"TRDGT4", Dyno results are in!!!! Options

[TRDGT4]

well here's a bit of history of my Celica Gt4 "TRDGT4"
Bought the completely standard about four years ago after a few mods it look like this

And then by the end of 2007 it look like this

but then i had problems BIG problems

The Thurst washers in the engine came out causing major engine damage luckly the pistons and rods were unharmed and would live another day so that brings us into the rebuild:

engine out it was then a case of stripping everything out of the engine bay for a complete respary in classic 040 Toyota white

While the car was getting its new coat of paint I source another block and began the rebiuld I also managed to get a complete engine from a GTT Caldina for which I used the Head and Intake including injectors, I then set about match porting the head and having a custom set of cams ground which included facing the Valves and having all the seats recut with a custom three angle profile and have all the tappets set with custom shims, I also added some HKS adjustable cam gears and had the intake manifold ceramic coated. The block got rebored out .5mm and the bottom end was balanced and block decked
New Engine

new engine being fitted

So now with the engine back in the hole the custom wiring job started and after 20 hours (that's just on the wiring) it runs
but not fully completed and ready for road yet (hanging out to drive her again though)
below are a few pics of the work that has gone in






I'll keep adding pics as i get closer to driving her enjoy

This post has been edited by TRDGT4: Nov 3, 2015 - 2:53 PM

[Valo666]

holy crap....that is one sexy lookin motor...very nice car...but Snap-on sticker FTL...lol

How many catch can are u running??..i counted 4..lol

[TRDGT4]

holy crap....that is one sexy lookin motor...very nice car...but Snap-on sticker FTL...lol

How many catch can are u running??..i counted 4..lol

Well the Snap-On sticker i can explain
the local dealer here has helped me out with a bit of sponsorship and in return i put the sticker in the car

and as for catch cans your right there are 4 two for the engine one for the trans and one for radiator over flow i also got a custom power steer tanks and having a custom washer bottle made to look like power steer

[lagos]

WOW thats an incredible car you have there!
I can tell no expense has been spared. Great work!

[Rusty]

a GTT Caldina for which I used the Head and Intake including injectors

so a 3.5gen 3S-GTE?

your a member at toyspeed also?

get this car in the NZ Performance Car mag. ASAP

[Insanity-74]

Very Impressive

[_mikeE]

WOW

[stevest202]

dedication at its highest respect to you

[x_itchy_b_x]

awesome build man. thats s clean bay!

[zero07]

I have much engine envy.

[snapshotgt]

Nicely done.

[TRDGT4]

cheers guys

I have just ordered a brand new set of projectors for her from japan so they be here in a couple of weeks

and Rusty yes I am on Toyspeed and as for the car going into the Performance Car Mag I'll wait untill it is back on the road

This post has been edited by TRDGT4: May 4, 2008 - 3:52 PM

[supershannon77]

Thats awesome work..i bet ur itching to drive it.

[TRDGT4]

oh hell yeah even more so once it's run in and fully tuned

[Celicav]

That is going to be one heck of a beast! PLEASE keep us posted and dyno when you are done.

[Defgeph]

Beautiful.

[trdproven]

that looks wicked.

[Rusty]

the car going into the Performance Car Mag I'll wait untill it is back on the road

good, there has been a lack of toyotas/celica's in it lately

what have you got left to do rewire it &?

[TRDGT4]

the car going into the Performance Car Mag I'll wait untill it is back on the road

good, there has been a lack of toyotas/celica's in it lately

what have you got left to do rewire it &?

the wiring is done just need to tidy and then a little more tunning on laptop just to sort idle etc finish a couple of panels refit front guards and fit new projector headlights and bumper and then clean and then DRIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is going to be one heck of a beast! PLEASE keep us posted and dyno when you are done.

sure no problem i'll probably wait untill October for the tune as it gives the engine a good chance to be run in and also gives me enough time to sort out any little bugs she might have (hoping not many if at all but fingers crossed on that one we all know what race engines are like)

[cjh4l22]

WOW simply put, WOW

[Rusty]

oh sweet not long then

[malpaso]

looks amazing...

[fran]

WOW! really good job dude! i like a loooooot! your 6gc!

[dtlwrc]

WOW!!! Great project and great car!!!

[99GT]

Will the 4th gen intake manifold bolt up on a 3rd gen?

And MORE PICS!

[TRDGT4]

Will the 4th gen intake manifold bolt up on a 3rd gen?

And MORE PICS!

Sure does but i have used the Gen 4 head also in this case

i'm working on those pics

[TRDGT4]

Pluming up the oil cooler



In the process of making the intercooler piping


Fitting engine to freshly painted bay

[99GT]

You got some DEEP pockets.

[TRDGT4]

nah i just spend it before the misses
nah i got a few sponsors that helped abit and i do alot of it myself

[99GT]

Is it true that the COP is same as 2000+ celica?

[TRDGT4]

sorry what is COP? i'm having a blonde moment

some more pics

P/S oilcooler was orginally the trans cooler


new 13row trans cooler


new 19 row engine oil cooler


my catch cans


more engine pics

[addictions]

o my god...... that is the best (one of the best) looking celicas i have ever seen man mad mad props on that o dont know what else to say really its just amazing i cant believe what i am looking at

[Rusty]

Wow
whats this going to be used for?

