 Operation: DARKSPYRO, AWD Conversion, Completed. Driven. Sold. |
 Feb 10, 2013 - 1:23 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 26, '09 From Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Mission: Do it right the first time
Phase 1: -Gen 3 3sgte swap Phase 2: -Complete AWD conversion -Clean 28 JAN 13 Purchased 1999 Toyota Celica from a private seller in Boulder, CO. Apparent timing issue and suspected head gasket issue. Drove it 30 minutes back to Golden, CO with coolant spewing. And when I got back, I beat on it some more. Back at the shop, wasted no time tearing into it Had to stop once to let it cool down a little  Ripping into it that night  29 JAN 13 Engine and transmission pulled Signature Tweak pose  31 JAN 13 Ordered ST205 front clip -coming with bumper, fenders, hood, lights and a set of projectors -rear subframe -rear diff, axles, brakes, drive shaft -Ton of extra stuff I don't need     1-9 FEB 13 Ordered: -Berk gen 3 downpipe ceramic coated with wideband bung -Clutchmasters FX300 assembly for swap -Triple gauge A pillar (for boost, oil press, wideband) -Hose for remote oil pressure sender location -Walbro gss342 + 400-765 kit Cut a hole in the fire wall for wiring harness 9-15 FEB 13 -Have been collecting parts for the swap -Installed new Walbro fuel pump 17 FEB 13 -Final decision has been made FULL AWD Conversion -I plan on using the GT suspension and GT4 brakes -Have not decided yet to cut floor pan and weld or make custom brackets ETA for clip 11 MARCH 13 Until then, I will be researching boost controllers and wheels. 11-18 March 13 PHASE 1: COMPLETE see page 2 -3rd Gen 3SGTE -FWD -OZ Crono 30 April 13 PHASE 2: BEGINS see page 3 and 4 -Fuel Cell -AWD -GT4 Brakes This post has been edited by Malek: Jan 28, 2018 - 3:53 PM -------------------- |
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May 11, 2013 - 8:56 AM
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QUOTE I will not f***ing give them anymore business, ever. Awful customer service X2 --------------------  |
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May 11, 2013 - 1:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '09 From Westport, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (enderswift @ May 11, 2013 - 9:56 AM)  QUOTE I will not f***ing give them anymore business, ever. Awful customer service X2 X3 John over at Southbend was great to work with after working with clutchmasters and there masterful customer service.. (sarcasm) Great progress tho man! I'll have to make sure to be careful next time I change my oil.. Wouldn't want my 3s to jump out haha  looking forward to more updates!
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Malek Operation: DARKSPYRO, AWD Conversion Feb 10, 2013 - 1:23 PM
enderswift This is gonna be a good thread, I can tell already... Feb 10, 2013 - 1:36 PM cheela looks great! that clips is really clean too... Feb 10, 2013 - 3:51 PM Malek I'm really debating doing a full AWD swap.
I ... Feb 10, 2013 - 4:08 PM richee3 I'd keep it FWD for now and decide on the AWD ... Feb 10, 2013 - 4:17 PM mkernz22 You might as well do it if you have everything....... Feb 10, 2013 - 4:55 PM
Malek QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Feb 10, 2013 - 4:5... Feb 10, 2013 - 6:57 PM ClevelandGaint Do you have a website or a telephone number where ... Feb 12, 2013 - 1:10 PM mkernz22 You got a lot of good sh!t for a cheap price t... Feb 12, 2013 - 8:44 AM Malek For sure! Not only did everything look clean, ... Feb 12, 2013 - 10:24 AM Ted95 You have a really good start to the awd conversion... Feb 12, 2013 - 11:17 AM Malek Ladies and Gentlemen,
The AWD swap is happening.
