Aight so I got my st202 back yesterday night around 10pm. When my Dad and I got home. I will post pics tomorrow but here is the list of wrongful doings to it so far. Will post more as the findings increase.
Body:
multiple crack in the front bumper
Multiple cracks in the rear bumber
Carcked and worn side skirts
Dings on the roof
Ding in the L/s door and rear quarter panel
Ding on the r/s door
Cracked L/s fender(bondo)
torn tint on the hatch
scuffed tint on the r/s rear window
surface rust in the lug housing of all four rims
Dents and drag wear on the muffler
The outside!!!! Smelled like cat piss, took care of that problem real quick!!!!!!
Inside smells old if thats even possible
Engine:
Water mixed with oil
rusted flywheel n clutch
extremly greasy
nipple on on pressure valve of the intake broken
Almost every nut n blot is rusted on the whole frickin car.
This list seems like alot but after looking at the car and reviewing the list its not as bad as it seems. All lil TLC, and time, and she be back to my standards (808 type ) in no time. Stay tuned.
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All minor prices to pay to have your baby here. What wasn't a minor price to pay was the actual price of getting the car here. Personally, I'd want someone's head on a stick if this happened to my car. It just shows that you're a better man than I. I don't understand how all of this happened though... I guess the car has sat unused for quite a long time. It's too bad that we aren't closer together. I'd love to get some wrench time in and help you out restoring this car back to former glory.
The paint saddens me. But with a little work, it will be as good as new .
It must feel great to be reunited with your Celica .
amazing work... view to the RHD interior recalled a lot of nice memories I have
So are you going to register that and drive it in the states as RHD?
Does it have to do with it being your personal possession in Japan that makes it possible to do this?
You know Joe, its all fun in games having a rhd car in america. Until you hit that drive thru, lol....But your car did get nicked up pretty bad in the back. Looks to be easily repaired though. Also, who took the engine out? I think i missed that memo?!?!?
I drove 8000miles with my car as RHD in LHD countries so I know how it feels... and I can tell if I could register it as is I would keep it RHD and not converting at all . It is completely different view on the world from other side of the car .
Started sanding on the rear bumper today, just to remove the clear coat and getting ready for fiberglass and bondo.
What happened to the motor? I guess that's why you had to tow it back?
Probably had to remove it to ship the car and not cause so much headache at customs...thats how most RHD cars came in back in the day...
So did you order 3rd gen 3s yet joe?
Looking good, she'll be back in business in no time.
RETURN OF THE SAMURAI
This is what is in store for here in the near future.
Exterior
repair all body damage
repaint the same color, but with a hint of red pearl
Chrome 17'' rims with 235 width(not sure wut the rim with is) with 225 tire streched
TRD spoiler
Carbonfiber hatch(painted)
H.I.D. Kit
Interior
Reupholster the headliner in black fleece
retint all three rear windows-5%x2(two flims of 5% tint on each window)
D/s n P/s winows tinted 25%
Engine
3sgte w/s54 tranny
lightweight flywheel
clutch/pressure plate
current filter n intake pipe
aftermarket downpipe
remove all colored loom and silcone hose-Back to stock black
Suspension
tanabe f/r sway bars
trd strut bar
Granted this is just a shopping list, so items are subject to change, stay tuned as the work moves on.
so the unanswered question of the day is
Dude, where is my car engine?
Its in Texas, lol
Latest update: Painted my alternator and pulley today.
More to come, stay tuned,
Figured since the motor was out, now would be a great oppurtunity to clean it up, so Today I tackled the intake manifold.
Notice how dirty the fourth pipe is compared to the first three.
After 3 hours with a wire brush and bath towel the results are obvious.
Amazing what patience and a wire brush can accomplish
Damn bro. looking fresh and clean!
keep up the sweet work. it'll look like a brand new engine when you get to put it back in!
the intake mani looks nice but I'd be more worried about how it looks on the inside.
Make sure you use a new OEM gasket when reinstalling.
so im assuming you're throwing the 3sfe back in to get her running, thats good.
Yup, just temporary, til I can save up enough for the a new one, lol.
Came to a good stopping point today, got the manifold all cleaned along with the fuel rail, block and head. Also "chipped away all the powder coating on my valve cover since it was all bubbled and cracked. Repainted it red and cleared it. Next thing is to get my intake manifold gasket, valve cover gasket, replace the clutch, vaccume lines and and wire loom, then drop her in.
lookin good man! How are you going to register it to drive in the states? AFAIK JP cars don't have a VIN plate...
