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June 2005
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 3sge > 3sgte conversion - is it really worth it?
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Sun, 03 July 2005 13:12
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i have a nice red 88 ST162 celica with a nicely running 3SGE in it. as being a P plater i'm always wanting to go faster and i've done fair bit of reading on forums bout conversions and i'm just wondering is it really worth converting my engine to a turbo'd 3S GTE
the idea of smashing alot of my mates sounds good but i'm trying to weigh up the money factor. i'd prob have to replace my gear box as its on the way out aswell.
heard alot bout s***ty handling with a turbo'd front wheel drive... ANY THOUGHTS PEOPLES???. this car would just be a hoon around the streets car not racing or anything like that. 
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Wahroonga
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June 2003
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Re: 3sge > 3sgte conversion - is it really worth it?
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Sun, 03 July 2005 13:21
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Yes u'll need to upgrade ur gear box. When doing so i say get 1 with an LSD other wise u won't be able to get the grip down when u want it.
Since u don't want to race it i would recoment u buying something like an MZ20 or a MA70. The 7mgte would give u that bit more power.
I don't recomend doing this conversion unless u love the car and don't mind putting in the cash to do it.
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June 2005
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Re: 3sge > 3sgte conversion - is it really worth it?
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Sun, 03 July 2005 13:26
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i do love my car very much so new job coming up soon so hopefully an extra bit of cash.... if i was gonna up grade gear box what should i get...just like the sound and ease of this conversion
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Coffs Harbour
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October 2004
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Re: 3sge > 3sgte conversion - is it really worth it?
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Sun, 03 July 2005 13:40
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hey mate i previously owned a 3sge st162, now i own a st162 with a 3sgte and i can say it is awesome  u absolutely feel the power difference and is so much fun also, handling isnt so bad as long as u no how to drive and dont try to pretend like its a RWD, as for doin the conversion and spendin the money i wouldnt no as i bought mine with 3sgte in it already, in my opinion if u love the st162 then id say go for it, as it will then be the ultimate hairdressers car with balls  
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June 2005
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Re: 3sge > 3sgte conversion - is it really worth it?
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Sun, 03 July 2005 13:44
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yeah seriously considering it once i get the money together can anyone give a rough estimate on total cost. i'd have pay to get most of the work done as i dont know shit bout engines (but learning ) i've been qutoed 1600 for an import 3s-gte with turbo (not sure of the condition of motor)
other thing i'm glad for local libary has manual for my car. free manual
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Coffs Harbour
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October 2004
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Sun, 03 July 2005 14:06
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with these import motors u gotta watch the condition of the turbo and things like headgaskets, also the kms of the engine are most likely to be incorrect as they wind their odometers back alot
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June 2005
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Re: 3sge > 3sgte conversion - is it really worth it?
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Mon, 04 July 2005 05:18
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brisbane
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December 2004
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Re: 3sge > 3sgte conversion - is it really worth it?
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Mon, 04 July 2005 06:50
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pfft dont need a new gearbox.. if ur keeping it standardish mine is far from standard and is using a camry gearbox.. yes lsd would be nice but i have no trouble taking off at the same speed as a lsd rwd car... lsd just puts more pressure on everything in my eyes bit of wheel spin never hurt no body
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brisbane
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December 2004
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sydney,nsw.oz.
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July 2002
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June 2005
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Re: 3sge > 3sgte conversion - is it really worth it?
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Mon, 04 July 2005 13:09
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yeah thanks for all the help i'm gonna be waiting quite a while before i get this i done i think just due to the money factor.
or unless i come across a small fortune sometime soon. might just make my car look good rather then go fast as my brother makes vynal/stickers for a living.
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brisbane
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December 2004
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Re: 3sge > 3sgte conversion - is it really worth it?
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Tue, 05 July 2005 05:28
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noo u dont want vinyl stickers to make a car look good.. tint the windows , lower it and be happy with it otherwise sell it.. converions just arent worth the hasseel unless u have mechanical skills and a big back pocket
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