... Feb 17, 2013 - 12:25 PM Ted95 QUOTE (Malek @ Feb 17, 2013 - 12:25 ... Feb 17, 2013 - 12:45 PM mkernz22 WOOOOO Feb 17, 2013 - 1:41 PM Malek OK, so let's get into more of the details here... Feb 18, 2013 - 12:54 AM Malek yep..just collecting parts haha Feb 25, 2013 - 9:26 PM homebuilder Mind if I ask, where did you get the front clip wi... Feb 25, 2013 - 9:30 PM playr158 for the rear all you need to do is remove the spar... Feb 25, 2013 - 10:23 PM Malek QUOTE (homebuilder @ Feb 25, 2013 - 9... Feb 26, 2013 - 12:32 AM Ted95 Which stage clutchmasters did you go with? .. Look... Feb 26, 2013 - 8:39 AM Malek It is an FX300. Though i jumped the gun getting it... Feb 26, 2013 - 10:00 AM Malek 11-18 MARCH 13
I took delivery of the package... Mar 19, 2013 - 11:29 AM richee3 That was fast. Good work! Mar 19, 2013 - 11:34 AM cheela you make it look easy. very nice work! Mar 19, 2013 - 1:26 PM bsamps4 Good Work!!! Mar 20, 2013 - 6:36 AM ricochet1490 How did I miss this thread?!
I can't begi... Mar 20, 2013 - 10:52 AM Malek Thanks for the replies guys! I definitely wast... Mar 20, 2013 - 8:01 PM njccmd2002 how in gods name did that clip get delivered like ... Mar 20, 2013 - 8:12 PM richee3 You can pass emissions with e 3S-GTE in Colorado? ... Mar 20, 2013 - 8:14 PM Malek QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Mar 20, 2013 - 9... Mar 20, 2013 - 9:23 PM Malek From here..pushed through the bay door the guy in ... Mar 20, 2013 - 11:07 PM match220 QUOTE (Malek @ Feb 10, 2013 - 8:23 A... Mar 21, 2013 - 1:05 AM njccmd2002 dang, thats it. there is no way i can order that ... Mar 21, 2013 - 12:09 PM Malek A little bit of an update:
Drove down to the Spri... Mar 23, 2013 - 6:42 PM playr158 Nice work dude! Drive down to the springs isn... Mar 24, 2013 - 10:40 AM Malek QUOTE (playr158 @ Mar 24, 2013 - 10... Mar 24, 2013 - 10:18 PM Malek Ordered:
-Optima Red Top Battery
-HKS Hi-Power Sil... Mar 25, 2013 - 8:54 PM playr158 QUOTE (Malek @ Mar 24, 2013 - 11:18 ... Mar 26, 2013 - 8:52 AM Malek QUOTE (playr158 @ Mar 26, 2013 - 8:5... Mar 26, 2013 - 10:44 AM playr158 I've always lived in VA. But I visit Denver a ... Mar 26, 2013 - 11:08 AM Malek Why would anyone want to add so much more weight t... Mar 27, 2013 - 4:36 PM match220 QUOTE (Malek @ Mar 27, 2013 - 11:36 ... Mar 27, 2013 - 4:48 PM Malek QUOTE (match220 @ Mar 27, 2013 - 5:4... Mar 27, 2013 - 5:23 PM match220 I thought it might have been a joke (hence the ... Mar 27, 2013 - 5:31 PM ricochet1490 Please document the heck out of this. This intrigu... Mar 27, 2013 - 8:19 PM Malek QUOTE (ricochet1490 @ Mar 27, 2013 - 9... Mar 30, 2013 - 12:44 PM qatar11 Hey -
What are you doing with all your FWD GT bit... Mar 30, 2013 - 9:47 PM Malek PM'd ya! ^^ Mar 30, 2013 - 10:05 PM Malek Small Update:
The woodgrain is no more!
Got... Apr 8, 2013 - 11:41 PM match220 nice! Good luck with the sponsor guy!... Apr 9, 2013 - 12:46 AM BonzaiCelica Oo those are sparco rims that are discontinued luc... Apr 9, 2013 - 2:03 AM Malek QUOTE (match220 @ Apr 9, 2013 - 12:4... Apr 9, 2013 - 10:21 AM BonzaiCelica Oh shoot haha thats what i meant its cause oz rall... Apr 9, 2013 - 1:38 PM Malek Some shots from today! Damn I love Colorado... Apr 14, 2013 - 10:46 PM Malek Phase 2 Begins:
-17 gallon fuel cell
I had my eye... Apr 30, 2013 - 10:59 AM playr158 QUOTE Subframe connectors
I have a few leads on th... Apr 30, 2013 - 1:31 PM Malek QUOTE (playr158 @ Apr 30, 2013 - 2:3... Apr 30, 2013 - 2:38 PM czwalga In my opinion I wouldnt trust any mounts you buy f... Apr 30, 2013 - 3:28 PM Malek Interesting...