Got quite a bit done today, pretty good day.
engine and tranny seperated. One thing about Okinawa, too much salt. Broke open my transmission today and found salt inside. I swear a wire brush is gonna be my best friend by the time I get this car runnin again.
clutch and pressure plate removed
Engine bolt up to the engine stand, found out not all the oil was drained, dont know how it made it through customs like that, but oh well
Will post pics as soon as I can.
that sucks..........i did care about my paint. after i met the mountain and gaurd rail a few times i got over it
Lol, I waiting for you to say somthin about that.
Alright, alright latest updated pics, for everyone.
Powdercoating was bubbling pretty bad in OKi so I took it upon myself to fix the issue and just repaint the valve cover.
Just wanted to get an indea of what she will look like, so I mounted everything for visual purposes
Broke up my tranny yesturday, and to my surprise it was covered in sea salt
And here is the power plant, getting closer and closer to home everday.
Great news, should be dropping her back in next week some time. Im getting pretty excited, lol
Your Brides - Are the real or replicas?
I was thinking of getting a set for my MR2, but they run stupid skinny... and while I am not a BIG person (size 33 pants), I do have decently wide shoulders (44ish?).
How do you like them, in terms of comfort?
Brides are real bro, odered straight from the factory when I was in Japan @ $1200 a seat. But the price is way worth the money in terms of comfort, clean up, and over all best choice!!!!!!
Redid the headliner today, came out good.
Droppin the engine tomorrow, Pretty excited
Hey Joe I was wondering if you could possibly take a photo of the label on the bride seats so I can compare them to fake ones......
SUUURRREEEE, I post it up tomorrow tho, why u think u got fake ones, lol?
That headliner looks great
Appreciate it man, Its so much darker in my car now, I love it!!!!!
I have recaro toplines and loooooove them Im just wondering about bride seats.....there are wayyyy to many fake brides to tell anymore...
Oh Trust me dude, Mine are real, I ordered straight from the factory in Tokyo when I was in Okinawa Japan, cost me 1200 at seat.
I didnt mean yours are fake I mean so whenever I see some fake ones I can ward people away. See I own a car audio and custom shop and started selling sparco evos and recaro spg seats which are non reclinable but people want to recline so sportlines are nice but no one wants to pay the money for them so brides are a cheaper option but there are soooooo many fake ones that no one can even tell anymore......people even question the seats I sell......which are FIA certified of course...
Ah ok I got u
Alright, Greatest update I have to show. She is almost complete in on the road!!!!!!
lookin' good, can't wait to see it on the road again!
Alrighty, she is almost done!!!!!!!
Only things left to do now it, wait for my Radfiator drain plug to come in since the garage in Okinawa lost mine, bleed to clutch, repaint the back bumper and left side skirt, and get her registered.
Here are a few updated pics:
As she currently sits with the NISSAN stocks on, lol
This motor should only be in for a short while til I can get my new one. Got rid of all the red wire cover and went bback to stock black. Still need to change the vaccum lines.
As every knows with Vincent Doggy's cooling plate it makes it very difficult to unlatch ur hood with the prop rod in the way. Well I have modified mine so I dont have to deal with that anymore.
And the cockpit:
lovng the rear bumper, although i'd be inclinced to fill the two little vent holes in on the mid section
The holes r wut attracted me to the rear bumper, lol
i like the TRD style sides on the bumper and the defuser
SHE'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and boi does she sound GREAT!!!!!
you know they do sell struts for the hood on ebay, right?
and that's great to hear that she's finally alive!
Struts are to luxury for me, like to keep her sporty lookin, lol. Thanx for the advise tho man. The prop rod idea was more for others how dont care to much for struts as well.
why is your date in april, i mean nobody has noticed it? we are in march...
Lol, good call bro
Now that it runs again, you need to drive it up to Illinois. It's not THAT far away... Lol.
I like the TRD emblem on the engine head. I thought the glue would've melt and the emblem would come off.
Sick project man!
Alright, now that I will have a new job in Oct. Here is the lastest plan and upcoming events for my lil Samurai.
3rd gen 3sgte w/ s54 tranny
Lightweight fly wheel
Performance clucth -havent decided which company to go with yet
3" down pipe
St205 gas tank
Upgraded fuel pump
550-560cc injectors
Tanabe sustec pro f/r sway bars
TRD front strut bar
Repaint (same color)
This should start taking place this winter if all goes right. Stay tuned for all the updates and feel free to
Add any opions or concerns. Help and Ideas are always welcome and appreciated.
Nice plans, but why the fuel tank and bigger injectors? What are your power goals? I look forward to seeing this car swapped.
how did you do the headliner? new material or special spray paint?
