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1gt48u
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GT4 owners dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 02:10 Go to next message
well guys isnt it time we had our own place to
crap on about how good our cars are Razz

we seem to appear in every other thread so how about
one of our own Smile

who's done what??
who's is broken Rolling Eyes
where are we all

lets see if we can make a go of it Very Happy

cheers Very Happy

[Updated on: Thu, 16 June 2005 02:07]

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 02:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
1990 ST185 - non groupA
ST205 W2A intercooler
hiflo ct26
3" aussie dump and front connecting pipe + cat.

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 03:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
1gt48u wrote on Mon, 06 June 2005 10:10

who's is broken Rolling Eyes


Yep, both mine are broken!
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 04:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
CLG wrote on Mon, 06 June 2005 13:40


Yep, both mine are broken!



clint it must be painful to have 2 Rolling Eyes

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 04:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Had mine for about 6 months is blue here is my pride and joy Very Happy
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Things planning on doin: I have lowered whiteline springs for the rear ready to put in just gotta get some spare time to put them in. Otherwise i wanna put a better exhuast system and increase the boost a bit but money and car problems r denying me atm Sad
Things i have broken: ..... i wish i knew what they were so i could fix them Razz
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 05:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Stock one over here

Just had a new JDM engine put in as the previous one destroyed itself,
Its lowered but needs a whiteline kit through it as our recent outing to Wakefield park confired, Theyre big heavy and love to understeer, We also ran out of brakes before lunch (boiled the fluid)
But still managed to keep up with cobra i was pared with in one run down the straight.

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 06:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Yeah I got an ST165 - currently dead, need an engine hoist to drop engine out so I'm kinda trying to organise that then get the engine rebuilt/upgraded.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 07:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mine's currently broken... but the new engine is outside ready to bolt in Very Happy

Not long now.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 07:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mines not gt4 but i got the engine does that count Razz
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 07:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
berad wrote on Mon, 06 June 2005 17:43

mines not gt4 but i got the engine does that count Razz


go back to the st162 thread already Razz
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 08:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Group A #53 here, in Melbourne. Looks wise it's in fairly good condition, but due to the 220,000 kms on it, shit is starting to break, and leak. Got an oil leak and I think a coolant leak, but have all the stuff here to fix it, just cbf! Currently stock apart from 3" exhaust, GFB hybrid BOV, K&N pod, turbo timer and boost guage etc.

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 09:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ive had the car for about 7 months now, so far so good, no problems as of yet.
List of Modz is:
Cusco MZ LSD
Short throw quick shifter
Aftermarket exhaust
Front and rear strut tower braces
Enkei racing rims
Aftermarket suspension with adjustable camber tops
HKS air filter
HKS turbo timer
Bride racing seat
Momo steering wheel
Razo Gearknob
Blitz gauges
Blitz 4 stage boost controller.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 09:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
phwoar,nice photo man.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 09:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Good to see someone started up one of these threads. Cool

Ive posted all my cars details in memebers rides, but to re-iterate:

2nd Gen 3S-GTE w/ rebuilt head
3 inch Cat Back Exhaust
Apexi S-AFC II with 540cc TRD injectors
rebuilt CT-26
Turbosmart Dual Stage Boost Controller 8-14psi at the flick of a wrist
Blitz SS BOV
Stock ATA Intercooler
King Springs
18x7 BSA G-Zeros with 225/45/18 Falken FK-451's
Momo Wheel & Gear Knob
Sony system

Are we gonna post dyno results too?? see what power people are putting out?

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 10:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
do you want me to post pics and details in here or shall i just link to all the crap ive posted already about " the mongrel "

in a nutshell:

1990 gt4 - grey in colour , currently wearing black Group A bonnet
group A bumper
group A St205 gearbox
Group A St205 front and rear brakes ( aquired will be on in the next month i hope )
Group A St185 gen2 Motor - With lots and lots of things done to it ( not gunna babble about this - you know the threads )
Group A Ct26
Aussie 3 inch Dump + midpipes - AVO 2.5 inch cat back - ro resonator
Whiteline works kit including Koni goodness
WolfEMS Standlone ECU + AVO elec. boost controller
Hybrid 600 X 300 X 75 frontmount with piping ALA " mongrel worshop " HPC coated
Turbosmart plumbback
B+ R pod filter that needs a box to seal it from the engine bay
16 inch performance tempests - goodyear eagle Gs-2's all round including the spare
Crap aftermarket radio/cd stacker thing
look at me leet Speco boost guage
Acres and Acres of grey stock interior ( i gotta change this )
Rear mounted oddesy battery ( another mongrel workshop accessory )
Oh and VT commodore clear side indicators - for that rice in my diet

