Another swap completed, 3rd Gen 3S-GTE Beast Options

[Kadett]

Went to pick up the car about 2 hours ago, Test drove it and OMFG unbelieveable how much torque this engine generates. Its fast just WAY fast. going from 60-110 in 6,5 seconds. Needed to test if the speed limiter was removed, well it was

Going easy now and will test drive it for the next 2 weeks before putting some major stress on it. In this period I hope to have fitted the GT4 hood and bumper and also bringing it to the painter.

I'm just amazed at how my tires held up, did not push it but no wheelspin in 2nd gear on semi wet surface. But still have to break in the clutch. So keep you guys updated. Will try to make a few better shots tomorrow sinces it rains now and my car is dirty!

[presure2]

congrats, man...enjoy the new found power!

[Defgeph]

awesome. Thats a beast of a motor

[nsxtypeR]

As I said at the Dutch TCCN-forum: Superb!!!!!!!
jaja, daar heet ik nsx! Maar die was al bezet
From now on: wake up
get in your car
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This post has been edited by nsxtypeR: May 27, 2006 - 9:09 AM

[BBoYRuGGeD]

wow congrats man...feels goooood doesnt it?

bboy

[bigal004321]

I cant wait to be done now! congrats man

Bigal

[toyotacrazy]

I gotta finish my swap. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

[Kadett]

Thx guys.

Still have 2 minor issues that have to be solved.
1 Speed limiter is still on the car but not on 180km/h but at 195km/h Cant be certain if its that or fuel cut.
2. Because the stock ST205 exhaust did not fit properly I still have my old exhaust, Which has 2 inch piping, because of that the car gets alot of backpressure and it sounds like an F18 when going above 5000rpm. Going to replace that section+exhaust temporarily with an Invidia exhaust untill my new (probably Blitz) exhaust arrives.

But have test drove it now for about 4 hours and 120 miles I can say. Because the car is heavier on the front i have more traction. Haven't pushed the car at maximum, but I have the same or more grip in corners. Plus still not managed to get a lot of wheel spin. Guess my Tyot Proxes T1-R 225/35/18 are pretty good!

This post has been edited by Kadett: May 27, 2006 - 12:33 PM

[j0e_p3t]

damn, i can only imagine how fast that thing goes. you planning on upgrading to the gt-four hood and bumper and blocks?

[Kadett]

damn, i can only imagine how fast that thing goes. you planning on upgrading to the gt-four hood and bumper and blocks?

Quote from myself

Going easy now and will test drive it for the next 2 weeks before putting some major stress on it. In this period I hope to have fitted the GT4 hood and bumper and also bringing it to the painter.

Yup. Painter is a friend of mine so we are gonna start doing little thngs to begin with, Stripping the car of its spoilers/skirts/lips etc. Then were are gonna test fit the brand new oem gt4 bumper (which wont be a problem) and GT4hood. From the wreck I took out the hood hinge so extending that wont be a problem. Only problem left for the entire conversion is welding the crashbar with Foglampbrackets to the front of the chassis.
About the blocks. Bought the custom raiser blocks from doGGy last year, but since then the car has not been repainted (because of loss of job etc.) They will be installed when car is repainted.

This post has been edited by Kadett: May 27, 2006 - 1:14 PM

[96c-oneconv]

Don't you just love how smooth the power is. I know I love mine. The power is always there.

[CelicaZR]

Congrat man

[Batman722]

Congrats I will be going that route whe the $$ is there.

[Fate]

congrats on the swap. you have PM.

[MaX]

nice work. keep us updated

[Kadett]

Got PM back.
Yeah power is always there just great. Put a lot of miles on it yesterday. And discovered that I get better Mileage with the 3S-GTE then with the 3S-GE. Drove the first 156 miles (experimenting) on 7,5 gallons.

Boosting alot I still get 20-22 MPG while i have to be easy with the old engine just going steady 75 MPH on the freeway doing the same or less. I gonna test drive it tomorrow but it think going steady at 75 MPH (@ 3200 RPM) I will get 30 MPG.

Overall this is the best thing (after installing the Teins) that I have done to the car. 1st Swap, 2nd Teins, 3rd Projectors.

[Fate]

PMed back, haha.

[CheesyLobster]

does the tmic fit with the stock hood?

btw, congrats, looks great!

[Kadett]

Yup but only barely. Have a minor scratch on the IC from one of the plastic pins that hold up the insulation. Just waiting for the painter to give me a call that he has time to do my car.

[Insanity-74]

Only problem left for the entire conversion is welding the crashbar with Foglampbrackets to the front of the chassis

No welding needed but it is the easyer option......for the authentic GT4 look....the chassis extensions that the crash bar bolts onto are easily removed (2 big bolts per side) then fit the GT4 specific chassis extensions to which a GT4 crash bar will bolt directly on to.

P.S. when your radiator is starting to go pale like that its a sure sign it dosnt have much life left in it (prone to cracking just in front of the rad cap ) IIWY I would replace it as soon as you can.

This post has been edited by Insanity-74: May 30, 2006 - 10:06 AM