How easy was it, it seems simple enough and cheap =). has it really made a big difference?
ive got the sun roof so thatll be a little different; I've seen the write up before just thought id get a review =)
Lol, ok
Well I got my boost gauge and fuel pressure gauge installed. One part of the swap process down, lol. Will post pics as soon as I can.
Thought Id post some random pics. As she sitts at the moment.
Just my opinion...your car would be really hot without the wing. The wing is just overkill 2fast2furious...But without it would look sleek and clean.
Oem ftw. Trd wing or the gt-4 wing would look great. But it still a sexy looking celica
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I agree, deff change that wing
Ive actually been thinking about going for the Gt4 spoiler with carbonfiber risers. I wanna get the cf raisers to compliment the cf splitter. Especially since its the only cf piece outside the car, lol
Plus after I do the motor swap this winter Im gonna get all the body work fixed n get it repained. Thats when I'll change out the spoilers as well.
Thanks for the opinion and thoughts guys. I will post more pics up as soon as I can. But feel free to give me any kind of advise, opinions, or anything thing else. Postive or negative.
Here's the lastest update. Build is going extremly slow due to funds, but still progressing.
I got bored of seeing my center consul without a lighter, felt like something was missing. After installing the fuel pressure and boost gauge last week, I thought Id keep the volt meter gauge for the audio system.
Tomorrow I will have to go back thru and clean up around the gauge and smooth out the wrinkles.
Solved the drive-thru problem yet??
FORGET ALL YOU GUYS SAYING CHANGE THE WING!!!!
With or without it the car is a step up on what yours is, **** i'd trade my car with ALL my TRD goodies for this car
Thanks 808,
The only solution I have found for the drive thru is to park and eat inside, lol.
I was looking thru old pics of my car when I first bought her.
Day 1: At the Dealership
Bringing her home
Full body refurbish
Today:
Before:
After:
Latest update:
To all my friends here on 6gc that have been with me since the beginning, I can finally give u an update that even I am having trouble coming to terms with.
Its been a years since I left Japan and the Marine Corps. do to this and other factors, the build has slowed down quite a bit. But I can now say with the ut most excitement that this winter will mark the offical starting point of the legendary 3sgte swap in my st202. I have been offered a job as a mechanic for a well known oil rigging company known as Schlumberger in Alice Texas which Im excited to begin working for. It will be this job along with my Army Reserves that wil help me to finally achieve my goal of doing this swap.
I will keep u updated as the project takes flight.
Stay tuned.
Update 24/11/2011:
After years of emptiness I finally thought it was time for a small change. Installed new Pilot fogs that I picked up at autozone.
More updates will be coming and at a fast pace so stay tuned.
Can't believe I haven't subscribed to this yet...
Car looks great joe! I really like the way the wing looks on the car, it flows well and doesnt look ricey and bad like most big wings like that..Keep it up! Idk about blue fogs though, i would get some that match the projectors.
I was thinking the same thing about the fogs and they started to grow on me, lol
your car looks soon nice
like the fog lights even if they don't match they seen to fit the bumper well enough
Thanks bro, I got alot more work that Im going to be doing to her pretty soon (cf hatch, new spoiler, sway bars, new front strut brace, 3sgte, repainting) I cant wait.
got bord an redone one of your photos with the new app on my phone hope you don't mind
Went ahead and decide to scratch the Hiro spoiler idea, and go with the two post spoiler and cf risers. I will be ordering them in two weeks, car should be up, running, and legally on the streets buy this summer before I vacate to Japan. will keep u updated as soon as I can with pics and more.
UPDATE 4/3/12
Well he build is on hold for the time being, I figured since she is at a good stopping point Id go ahead and help SexciCelicaChikk with her project as much as I can. Once we get hers to a good stopping point its back to the Samurai.
buy vincent doggy's replica trd spoiler. It'll flow much better than the round oem spoiler with riser blocks
Read through the topic, looking good. I always thought if I had a rhd car I'd go through the drive-through in reverse. Look forward to the 3S-GTE.
Nice car man! I love the interior! Those Bride seats are great! I think you should chane the rear wing something simply! What about a duckbill?
Im pretty dead set on doing the 205 spoiler and cf raisers.
*UPDATE 5-7-12*
Well I just finished moving the Samurai from my dads house in Killeen Tx 5 hrs down to my apartment in Corpus Christi. The build will start picking up the pace now that I have her in my posession again. Stay tuned for more updates.
That car looks like its high.
Lol, thats wut I told celicachikk, lol
Cars look nice both of you. First time you guys have driven them together?
Joe, where'd your front wheels go though?! Need a bit of a spacer or something .
Haven't you heard? It's the new fad. HellaSucked.
