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[Xander_X]

Throw a 3rd gen 3S-GTE into your Celica.

I was thinking of that, though it seems I can find redtop Beams swaps in better shape, with lower mileage and for better prices. It would be nice to have a turbo again, and though I've never driven a 3S-GE or a 3S-GTE, I'm sure the -GTE is a decent amount faster, I don't need something that fast anymore. I would be happy getting a good boost out of the non-existent mid/top end power and swapping to a manual. I'm really not a fan of auto, I like having more control. But, as I stated before, I couldn't pass up on the condition, low mileage and price of the car. Though I just found a 94 GT-Four with 60,000 miles for $4,600 .... but it's in Africa ... time to make plans for a Safari!

[Box]

Can find 3S-GTE parts around here more easily though, I believe. Thanks to actually getting the ST165 and ST185 over here as an option. I hear finding Beams parts can be hard. I'd ask some Beams owners first to make sure.

YES, TO AFRICA!!!

[Xander_X]

That's true. Heaven forbid something actually break later on or even during the installation, the -GTE is easier to come across. Although, I'm probably going to get forum slapped for this but, aren't they essentially the same engine, 3S-GE minus a turbo set up? I mean besides the obvious internal difference needed for the turbo (lower compression pistons, different lobed cams, etc)

This post has been edited by Xander_X: Apr 27, 2012 - 5:03 PM

[Box]

I think a a majority of the internals between the 3S-GE and 3S-GTE are different. Why they say if you want a turbo set up eventually just go ahead and get the 3S-GTE, or save up until you can afford it.

[Xander_X]

So I got the pics up, go ahead and check them out. It's completely stock as of right now. But here's a list of the build that will be happening to it.

Exterior
-SS-III Front/Rear splitters (getting painted as I write this)
-SS-III Front Grill (with GT emblem in the SS-III place)
-GT-Four Hood (Possible SEIBON CF replica painted to match. It's designed for AT200/ST205 bumper so no gap)
-GT-Four wheels
-remove pinstriping (gotta borrow my friends 3M Eraser wheel)

Interior
-JDM Trunk tray
-JDM Stainless door sills
-Reupholster both front leather seats (probably with "CELICA" stitched into them)
-Replace all dash bulbs with OEM color LEDs for brightness
-Door cards with Celica Dragon stitched in them
-Full 8 speaker JBL upgrade

Drivetrain/Suspension
-5S-GE Hybrid: full rebuild using no higher than street grade internals, full P&P
-Port matched intake/exhaust manifolds (stock exhaust otherwise and a simple black aluminium pipe into stock airbox with drop in K&N filter)
-Aluminium radiator
-FF manual transmission swap with TRD shortshifter
-GT-Four front brace bar

Possible other things depending on how bored I get when all this is done or if I come across them cheap
-JDM Projector/Clear headlights
-GT-Four rear brace bar
-Kill people
-TRD springs
-JDM Power folding mirrors
-2nd Gen blue hood and B-pillar Celica dragon emblems
-Possibly save for a wedding in there some where and marry my fiance ... idk ... priorities, you know?

This post has been edited by Xander_X: May 6, 2012 - 11:00 AM

[b22ri22an]

Possible other things depending on how bored I get when all this is done or if I come across them cheap

-Kill people

odd that wasn't on my list