( and one big big bank loan to keep me poor for the next few years )

dyno figure - before mods 115 awkw - now - NFI!

quarter time - havent done that - too many things broke before i could break it myself , but it will do 0-100 KMH on gravel - with street tyres - in 5 seconds

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 22:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
well I've had mine for about 7 years now Very Happy
finally its back on the road and going well.

list of mods inc
ross racing forged pistons
total seal rings
copper HG
ported & flowed head
vernier cam gears
hybrid turbo
3" mandrel exhaust & dump pipe
custom front mount IC
HKS blow off valve
EMS ecu
hiperboost & wastegate controller
custom 5 puk carbonic clutch
lowered king springs
whiteline swaybar
17" Lenso c5 wheels
plus others

about to have bigger brakes added
http://img131.exs.cx/img131/7352/celicaGT4st185.jp g
http://img131.exs.cx/img131/1662/DSC95.jpg
http://img131.exs.cx/img131/7939/DSC00689sml.jpg

cheers Very Happy

[Updated on: Tue, 07 June 2005 00:16]

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 06 June 2005 23:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tooch wrote on Mon, 06 June 2005 18:21

Group A #53


Grp A #135
http://www.toymods.org.au/images/members/179.jpg

[Updated on: Sun, 28 August 2005 01:39]

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 02:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
yeah i got an st165 gt4.
its on the road but isnt running to well. when i but my foot down, my turbo spools and makes boost, but the car doesnt accelerate, its almost like its worse when its on boost.


1gt48u, how much did those modifications set u back?

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 02:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Tooches was a 182 ( bluish grey ) same colour as mine toobs - shes been resprayed ..

BTW forgot to add to my list :

Shim under swap , st205 cams - soon to be HKS 264 cams + 540 CC st205 injectors ( thanks john! )
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 03:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Doh, I'm like one number short of participating here... ST18...4. Embarassed

I'll just watch. Confused
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 03:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Classique71 wrote on Tue, 07 June 2005 12:52

Tooches was a 182 ( bluish grey ) same colour as mine toobs - shes been resprayed ..

BTW forgot to add to my list :

Shim under swap , st205 cams - soon to be HKS 264 cams + 540 CC st205 injectors ( thanks john! )


Whats a 182 Confused
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 04:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Classique71 wrote on Tue, 07 June 2005 12:52

Tooches was a 182 ( bluish grey ) same colour as mine toobs - shes been resprayed ..


Crying or Very Sad

There was only 6 Aus Delivered GrpA's with that paint code... but then again Black does look awesome!

Toobs wrote on Sun, 20 March 2005 14:30


The quantity of Aus delivered cars vs colour are as follows:
69 X 3E5 Red
47 X 040 White
18 X 202 Black
10 X 749 Teal
6 X 182 Grey


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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 05:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Fools they should of brought some out in the blue Razz i love the colour of mine Smile
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 07:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Yep u guys are right, mine was that grey colour, yeah 182 or something. Looks good in black, but kind of a shame cos the grey is so rare
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 07:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Hey guys,

i own a ST185 with a Grp A Bonnet, Bar and Charge Cooler.
Tis blue with the bonnet in black.

Mostly standard - exhaust which is 3"

Turbo seals are shitted, hoping to install a GT2871RS soon, just saving, and trying to locate a blank exhaust manifold plate (any help)

185k on the clock, and going up quickly Sad but is my daily driver and i do around 600km a week...which sux, but i enjoy every moment of it!