Makes sense. I was going to say, not even OEM wheels are that sunken, haha.
*Update 5-16-2012*
After running the car for about an hour and driving it 2 laps around the parking lot, I noticed white smoke with blueish tint pouring out my exhaust. Not just a little bit either, alot. About the same amount you see in the winter time when its cold out. Before I had shipped the car Stetsonaw(older member) told me the same thing when we crused Okinawa. I belive my head gasket might be blown due to the ebay headers and the fact that the head gasket has been changed out at all since Ive had the car in 07' or probably anytime before that, so it might have probably been time for a new one anyway.
Blue smoke is oil burning in the cylinder. So piston rings are fried or valve guide seals. Or both. Yours sounds like piston rings to me unfortunately.
Blown head gasket would more than likely be white smoke as water and coolant is entering the cylinder.
I guess it could be both though. Either way, good thing you are doing a 3sgte soon. You should compression check it to see what cylinder(s) it is. Then you'll know for sure.
Edit: I dont undrstand why the head gasket would blow due to ebay headers?
I told him i could smell the oil burning ... yes my car looks high compared to his but just wait ... I will get to that level :-)
Not much of an udate today, but here is some eye candy for those who are hungry, lol
*UPDATE 6-8-12*
Looking and saving, will be purchasing next month, the day has finally come.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JDM-94-Celica-GT4-Turbo-ST205-3SGTE-Engine-Clips-Halfcut-w-Rear-Subframe-34k-M-/280896448375?hash=item4166bba777&item=280896448375&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
*UPDATE 6-15-12*
This is an epic update that Im proud to let everyone know. I will be ordering my 3rd gen 3SGTE on Wednesday, Im excited it has been a very long time comin and now I finally get to join the rest of the world and get BOOSTED. WWAAAAASHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180900748135?_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&item=180900748135&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr
I look forward to the progress thread
Yeaaaaaah, buddy!
Just wanted to stop by and say...ABOUT DAMN TIME!!! Lol i expect the 2nd or 3rd ride along considering you drove around in my car. So yea im calling dibs lol....btw ill be in texas sometime later this year for it
But seriously congrats man. About time you are giving this car ultimate powa!!!
Awesome, can't wait to see it in the car!
Niccceeee
*UPDATE 6-20-12*
WELL TODAY IS AN EPIC DAY!!!!! I have just ordered my 3rd Gen 3sgte!!!!!
Congrats man. You will like it for sure, the 3s is very fun to drive.
Sweet!
UPADATE 6-26-12
Well the engine came in Thursday and just from doing a minor inspection, wiring and small parts list is going to be the main Project. But for the most part this swap is looking to be pretty quick, easy, and painless(I Hope).
Here is miy missing parts list so far.
ECU
Intercooler Water pump
Heat Exchanger
Intercooler Water pump relay/box
Intercooler overflow tank
One ECU connector broken
Guess i should get started on that b pipe then.
*UPDATE 07-09-12*
Finally got the enginge put in, still waiting on parts and connecting hoses, and a lil bit of wire work. Here is some pics for ur enjoyment.
The front motor mount is bolted up properly. Pic was takin during installation, lol
Looking good! Can't wait to hear it!
dang dude, you work fast!
did you put in a new clutch?
Looking sweet man
Can't wait for you to get it done
Well its still gonna be a little while before I get her running due to parts that I still need to purchase. I am still useing the clutch that has came with the engine. As of right now the car will not be ready til next year when I get back from Afghanistan. While Im deployed is when I will purchase more parts.
Does anyone know if the 3sfe A/C compressor will work with the 3gste? Ive been trying and trying but cant seem to get it mounted to the block. Tho they look the same, the line connectors a different.
That looks like a proper engine bay with the 3S-GTE in it! What do you need to get her running?
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=80188&hl=
http://memweb.newsguy.com/~gtfour/technicl.htm#Turbo
For the second link just scroll down a bit and you will see the diagram. Its for a 185, but they turbo charging systems on both the 185 and 205 are setup the same.
Also...More of what you are looking for.
No update today, just figured I post some pics for everyones enjoyment.
Good by 3sfe, it was fun while it lasted.
Ever find your relays? Or make them?
No I havent found them, still lookin tho before I decide to do it myself
Nice! Already got the motor in, good work!
As I understand it, you have most of the wiring harness but not the relays/fusebox, correct? I have a spare ST204 and BEAMS box laying around if you need them. You might be able to solder it to your existing harness and you'll be good to go.
