beams clip, was the lsd standard on the SSIII, which one has LSD, see last post. Options

[njccmd2002]

Hey guys i was looking around and rpm has a beams clip complete for 1500 + shipping (850)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...mMakeTrack=true

i know somebody imported one of these, 3sgte, what was your experience with the service, anything to look for. could i get the same thing in the us for less, any hook ups from the texas crew? cough cough Death are you there, cough cough

i would like to have a beams engine, torn between that and a turbo set uup, any help appreciated



This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Jul 2, 2009 - 10:17 AM

[delusionz]

Here's another one to throw you all off.

This is from my old SS-I (1st Celica) which I was pretty sure that it had either longer gear ratios or a longer final drive (based on rev/speeds compared to the pre-beams SS-III I had)



So Now we have

USDM GT - S54 -02A
JDM SS-I S54 -04A
JDM SS-II S54 -06A (Now confirmed to be the same code in 1996 Gen3 3S-GE -and- 1998 Beams 3S-GE models)
JDM SS-III S54 -06D (Also now confirmed to be the same code in 1996 Gen3 3S-GE -and- 1998 Beams 3S-GE models) + We know for a fact that all SS-III has atleast some sort of LSD standard, what type it is and if it relates to the trans/axel code or the year is still unknown

And Just to throw you off even more, the GT-Four does NOT have a front LSD - It has a viscous central coupling and a TORSEN rear diff.

JDM GT-Four E154F -08B

[illtuned]

And Just to throw you off even more, the GT-Four does NOT have a front LSD - It has a viscous central coupling and a TORSEN rear diff.

JDM GT-Four E154F -08B

OT: (but possibly interesting)

While the GT-Four did not have a factory front LSD option, TRD units were available and were quite expensive due to the size of the housing. My friend purchased the last two in existence a few years back for a pro Rally team. Years ago they were $3000+.. the last few sold for quite a pretty penny.

(I own several Celica including GT-Four , ST185 x 2 and ST185 RC)

BTW, rear Torsen was NOT std equipment on all GT-Four. ST185RC - > ST205 did however. Earlier models were optional. Early ST165 didn't even have Viscous centers..




Great info in this thread - keep it coming!