FS: 1998 Celica Convertible with 3sgte engine swap and GT28RS Turbo, ** SOLD ** Options

[jgreening]

I have pretty much decided to buy a new Tacoma and build a killer rear wheel drive project car so I am going to sell my 6gc.

Car runs great. Its very fast - I estimate about 260whp at 16psi with lightening fast spool. I am confident that with race gas or water injection, this is a 300whp car at 19psi (unlike the stock turbo - the GT28RS stays in its efficiency zone all the way up past 25psi!). As it sits, it would be a low 13 second car with a good driver and better tires. Please keep in mind that although I have added a slightly larger turbo (GT28RS) and other basic performance upgrades, the engine is unopened and it retains the stock AFM and ECU which greatly improves reliability. I run 12psi daily and turn it up to 16psi about once or twice a week for spirited runs.


It is also tastefully modified. All mods are in my profile and nearly all of them were professionally installed.

The only negatives worth mentioning are

(1) the passenger side seat has a few scratches in the leather on the top of the seat - no rips (you can see this in the picture in my profile).
(2) The paint on the front bumper has flaked off in a few spots less than the size of a pea.
(3) a few door dings in the passenger side door and one in the passenger side A-pillar that you have to look to find. You can't see them from 5 feet away but they are noticable if you look down the profile of the car.

I have about $26k invested in the car but I got 2.5 good years out of her and I want to sell it in top condition. I am asking $14,500 or B/O. I will entertain REALISTIC offers. It will be going on Autotrader and other boards within the next 10 days however since I have a couple thousand posts here, I am placing the ad on 6gc first.

The convertible boot and the JDM dealer option sideskirts (not installed) are available for additional amounts. I will not be selling these seperate unless the buyer of the car doesn't want them.

Here is a recent picture:



This post has been edited by jgreening: Sep 25, 2006 - 12:10 AM

[jgreening]

Information on the turbo kit:

Turbo is from the newer ball bearing series from Garrett. They are widely regarded as MUCH more durable than a typical journal bearing set-up due to thrust bearing issues. In addition, the transient time to full boost is improved over a traditional turbo charger. On the other hand, it is a myth that they spool much faster. Spool is a function of many issues but the type of bearings is not a significant factor.

Nevertheless, the GT28RS is the spool CHAMP for unmodified (stock VE) 3sgte engines. This turbo has been dynoed to hit 200 ft/lbs of torque at 2870 R.P.Ms on a BPU modified 3s. That is phenomenal. As a point of reference the stock (and much less powerful ct-26) typically hits 200 ft/lbs at about 3000 R.P.M.s or slightly above. This turbo gives you 50% more power and spools quicker. Those who have done any significant amount of research into turbo charging realizes how that last sentence makes the GT28RS a VERY unique animal.

The water lines are hard silver soldered and the manifold adapter is offset allowing me to retain the stock heatshield. This is a huge plus for engine bay heat which is generally not desired for performance or longevity reasons.

Here is a thread that I made right after switching from the stock turbo to the GT28RS. I admit that I have somewhat gotten used to the turbo but the torque still sets me back in my seat.

Driving Impressions Thread