Well Ive been talkin to pipes and he is gonna hook me up with a 3rd gen ECU n Harness. So all I will really need after that is the intercooler water pump relay and box.
lookin good man!
ok so do my car next since it's got some downtime. hehehehe
Urs n mine both, lol. Im also workin on CelicaChikk's and workin a 12 hr shift at work. Ah so tired.
Great thread, I like what you've done.
Looks like it's all falling in place for you! The exciting part is nearly there. Wait till you hear her fire up for the first time!
hmmm... WRC edition 3SGTE . can not wait to read your first impression driving it
Thanks for the kind words everyone. Im excited I cant wait to start her and take her for a spin but thats still a little ways from now.
Here is my shopping liest for this weekend. Im happy to that the project is moving steadily.
http://cart.payments.ebay.com/sc/sflatc?item=320931439059&var=0&iref=5797299266
haha - can't see it. it takes me to my own ebay account lol
For those who can't see the page. This is the shopping list for friday:
-TOYOTA emblem logo ORNAMENT
-7" Electric Slim Radiator Fan Reversable With Mounting Kit
-JDM 94-99 ST205 Celica WRC GT4 Turbo 3SGTE OEM Fuel Pump Relay Control Resistor
-Intercooler water Coolant Pump
-WATER LIQUID TO AIR HEAT EXCHANGE FMIC BAR & PLATE ALUMINUN INTERCOOLER RADIATOR
Not much longer an shell go as fast as she looks
Keep up the good work
We can only hope Kurt, lol. I still need a fuel pump relay as well.
where are u located?
*UPDATE 08-08-12*
I finally got my parts ordered, now just waiting for them to come in.
Heat exchanger
Intercooler water pump
(2) 7" cooling fans
Good stuff, I'll be following suit shortly
Once I get this timing situation done (Would have been done tonight if I didn't crank the idler pulley down to hard, and turn the crank skipping the belt and messing up TDC), and the engine button'ed up I'll jump back on those relays.
I was going to use a programmable, but there are none out there that can handle the amps going through these relays. So going to buy a pretty box for them, and get the wiring going soon. Less than 2 weeks.
I was thinking of doing the same thing
*UPDATE 08-13-12*
So the mail man is been generous these last couple of days delivering part after part after part.
I recieved my heat exchanger, water pump, and cooling fans. Sadly to say the water pump is a lot smaller than I orginally expected, wondering if I in fact got the right?
Water Pump
Cooling Fans
Heat Exchanger
I also took time and got the fans mounted on the exchanger. Came out pretty well If I do say so myself
I just realized I was signed in under the wife when I posted this, lol.
awesome build man, keep it up and keep posting pics!
Woo progress!
Test fitted the heat exchanger today, texted the cooling fans. The fittment is spot on, will probably need to use all thread with nuts on each side of the mounting tabs of the heat exchanger. One side to mark placement, and other side to secure the exchanger. Also got the intercooler water pump and cooling fans wired up to my "ACC" wire, so when the vehicle electronics turned on the water pump automaticly starts pumping and cooling fans automaticly starts cooling. Next on the list is to do is connect the water lines from the TMIC to the pump, exchanger, and back to the TMIC.
*UPDATE 08-15-12*
Got my wiring harness in today!!!!!! Thanks again pipes. Spent most of the day cutting and splicing. But got the harness, cooling, fans, and intercooler water pump all wired up. she is about 86% done now. All thats left is purchasing an injector pump relay pack, bolting the 3sfe a/c compressor to the block if i can ever figure out how, attaching my hoses from the exchanger to the TMIC, filling the engine, the radiator, TMIC, and correcting any code 54's I might have. More updates soon to come. As always
STAY TUNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eagerly awaiting the startup vid!
Well here is the latest update.
Unfortunately the build will be haulted for the next 9 months to to my deployment. I will still be ordering parts but won't be able to install them til winter of next year so she wont be running until that time. It saddens me but also excite me at the same time. I will miss u 6gc and I will see u 9 months or so.
Thanks man.
Be safe Joe!
Best of luck to you an.everyone in your unit
See you in 9 months
I don't post much on 6GC anymore, but when I do; I wish my brother in arms all the best during deployment.
Come back to us safe, Joe. Else I'mma steal yo car and finish it for ya.
(... listen to me talk smack, I can't even finish my own project... LOL! )
Lol, gotcha man, thanks everyone.
Hey everyone, I've missed you all so much and figure I'd give you an update from afghanistan. I just purchased the final parts to my suspension so now that aspect is complete. A set of ST Sway Bars front and rear. Now I just gotta get home and install them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271156031961
I miss you guys, and I will be floating around here still giving you updates on purchases as they come.
You'll be home and tearing up the streets before you know it! Hope all is well for you and all of those overseas.
