ST205 WRC Swap ST165, Old news, but new to 6G |
ST205 WRC Swap ST165, Old news, but new to 6G |
Jan 1, 2009 - 6:18 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 12, '08 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
In the beginning:
All of the original wiring was jacked from dry-rot and hacking from the previous owner/shop. It just made sense to me just to do a swap. :-P The purchase: 1994 Celica GT-Four WRC. Third Generation 3SGTE. 2500 of this particular engine were built, the bare minimum production requirement for entry into WRC. If you are interested in something similar, the non-WRC is just as fun, and MUCH easier to come by. In and out with the ol' swaparoo: Don't try to look under her skirt. The easy part is complete in 6.5 hours. Bolting in is just the beginning: Bolted right in as if they were meant for each other! Minimal fab required. The waiting game.... Wiring is fun, so until we could get caught up around the shop customer wise, she collects some dust. At least she looks really good, even just sitting. Add 8 months and a few Coronas and Newcastles.......... 3 Sets of wheels and numerous 16 hour days later.... Anyway, this is my new baby. She's been a long time in the making, but it was well worth the wait! If she is not the first actual WRC swapped 88 in the US, I am the first girl to have done a WRC swap in that generation afaik. No flaming on this one boys, plenty of witnesses to me being completely hands-on with this project. I needed a lot of help (TY Harry) - not like he had a choice - but I cant thank him enough. We had to COMPLETELY re-wire this beast, and I own him years of backrubs to pay him off. Every bolt I couldnt break loose, everything that was too heavy, everything that was beyond my "girly skills", he was there to help every step of the way. Mod list: Modified engine mounts with 90A Hardness urethane filler Fluidyne radiator from 4G63 T Frankenstein half-shafts (ST205/ST165) ST185 Coilover system (some fitment modification) Synchronic BOV MBC @ 17psi Upgraded Heat Exhchanger for factory A2W IC system. Lo-tec Pillar Pod with Autometer Water Temp/Boost/Oil Pressure Gauges Apexi Turbo Timer 17" Scion tC wheels Battery Relocation Short Ram Intake (AEM filter) Hand-built exhaust with custom divorced WG downpipe She's pretty much stock, but I love her just the same! Future plans: SuperPro Urethane Bushing Kit 4-Wheel Alignment w/ sport tuned coilover system. (Just need them adjusted) *Hoping for handed down GReddy 20g Turbo from one particular MR2* Short Vid: ST205 WRC ST165 -------------------- Visit My Myspace
Visit My Work 413whp Stock Cam 1991 MR2 Turbo 1988 Supercharged MR2 w/NST Clutchless SC Pulley (Designed by yours truly) 1988 Celica All Trac with ST205 WRC swap |
Jan 1, 2009 - 6:27 PM |
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
nice celica.
since this is not a 6gc, im moving it to offtopic. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Jan 1, 2009 - 6:29 PM |
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Moderator Joined Oct 13, '06 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Looks good, not a lot of ventilation for the I/C though?
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Jan 1, 2009 - 6:32 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Great swap. I love it.
Just get the whole car as well as the engine bay professionally detailed. It will really make your hard work stand out more. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jan 1, 2009 - 6:36 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 12, '08 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
nice celica. since this is not a 6gc, im moving it to offtopic. Her beating heart is 100% 6G Looks good, not a lot of ventilation for the I/C though? I have the hood shimmed by the windscreen to help the transfer of heat, although it doesnt help much on a rainy/humid day. I have invested in Rain-X Anti Fog :-P Since I have done this, the core stays cooler than hand temp and has helped significantly. Great swap. I love it. Just get the whole car as well as the engine bay professionally detailed. It will really make your hard work stand out more. Indeed. Since some previous owner had a field day with touch-up paint, a good cut and buff is out of the question. I will have to reinvest in a full repaint ($$$). -------------------- Visit My Myspace
Visit My Work 413whp Stock Cam 1991 MR2 Turbo 1988 Supercharged MR2 w/NST Clutchless SC Pulley (Designed by yours truly) 1988 Celica All Trac with ST205 WRC swap |
Jan 1, 2009 - 6:46 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '07 From Philly Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
wow...very nice...i would love to pick up a 4th gen all-trac...sweet lookin cars...good luck with it and enjoy it
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Jan 1, 2009 - 6:48 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 12, '08 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
To be totally honest, if I had the whole 6G WRC car I would be happiest; but fat chance of that
I just love the body lines and aggressive stance of the ST205 GT-Four. In my opinion, you have the next best thing! -------------------- Visit My Myspace
Visit My Work 413whp Stock Cam 1991 MR2 Turbo 1988 Supercharged MR2 w/NST Clutchless SC Pulley (Designed by yours truly) 1988 Celica All Trac with ST205 WRC swap |
Jan 1, 2009 - 7:05 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '07 From san antonio tx. Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Really nice job! Car looks great!
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Jan 1, 2009 - 7:19 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
That's awesome! It's nice to find other girls who can do this stuff and are into this crazy male-dominated world of cars.
