TheStarletGT **Project 3SGTE now commences**

[TheStarletGT]

NAME : Just call me Lord
MODEL : ep82
YEAR : 1990
ENGINE : 4efte

Mods:
Microtech LT8s ecu
TD04L turbo
Custom exhuast manifold
Cusco MZ 1.5 way lsd
Front mount intercooler
Sard fuel pressure regulator
Turbosmart boost controller
Razo turbo timer
Full front and rear whiteline anti lift/dive suspension
Kyb shocks
Lowered
rims
tints
Steering wheel
Kakimoto/jasma muffler
Custom 2.5 inch turbo back exhuast
Mag wheels
Pod filter
had oil catch tank, but i removed it
strut brace
boost guage
Swift gti radiator
Slotted rotors


Recent work done:
Fitted brand new OEM toyota number 4 piston, head gasket, timing belt, idler pulley, cam seal. reason was cos number 4 piston held only 70psi due to cracked ring lands. I looked at buying a whole engine, but nah, replaced piston and engine is like brand new.

Other:
Turbo boost starts at approx 2300rpm and skyrockets to oblivion. Extremely responsive car, no major lag at all. Bought car from ebay. Only on the second day when cleaning the car i was astounded by the fact that the car had a MT computer. When i inspected the car, i had no clue, no did the owner mention it had a aftermarket ecu. Major bonus. I also run the factory ecu when i feel like it for fuel economy. i do this by just unplugging the standard loom ecu plugs from the MT adapter, and just plug it into the standard ecu. So i run the car on the standard ecu for fuel efficiency and the MT for big boost.










More Pics will be up on Monday, bare with me

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Here are the majority of pics

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Just a big update. I was told not the person i bought the car off, but the owner before him (the owner that did all the mods) that the car has a Cusco MZ 1.5 way lsd, how phucking unbelieveable is that. the surprises keep getting better and better.

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I recently sprayed some of that high temp stuff on the manifold, looks tops.

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I have some fantasting news. I have found some really good history of my car, here are some facts.

14.1 @ 13psi
182.9HP with a slipping clutch
13.2 @107MPH at 20psi boost
Last made 140kws on the dyno.
1:17 seconds Wakefield park lap time


I have got these specs after reading 8 pages about my car from the previous owner.

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How it looked like: 3 inch silicone hoses onto 2 1/4 inch IC inlet and outlet = leaking = Lost boost = contributed to a 16.0 1/4 mile pass.















This is what i did to get rid of that fat ass intercooler pipe work.

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Since oil control rings in piston 1 faulty, causing massive smoke, i have decided to buy a Glanza engine. From the other thread about conrods, i reckon the glanza engine should be more than strong enought for max 10psi, street car, low boost mild driven street car.

Cos getting forged pistons and headwork with cams will be the next level in performance. that will come later. I should be picking up engine on saturday. When i do, i will transfer all the good stuff from my engine, onto the glanza.













More pics coming soon.

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I looked high and low, i looked at many engines for potential use for a conversion, but at the end, i'm sticking with this, a ST185 GT4 frontcut >











AIM:
Number 1: Use the standard engine complete
Number 2: Use the standard management system complete
Number 3: Use the standard intercooler arrangement


All i know is that i'm going to have fun with this conversion and i can assure you all that i wont require spending $10,000 to $15,000 to make this happen.

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The process of removing parts to gain better access has commenced.

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The frontcut is now wireless, next job will include the following >

Unbolt the engine,gearbox and front suspension from the chassis, drop it on the floor, than raise the chassis skeleton over it all etc. This would be much easier.

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The frontcut job is complete

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