Honestly, its boring. Don't believe the hype the media puts out cuz its wrong, lol
Hmm, well in your job I think boring would be a good thing. Sort of like a policeman or fireman would hope for boring days.
Lol
Just an update.
As stated earlier I ordered my front and rear sway bars. I've recieved my F/P and I/C pump relays and box, big thanks to JohanFer. My next purchases within this week will be a HKS SSQ BOV(black), HKS EVC-S Boost controller, Fidanza L/W Flywheel, and ACT Heavy Duty Street clutch.
Always stay tuned, and I miss you guys. Cant wait to get home and finally get her up and running.
UPDATE 3-1-13:
I got paid today and figured I'd buy a few items off my purchase list today. Only a few more items left and a paint job and she should up running and completed. Then it will be on to celicachikks car. Cant believe this project is almost at its end already . Anyway here is a a few pics of the items I just ordered.
HKS BOV black
HKS EVC-S Boost controller
And to go along with the boost controller is a Turbosmart Fuel Cut Deffender
What will you be replacing her with?
Just thought Id post some random pics for your enjoyment.
UPDATE 3/17/13:
So I got a little spending happy and ordered my baby a few items. getting excited to get home and start working on her again.
ACT PRO LITE 10.1LB FLYWHEEL PART # 600390 - 91-95 MR2 / 88-93 CELICA 2.0T 3SGTE
4 WHEEL SPACERS ADAPTERS 5x100 to 5x114.3 1" THICK 25mm - 5x100 to 5x4.5 5 LUG
JDM Toyota Celica ST205 GT4 Turbo Front Brake Calipers [4 pots] [a pair]
ST Anti Swaybar Set 94-99 Toyota Celica 52217
aw yeaah! money dumping time!! haha
thats one light flywheel!
some things to look forward to when ya get back
I think that's more of a tease for you than it is for us. hahhaha.
UPDATE 3/18/13
Called Southbend today and got my hybrid clutch ordered. Thanks Smaay for the help man. I will be going with Southbend Stage 2 Daily clutch + Act Pro Light Flywheel.
As I promised you guys, there will be alot of updates these next 6 months so make sure u stay tuned especially the last few months of this year once everything gets installed and she is ready for her first debut on the Streets of America as a true boosted RHD IMPORT from Okinawa Japan. Im so excited!!!!!!
were you able to get a set of rear 205 calipers?
I can get them, but I'm debating whether I should or not plus I still need to order my front rotors which arent cheap. What would be the advantage to having them and what brake pads are replaceable with them ie. Supra brake pads for the front?
It will even out the brake balance if you ave all 4 corners upgraded.
If you really dont think you have the $ for it right now, you could just throw a set of aggressive pads in the stock rear calipers, and more mild ones up front 205 calipers to even out the balance a slight bit, the ghetto way haha
the 205 calipers will take pads made for a TT supra
Id suggest grabbing the rears if you can though.
Thanks Tiga, will deff consider it. Right now Im working with Bsamps about getting a custom b-pipe made from my DP to my cat since I can't seem to find one anywhere. And Im also working with Yellowchinaman about get my vents, stereo, and shift surround crabon wrapped. Alot of mving parts going on in order to finally get her back to the standard she was in Japan if not better.
I shall do my best to create you a bad ass b-pipe!
3.5 months left and I will be back home working on my baby.
Minor update: got in contact with Ray(yellowchinaman) and sent him the funds and parts for cf wrapping. Should be done and waiting for me along with all my other goodies when I get home.
it's always good to have goodies waiting at home. hahahah
Last est count down: month and a half left and I'll be home guys. YAY!!!!!
Lol I know right. I can't wait. Its been to long
*Boston's "Long Time" starts playing inside head*
Newest update and probably the best one I can present to you guys. I'm very happy to announce that I have finally reached the end of the deployment and am looking to get back to the project here in the next month or so. As most of you have seen, I have ordered a good amount of parts over these nine months and am looking to order a few more upon my return. It will finally be nice to get back home, back to work, andhopefully to finally make it to a long awaited meet.
Thank you everyone for your support during this deployment and keeping us in your prayers.
Miss my 6gc family.
Joe
see ya soon! (well...not literally haha)
*UpdATE 12/12/13*
So if most of you don't know yet, I am back home from deployment. Made it back safe and sound as I promised. Now its time to get back to work, my job and my baby. I worked on her a little bit yesterday and actually got quite a bit accomplished. I installed my HKS BOV, Boost Controller, and removed the front sway bar(which was way easier than expected), also Painted my 205 calipers and bought from my local parts store(Autozone) my TT Supra Rotors and Break pads. Still got a bit more to do, but the intent is to have her up and running by the beginning of the spring time. I will post pics as soon as I can so as always Stay tuned.