I am located in Dubbo, and never had any real issues with my car yet, try to do all the work i can myself, i love mechanics! gunna install the turbo myself and make the manifold with some help from a relo, and hopefully the downpipe as well.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 08:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Hmm trying to remember yours was more a bronze/black wasnt it tooch ?

wasnt a straight gloss black i remmeber that much ..

and nods the 182 grey is rare as the black - most were red or white

lol mine will be the only 182 grey " group A ( insert replica mongrel hybrid or whatever you please )" in oz that i know of thats public on the forums - be nice to see a genuine though ..

I want it running again - pesky budget blowouts !

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 08:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Classique71 wrote on Tue, 07 June 2005 18:18

Hmm trying to remember yours was more a bronze/black wasnt it tooch ?

wasnt a straight gloss black i remmeber that much ..

and nods the 182 grey is rare as the black - most were red or white

lol mine will be the only 182 grey " group A ( insert replica mongrel hybrid or whatever you please )" in oz that i know of thats public on the forums - be nice to see a genuine though ..

I want it running again - pesky budget blowouts !



The 182 Grey is rarer than the black... only 6 locally delivered.
The figures I posted above are correct, I personally checked the GrpA VIN list against the EPC to get the info.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 08:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ahh - ok then - poor resprayed car - Tooch - you MUST repaint your car back to the original colour then!
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 08:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Just respray it in its factory colour before you sell it... doesn't really matter how rare a colour it is if you're not planning on selling.
Would have been a good reason to get a higher insured value if it was still factory grey though.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 12:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Yeah mine's a metallic black, kinda has a bronzeish metal in it i guess in some light?

It'd be nice to respray it to all original one day, maybe if I have an excuse to respray I'll do it.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 12:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
hehe - that could be arranged " dear insurance company etc etc etc "

nahh i like the collour it is but it was a shame in a way it lost its " rarity "

least we know its one of the hard to find ones underneath!

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 12:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
is there any idea how many st165's in australia?
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 13:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I've got one Razz I reckon there's at least 50 - there's around about 5 in South Aus that I know about, hard to know about all of them though.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 13:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
carsanactra wrote on Tue, 07 June 2005 22:58

is there any idea how many st165's in australia?


The ST165's were never delivered locally so all the ones that are here have been imported under the 15 year rule or as personal imports.
DOTARS would be the only ones who really know how many ST165's are here.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 14:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Just did the knock sensor on mine. Its like trying to find the clit, "stick your arm in twist it around 20 degrees and too the left" Laughing ohh and thanks to the morons that ripped the proper toyota connector and shielding off the knock sensor wiring, YOU F*&KING KNOBS!
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 07 June 2005 22:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
hey stu

getting any closer??

who's going to the dyno day on the 3rd??
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Wed, 08 June 2005 01:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I just punched this sucker out yesterday... a few pics etc.
My Members Rides Thread
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Wed, 08 June 2005 02:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mines nearly back on the road - not long now - then i have to sit on it for a while and recoup some money ..

Still plan on buying a turbo if i can afford it at years end to complete the mechanicals - as it and the fuel setup are the last bits i need to upgrade to propel myself over 200 AWKW

frontmount is about 90 % complete - just tidying up the last bends this week - then its off to get most of the sections HPC coated

front brakes have been rebuilt + are ready to go on - we just need to look at machining those rotors seeing the other plan didnt work ( to get the full size 315mm's working

Rear brakes are here - i just need to rebuild the calipers + Powder coat them to match the fronts

ECU is in - Wolf knows i need to tune it in the next month so i should see a good pre turbo upgrade figure in the near future
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Wed, 08 June 2005 03:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
looks good toobs Smile
the photos came up well - makes me want to take better ones of mine Razz


cheers Very Happy
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Wed, 08 June 2005 06:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
how do i go about gettin a computer for my st165?

ive only seen wolf make them for the st185's.

also how much am i looking at for the computer its self/installation/tunning etc?

any1 else done it for the 165?
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Wed, 08 June 2005 09:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
the wolf one suits all gt4 models - still has to be tuned in though properly - as it only has a base map

microtechs and haltechs work well on 3sgte's too

link ECU make one - a few guys with mR2 's have em
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Wed, 08 June 2005 09:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ok cool,


how much are these things to have installed? obviously costs will vary, especially in tuneing due to the time it takes to be tunned.

but ball park figure.
prices form sum1 whos had it done would be great!
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Wed, 08 June 2005 22:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
hey dave (silverghost)

what ended up being the problem with your gt4?

is it all sorted now?

cheers Very Happy

[Updated on: Wed, 08 June 2005 22:01]

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Fri, 10 June 2005 09:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I thought I better put my car details in to try keep the thread alive.

