87GTS Turbo "Nemesis"

i had a great time on the dragon.

 

several vids on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFSTiK0pBpPz5_UAUk3zj-w

 

Parts/Mod list
1987 Toyota Celica GTS (USDM)

Officially sponsored by:
Paradise Racing, Swift Racing Technologies= turbo and accesories, dyno, tuning, installs, ems
Phoenix Tuning = differential
ST162.net!
Toyheadauto = suspension bushings
Chico Race Works = race axles
Redds Automotive = race entry fees

Body Parts:
Modified Aeroform Celica GE Ground Effects
Custom Body Molding, Front Tow Hook, Hybrid Grill
Summit Racing SS Hood Pins
USDM Alltrac Tail Lights, EDM Spec Corner Lights, ADM Tail Vents
Team Prototype Fender Flares
CRL "pop-up/out" Sunroof
Custom Dry Carbon Fiber Hood
Custom Front Splitter w/ Race Basics Supports
Modified 69 Camaro Wing
Deleted: Antenna, Rear Wiper and Motor, Rear Squirter, Third Brake Light, Both Front Wipers and Motor, Headlight Assemblies, Windshield Lower Trim, All Sound Deadening Material, Hood Hinges, Interior, Heater/AC assembly and boxes, Sunroof assembly, tons of Wiring, lots of small brackets removed and such.

Wheels:
Varrstoen V3 15x9.5 +25 offset with 225/45r15 BFG Rival f(31psi) r(27psi)
Varrstoen V3 15x9.5 +25 offset with 245/580r15 Hoosier Slick f(31psi) r(27psi)
DiscountTire.com Hub Centric Rings
Gorilla Spline Drive Lightweight Lug Nuts

Performance parts:
Engine:
USDM 1st gen 3S-GTE Block, 87mm Bore, Machined by Bill Coleman of Coleman Racing
Cometic 1.2mm Head Gasket
Balanced Arias Forged Pistons, Turbo Ring Set
Balanced Eagle ESP Connecting Rods, Hardened Wrist Pins, Gapless Pin Rings
ARP Head Studs, Main Studs, Rod Bolts
Paradise Racing Pressure Plate Bolts
JDM Gen 1 3S-GE Cylinder Head w/ Polished Combustion Chambers, Ported/Polished Exhaust Ports, Machined by Bill of Advanced Machine Shop
Toyota Shimless Bucket Conversion
ATS ACL Trimetal Race Bearings, HVHP Oil Pump
Gutted TVIS
Fidanza Adjustable Cam Gears
Gen 1 3SGE Cams, Intake Manifold
TEQ Oil Cap , Gas Cap
Moroso Sumped, Baffled, Trapped Aluminum Oil Pan
Valvoline 20w-50 NSL Synthetic Racing Oil
Speed-Source Poly Motor Mounts, Aluminum Crossmember Bushings, Oil Level Sensor Block Off Plate
Koyo ST205 Aluminum Radiator
Derale Power Steering Cooler, Dual Pusher 2200cfm Fans
Race Basics Expansion Tank, 24PSI Radiator Cap
Earls Performance Fittings and ProLite lines
Custom made Steel lines by Henry's Engineering
DEI Heat Wrap

Intake:
4" SRT Intake Filter
4" Airraid Intake Tubing
2.5" SRT Polished Intercooler Pipes
2.5" ATS Polished Throttle Body Inlet
Griffen Low Density Bar and Plate Front Mount Intercooler
Tial 50mm BOV
SRT Dual Vented -12AN Valve Cover, Breather Lines, Polished Breather Tank
RacerX Custom 46mm Restrictor Plate

Exhaust:
Precision 5858sp CEA w/ Ported "S" Cover
SRT Ramhorn V-band Manifold and Downpipe
Precicion 46mm Wastegate w/ 1BAR Spring
Custom 3" SS Side Exit Exhaust
Vibrant 3" SS Flex Pipe
Volt SS 2"x6" Square Tip

Ignition and Fuel:
Modded Haltech PS1000r3
Haltech Dual Channel Wideband Kit
Haltech Racepak IQ3 Dash
Dell Precision M65 Laptop
Apexi AVC-R Boost Controller
AEM "Short" Coils
HKS DLI
NGK bkr8eix Plugs
Blitz FattDC Turbo Timer
Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump
SRT 1000cc High Impedence Balanced Injectors
Aeromotive 13109 Fuel Pressure Regulator
Earls Fittings, Prolite 350 Line
Hand Wired Engine and Dash by SRT

Drivetrain:
1999 Toyota Camry Solara V6 E153 Trans
Quaife Helical LSD
CRW Race ST165 Outer Axles
1992 MR2-T Inner Axle Stubs
ST165 Shifter Cables, Trans Mounts, Cable Stay
Redline LWSP Fluid
Fidanza Flywheel
Competition Clutch Stage 4 Unsprung Clutch Disk, 2800lb HD Pressure Plate
Speed-Source Slave Cylinder Rod, Stainless Steel Clutch Line, Cable Bushings
Custom Short Shifter
NRG Shift Knob
1999 Toyota Camry Solara Slave Cylinder
Castrol GT-LMA Fluid

Stoppers:
(f)WMS 4 Piston Calipers
(f)ST185 Slotted/Coated Rotors
(f)Hawk HPS Ferro Carbon Pads
(r)ST162 Slotted/Coated Rotors
(r)Hawk HPS Ferro Carbon Pads
(r)King Calipers
Goodridge Stainless Steel Lines modded by Henry's Engineering
Castrol GT-LMA Fluid

Suspension:
Modified Megan Racing ST182 Street Coilover Kit
Megan Racing Front and Rear Strut Tower Brace
T3 Aluminum Trailing Arms
SuperPro Polyurethane Bushings
ST Suspension ST182 Rear Sway Bar
Custom Anti-lift Kit, Swaybar Endlinks
12mm (f) and 25mm (r) H&R Wheel Spacers
Custom Frame Connectors Welded In
Autopower Race Roll Cage with Custom door bars
Deleted Front Sway Bar

Interior Parts:
Corbeau Forza Racing Seat
GForce 5 Point Harness
Summit Racing Battery Relocation Kit
Custom Grounding Kit
NRG Steering Wheel, Quick Release Hub, Hub Adapter
HotRodUSA Optima Mount
Optima Red Top Battery
Flaming River Battery Cut-Off
Snap-On 150Watt Power Inverter
Wayloo Helmet
Firesafe 5lb Halon System
Puma Driving Shoes

soon to follow list:
foam filled stock frame rails
Kelford cam set with supertech springs and retainers then retune
Make a rear brake kit using Wilwood 2 piston calipers

 

371whp, 355ft/lbs
in 4th gear (e153 camry box) on a dynojet uncorrected

so my damage and modification report so far. I am the 2013 AI FP champ (happy days) but I will not be racing with them next year. next year will be for regional points!

I broke the splitter and had to modify it. over the winter I plan on making a final revision to it.
I still need to fabricate a rear diffuser
I had to replace the hatch struts (anyone on facebook saw that rant)
I still have to replace the right inner cv boot and right inner tie rod. then of course re-align the car (my favorite chore :ack2)
then it's just more little work. i'll probabily spend 20 hours cutting off 20lbs.

oh and of course...repaint the car! no color change, it'll be gloss and not flat this time. flat white is impossible to keep clean.

 

both door harnesses sorted. slow and steady work.

 

30lbs lighter and a ridiculous amount of hood pins to hold it down

but no. no noticeable difference.

 

wtf i never posted the dragon pics and one from autocrossing with the big wing