Nice bud! Welcome back!
the rear sway bar is the biatch.... welcome back
As promised, here are the latest pics. Enjoy!!!!!!!
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Sorry for the low quality pics.
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My new rotors
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The old and new front sway bar
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What are the rotors off and the size?
Are they a direct fit?
They are from a TT supra so no they are not direct fit. In order for them to work the stud points need to be drilled to 5x100. A supras stud spacing is at 5x114. Nothing a drill press can't fix.
But in other news, progress was slow but steady this evening. Got my clutch ordered and got the new front sway bar bolted up. I have to say it was a lot easier and less time constraining getting the old one out than it was getting the new one in. Tomorrow should be a little more productive, going to write up my fuel pump relay and intercooler relay, as well as wiring my heat exchanger fans to my radiator fans rather them being on constant run. As far as parts on order. I have a new oil catch can (old one it's shot somehow has stripped threads on the fittings) engine came without top mount over flow tank so rather the searching endlessly for a new one, I ordered a radiator breather tank that I will be using as a reservoir tank instead. Ordered new coilovers by Megan since my tunabes are shot as well. And lasltly my windshield washer pump, mine has stopped pumping since her final days in Japan so thinking it's time for a new one. Next order hourly will be my ssIII Rear seats, and paint. I well post pics as often as I can so stayed tuned and keep the advice and opinions coming, I always love to hear from you guys.
Thanx
*UPDATE 12/23/13*
Just a small update, recieved my clutch in the mail today. Given the busy work week I havent had much time to really work on her as much as Id like to. But the process is slowly coming along further and further each week. If everything continue to go smoothly I should be looking at having on the road as soon as early spring. Once I get her running I will tackle the interior a little bit by reupholstering the headlinger with black leather rather than the current fleece material finishing of with some SSIII Rear seats. Fallowed by taking her into the body shop and having all the minor dings scratches and chips repaired.
As always STAY TUNED.
*UPDATE 01-09-14*
Well I've reached the point that my knowledge and expierence could take me. Unfortunatly I had to rely on some outside help, so I sent her to a local shop and let them work on the finishing touches to get her up and running again. These touches include: Changing out my flywheel, clutch, building a custom B-pipe from the down pipe to the cat, and solving the mystery of why the ECU isnt sending the single to the fuel pump to operate even after checking and rechecking the wiring, pump itself, and relays. They are steadily working on her and I should get her back and finally running by Tuesday the latest. After that I will be finishing up my suspension with brand new megan racing coilovers and buttoning up the rear sway bar then the next and final stop will be paint, with same color code with a hint of little extras that hope you all will enjoy. Until then stay tuned.
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*UPDATE 3-11-14*
I know it's been a while since I've updated on the project and most of you who have been there since the beginning are wandering what the hell is going on with it or if I even still own the car. Lol, you can rest assure I do still own the car and currently still building it. She is still in the shop, the mechanics are working and doing their best to fix any and all little issues and gremlins that the car has. This way I won't have to go back for a while. So far I've had to replace the fuel pump, transmission, clutch, axles, and knock sensor. Ordered a valve cover from Jason tx since mine was cracked. Also ordered both the upper and lower oil pans from him as well since mine received quite a bit of damage during shipment. Once the car is finished at the shop her next stop will be the paint shop where she'll get a whole new make over in dent repair, paint and even a new spoiler, once completed I'll throw some new shoes on her upgrading to 18" instead my original 17s and brand new coilovers. She'll also be reviving a brake upgrade with st205 front and rear calipers, supra front rotors, and OEM rears. As I count down the days, I get more Anna more excited to get her back and back behind the wheel. I will update add much add I can when I can and also provide as many pictures as I can.
AS ALWAYS, STAY TUNED!!!!!!
oooohhhh this is gonna be good.
*UPDATE 3-13-14*
Ok the time has come for me to reveal some sneak peak pics of everything that has been happening to the car since I've been back from Afghanistan. As I stated while I was deployed, "I couldn't wait to get back and get to work on her" and that is exactly what I've been doing. Aside from waiting for the shop to finish up the las minor details so I can get her into paint and on the road by the summer.
!!!WARNING YOU ARE ABOUT TO VIEW A S**T LOAD OF PICTURES!!!!!!
Let's take a look at the Interior Trim
I got tired of faking the fumk with carbon decal wrap and decided to talk to yellowchinaman about some real carbonfiber and I must say is work is magnificant.
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Also I got a hold of an HKS EVC-S for really low cost. The install was a lot easier than I expected. Can wait to get it all set up.