White Group A #13
It has owned me for almost 10 years.

Currently the car is not on the road. Dont ask Sad

MODS
17" SA-90 bronze Wedsports (no tires currently)
ST205 calipers/Project U pads/320mm 2 peice floating DBA Evo 8 discs
Jic Magic SA-1 coil overs
Custom manifold and exhaust
GT3037S Garrett Turbo
450hp bosch intank fuel pump.
Engine bay resprayed.
EMS ECU
Engine bay re-wired. (wires hidden, relocated fuse box and battery)
Greddy 3 puck clutch with trd pressure plate.
ST205 engine (19000k's)
Chromed rocket cover
All engine bay bolts replaced with hex bolts
HKS 272 deg cams and HKS cam gears
Frontmount intercooler.
Earls oil cooler
Momo Carbon Kevlar driver and passenger seat
Willans harnesses
Rear bracing
Momo Fighter S/wheel and Gear knob
Apexi turbo timer
Piaa wipers.

Front seats back - the car has been gutted. A/C and heater components removed.

Car currently weighs 1321kg with 1/4 tank. Was 1517kg.
Made 184kw at all 4 wheels with the standard motor, WTA intercooler and 14 psi with the GT3037S.

Goal is to have the car complete before the 2006 toyota nats.

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Fri, 10 June 2005 09:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
bergerac wrote on Wed, 08 June 2005 00:59

Just did the knock sensor on mine. Its like trying to find the clit, "stick your arm in twist it around 20 degrees and too the left" Laughing ohh and thanks to the morons that ripped the proper toyota connector and shielding off the knock sensor wiring, YOU F*&KING KNOBS!


I know your pain mate Sad. F&cking worst place to have a sensor, mine bloody died THE DAY I PICKED UP MY CAR!!! Was not happy at all, especially cos I waited about 3 weeks before I could replace it, as I bought a dodgy second hand one for $10 which didnt work, then had to wait to get one from ATS racing in the US.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Fri, 10 June 2005 12:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
puffy, ur ar sounds awsome dude. post some pics if uve got em.

how much does ur car ow u now?
did u do the engine conversion, or get it done pro?

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Sat, 11 June 2005 07:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
carsanactra wrote on Fri, 10 June 2005 22:58

puffy, ur ar sounds awsome dude. post some pics if uve got em.

how much does ur car ow u now?
did u do the engine conversion, or get it done pro?




Thanks for the comments.

Dont know how much it has cost me as I have owned it now for a long time and it has gone through many phases.

I have done most things on the car except the metal fabrication because Im shit at welding. The engine mods/conversion, EMS, brakes and the rewiring I did myself.

I stopped taking it to pros when quick track adv me my car was driving around when it was dropped off at Bob Jane to have my spare tire replaced. Toyota once forgot to put coolent in the WTA intercooler and the power steering cap back on. Another time I found out that my brothers friend got to work on my car as he was doing work experience for Toyota. Why not.....good experience for a 15yr old to work on 1 of 150. Mad

Anyway enuff of my bitchin. I will try to post some pics up.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Sun, 12 June 2005 08:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ive had the samething anhar - apprentices working on the Gt4 - seems though that if the older more experienced guys dont/cant/wont do it - they lug it on the newbies.

My episoode resulted in a driveshaft seal being put on incorrectly draining the box of its precious fluids ..

