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how much does each wheel weigh?
17lbs
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
About the braces... If you've ever jacked the front of your car up then rested it on jackstands on both sides you'll notice the amount of flex when the jack is lowered. It's quite extreme and I've noticed it on both my 97 and 94 hatches. Anything that stiffens the chasis will have some effect on handling. I'd suspect that these braces in conjunction with a good strut tower bar would be a great addition to any Celica.
Project ST204.5 99.88946% complete...
How wide are your wheels Jay?
A Jaws4God Creation...
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How wide are your wheels Jay?
7.5"
17 x 7.5, 48 offset
Tires 215/45/R17
15mm spacers all around
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
update: new 3" SS exhaust is complete. All exterior pieces have been painted. Turbo goes on tomorrow and the car gets buttoned up this weekend. I pick her up Monday night then lots of pics and videos....
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
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update: new 3" SS exhaust is complete. All exterior pieces have been painted. Turbo goes on tomorrow and the car gets buttoned up this weekend. I pick her up Monday night then lots of pics and videos....
cant wait
Very awesome man, good luck
DEF
I will return one day.
wow, seems like alot of big projects underway on this site. love your new wheels, remind me of an evo.
I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside.
awesome progress Jay, gotta love the uhaul tow dolly
my st205 swapandour Beams swap
Thanks guys...I was informed tonight that the hood and low projectors are installed....the clearcoat on the trunk lid needs to be buffed tomorrow. I should have some more pics to share then.
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
Make sure you don't go too nuts in her when you get her back, you gotta look after that new turbo!
Can't wait to see the finished project! *suspense*
Low N Dvs Car Club, New Zealand...www.LowNDvs.co.nz
that's gonna be awesome!! can't wait to see
Looks like it is coming along pretty well. Keep us informed like you have been
-Brad95 GSX: Stock motor, fp3065, corn = 10.9 @ 14006 R6: Strappd and sprocketed = 11.0 @ 12701 a4: daily94 Celica: totaled - someday have another celica thats fast instead of looks cool
nice dude,
where did you get those wheels?
....and where did you get the front strut brace?
bulletproof aswell?
later, look forward to your reponse!
thanks
Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor
Nice to see a 'vert gettin' all modified.
Update: all body work is done and all is installed except putting on the front bumper. New exhaust is complete and installed. Turbo kit is bolted on. Besides putting on the bumper, the only thing left is fabrication of the downpipe. No more progress pictures yet. The bad news is that I won't get her back tomorrow and because we are going out of town for the holiday, I will pick her up next Sunday.....the wait continues.
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
wow, you're seriously killing me man, haha
what made you decide to go with the disco potato. just wondering.
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what made you decide to go with the disco potato. just wondering.
-Aaron-
Its a street car and low end torque is important for deriving the benefits of power (at least for the way I drive). Also, the GT28RS will max out the usefulness of the AFM. Any larger turbo would require a standalone to derive the additional benefit which, although I am considering, I hope I can do without.
If you are asking why I chose it over other similar sized turbos, the fact of the matter is that I believe it to be the best option available for <320whp.
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
Minor update:
I pick up the car tomorrow. I talked with my mechanic today and he told me that the new turbo has made 1st gear useless at WOT due to traction and the speed at which the car hits redline. Good problems to have I would say....
I see some wide sticky tires in my future....
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
damn i wish i had that problem
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Minor update:
I pick up the car tomorrow. I talked with my mechanic today and he told me that the new turbo has made 1st gear useless at WOT due to traction and the speed at which the car hits redline. Good problems to have I would say....
I see some wide sticky tires in my future....
that is awesome !!! You have to come to a East Coast meet next year Jay
my st205 swapandour Beams swap
Jeff and I are working on something for the summer but it won't be exactly "east coast" but close
I would enjoy hooking up with you guys....
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
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Jeff and I are working on something for the summer but it won't be exactly "east coast" but close
I would enjoy hooking up with you guys....
How about you just come over to Greensburg, Indiana and take me for a spin
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Jeff and I are working on something for the summer but it won't be exactly "east coast" but close
I would enjoy hooking up with you guys....
How about you just come over to Greensburg, Indiana and take me for a spin
How about I swing by and we caravan our two celicas to the best 6gc meet ever?
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
j,
cant wait to see pics, and great choice of turbo.. im sure that thing will give you one HELL of a kick in the pants once you get outta 1st and get the tires to stick!! hehehehe
Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)13.6@108MPH, 5SFTE Powered
Thats just sick. Good luck with everything dude, can't wait to see it!!
3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting.
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Jeff and I are working on something for the summer but it won't be exactly "east coast" but close
I would enjoy hooking up with you guys....
How about you just come over to Greensburg, Indiana and take me for a spin
How about I swing by and we caravan our two celicas to the best 6gc meet ever?
sounds like a plan to me.... but if you try to race me, be forewarned... I drive a st..... and it takes no prisoners.... lol
cant wait to see it.
how are you planing on tuning it? did you at least buy some type of piggy back?
15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
I'm sure you're probably out enjoying your reborn ride, as many of us would be, but for the sake of all of us here........ where are the freakin pics???!!!!
-Josh
