 3SGTE Swap upgrade question, What next? |
 Aug 2, 2011 - 1:46 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Nov 24, '07 From Tucson, Az Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
Hey everyone,
I was wondering what would be the suggest course on upgrades for a 3S-GTE swap? my search-fu failed me and I didn't find any threads about this. my car is a 97 ST so its pretty much bare bones stock atm. I plan on putting rear disks on soon, but after that I'm not sure what the next step should be? should I look into getting better suspension? a new set of rims and tires? what are general upgrades that should be considered when dealing with the 3S-GTE power upgrade? Thanks for your time! Kevin |
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Aug 23, 2011 - 9:00 AM
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If you can find 16x8 that is your best bet. You want light and wide, the bigger you go the more weight. If you can't find 16x8 a forged 17x8 or spun cast (enkei rfp1, kosie k1) 17x8 are excellent options. You should be looking for a +35mm offset when running 8 inch wide wheels. Wheels and tires are huge players in a cars performance, aka don't cheap out.
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Aug 23, 2011 - 12:44 PM
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QUOTE (jmeyer @ Aug 23, 2011 - 9:00 AM)  If you can find 16x8 that is your best bet. You want light and wide, the bigger you go the more weight. If you can't find 16x8 a forged 17x8 or spun cast (enkei rfp1, kosie k1) 17x8 are excellent options. You should be looking for a +35mm offset when running 8 inch wide wheels. Wheels and tires are huge players in a cars performance, aka don't cheap out. this guy knows what he is talking about. you want the lightest rim (and it also matters where that weight is.. the further out to worst) because rotating mass is a lot harder to accel than simple dead weight in the car. -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Soulend 3SGTE Swap upgrade question Aug 2, 2011 - 1:46 AM
stephen_lee Is the swap done? i'd look into upgrading your... Aug 2, 2011 - 7:48 AM SupraKid Tires first(if you still have under 225 crappy one... Aug 3, 2011 - 3:35 PM nsxtypeR Read this:
http://www.mrcontrols.com/primers/power... Aug 3, 2011 - 4:35 PM
Smaay QUOTE (nsxtypeR @ Aug 3, 2011 - 2:35... Aug 23, 2011 - 9:30 AM stephen_lee i agree. tires first... Aug 3, 2011 - 8:03 PM Soulend rgr that! I'll order my wheels and tires..... Aug 23, 2011 - 1:07 AM stephen_lee i liked my 17s. noisier han stock but very respons... Aug 23, 2011 - 8:58 AM BonzaiCelica only affordable rims that you can get are Rota Sli... Aug 23, 2011 - 2:38 PM jmeyer Im pretty sure the only way to run 10mm spacers is... Aug 23, 2011 - 3:07 PM boost2chang What gen 3sgte? Aug 30, 2011 - 8:34 PM Soulend 3rd Gen,
and I now know the meaning of good tire... Sep 14, 2011 - 12:37 PM |
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