Make/Model: 1988 Toyota Celica st162 Engine Specs: Gen 2 3sgte 2.0L Turbocharged (11psi) 4cyl Performance Modifications: ST185 3SGTE Engine Conversion 96 MR2 CT20B Turbo 600x300 Front Mount Intercooler 2" Intercooler Piping Odyssey Battery relocated to boot TWM Short Shifter 3" Dump Pipe 3" Exhaust with Hi-flow Cat Dual 2.5" Cannon Muffler GFB Stealth FX Bov Turbosmart Boost Controller Cosmetic Modifications: Full Respray in "Wine Red Pearl" TRD Leather Shift Knob Momo Steering Wheel Raybrig Headlights Rear custom side trims I.C.E (In Car Entertainment): Alpine Head Unit Alpine Type R 6x9s Suspension & Brakes: Lowered King Springs Front 22mm Whiteline Sway Bar and poly bushes Rear 18mm Whiteline Sway Bar and poly bushes Wheels & Tyres: 17" Rays Engineering TRD T3 Lightweight Rims (6.9kg each) Sumo Firenza Tyres 205/40/17 Items I need to Install: DDM slim HID kit Custom clear side indicators Custom Coilovers (coming in the post any day) Future Plans Probable st205 brake upgrade Alpine 6.5" splits and 4 channel Amp Photos: This car has been a major work in progress over a number of years now but I have finally gotten it to the stage where I'm happy with it. It's my daily driver and I love it to bits. A lot of my engine pics and interior pics are old and outdated, so will take some more soon. Feel free to comment.
Thanks for the encouragement guys... It's been a labour of love for a long time now... i'm just glad i'm finally getting the chance to drive it these days as its been on and off the road too many times to count. I will definitely get some engine pics up soon... its not overly pretty but it does the job
Great looking car, a very worthy project, and I really like the wheels colour combo. very cool. More pics please!
Currently it has an SV21 Camry gearbox in it which was installed by the previous owner... It's definitely the weak point of my car atm as 2nd and 3rd synchros are going fast, plus leaking gearbox oil... so am looking for possibly an MR2 box with LSD? If I can't find one without costing me the earth I may just have to get the current box overhauled.
I'm gonna have to chime in and say, it is a very nice looking car. Very nice choices, seemingly all around. Props.
Holy christ thats a pretty 4th gen! Looks top notch. What color is that paint? It's awesome, especially with the gold wheels.
Thanks for the compliments guys... Wheel details are up top in description... Colour is a toyota colour... called "Wine Red Pearl" UPDATE: Coilovers!!! Ride is quite smoother, and handles like it's on rails!! Before: After: