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 Jan 11, 2007 - 12:08 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Dec 3, '05 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
well heres the story: i live in cali n i have an st. i love the celi, but im tired of its lack of power so i want to swap a 3s in it eventually (planning on saving for like a year or so). to my understanding tho, there is no legal way to swap a 3s in cali. i really want it, and would like any input from anyone on what i should do. also, (im sure i know the answer, but) is it worth it to swap in the 3s?
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Jan 11, 2007 - 12:13 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
yup cali laws suck. but there are a couple people in cali that have 3s swaps. just ask them where they get their cars smogged.
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Jan 11, 2007 - 12:14 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '05 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(j0e_p3t @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:13 AM) [snapback]516903[/snapback] yup cali laws suck. but there are a couple people in cali that have 3s swaps. just ask them where they get their cars smogged. i could probly get hookups on smogging, but i also dont wanna get pulled over cuz of the noise(but i love the noise  )
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Jan 11, 2007 - 12:22 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble.
As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then. -------------------- 3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting. |
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Jan 11, 2007 - 12:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '05 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:22 AM) [snapback]516907[/snapback] Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble. As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then. how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol |
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Jan 11, 2007 - 3:26 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 28, '04 From FLA USA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(hashmaster52 @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:28 AM) [snapback]516908[/snapback] how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol If you want to look stock, just gut the main cat. It'll be good enough for stock turbo and may be few more psi. -------------------- _Gary
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Jan 14, 2007 - 1:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '06 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(hashmaster52 @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:28 AM) [snapback]516908[/snapback] QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:22 AM) [snapback]516907[/snapback] Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble. As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then. how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol Performance will be perfectly fine on 2 1/2" ... 3" can be over kill for a lot of 3sgte swappers. Or if you are really worried.. just sell your ST and use the swap money to buy a faster stock car 
-------------------- 87 4runner DLX 22re, 5spd, 4.30gr, 4" lift, 30" tires, HID w/ Projectors, 6spkr + sub, custom exhaust, 94 celica leather seats, SR5 gauge cluster and clinometer. Future engine swap... possibly a 2jzge.
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Jan 14, 2007 - 8:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '05 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Punisher @ Jan 14, 2007 - 1:03 PM) [snapback]517762[/snapback] QUOTE(hashmaster52 @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:28 AM) [snapback]516908[/snapback] QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:22 AM) [snapback]516907[/snapback] Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble. As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then. how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol Performance will be perfectly fine on 2 1/2" ... 3" can be over kill for a lot of 3sgte swappers. Or if you are really worried.. just sell your ST and use the swap money to buy a faster stock car i want a car that looks good that i can upgrade, and also that not many have. the celi with a swap fits that description. |
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Jan 14, 2007 - 8:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '06 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Yea.. it's getting increasingly more popular though. What would really blow peoples minds is a v6 or v6 mr2
 Now that is rare compared to a 3sgte celi swap.
-------------------- 87 4runner DLX 22re, 5spd, 4.30gr, 4" lift, 30" tires, HID w/ Projectors, 6spkr + sub, custom exhaust, 94 celica leather seats, SR5 gauge cluster and clinometer. Future engine swap... possibly a 2jzge.
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Jan 14, 2007 - 11:56 PM
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QUOTE(Punisher @ Jan 14, 2007 - 8:46 PM) [snapback]517835[/snapback] Yea.. it's getting increasingly more popular though. What would really blow peoples minds is a v6 or v6 mr2 Now that is rare compared to a 3sgte celi swap.1MZ-FE with a TRD supercharger. Yum.... -------------------- -Alex {](O_o)[}
1993.5 Toyota Supra ....with stuff.... ....sorta broken.... 1998 Toyota Celica ....this one, too, has stuff.... ....broken....yeah...definitely broken.... |
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Jan 15, 2007 - 1:14 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '06 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(NgoFcukinWay @ Jan 14, 2007 - 11:56 PM) [snapback]517859[/snapback] QUOTE(Punisher @ Jan 14, 2007 - 8:46 PM) [snapback]517835[/snapback] Yea.. it's getting increasingly more popular though. What would really blow peoples minds is a v6 or v6 mr2 Now that is rare compared to a 3sgte celi swap.1MZ-FE with a TRD supercharger. Yum.... mr2oc baby.. that guy over in the UK just did that I believe. -------------------- 87 4runner DLX 22re, 5spd, 4.30gr, 4" lift, 30" tires, HID w/ Projectors, 6spkr + sub, custom exhaust, 94 celica leather seats, SR5 gauge cluster and clinometer. Future engine swap... possibly a 2jzge.
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