[99GT]

Coil on plugs...

[TRDGT4]

Coil on plugs...

they are but slightly different in that they have an ion signal back to the comp where as the 2000 Celica has an igf signal back

Wow
whats this going to be used for?

it will be used for everything mate daily driver circuit racer drag racer show car you name it it'll be there (fingers crossed anyway)

[Rusty]

got another update?

[TRDGT4]

got another update?

Just ordered four Haltech LS1 coils from OZ as the Caldina ones won't work with the computer (bugger) so now i'll have to run leads which is what i was trying to stay away from oh well so i am looking at a set of TRD leads for it.

Hopefully the coils will be here this weekend so i can finaaly get her on the road and go for the 1st drive in like 5 months can't wait!!!!!!!

[Rusty]

Hopefully the coils will be here this weekend so i can finaaly get her on the road and go for the 1st drive in like 5 months can't wait!!!!!!!

be careful with it and enjoy it

what TRD coil/leads would you use?

[TRDGT4]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!

got her going on Friday night and went for a couple of drives on Saturday still a few bugs to sort but it's finally on the road

I will post more pics once all done and cleaned up

[Rusty]

big congrates mate well done

[99GT]

PICS

[TRDGT4]

here are a few pictures of her just after her first road test enjoy

ENGINE:




and the exterior minus the front indicators MIA

[Rusty]

loving it, those new lights look flash, how much for them?

Which TRD leads are you using?

[parriehunter]

Looking nice.

Wish I could afford a GT4...we can all dream.

[808celica]

can i steal your car???? lolz sick just purely sick.........what did you use to paint the brake calipers???

[TRDGT4]

loving it, those new lights look flash, how much for them?

Which TRD leads are you using?

well you'll have to give me your arms and legs for those lights

as for the leads they are from an AE85 and i had to convert the coil ends to LS1 type

can i steal your car???? lolz sick just purely sick.........what did you use to paint the brake calipers???

ummm nah i would like to keep it for now lol the paint i used is a VHT caliper paint good old spary can then sandedoff the celica badge for added effect

[Celica_Kid95st]

Videos! Videos! I want to hear this beast. Great work man. I love every square inch of it

[TRDGT4]

thanks for that as for Videos i'll wait untill i have had her tuned then i'll be able to push her in anger and besides i think i'll sound heaps better then too so stay tuned and i post it as soon as it happens

[Rusty]

plus you want to let her run in for a bit

This post has been edited by Rusty: May 30, 2008 - 5:33 PM

[stevest202]

hi there wot a fantastic project it looks absolutely fantastic a credit to your hours of labour love it

[PHLCELICA]

That's some sick work!! E-Mail me if you ever decide to sell it.

[ice23q]

I like the engine bay ALOT. do you have any pics of where you put all the wires. Its something im in the prosess of doing not but im a little stick on where to put everything.

[TRDGT4]

lets just say they are now hiding behind some stainless panels i'll try and post some pics when i get a chance

[TRDGT4]

here is a quick vid of a run today hasn't been tuned yet but still goes well should hopefully be tuned by October that why is should have all the bugs sorted enjoy
TRDGT4 Run #1

[Rusty]

nice run, what revs were you taking it up to?

[TRDGT4]

can't really tell at moment tacho not working but rev cut is set at 8000rpm but not sure heres another vid
TRDGT4 run #2

This post has been edited by TRDGT4: Jun 10, 2008 - 12:48 AM

[zCelicaDude]

hey... another nz'er with a lot of work done to his St205! mean! TRDGT4 .. ive seen you on trademe? lol... where abouts in NZ are ya

[gt4uk]

simply beautiful..u done the ST205 proud!

This post has been edited by gt4uk: Jun 13, 2008 - 3:51 AM

[DEATH]

TRDGT4 Run #1

Man I love your work - very beautiful job man.
I watched the above video and towards the end you see two cars coming up. Being an American I naturally viewed them as if they were on the left side oncoming [in other words in the lane with you] and I was like "NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!"

[Rusty]

Man I love your work - very beautiful job man.
I watched the above video and towards the end you see two cars coming up. Being an American I naturally viewed them as if they were on the left side oncoming [in other words in the lane with you] and I was like "NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!"

lol I wondered if any american guys would say something about that

[TRDGT4]

TRDGT4 Run #1

Man I love your work - very beautiful job man.
I watched the above video and towards the end you see two cars coming up. Being an American I naturally viewed them as if they were on the left side oncoming [in other words in the lane with you] and I was like "NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!"

that's quite funny i hadn't thouht of that

hey... another nz'er with a lot of work done to his St205! mean! TRDGT4 .. ive seen you on trademe? lol... where abouts in NZ are ya

Palmerston north, you?

simply beautiful..u done the ST205 proud!

Thanks

hi there wot a fantastic project it looks absolutely fantastic a credit to your hours of labour love it

cheers

[stryue_19]

hey how long did it take u to put everything on?

