My USDM 4th gen

Hello from Philippines. here's my 4th gen..





Please visit: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/770872/1986-toyota-celica (sorry, not updated )


I have the car since 2001, and here is the summary of modifications.


Major mods:


3SGE 3rd gen (2003)
3SGE Beams redtop from SS3 (2008)
Cusco Zero 2E (from GC8, custom and modified bottom and top mounts) (2012)




Minor mods:


Apexi filter with custom intake pipe
- Custom MAF adaptor, Mines coupling, with OEM hoses from various JDM cars
Techna-fit SS braided clutchline
Goodridge SS braided brakelines
ST202 shifter (shorter shift stick and throw than stock st162)
ST202 SS-2 hubs/twin pot caliper, rotor and steering knuckle, TRD pads
ST182 rear brake calipers, Brembo solid blank rotors, tanabe pads
ST182 radiator (had fitment issue, needs replacement)
Trust strut brace (modified to fit st162)
Trust muffler, custom 2 3/8" exhaust




Electrical:


3SGE redtop wiring
AT ecu/manual shifter mod
- starter, ecu inputs
AC amplifier from Camry/avalon
ST202 AC blower resistor pack
Levin gauge (electronic speedo)
JDM front corner/signal lights
JDM front side markers (from STIG)
USDM 1988 tail lights
JDM Levin power folding side mirrors
- with add-on circuit to fold/unfold automatically
Modified Levin tachometer for beams
Fog lamps flash/hi-beam mod
Apexi RSM with shift light
Flashing third brake light
- Blinks about 8x then turn On steadily
- Will not blink below 30kph, integrated through Apexi RSM


Future/on-going mods:


Exhaust pipe, FGK muffler from GC8
E56 LSD tranny
JDM power folding mirrors (from STIG)

Will update this page for some write-ups..thanks!

 

Currently preparing for E56 tranny swap. I will update this thread with some pictures when done.

Thanks guys!

 

better hurry! 3sge motor swaps for the corollas here is trending..

 

No problem. Although I didn't make a write up, but I guess I still can find the notes during the conversion.
I did the wiring myself with the cut ECU harness, and managed to connect all the ECU signals.

 

Hello,

Just an update after E56 tranny swap.

Modification from S54 setup to E56.

1. Left tranny bracket.
Different bolt pattern, and E56 appears shorter, the bracket mounting moved to the right. You need to extend or widen the bracket to the left.
I believe GT4 brackets will do. For the meantime, I am using the drilled stock S tranny brackets and support.

2. Front engine mounting bracket needs to extend further towards the front around 15mm. I am using spacers(nuts) at the moment. The motor needs to move further back to align it. I was not aware of this before, I have not checked previous engine alignment with respect to the engine bay or the strut towers. I dont think there's a difference between the S54 and E56 front mounting bracket positions from the engine block, needs further measurements to confirm.

3. Rear mounting bracket modification. I have the St185 rear bracket and modified as described in 88V6Celi V6 swap. Drilled the center member rear mount holes further back and to the left. Had a problem in the first fitment, the rear mount was hitting the steering rack left bracket bolt. Additonal offset to the mounting holes and a modified rear mount rubber/bushing solved this.

4. Axles. Used ES250/Camry outers and MR2 Turbo LSD inners.

5. Shifter brackets. The bracket was moved to the right about 1/4 inch, and made 4mm spacers (rings).

6. Rear end plate. Minor mod(bent) to clear the transaxle case cover (thick plate).

Launch test...

 

Getting ready for a GTE.. No, actually, I just wanted to have LSD and shorter gearing for track,drag racing, auto x.

 

You mean the tachometer?speedo? well, you can use the old st162 tacho and modify it, for the speedometer you just need to swap the mechanical VSS on the new beams tranny.

Mine is using tach and speedo from ae111 levin/sprinter gauge cluster

similar to this one http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/blnc/121224/534r1/4770jfc_20.jpeg