 Any convertibles with 3sgte, has anyone dared??? |
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 Feb 9, 2004 - 5:25 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 8, '03 From Miami, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
has anyone dared to put a 3sgte in a convertible 6th gen?????
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Feb 9, 2004 - 5:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I don't think so, but I always thought that would be pretty sick.
3SGTE, GT-FOUR front end conversion, JDM front/rear lips and sideskirts. AWESOME 
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Feb 9, 2004 - 5:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ask again in 4 months.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Feb 10, 2004 - 11:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah, I might take mine this direction in a few months.. Still not sure.
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Feb 10, 2004 - 1:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
watch out for mad chassis flex
-------------------- Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Feb 10, 2004 - 1:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 18, '02 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
that would be sweet, definetly keep us posted if anyone does this
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Feb 10, 2004 - 4:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah, the lack of an A-frame is kinda bothering me, especially since these cars weren't designed as convertibles (all the drop tops were made here in the US, they're chop top jobs). But, so far it hasn't really been that bad. With a front brace, and maybe a custom one in the trunk...
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Feb 10, 2004 - 8:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
with all that new power id be skeptical that the chassis could hold up to the rigorus demands even with better bracing...
-------------------- Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Feb 10, 2004 - 9:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Minnesota, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'd look into these...
http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com/catal...ail.php?ID=1237 http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com/catal...ail.php?ID=1752 As well as trying to find a rear strut brace. I mean go all out and try and make your chassis mad stiff to control the flex. would be wicked cool though!!! -------------------- 95 Toyota Celica GT
Dead for now --> Soon to have a 3S-GTE 02 WRX --> This is for speed - Borla Exhaust - TurboXS BOV - Custom CAI 02 Civic EX - MB Quart Reference 5.25" Components - Rockford MTX 8" Subs in the doors - Alpine Type S Rear Fills - 2x Alpine SWR-1042D Subs in a custom fiberglass box - Alpine F345 Amp for the front doors - Alpine M605 on each Type R - Phoenix Gold wiring - Alpine CDA-9855 Head Unit - Alpine Amp link - 2x Rockford Fosgate 1 Farad Caps - The best Viper 791 alarm install ever |
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Feb 11, 2004 - 5:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '03 From Miami, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
someone said i would have the same problem in the ST hatchback... that the chassis couldnt handle 250hp, now it has like 330hp.
Mina |
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Feb 11, 2004 - 11:10 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
i dont think it will be a problem , welll unless your planning on making your engine push anymore then 350 hp, call the dealer, they should have info, about how much it can ahndle... |
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Feb 11, 2004 - 11:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
i dont think it will be a problem, unles your gunna plan on pushing 350 hp, but the dealer should have info, or it should be in like a hynes book,... oh yeah an that would def be phaty....... |
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Feb 11, 2004 - 1:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
and your chassis hasn't even been slaughtered like ours has.. |
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Feb 12, 2004 - 11:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Lake Orion, MI Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
The torsion forces that cause convertibles to flex will be minimum in this case because we are not dealing with a longitudially mounted RWD power train. I think the amount of flex due to engine power will be slight.
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mjcoury@gmail.com Team Reynolds Style Celica Blog Celica Wiki It will take him a moment to realize that he's about to make a 180 degree turn at speed, but you will be ready for it. Brace for the g's, and fast heel-toe work. |
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