3SGTE: 1991 JDM Build thread

[sabing]

Hey guys, im starting off my thread for my "new" 1991 JDM turbo

Heres my base: (Tough start eh)
KW coilovers, Enkei 17" rims, Lexani tires 215/45/17, 8mm spacers rear, 3mm front
MBC, K&N cold air intake, magnaflow exhaust
For now this should be mostly interior mods





First Couple projects will be tomorrow night, and Shift boot is under way.

Three projects in this picture:

Digital boost Gauge, Deck install, Shift boot install



Here is my dash with digital boost gauge already fitted in. (note the odometer is in km not miles) not bad eh?



Also tomorrow I will be replacing the turbo to intercooler hose because that blew out, and hopefully my knock sensor will come in from chicoraceworks (cleared customs friday im suprised it isnt in yet), As well as oil change and possibly trans fluid change.
Ordered hose from toyota on wednesday or thursday, told me 7-10 business days, arrived today (4 business days, im impressed)

Any advice, comments, suggestions, lets hear them.

[mr2v63vz]

sweet i love builds nice jdm!

[mr29180]

I hate you..... J/k lol well good luck with the built ...

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parts



old hose


new hose installed


knock sensor was wrong


shift boot will wait until later

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So tonight I installed my new Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD touch screen deck.
Dash apart:


Deck:



Installed:



Just need to trim down the little frame that goes around the screen, it didnt quite fit.
On a side note, what do you have to do with the wiring of the parking brake and reverse wiring to watch a movie while driving? Anyone? (Not that I want to watch movies while im driving but if the passenger does.)

[o6spdracer]

Looking good! Did you consider getting rid of the stock intercooler pipes and going with some aftermarket ones? Berk, Greddy, EMSpowered? What other plans do you have for her?

[mr29180]

Dude instead of wiring it to the e-break just connect it to the body"ground" and wala it will be fix....

[sabing]

Originally Posted by o6spdracer

Looking good! Did you consider getting rid of the stock intercooler pipes and going with some aftermarket ones? Berk, Greddy, EMSpowered? What other plans do you have for her?

Yes I have, thats what I was going to do, but then my dad went ahead and ordered this from toyota without asking me. I wasn't too impressed, we'll see if this thing lasts. How much does a basic pipe run you?

Other plans: well. There will always be more to do, but in the near future i will be finishing the boost gauge, shift boot, then installing subs and better speakers as soon as possible (i have an alpine Mrp-m1000 and in total 3 10" subs) and i may get my 4 chan amp back from my car I sold and use that for 2 speakers and a sub. At some point I would also like to change the color or material of the dash pieces and probably some leather inserts for the door panels. As far as engine work goes, im going to wait until I begin apprenticeship so I can do it myself. There is nothing I hate more than people who brag about their car even though they didn't do any of it themselves.

Any good ideas on things to do?

[sabing]

Originally Posted by mr29180

Dude instead of wiring it to the e-break just connect it to the body"ground" and wala it will be fix....

Thats what I did with it. Although I think I just wired them into the ground wire on the wiring harness. Would that change anything? I know i should have grounded it to a bolt but it was dark and i just wanted to get it in for now.

[o6spdracer]

I would get a new intercooler and downpipe, since you already have an intake and exhaust. You basic mods to get more airflow and better performance. If you are planning on upgrading your turbo, just use the stock dp until you get the new turbo and downpipe, in case it isn't the same bellmouth housing. Here is a link to the piping EMS has: MR2 Sidemount Intercooler Piping - $199.99 : EMSPowered, High Quality, Great Service, Low Prices. If you are going to upgrade the intercooler, just get the pipes at the same time.
Other mods could include some TRD parts...those are always nice! haha.

[sabing]

Originally Posted by o6spdracer

I would get a new intercooler and downpipe, since you already have an intake and exhaust. You basic mods to get more airflow and better performance. If you are planning on upgrading your turbo, just use the stock dp until you get the new turbo and downpipe, in case it isn't the same bellmouth housing. Here is a link to the piping EMS has: MR2 Sidemount Intercooler Piping - $199.99 : EMSPowered, High Quality, Great Service, Low Prices. If you are going to upgrade the intercooler, just get the pipes at the same time.
Other mods could include some TRD parts...those are always nice! haha.

I probably wont do any engine work for a while yet, as I say, Im a rookie with all but the most basic things and I think I had better save up a little money and get a winter beater, I cant afford to trash this thing. Plus I want to just get it running properly before I do mods haha. But yes, somewhere down the line I see a bright future..

[o6spdracer]

I see. What I should have said was whatever you decide to purchase and 'modify' make sure that you can use it down the line. No point in spending money twice!

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Its been a while since i've done much to my car, but I did get a little time last weekend to get my new speakers in, now I just need an amp to run them and fab up some kind of cover for my tweeters. Forgot to take a picture of the mids in the doors, I'll probably get one this weekend.



Yes they look horrible but im working on it.



More likely to come on sunday or monday

[3sgtepower]

Your shift knob llooks like a dildo. Ill sell you my authentic TRD Shift knob for $40, got it for $50 new.

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Originally Posted by 3sgtepower

Your shift knob llooks like a dildo. Ill sell you my authentic TRD Shift knob for $40, got it for $50 new.

You know, I thought the exact same thing. I hate this stupid thing. I will definitely consider that. can you post a picture of it?

[countyboy3188]

man the paint on that thing is clean!! And its a hard top too!

How much did it cost you to import it?

[3sgtepower]

Ill get pictures in a an hour or two, would you be interested in a short shift kit too? It will help reduce the chance of you grinding your gears when speed shifting and it will increase the speed of your shifts by reducing the throw distance, therefor making you a little faster.

Also if you have plans on raising the boost and keeping safe combustion chamber temps in the summer time, I have an ST205 A2W Core you can have for $310+shipping.

[canadam]

You can buy the TRD ball knob that comes with the quickshifter kit for under $30. Talk to Aaron @ Lithia Toyota.

[3sgtepower]

Ill do $20 shipped on the knob. Id rather keep the short shifter kit than sell it for only $10 more.

[Sang]

Originally Posted by 3sgtepower

Ill do $20 shipped on the knob. Id rather keep the short shifter kit than sell it for only $10 more.

Canadam didn't say the trd kit was $30. He said the knob that comes in the kit is $30.