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Another item I ordered and actually got the oppurtunity to hear was my HKS BOV, and boy does she sound as great as she looks.
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Did some work on my relay box cover that got damaged, over all Im pretty proud for not having done any body work in almost three years.
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A little bondo
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Some sanding and finally paint
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Now on the the Suspension. I decided to change out my Tanabe coilovers and go with a set of Megans. Since I had already installed a set on a celica previously and got to test them I was over all satisified with the ride and decided to go with their EZ street setup. Since I was going to change them out and I already had strut bars in the front and rear, I figured why not change out the front and rear sway bars as well for a stiffer ride and and more ridgity around the corners. So I pick up a set of ST front and rears.
Here is the OEM and ST Front, Unfortunately I dont have comparrison pics of the rears, sorry guys.
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To go along with the suspension I picked up some 2" spacers and st 205 front calipers. I still need a set of rears before I install the whole setup.
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My new spacers(Left) compared to my old(right)
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That's all for now, I will update with more pics very soon hope you enjoyed them and as always
STAY TUNED!!!!!
Yes indeed, you are totally right sir.
More pics will be coming throughout the night.
So next on my modifications list was to upgrade the factory heat exchanger to a slightly bit thincker one. The idea is that it would allow more water to pass through intercooler and with more fins it would also allow the water to cool faster as it return back to the top mount. Another idea I had incorporated was two 6" electric pulling fans that are wired into the radiator fan relay, therefore pulling in twice as much air for the intercooler and radiator as the fans kick on.
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Rather than leaving the heat exchanger silver and drawing unwanted attention to myself I decided to go for more of a modest look and stay true to factory settings.
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Before Paint:
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After Paint:
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Another issue I had with the engine while I did swap was it came without an overflow tank for the top mount. So what did I do? I improvised Not to mention I figured it'd be best to order a new catch can as well this way for some odd reason there isnt any cross contamination with the old catch can from the old engine.
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And here they are installed on the engine.
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Here's also some random pics for everyone to enjoy.
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And Lastly I figured Id give you guys a sneak peek at the new goodies coming soon. Im really excited and cant wait to see the results.
ENJOY!!!!!!
Two post spoiler with CF Riser Blocks awaiting repaint
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Another set of JDM tails but with a little modification
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And Lastly, The new Kenwood headunit with bluetooth
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great stuff. one thing id suggest is painting the grills black and then putting a clear coat on them so they won't rust int he future...
i just think you should do that so the attention of the front bumper goes to the headlights and diffuser
Definitely something to think about, thanks man.
The new wing is just so..... so..... stock!
Im glad to see it coming together.
You got me on that. I figured Id change it up and sometimes that means you have too change your mode of thinking sometimes. Looking at the car in its entirety its flow is off just a hair. Yes the color matching is good but it doesnt follow through and neither do it lines. For example I have a carbonfiber splitter but nowhere else outside do I have carbonfiber to equal it out thats where the riser blocks come in so now I have cf in the front and rear. I have chrome rims but again, nowhere else. hince the black rims w/machine lip, chome to equal out with the exhaust and the support rods of the splitter. And lastly like playr said the wing is heavy. Its to the point now that the hatch cant even support the weight even with new struts and we all know through research that the gt4 spoiler is in fact very funtional. There you are Richee now you got a chance to see how my head works. Now it get out lol.
Thanks Ray, I'll take more pics as soon as I can and some of the interior as well.
Regardless of which wing is on it, it's still one of the most unique cars on here and just in getting it imported into the States you've already put more work into it than most guys ever will. I'm sure you can't wait to get it back on the road.
I really cant dude, it's been so long. She's gonna be an entirely different feeling car when I drive her.
that and now she's boosted with now f and r sway bars and a new set of coilovers
I feel like the TRD spoiler would match the body kit more.
I think the gt4 spoiler is gonna be one of those things that have to grow on us. And once its fully grown we'll find it difficult to see the car without it.
Or maybe no spoiler at all. DUN DUNNN DUUUNNN.
You know, Ive actually thought about that too. Does any know how well clear coat will cover and seal carbon vinyl? Granted Im not one for cheaping out on carbon fiber as Ray knows but Id like to have my rear diffuser a cabon material and Varis doesnt make it for the kit I have. I know clear coat is a urethane based compound so I figured it would cover a seal quite nicely giving the vinyle that cleared carbon look. Reason Im asking to equal out the carbon from the front splitter to the back with the diffuser.
Just make sure the clear coat is compatible with vinyl/plastics etc... There's more than just urethane clear; there's acrylic, lacquer, enamel, etc....
Gotcha thanks man.
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