well heres the story: i live in cali n i have an st. i love the celi, but im tired of its lack of power so i want to swap a 3s in it eventually (planning on saving for like a year or so). to my understanding tho, there is no legal way to swap a 3s in cali. i really want it, and would like any input from anyone on what i should do. also, (im sure i know the answer, but) is it worth it to swap in the 3s?
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yup cali laws suck. but there are a couple people in cali that have 3s swaps. just ask them where they get their cars smogged.
ss-iii splitters and 404 skirts areon. which means i need to update my sig.
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i could probly get hookups on smogging, but i also dont wanna get pulled over cuz of the noise(but i love the noise
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QUOTE(j0e_p3t @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:13 AM) [snapback]516903[/snapback]
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yup cali laws suck. but there are a couple people in cali that have 3s swaps. just ask them where they get their cars smogged.
yup cali laws suck. but there are a couple people in cali that have 3s swaps. just ask them where they get their cars smogged.
i could probly get hookups on smogging, but i also dont wanna get pulled over cuz of the noise(but i love the noise
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Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble.
As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then.
As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then.
3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting.
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how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol
QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:22 AM) [snapback]516907[/snapback]
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Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble.
As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then.
Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble.
As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then.
how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol
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If you want to look stock, just gut the main cat.
It'll be good enough for stock turbo and may be few more psi.
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how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol
how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol
If you want to look stock, just gut the main cat.
It'll be good enough for stock turbo and may be few more psi.
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Performance will be perfectly fine on 2 1/2" ... 3" can be over kill for a lot of 3sgte swappers.
Or if you are really worried.. just sell your ST and use the swap money to buy a faster stock car
QUOTE(hashmaster52 @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:28 AM) [snapback]516908[/snapback]
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how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol
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QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:22 AM) [snapback]516907[/snapback]
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Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble.
As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then.
Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble.
As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then.
how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol
Performance will be perfectly fine on 2 1/2" ... 3" can be over kill for a lot of 3sgte swappers.
Or if you are really worried.. just sell your ST and use the swap money to buy a faster stock car
87 4runner DLX 22re, 5spd, 4.30gr, 4" lift, 30" tires, HID w/ Projectors, 6spkr + sub, custom exhaust, 94 celica leather seats, SR5 gauge cluster and clinometer. Future engine swap... possibly a 2jzge.
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i want a car that looks good that i can upgrade, and also that not many have. the celi with a swap fits that description.
QUOTE(Punisher @ Jan 14, 2007 - 1:03 PM) [snapback]517762[/snapback]
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Performance will be perfectly fine on 2 1/2" ... 3" can be over kill for a lot of 3sgte swappers.
Or if you are really worried.. just sell your ST and use the swap money to buy a faster stock car
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QUOTE(hashmaster52 @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:28 AM) [snapback]516908[/snapback]
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how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol
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QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Jan 11, 2007 - 12:22 AM) [snapback]516907[/snapback]
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Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble.
As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then.
Just don't get a loud exhaust and you'll keep the negative attention away. Sure, a 3" turbo back will bring out a nice bit of power and quicker spool, but getting a conservitive 2 1/2" exhaust with a cat and resonators will keep you out of trouble.
As far as legality goes with inpections and smogging, I agree that you should consult your fellow californians to see where you can get the hook-up. Nothing should stop you from being able to swap after then.
how would the performance be with the 2 1/2''? would there be some cool sound as welll but not too much? lol
Performance will be perfectly fine on 2 1/2" ... 3" can be over kill for a lot of 3sgte swappers.
Or if you are really worried.. just sell your ST and use the swap money to buy a faster stock car
i want a car that looks good that i can upgrade, and also that not many have. the celi with a swap fits that description.
Yea.. it's getting increasingly more popular though. What would really blow peoples minds is a v6 or v6 mr2 
Now that is rare compared to a 3sgte celi swap.
Now that is rare compared to a 3sgte celi swap.
87 4runner DLX 22re, 5spd, 4.30gr, 4" lift, 30" tires, HID w/ Projectors, 6spkr + sub, custom exhaust, 94 celica leather seats, SR5 gauge cluster and clinometer. Future engine swap... possibly a 2jzge.
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1MZ-FE with a TRD supercharger. Yum....
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Yea.. it's getting increasingly more popular though. What would really blow peoples minds is a v6 or v6 mr2 Now that is rare compared to a 3sgte celi swap.
Yea.. it's getting increasingly more popular though. What would really blow peoples minds is a v6 or v6 mr2
Now that is rare compared to a 3sgte celi swap.1MZ-FE with a TRD supercharger. Yum....
-Alex {](O_o)[}1993.5 Toyota Supra....with stuff........sorta broken....1998 Toyota Celica....this one, too, has stuff........broken....yeah...definitely broken....
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mr2oc baby.. that guy over in the UK just did that I believe.
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1MZ-FE with a TRD supercharger. Yum....
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QUOTE(Punisher @ Jan 14, 2007 - 8:46 PM) [snapback]517835[/snapback]
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Yea.. it's getting increasingly more popular though. What would really blow peoples minds is a v6 or v6 mr2 Now that is rare compared to a 3sgte celi swap.
Yea.. it's getting increasingly more popular though. What would really blow peoples minds is a v6 or v6 mr2
Now that is rare compared to a 3sgte celi swap.1MZ-FE with a TRD supercharger. Yum....
mr2oc baby.. that guy over in the UK just did that I believe.
87 4runner DLX 22re, 5spd, 4.30gr, 4" lift, 30" tires, HID w/ Projectors, 6spkr + sub, custom exhaust, 94 celica leather seats, SR5 gauge cluster and clinometer. Future engine swap... possibly a 2jzge.