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Jan 1, 2009 - 7:28 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 12, '08 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
It would be great to meet all of you! A lot of Celica people are coming from all over the country to the April TOTD Meet, so maybe I can convince some of you to join us! We really needed more 6G cars last year, since no one came to represent (personally my favorite chassis).
Annual Tail of the Dragon Celica Meet It would be even greater if there were more female-techies as well! This post has been edited by MR2Guru: Jan 1, 2009 - 7:31 PM -------------------- Visit My Myspace
Visit My Work 413whp Stock Cam 1991 MR2 Turbo 1988 Supercharged MR2 w/NST Clutchless SC Pulley (Designed by yours truly) 1988 Celica All Trac with ST205 WRC swap |
Jan 1, 2009 - 7:44 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '08 From Bergenfield Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (78%) |
Very nice looking car/swap............have fun with it.
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Jan 1, 2009 - 7:50 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 12, '06 From Wilmington, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 45 (100%) |
nice! What kind of coilovers are those? I want to get the new megan racing ones. also, I know you said you have an upgraded heat exchanger for the A2W IC, but it looks about stock size, I thought the ST205 heat exchanger was much bigger?
Hopefully one day mine will recieve an ST185 or 205 swap, the engine is showing it's age with a cloud of smoke on cold starts and at WOT, lol. Plus my wiring is all ^%$ed up too, seems to be a common problem for the st165. anyway, nice work, keep it up! -------------------- 94 GT - Sold -------- 69 Pontiac Lemans - Sold 88 Alltrac - Sold ---- 04 WRX - Sold 00 GT-S - Sold ------ 91 Miata - project/drift car 95 GT - Sold -------- 96 GT - New Daily Drive |
Jan 1, 2009 - 7:55 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 12, '08 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Very nice looking car/swap............have fun with it. I'm impressed with YOUR car WRC in a 6G GT-Four body conversion! *drool* I'm actually quite jealous Props on the color too. I would die to see your car in person at the meet this year. *begs* I've been having fun with mine for ALMOST two years now (2 years in April), but since I am new to 6G, I thought I would post up the story to fruition bit. Thank you all for all the compliments! -------------------- Visit My Myspace
Visit My Work 413whp Stock Cam 1991 MR2 Turbo 1988 Supercharged MR2 w/NST Clutchless SC Pulley (Designed by yours truly) 1988 Celica All Trac with ST205 WRC swap |
Jan 1, 2009 - 8:02 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 12, '08 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
nice! What kind of coilovers are those? I want to get the new megan racing ones. also, I know you said you have an upgraded heat exchanger for the A2W IC, but it looks about stock size, I thought the ST205 heat exchanger was much bigger? Hopefully one day mine will recieve an ST185 or 205 swap, the engine is showing it's age with a cloud of smoke on cold starts and at WOT, lol. Plus my wiring is all ^%$ed up too, seems to be a common problem for the st165. anyway, nice work, keep it up! The coilovers I believe are Cusco. I actually couldnt find any badges on them, but the color combo seemed to lead me to believe so. The picture above is older, and displays the old exchanger. The heat exchanger currently installed is actually quite a bit larger than stock. The core is 4" thick, but only measures around 12" and 9" in height/width. I did not have a 205 clip to work with in which to kidnap the 205 exchanger, but this one is cooling quite efficiently. It puts the ST165 exchanger to bitter shame. -------------------- Visit My Myspace
Visit My Work 413whp Stock Cam 1991 MR2 Turbo 1988 Supercharged MR2 w/NST Clutchless SC Pulley (Designed by yours truly) 1988 Celica All Trac with ST205 WRC swap |
Jan 1, 2009 - 8:15 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '08 From Bergenfield Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (78%) |
Very nice looking car/swap............have fun with it. I'm impressed with YOUR car WRC in a 6G GT-Four body conversion! *drool* I'm actually quite jealous Props on the color too. I would die to see your car in person at the meet this year. *begs* Thank you! --------------------
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Jan 1, 2009 - 8:27 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '07 From Bergen county NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 24 (100%) |
very impressive...welcome to 6gc I hope you have a nice long stay nice talking to you!
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Jan 1, 2009 - 9:06 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Looks good, glad you went with tC wheels and not SRT-4 wheels.
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Jan 2, 2009 - 2:51 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 15, '02 From Tasmania(Australia) Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
good work shagga, bet she hauls too.
165's are tough. -------------------- ST205 Group A Rallye GT-Four, #61 of 77............600hp GT3582r
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Jan 2, 2009 - 12:52 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
nice swap ! that's a great upgrade from the 165 !
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Jan 2, 2009 - 5:16 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 12, '08 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Looks good, glad you went with tC wheels and not SRT-4 wheels. Not only were they from a "Neon", but the offset was all kinds of wrong! LOL good work shagga, bet she hauls too. 165's are tough. But your car is HOT *sniffle* -------------------- Visit My Myspace
Visit My Work 413whp Stock Cam 1991 MR2 Turbo 1988 Supercharged MR2 w/NST Clutchless SC Pulley (Designed by yours truly) 1988 Celica All Trac with ST205 WRC swap |
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