[TRDGT4]

hey how long did it take u to put everything on?

What you see here has taken 5 months to the day to get back onto the road as getting the right parts and money does seem to take a while

[TRDGT4]

so a real quick update for you all
the wiring is now all done so no more birdsnest under the hood and the interior is now completly back together so she's looking all good oh and also just checked over 1000km's on the new engine

thanks to all your replies too

[TRDGT4]

Some More Pic's






This post has been edited by TRDGT4: Jul 7, 2008 - 5:37 PM

[celicaGT96]

omg i love ur car mann

[parriehunter]

That looks awesome.

[Rusty]

for run 1 is that on SH1 just outside woodvile?

I really need to head down to your ways to see it in real life

[TRDGT4]

for run 1 is that on SH1 just outside woodvile?

I really need to head down to your ways to see it in real life

nah it's just down the road from my house in Plamy

you are more than welcome to come on down and check it out if you want

[GriffGirl]

This should be 6gc's next Featured Ride IMO!

[parriehunter]

Hey, Is there still talk about your car being in performance car mag? If it does make it which it should could you pm me cos ill have to get that issue.

Also If i drive back up to auck i might have to stop into palmy and see ya.

[TRDGT4]

This should be 6gc's next Featured Ride IMO!

thanks for that there's plenty of other nice cars out there didn't think mine would've been considered so thanks again would be cool.

Hey, Is there still talk about your car being in performance car mag? If it does make it which it should could you pm me cos ill have to get that issue.

Also If i drive back up to auck i might have to stop into palmy and see ya.

yeah sure will hopefully they get back in touch with me i sent an email two days ago so who knows what going to happen

for sure if you are in the area pop in and i might even be tempted to take you guys out for a drive

[tomazws]

Beautiful car! Thanks for all the amazing pictures!

[TRDGT4]

Beautiful car! Thanks for all the amazing pictures!

no thank you for all the comments and support cheers

[Rusty]

for sure if you are in the area pop in and i might even be tempted to take you guys out for a drive

you still owe me a ride I headed down your way on that friday night. (nah its alright, you were busy) suppose I'll have to head back down when I got holidays/ or you head up our ways lol

[TRDGT4]

for sure if you are in the area pop in and i might even be tempted to take you guys out for a drive

you still owe me a ride I headed down your way on that friday night. (nah its alright, you were busy) suppose I'll have to head back down when I got holidays/ or you head up our ways lol

well i was planning to head to the bay in a couple of weeks but now pans have changed

[Rusty]

thats ok i'm off to aussie for a bit, plus i got to install those parts (which should be here soon )

[TRDGT4]

well i'm Famous well in New Zealand at least

NZPC check it out

[parriehunter]

well i'm Famous well in New Zealand at least

NZPC check it out

Thats awesome, you going to make it into the mag then?

[TRDGT4]

well i'm Famous well in New Zealand at least

NZPC check it out

Thats awesome, you going to make it into the mag then?

not sure but i have sent another email to them today so fingers crossed

[parriehunter]

Sweet.

[Rusty]

I know you will, cant wait

[TRDGT4]

Well got my set of custom floor mats back today so happy i had the Gt-four logo put on all four
have a look and tell me what you think

[Rusty]

nice tidy clean + where did you get them?

I'd like to get something like that

[parriehunter]

Those mats look sweet, how much were they?

[TRDGT4]

Those mats look sweet, how much were they?

Well lets just say umm......... FREE the same people that make the Genuine Toyota mats for NZ market made these, hook up through work

[parriehunter]

Thats real cool.
I'm Jealous.
they fit real good.

[TRDGT4]

Thats real cool.
I'm Jealous.
they fit real good.

yeah we make the patterns and then have them cut out the floor plan is quite different on a Celica compared to most other Toyota's

[Rusty]

they wouldn't have any spears ones round at your work now would they

[parriehunter]

they wouldn't have any spears ones round at your work now would they

x2

[TRDGT4]

sorry boys no spares.

well not much happening at the moment but have just had my standard rims painted white and ready for the semi slicks to go back on



I will post more pics once tyres on and i bolt them to the car

[parriehunter]

F**K YEA.

Those rims will look magic.

[TRDGT4]

weel just a quick update

engine is run in and have had a phone call to say that the injectors are high flowed (20% more fuel) andwill be ready on the 3rd of November so i rung today and booked in at Speedtech Motorsport for tuning

will keep you all posted with dyno results

cheers

[BloodyStupidDave...]

yeah we make the patterns and then have them cut out the floor plan is quite different on a Celica compared to most other Toyota's

You should contact them and get them to make more. I think they would be very popular.

[whatthe]

nice white 6 spoke rims man !!!, cant wait to see them on

[99GT]

Can you take like tons more pics of your engine bay? Thanks!

[TRDGT4]

and one of the White Rims

[parriehunter]

Man thats looking awesome.

Thats rims look amazing. Well done.

Can't wait for the tuning run and seeing some dyno sheets.

[TRDGT4]

yeah not long now will be good to finally see what i have built

[whatthe]

and one of the White Rims

wow so thats what sex on wheels looks like,
god that looks terrific