I didn't know the arms were di... Apr 30, 2013 - 7:18 PM The_enD Nice looking Celica, dude.
I'm sitting here, ... May 1, 2013 - 10:45 AM Malek QUOTE (The_enD @ May 1, 2013 - 10:45... May 1, 2013 - 1:22 PM Malek I couldn't wait… May 4, 2013 - 10:58 PM match220 nice bikes! That's an 848 or 1098 in front... May 4, 2013 - 11:41 PM Malek Thanks! That white one is an 848evo, followed ... May 5, 2013 - 12:09 AM match220 QUOTE (Malek @ May 4, 2013 - 7:09 PM... May 5, 2013 - 12:23 AM Malek The EVO has small engine changes like larger TBs a... May 5, 2013 - 10:10 AM Malek Some JDM swag May 9, 2013 - 7:56 PM aspen Took the engine out to put on new fenders? May 9, 2013 - 8:05 PM Malek QUOTE (aspen @ May 9, 2013 - 9:05 PM... May 9, 2013 - 8:54 PM playr158 haha nice! seat heaters are going to be the be... May 9, 2013 - 9:34 PM richee3 I hate to ask the painful questions, but is there ... May 9, 2013 - 9:44 PM Malek QUOTE (playr158 @ May 9, 2013 - 9:34... May 9, 2013 - 9:54 PM Malek After a bit of wrestling, mild cursing, and multip... May 11, 2013 - 1:11 AM Malek Guess I should update this before I leave next wee... May 21, 2013 - 11:48 PM bsamps4 QUOTE (Malek @ May 21, 2013 - 11:48 ... Jul 16, 2013 - 10:35 AM Malek Alright! Let's update.
After coming back ... Jul 12, 2013 - 11:20 AM Malek I ordered them from HRP World. Goodridge #21113
E... Jul 17, 2013 - 12:46 PM bsamps4 QUOTE (Malek @ Jul 17, 2013 - 1:46 P... Jul 17, 2013 - 2:02 PM Malek QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Jul 17, 2013 - 3:02... Jul 17, 2013 - 7:22 PM Tigawoods nope nope nope nope. glad I stopped in here.
They ... Jul 17, 2013 - 7:31 PM Malek Holy Smokes!
I'm glad you stopped in here... Jul 18, 2013 - 10:25 AM bsamps4 QUOTE (Malek @ Jul 18, 2013 - 11:25 ... Jul 18, 2013 - 10:34 AM Tigawoods ^
ah thats also a small detail
neither the stop t... Jul 18, 2013 - 11:18 AM playr158 I want in on this brake line thing Jul 18, 2013 - 1:37 PM CelicaB Here is what I use since there is no one local to ... Jul 19, 2013 - 2:18 AM Tigawoods QUOTE (CelicaB @ Jul 19, 2013 - 3:18... Jul 19, 2013 - 6:24 AM CelicaB i'm sure you noticed, they have pre-made kits ... Jul 19, 2013 - 6:14 PM Malek Figure I should update..I don't want you guys ... Sep 10, 2013 - 9:08 PM Keiri Dat fuel cell. Sep 11, 2013 - 7:40 AM Malek Time for some big updates.
So the deal fell throu... Sep 20, 2013 - 6:12 PM Malek After quite some time asking around and talking to... Sep 20, 2013 - 6:44 PM CAcelica29 as in a full mount kit for AWD conversions??!... Sep 20, 2013 - 7:53 PM Malek QUOTE (CAcelica29 @ Sep 20, 2013 - 7... Sep 20, 2013 - 8:02 PM richee3 I'd be interested, assuming I can get one of m... Sep 20, 2013 - 8:21 PM Malek Pictures as promised. Don't mind the insane am... Sep 21, 2013 - 1:24 AM playr158 Looks great and if you're talking weld in awd ... Sep 21, 2013 - 7:21 AM Malek Here are the box mounts for the rear. Welded to th... Sep 24, 2013 - 3:22 PM playr158 Looks great.
Keep me informed on your work with th... Sep 24, 2013 - 3:40 PM |
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