I can not handle that anymore. My technician is not able to hold budget, timing and what we have agreed. So I have spend $6750 for parts so far but it's useless now...now I must think what to do. However this project is over . -------------------- No more replicas... This is evolution... This is SS-four :)
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Jul 26, 2009 - 11:40 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
ouch.. i was hoping for this project to go well. it sucks how things had to turn out this way.
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