Lucklyily for me this was while stationary in the garage - not while driving ..

i now have a vertvery good guy who does the stuff i cant do - even though he takes his sweet time .. least he knows what hes doing + does it right - his reputations on the line otherwise
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Sun, 12 June 2005 09:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
hey guys, i just sent an email of to a supplyer oh haltec ECU's, and i was quoted bout 2700$ for computer, installation and tuneing. (st165)

hows that sound to you?

how to the wolf3d ECU's compare in performance/cost.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Sun, 12 June 2005 09:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
About the same - give or take a few hundred
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Sun, 12 June 2005 10:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
if i get my computer done, im thinking that instead of later rebuilding the gen1 engine, geting a 205 engine put in since the wiring is gona redone anyways.

how much do st205 halfcuts go for?, cause i know they are rare as hell.

besides teh wiring, is there much else that gets done if i were to go ahead and swap in the 205 engine whist gettin the wiring done? spose pipes and stuff for cooling, and if i got a half cut id get the gearbox done too.


any comments?


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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Sun, 12 June 2005 12:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
last ST205 cut i saw went for around 5 grand ..

last st205 group A WRC setup - no panels just motor loom ecu + GB - i saw is currrently in melb for 5 and a half grand i believe ( one of the limited edition 205 group A setups - not standard 205 )
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 13 June 2005 00:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
carsanactra wrote on Sun, 12 June 2005 20:57

if i get my computer done, im thinking that instead of later rebuilding the gen1 engine, geting a 205 engine put in since the wiring is gona redone anyways.

how much do st205 halfcuts go for?, cause i know they are rare as hell.

besides teh wiring, is there much else that gets done if i were to go ahead and swap in the 205 engine whist gettin the wiring done? spose pipes and stuff for cooling, and if i got a half cut id get the gearbox done too.


any comments?





The conversion is not difficult. Finding a good 205 motor will be the hardest part. Thats why alot just go for a rebuild.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 13 June 2005 08:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
well yeah the other option is to go for a 136 engine, and just -rebuild that up over a year or so till its ready for the swap and had everything replaced, then put that in with a new computer. labour etc will be alot cheaper on the engine since its out of the car, and i could get most of it done with a friend cause there would be no hurry on getting it ready.

really just have to pay for parts and machineing. ill have to look out for a 3sgte block in the forsale section!
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 13 June 2005 08:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Hey Troy,

yeah, my car hasnt shaken off all its ping, but its heaps better than what it was before. Its only when i really boot it that it rattles...

would want to remove the rattle completely if I bring her to a dyno day, would be embarrassing other wise hehe
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 13 June 2005 11:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Classique71 -> yeah your guy takes forever to do anything Razz (edited for bad engrish)

Aside from that - as it turns out I'm currently putting together what I call the 'lame-o mongrel 3S-GTE' - my engine is going to be half gen 1 and half gen 2. Not quite as cool as your crazy 3S-GTE mongrel, but it's better than a straight gen 1 Very Happy

[Updated on: Mon, 13 June 2005 11:50]

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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Mon, 13 June 2005 23:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SilverGhost wrote on Mon, 13 June 2005 18:17

Hey Troy,

yeah, my car hasnt shaken off all its ping, but its heaps better than what it was before. Its only when i really boot it that it rattles...

would want to remove the rattle completely if I bring her to a dyno day, would be embarrassing other wise hehe


good to hear your getting somewhere with it Smile
I'm considering making an appearance at the dyno day so it would be good to catch up

cheers Very Happy
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 14 June 2005 03:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Well i recently sold my white Grp A 185 to Joe on Toymods (approx 200kw @ wheels). I won't steal his thunder with the details as it's his baby now.

My red Grp A i like to think of as a GT8 or UZ185 Wink It's in the memebers rides and the mod list is longer than rubber mans arm so best off heading there for details. Basically a twin turbo lexus V8 slotted in and the whole schbang converted to RWD for fun. Recently back on the road after the latest round of upgrades...dyno day coming up to see what she'll do now.
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 14 June 2005 06:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Thats one crazy conversion you have there Justen.
See ya at Summernats Very Happy

Cant believe the GT4 is sold Shocked

Now which thread are you going to join?
UZ185 dedicated thread Laughing Laughing Laughing
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Re: GT4 dedicated thread Tue, 14 June 2005 06:53 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
i used to own a st162 with a grp A 3sgte out of a st185 high flowed turbo trd lightened fly wheel and trd clutch 3 inch exzuast and a few other things. I loved that car even if it was fwd and especially that engine the sweet sweet sound of a 3sgte on full throttle Very Happy mmmmmmmmm...

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