Mike's ST205 GT4 build thread, update: tuned to 200kw Options

[delusionz]

1996 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205, Super White.

Current specs:


Engine



Engine: Toyota 3S-GTE (Rev 3) 2.0L 4-cylinder

Block: JE pistons 86.5mm, Eagle rods, ACL race bearings, ARP main studs, ARP head studs, Decked, Bored & Balanced.

Head: 3 angle valve grind, factory cams

Intake: TTT intake, K&N pod filter

Turbo: Garrett GT2860RS Disco Potato

Intercooler: factory water cooled topmount, TRD rad cap

BOV: HKS SSQV

Wastegate: Tial MVR 44mm external

Exhaust: TTT manifold, TTT full 3" exhaust

Fuel: factory fuel rail, factory 540cc injectors, factory 220LPH fuel pump

Ignition: NGK BKR7EIX iridium plugs, factory dizzy, igniter, etc

ECU/Electronics: factory ecu, HKS EVC boost control

Cooling: alloy twincore rad, TRD thermostat 71c, TRD rad cap 1.3bar, Redline hoses, TTT header tank

Oil: TTT catch tank, factory oil & trans cooler

Power: TBA





Driveline



Drivetrain: 4WD 50/50 split, viscous centre, torque sensing rear, open up front.

Flywheel: factory fly machined, ARP flywheel bolts

Clutch: Clutchmasters FX400 2100lb pressure plate, 4 button ceramic disc

Mounts: Nolathane polyurethane engine & gearbox mounts

Fluids: Redline gearbox & diff oil





Suspension/Brakes



Suspension: BC Gold coilovers

Brakes (Front): 4 piston calipers, 315mm slotted rotors, factory pads

Brakes (Rear): 2 piston calipers, 315mm rotors, factory pads





Wheels/Tyres



Wheels: OZ Crono 16x8" et38

Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza GIII 205/55R16





Exterior



Bodykit: facelift sideskirts, spoiler deleted

Lighting: facelift high beams, facelift tail lights





Interior



Controls: Momo Race Shift knob

Instrumentation: HKS 2-bar boost gauge, red led dash bulbs





ICE



Receiver: Sony Xplod CDX-GT290S cd/mp3/aux

Speakers (Front): Sony Xplod XF-GTF1626 6.5" 2-way

Speakers (Rear): Sony Xplod XF-GTF1626 6.5" 2-way





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This post has been edited by delusionz: Dec 13, 2012 - 5:25 PM

[delusionz]

They both drive very similarly around Auckland. The SS-III is a little bit more nimble, steering and clutch isn't as heavy and you can definitely feel it has less weight, the 3S-GE is no slouch either and being the SS-III with Superstrut Suspension and front LSD the steering is just as responsive and the traction is almost as good as the GT4.

The similarities end when you get out into the country, the GT4 does turn into an entirely different beast. I've seen V8 Holdens in my rear view mirror almost wipe out trying to keep up with me in the twisties meanwhile the GT4 is just going about its business like its no problem.

Overall the SS-III is impressive, but anything the SS-III can do the GT4 eats it for breakfast lol.