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ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Sat, 01 November 2003 06:44

OWNER Mitch Bruce YEAR/MAKE/MODEL 1976 TA23 Toyota Celica ENGINE 3TGTEU ENGINE ACCESSORIES Fully rebuilt Ported/Polished Head Oversized Pistons 2 1/2" exhaust system Haltech EMS 400cc Injectors Upgrade fuel pumps DRIVE LINE HARDWARE Supra Gearbox Performance Clutch Upgraded Diff Lightened Flywheel SUSPENSION Not entirely sure of this setup but Has been lowered, has stiffened performance suspension Kaymac Swaybars BRAKES Upgraded front disk setup WHEELS 15x8 inch Simmons with yokahama tread INTERIOR Sports Steering Wheel 12" RX7 front seats All seats and door panels retrimmed Roof lining retrimmed Redone dash Boost Gauage STEREO COMPONENTS Pioneer CD player Audioline 6" speakers in front OTHER Black widow Alarm/Immobiliser Battery Relocated to Boot Oddyssy ESV1000 battery Bare metal Respray in a Shiny Dark green color FUTURE MODS Reapply chrome window strips Upgrade Turbo Add Intercooler Full tune and conversion to MAP sensor for EMS Pics are Below:) [Updated on: Sun, 30 November 2003 01:08] [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV	Mon, 03 November 2003 11:56

nice to see the interest..... [Report message to a moderator]

Tommo
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theres a castle on my hil...
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV	Tue, 04 November 2003 00:22

Hey id like to see some pics of this, its sounds sweet. is the 3sgte out of the mr2 and gt4? what car did the 3tgte come in? [Report message to a moderator]

DeViL rOlLa
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nsw
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May 2002

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV	Tue, 04 November 2003 00:23

it sounds like alot of work has been done dude, and it smells like a real bullet, but u need the pics to get the boyz drooling, DeVil... [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV

Tue, 04 November 2003 01:20

Tommo wrote on Tue, 04 November 2003 11:22

Hey id like to see some pics of this, its sounds sweet. is the 3sgte out of the mr2 and gt4? what car did the 3tgte come in?

The 3TGTE come from newer celicas and carina's so I have been told. Yep I will try to get some pics ASAP.....need to find a digi cam.

Thanks for the comments also Devil Rolla I will get some pics up soon.

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ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV	Sun, 30 November 2003 01:00

[Updated on: Sat, 06 December 2003 13:43] [Report message to a moderator]

gtman
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Perth
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November 2002

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Sun, 30 November 2003 08:17

very, very tidy car. I love that gtv grill, so much nicer then the plastic fantastic LT grill.... [Report message to a moderator]

Evil_Foetus
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Ballarat, Victoria
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March 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Sun, 30 November 2003 08:27

ooohh yes its very nice [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Tue, 02 December 2003 12:47

Thanks for the comments guys [Report message to a moderator]

RobST162
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Epping, Sydney
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April 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Tue, 02 December 2003 12:52

that is quite something dude [Report message to a moderator]

Alchemist
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Sydney
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January 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Thu, 04 December 2003 11:39

I likey! The grille looks awesome, it makes a real difference. Nicel done mate [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Thu, 04 December 2003 14:11

Thanks again for the positive comments, any suggestions or questions, please post [Report message to a moderator]

ra23mad
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Location:
Adelaide
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September 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Fri, 05 December 2003 04:42

Man - That's awesome I hope that I can get mine looking as schmick inside as yours... Very nice work [Report message to a moderator]

coronamark2
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Perth
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May 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Fri, 05 December 2003 05:19

why is there 8 spark plugs? is it twin spark? v nice btw [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Sat, 06 December 2003 13:38

yep coronamark2, as far as I know all 3TGTEU`s have 8 spark leads, 2 for each cylinder, twin spark. Thanks guys [Report message to a moderator]

Classique71
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Colac, Victoria
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May 2002

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Sun, 07 December 2003 04:21

this isnt templar mitch of the classic celica forums is it ? [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Sun, 07 December 2003 11:59

Nah must be a different Mitch you are talking about [Report message to a moderator]

TurboRA28
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Terrigal
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May 2002

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Mon, 08 December 2003 03:20

Nice mate Did you fit the RX7 seats? If so was it hard? Do they sit pretty low? Cheers Joel [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics

Tue, 09 December 2003 04:07

TurboRA28 wrote on Mon, 08 December 2003 14:20

Nice mate

Did you fit the RX7 seats? If so was it hard? Do they sit pretty low?

