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 Jan 11, 2007 - 12:08 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Dec 3, '05 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
well heres the story: i live in cali n i have an st. i love the celi, but im tired of its lack of power so i want to swap a 3s in it eventually (planning on saving for like a year or so). to my understanding tho, there is no legal way to swap a 3s in cali. i really want it, and would like any input from anyone on what i should do. also, (im sure i know the answer, but) is it worth it to swap in the 3s?
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Jan 11, 2007 - 12:22 AM
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Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble.
As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then. -------------------- 3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting. |
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Jan 11, 2007 - 12:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '05 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:22 AM) [snapback]516907[/snapback] Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble. As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then. how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol |
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Jan 14, 2007 - 1:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '06 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(hashmaster52 @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:28 AM) [snapback]516908[/snapback] QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:22 AM) [snapback]516907[/snapback] Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble. As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then. how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol Performance will be perfectly fine on 2 1/2" ... 3" can be over kill for a lot of 3sgte swappers. Or if you are really worried.. just sell your ST and use the swap money to buy a faster stock car 
-------------------- 87 4runner DLX 22re, 5spd, 4.30gr, 4" lift, 30" tires, HID w/ Projectors, 6spkr + sub, custom exhaust, 94 celica leather seats, SR5 gauge cluster and clinometer. Future engine swap... possibly a 2jzge.
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Jan 14, 2007 - 8:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 3, '05 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Punisher @ Jan 14, 2007 - 1:03 PM) [snapback]517762[/snapback] QUOTE(hashmaster52 @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:28 AM) [snapback]516908[/snapback] QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:22 AM) [snapback]516907[/snapback] Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble. As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then. how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol Performance will be perfectly fine on 2 1/2" ... 3" can be over kill for a lot of 3sgte swappers. Or if you are really worried.. just sell your ST and use the swap money to buy a faster stock car i want a car that looks good that i can upgrade, and also that not many have. the celi with a swap fits that description. |
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hashmaster52 3s dilemma Jan 11, 2007 - 12:08 AM
j0e_p3t yup cali laws suck. but there are a couple people ... Jan 11, 2007 - 12:13 AM
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