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!

[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

[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

[Kadett]

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.

Thx for the tip. Will look into that. But I think it also has to do with the lighting. Engine itself came from a 1996 ST205 with 100K km on it.

Already ordered some new goodies.
HKS Turbo Timer, yup after a few days I'm already getting lazy, don't want to wait 1-2 minutes in the car to let things cool of.
HKS BOV: Having to much "ricer" boys in there honda's or VW golf GTI/VR6 who think they can win. I let them win the takeoff then when 2nd gear cames its bye bye, but want to add a nice touch to that

Also going for an Aussie 3"downpipe and will go for a full custom 3" exhaust. Now still using my Dual exhaust (st205 exhaust did not fit) so the 2" old exhaust is keeping some horses to find there way on the tarmac