my 3SGTE progrees thread, (pic. whore warning) Options

[enderswift]

good job tracking this down, this is why i really really dont look forward to learining wiring.

what about that massive compression loss in the 4th cyl you mentioned before?

[lagos]

so i came to the conclusion that it is my resistor pack.

thats a good call joe. i was thinking of that when i was testing your stuff out, but though...how on earth could the resistor pack go bad? ive never heard of that happening to anyone.

the compression test is an odd one. when i went to retest it, the car had perfect compression across all 4.

[DEATH]

Damn - so glad this turned out OK bro. You took your time and did this right from painting the engine bay out - glad she's running again.
Make me want to buy a fire exstinguisher

[CelicaST_CALI]

Wow,dam STs are nothing but trouble huh:p...great looking car!!i hope u get her running relaibly soon!!

[95st-celica]

well guys i have been out of the game for a little bit. The car hasnt been running great the past month or so but i figured out exactly what the problem was. I had a resistor in my resistor pack burn out and it wasnt sending the right voltage to my #4 injector, causing it to run like $hit, i bought a resistor pack off of all-trac.net, threw it in and its running good again. I still think i have a few boost/vac leaks comming from somewhere because when i get on it i can hear the air making a hissing noise and its not pulling as hard as it should be, nor holding boost for an extended period of time. Over the past month the car has kind of been on the back burner, but now that i have some money saved up i bought a few new goodies for her, and they will continue to come in the next couple of weeks as i get a few more checks. heres what i picked up and im pretty excited to throw on her and see how they work out.

resistor pack-installed

Greddy(knock off) Type-RS BOV-still in the box
Gates Racing 170 degree low temp. Thermostat-still in the box






i'll be keeping you guys updated...next is a wideband to complete the A-pillar, an SAFC, not sure if i wanna go with the II or the neo yet but that will come eventually, and a meth kit, then hopefully i can go and get her tuned and post up some numbers...im hoping to be some where around 220-230 to the wheels

This post has been edited by 95st-celica: Aug 23, 2009 - 5:48 PM

[95st-celica]

Well the BOV is in, along with the low temp thermostat. this week i'll be grabbing an safc II so that will be in along with the oil pressure gauge, turbo timer, FPR, and a few other things....looking forward to this week...hopefully i can play around with the SAFC and get this thing running just a little bit better

Quick engine shot from thhis weekends meet at Dave and Busters

[Fate]

looks awesome bro. love the pic!

[RUNNIN-LOW]

look very nice!

[samir0189]

Well the BOV is in, along with the low temp thermostat. this week i'll be grabbing an safc II so that will be in along with the oil pressure gauge, turbo timer, FPR, and a few other things....looking forward to this week...hopefully i can play around with the SAFC and get this thing running just a little bit better

Quick engine shot from thhis weekends meet at Dave and Busters

That is a NICE pic for you.

[95st-celica]

Thanks man...shes gettin there...hopefully i'll have a few things to add this weekend.....if i can find time between drinking and getting laid..................

(it's my birthday)

[SlvrCelica09]

Well the BOV is in, along with the low temp thermostat. this week i'll be grabbing an safc II so that will be in along with the oil pressure gauge, turbo timer, FPR, and a few other things....looking forward to this week...hopefully i can play around with the SAFC and get this thing running just a little bit better

Quick engine shot from thhis weekends meet at Dave and Busters

may be kind of late.. but ur bay is looking nice dude.. i hope things turn out well for you =)

This post has been edited by SlvrCelica09: Nov 20, 2009 - 1:24 AM

[lagos]

Thanks man...shes gettin there...hopefully i'll have a few things to add this weekend.....if i can find time between drinking and getting laid..................

(it's my birthday)

happy b day joe!

[95st-celica]

Thanks man...shes gettin there...hopefully i'll have a few things to add this weekend.....if i can find time between drinking and getting laid..................

(it's my birthday)

happy b day joe!

Thanks Homie! it isnt untill sunday but its gonna be a fun weekend...no more fake ID and having to persuade the hooters girls into letting me have a couple beers..

back on topic...still waiting for a little brown package to come in the mail...then install...then update

[SwissFerdi]

Oh, the big 2-1...enjoy! Happy Birthday.

[95st-celica]

update time...

Well its been 6 months, and a lot of noise, so i figured i better get down to ordering the exhaust stuff and get this thing on already.

Tomorrow its going to the Exhaust shop, its gettinga full turbo back 3", from the DP, a flex section, to the QTP 3", to a straight pipe, To the megan muffler...im really curious to see how this set-up sounds...theres a couple video clips on youtube of this series muffler on a GT and it sounds really really good, so we'll see tomorrow.

Over the past couple of months i have been slowly getting a bunch of stuff together...heres what i picked up

SAFC II
Megan GT Turbo 3" Muffler
QTP 3" electric cut out
Greddy Type-S BOV (took the knock off ebay one off and what a difference)
Greddy turbo timer still needs to be installed
Swoosh Oil Pressure gauge(still needs to be installed)
HID kit from DDM Tuneing(installed today and i love them)
Carbon Fiber GT-4 Riser blocks



HID Kit..looks awesome...im very happy with it, i got the 35W 8000k with a 9006 bulb.


I'll have more updated pictures of the car and the stuff installed tomorrow after she gets back from the exhaust shop..but just to hold you over..these are from last weeks jersey parking garage meet...enjoy..









Another update tomorrow....

[Stambo]

what happened on the pass. side fender?

[Ted95]

omg thank u so much for this picture lol ive been tryin to find a pic like this everywhere to see how i will be doing my piping on ym 3s swap too lol

[95st-celica]

haha...no problem man?

Well yesterday i installed the SAFC 2 and Art helped me set it up with some mild tuneing. We pulled some fuel out of it because it was running way too rich. This thing made such a difference with driveabilty and the way the cars feel its not even funny. It really suprised me. Not to mention it acts as a great way to keep an eye on the engine. Its an awesome mod and i highly suggest it to anyone with a swap.

This weekend i am picking up a Devils Own Meth kit and the controler that goes along with it. hopefully with-in the next few weeks i can have the new front end on, a boost controler, the meth kit, a wideband, and the turbo timer all in and installed. Im excited and really motovatied now that this weather is really starting to break....stay tuned for more soon

[BoostedGT]

be careful with the safc-II
blew my motor
i like your car though, needs a drop

[presure2]

be careful with the safc-II
blew my motor
i like your car though, needs a drop

the SAFC didnt blow your motor, YOU did.
used correctly, the SAFC is a decent tuning tool, that works quite well in the right hands.
any updates on the exhaust?
i absolutly love the cutout on dustins car.