Cheers
Joel

Thanks

I actually didnt fit those seats myself they were already installed when I bought the car without motor etc. It doesnt look like they have altered anything majorly to install them though.

The seats seem to sit about the same height as original ones, maybe a little lower, hope this helps in some small way Smile

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ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Sun, 18 January 2004 11:54

Hopefully purchasing a CT26 turbo for a turbo upgrade shortly, if any good condition single entry (off a 7MGTE) turbo's come around, give me a bell [Report message to a moderator]

KiRK
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Brisbane
Registered:
April 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Mon, 19 January 2004 11:18

That's an extremely tidy install and a classic car dude... Look after her. P.S Do you know what series RX7 the seats are from? Cheers Kirk [Updated on: Mon, 19 January 2004 11:20] [Report message to a moderator]

The Untouchable
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Ballarat
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September 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Tue, 27 January 2004 14:42

did the port and polish make much difference to performance man? im thinking of doing it, but it costs 550, so im thinking not. car looks ace boi [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Wed, 28 January 2004 15:45

Thanks for the comments guys Kirk - not to sure of what series RX7 seats they are, bought the car with them in it, sorry couldnt be of more help but I am very sure they are RX7 seats as it has RX7 written on the side in texta (probly bought from a wrecker). Untouchable - I hadnt driven the motor prior to the port and polish (bought the motor and did a full rebuild before putting it in), so I really cant tell you, but I really dont think it makes a great difference in performance. If you have a 3TGTE and are looking performance, upgrade your turbo, this is something I am buying parts for at the moment, should give a much better bang for buck then a port and polish. [Updated on: Wed, 28 January 2004 15:46] [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Wed, 17 March 2004 10:29

if anyone knows of anyone who is selling a CT20-B turbo off a 3SGTE please let me know [Report message to a moderator]

TurboRA28
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Terrigal
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May 2002

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Thu, 18 March 2004 06:08

Mate funny question but how tall are you and how much headroom do you have left with those seats when you sitting? Still no CT20-B turned up? I've been keeping my eye open but haven't seen one for sale. Have you e-mailed some importers? [Report message to a moderator]

John K
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NSW
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August 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics

Thu, 18 March 2004 07:56

TurboRA28 wrote on Thu, 18 March 2004 17:08

Mate funny question but how tall are you and how much headroom do you have left with those seats when you sitting?

Ha ha, I have the same problem in my ae86. I'm 6 foot tall and can't put any seats that sit the same hight as the original ae86 seats, let alone lower.

As for the car above: drooooooooooollllllll!!!!!!!! Razz

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ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Thu, 18 March 2004 12:14

I am a bit over 6 foot, I would have a few inches head room I would suppose. I got my brother in Newcastle to call up a few importers as there are none where I live and they said that they would get back to him, havent heard anything so far but. Thanks for the positive comments John [Report message to a moderator]

KING_22
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Oakleigh, Melbourne
Registered:
August 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Tue, 23 March 2004 06:31

nice car dude. Can i suggest something though? Trade those rims in and get a set of black superlites with low profile tread. Go the full old skool racing look they look mad I'm 6'3" so seats are a very big issue for me and they dont look good when they sit so tall in celicas anyway. Yours look just about spot on. I have a pair of old honda bucket seats in mine and they sit low as [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Tue, 23 March 2004 10:37

thanks mate, I actually dont mind those rims, maybe I will put low profile tyres on them next time around. [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Sun, 30 May 2004 10:38

