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Melbourne
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: internals of the 3TGTEU
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Fri, 19 March 2004 03:46
 
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Currently I am running a 3T-GTE... nothing special.. more experimental than anything..
Did this about 7 years ago, so I am not 100% sure on this.
- Rebuilt engine with forgies & total seal rings
- Played around with cleaning up the head, match ported manifolds
- Custom made Throttle Body, running GasResearch LPG setup
- Still standard turbo at this stage
- Custom made water to air intercooler
- 3" exhaust
- Last dynoed in Feb 2000 - 181rwhp (135rwkw) @ 12 psi(I think it was 12, may have been more or less)
So nothing special - but should improve considerably with bigger turbo
It has been sitting in my shed for the last 5 years, just starting it up & giving it a run every now & then... I have been very busy on a few other projects, but I am resurrecting it now to go out & have some fun.
I am currently looking at upgrading the turbo & experimenting with Direct / Raw LPG injection setup ... just for something fun 
There is something about this car for me... it has almost been caught in a time-trap, as I haven't done more mods to it for many years, I am now ready to pick up where I left all those years ago.
It must be my sentimental side coming through as there are plenty of other tough machines I have built up & sold off (RX3, &7s,1J supras, nice HK monaro with a full on 350, 4WDs, etc, etc..) but I have always kept this one. 
I'd say your goal of 150rwkw should be really easy to get with the 3T-GTE & the right tuning.
I know YellowRolla has made over 190rwkw (255rwhp) out of his 3T-GTE.
[Updated on: Fri, 19 March 2004 04:00]
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