FS: 1997 GT w/ 2nd Gen 3s-gte Swap, Flexible and willing to ship Options

[Chrobis]

I have bought myself a new car and I am parting with the celica.

Car Details:
- 1997 Toyota Celica GT
- White
- 150,000 Miles on the Car itself
- No Accidents
- The exterior of the car is not in mint condition. There are small blemishes on the car, the paint is not a lustrous as it was brand new, and I took of the side skirts a long time ago and the holes where they mount up are still there, the driver's side fender has the paint scratched off the edge. Don't get me wrong here, the car is in pretty good shape for it being 10 years old. I plan to take pics of all blemishes as the car will most likely be sold to someone who can not come look at it easily.
- Interior is in great shape
- Dash inserts are painted white but pieces are easily replaced or put back to black with paint thinner and some elbow grease.

3s-gte and modifications:
- JDM ST-185 3s-gte
- Wiring "re-done" by EL prototypes with all required sensors and things (no shortcuts)
- Brand New Toyota AFM
- HKS Air Cone Filter
- 3" Close to Mandrel bent exhaust from the downpipe back
- HKS Muffler with 3" inlet and obnoxious outlet
- Engine runs good, I think the timing is a little off atm but it is an easy fix.
- I have put about 12k miles on it since I got the engine (I don't use it for commuting much)
- Eibach Sport springs (1.5" drop)
- KYB GR2 Struts (Replaced when springs were put in)


The car has not been fully registered in California for a few years as I never tried to get it smogged. I snaked by with a ton of temporary operating permits.

I am asking $4000 or best offer, please just make some offers if your truley interested. I really do not have a use for the car and it is currently just sitting at my mom's house.


I dont have any good Pics of the interior right now because I forgot my keys at my apartment when I went to go take pics.
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I can get more pics if needed, I just need a day or two to make it out to the house. The car is kinda dirty in the pics, it looks pretty decent when she gets a good wash.

[black13]

I'd be interested depending on how much shipping would cost to canada, alberta.
Plus I have to make sure Canada customs allows import of this kind of vehicle.

And how much HP is this thing pushing with that engine?

This post has been edited by black13: Oct 23, 2007 - 12:50 AM

[ecaddiction]

I'd be interested if you were closer...Cali's kinda far away. Good luck with the sale!

PS: Nice STi, now I know why you are selling lol.

[Chrobis]

I'd be interested depending on how much shipping would cost to canada, alberta.
Plus I have to make sure Canada customs allows import of this kind of vehicle.

And how much HP is this thing pushing with that engine?

The engine is rated at 221, but I have a more open exhaust but I also have the TMIC under the hood... so probably about the 220hp mark. It is mighty peppy since the Celica is a pretty light car. (about 700lb less then the STI Celica:2640+added 3s weight STI:3351)

[chacha]

how long since registration? and how many miles when you bought the engine...and reg. tune ups?

This post has been edited by chacha: Oct 23, 2007 - 7:26 PM

[Chrobis]

how long since registration? and how many miles when you bought the engine...and reg. tune ups?

Reg is fully paid, just not completed because of smog so it doesn't have late fees or anything like that, I can go to the DMV at any time and get a month or two temporary operating permit. I think the tags on the car are 2004 or 2005 though.

[bccentaur3]

I'm interested, give me until thanksgiving and I'll her off your hands. I'm willing to drive down there to pick it up too.

[Chrobis]

Engine didnt come with exact miles but the company said an estimated 35-45k. I have put about 8k on the car. I did excesive oil changes all with synthetic oil. Most of the seals (not including the head gasket), timing belt and plugs were changed with the swap.

[chacha]

could you post up some interior pics if you don't mind...thanks in advance.

[Chrobis]

could you post up some interior pics if you don't mind...thanks in advance.

I'm trying to make it out to the house in the next few days. Things have been hectic and I'm setting up a business trip for the next 2 weeks.