Update, car got ran into by someone not giving way at a rounda bout http://stuppified.i8.com/ta23crash [Report message to a moderator]

TurboRA28
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Terrigal
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May 2002

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Sun, 30 May 2004 23:55

Ahh no! That sux so much man and I totally know what it is like.. I had a bus do that to me in a round-a-bout. You are lucky in a way the damage appears to be only the door and not the sill panel and door jam etc? Might just need a new door? Regards, Joel [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Tue, 01 June 2004 13:20

Yea it also got the front quarter panel and did a bit of other damage, but i was lucky it wasnt a few inches back otherwise it would have got the rear panel which would be hard to fix. There is a bit more detail about it in "war stories" section under TA23 Turbo crash - With pics. Thanks. [Report message to a moderator]

KING_22
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Oakleigh, Melbourne
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August 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Mon, 05 July 2004 07:15

"Ouch baby, very ouch" [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Mon, 05 July 2004 13:30

well shes all fixed now, came up well considering what happened. Cant tell the difference in paint from old to new, and that whole side of my car got resprayed, and i got a new set of $200, so i am pretty happy with it I will try get some pics up soon. [Updated on: Mon, 05 July 2004 13:31] [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Mon, 20 September 2004 11:05

Thought it was time I updated this thread, just created a website for uni, decided to make it about my car. Check it out for detail and photos of my car http://csusap.csu.edu.au/~mbruce05 [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - More pics	Mon, 20 September 2004 11:35

A few pics of the stuff I have at home waiting to go onto my car Micks metalcraft front mount, CT20-B turbo, Custom made manifold and turbosmart dual stage boost controller. http://stuppified.i8.com/ta23/ If anyone wants to host em, and put them up properly that would be good [Updated on: Tue, 21 September 2004 02:45] [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - More pics	Mon, 20 September 2004 11:55

will fix up pics soon [Report message to a moderator]

Siktoy ra23
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I supported Toymods

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Plumpton/sydney
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November 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Mon, 20 September 2004 12:23

The celica looks great will it be at the toyota fest?? BEN [Report message to a moderator]

magicmitch
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Sydney, Shire
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April 2004

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Mon, 20 September 2004 12:29

nice car mate..well done with the sight to..it looks good.. where in nsw do u live? the car looks firmilar...ive seen a dark green ta22 around my places a few times havnt been able to get a real good look at it as i was driving. i live in Engadine area sydney [Report message to a moderator]

river
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Land of Oz
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June 2004

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Mon, 20 September 2004 12:41

Hi, Lovely car. I bet it goes like the clappers. GLad to know the car is fixed and all sorted out after the bingle. However, it's not a real, original GTV is it? You added the GTV parts and grille yourself? seeyuzz river [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Mon, 20 September 2004 13:14

Siktoy - Thanks, When and whereabouts is toyotafest? I am from Wagga Wagga so its usually a mission for me to get to most events, when I get all this new stuff on i will definetly try and get to a few. magicmitch - Thanks mate, live in Wagga Wagga as I said earlier in this post, havent been up to sydney with it yet, so i doubt it was me river - Thanks, yea doesnt go too bad, although the current turbo, lack of intercooler and bad tune its in let it down a fair bit, getting all this fixed up soon, it should go heaps better. Not 100% sure if its a proper GTV, is there any real way to tell, will it be on the chassis code? Will fix up the pics of my new turbo and stuff tonight soon. Can be seen here http://stuppified.i8.com/ta23/ [Updated on: Tue, 21 September 2004 02:46] [Report message to a moderator]

ta23
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NSW
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October 2003

Re: 3TGTE TA23 GTV - Updated. Now has Pics	Tue, 21 September 2004 08:29

Can anyone host these pics for me, or reccomend a free hosting site that will let you link pics externally? Thanks [Report message to a moderator]

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