ST204 5SFE PROJECT, boost , paint, rebuild Options

[TRD11]

hey guys ...... just picked up a non running 96 celica gt for 1000 bucks about 6 months ago with a half fast turbo kit . i wish i had pics ........... it had pvc plastic pipe as intercooler pipe and a 14mm socket welded in the oil pan for the oil drain and also had that **** plastic nylon tube you get for a boost gauge he had it as a oil feed to the turbo ...the hole kit he made cost him 400 bucks what a joke //////// going to give you guys the low down on the new project car !!!!!!




what she looked like when i first got her ....... looks good in the pic butt it is ruff




as i whas pulling the first piston out it fell into 5 peaces and the compression rings where broke in half ... thank god the block is fine



got new nipon 87.00 mm pistons







i got a rebuilt head for 350 bucks





as the first start i had some miner leaks like the injector o ring was twisted but it was an easy fix.

so i got 10.000 miles on the fresh engine with and still running like a champ ....... now HERE COMES THE PAINT ......dent ,,,,dent dent,,,





i welded up the front side lights and cut out new side light holes in the back of the fender for the sleeker look .. got them out of 2003 land rover fenders witch are very nice because they have a orange smoked color






there whas a ugly brace in the middle of the wing i had to get rid of













all taped and all primed ready to paint ..... i used a ford black .. the paint code is UA ...transtar product and allso clear








right after the over spray cleared out i had to take a pic ....... or two









a day after the wet sand and buffed




BOOST TIME

ebey stainless log for 150 buck and 38mm turbonetics wastegate








polished up the air housing and paint the exhaust side and got the down pipe off of ebay .............. if you have any questions about this i can send any one links /////// turbo is a t3 with 63 exhaust wheel and 50 air




the new tial bov its like Christmas when i get home and this **** is sitting on the steps lol



and this is where i am at right now i took them today












im thinking of getting this front bumper .....NO OR YES ...




and the rota torque ....... bad ass








This post has been edited by TRD11: Nov 29, 2011 - 9:11 PM

[TRD11]

by the way i got my short sifter ...... and hated it .. .. i drove it for 2 days and i put the stock one back in ......... reasons/////// whas to close to e brake and shifted to hard for a daily /////////// gets annoying

This post has been edited by TRD11: Dec 31, 2011 - 8:42 AM

[RabidTRD]

by the way i got my short sifter ...... and hated it .. .. i drove it for 2 days and i put the stock one back in ......... reasons/////// whas to close to e brake and shifted to hard for a daily /////////// gets annoying

I hate short shifters. It doesn't feel smooth, it feels clunky and awkward like it's not on right. The stock one is shorter than any car I've ever driven that was stick, so it's fine for me. I'd agree with that 100%

Oh, and what are you lowered on and how much?

ebay coil overs 50 bucks lol gave me a 3 inch drop

Probably a weird question, but do they make athe ride alot smoother compared to the stock suspension? and do you know what brand those are?

Piece of advice, eBay coilovers are a terrible decision. They rattle, die fast, and don't hold their level well. If you want smooth, get a real strut/shock setup like mine or spend the big bucks for the real coilovers. Not the kind that rattle and go over your existing struts.

This post has been edited by RabidTRD: Dec 31, 2011 - 5:02 PM

[TRD11]

by the way i got my short sifter ...... and hated it .. .. i drove it for 2 days and i put the stock one back in ......... reasons/////// whas to close to e brake and shifted to hard for a daily /////////// gets annoying

I hate short shifters. It doesn't feel smooth, it feels clunky and awkward like it's not on right. The stock one is shorter than any car I've ever driven that was stick, so it's fine for me. I'd agree with that 100%

Oh, and what are you lowered on and how much?

ebay coil overs 50 bucks lol gave me a 3 inch drop

Probably a weird question, but do they make athe ride alot smoother compared to the stock suspension? and do you know what brand those are?

Piece of advice, eBay coilovers are a terrible decision. They rattle, die fast, and don't hold their level well. If you want smooth, get a real strut/shock setup like mine or spend the big bucks for the real coilovers. Not the kind that rattle and go over your existing struts.

yea when they come new they ride like **** ..... but .. after 6 months they get softer and there not a bad ride .... i put new kyb struts on and i have no complaint other than i want it a little lower............... you get what you pay for ...... lol

This post has been edited by TRD11: Jan 8, 2012 - 10:42 AM