titan01
05-24-2010, 07:56 PM
Up for grabs is my 1992 Toyota Starlet GT Turbo. Only reason why I am selling is because I am looking into stepping into a MKIV Supra.
This car is ridiculously fun to drive and turns heads everywhere it goes. The car is very quick and is putting down roughly 170-180whp (yes, to the wheels) on 1 bar of boost in an ~1800 lb. car... put 2 and 2 together and it's sure to put a smile on your face. Car pulls very hard, is very torquey and runs without a hiccup.
This car has been my baby and I have always ensured meticulous maintenance and quality modifications (in both parts and installation). Never boosted before operating temperature has been reached, never over-boosted, always had a close eye on AFR's and always run on premium 94 octane gas. Turbo has absolutely no out-of-spec shaft play, both engine and turbo seals are in absolutely great shape... no external or internal leaks (no blow-by in my charge pipes, doesn't puff, burn, or smoke anything). Have ran optimal AFR's for the entirety of my ownership.
This car has only had 2 owners since being imported into Canada in bone stock form. Previous owner is a very knowledgeable mechanic (by trade) and had done very tasteful and high-quality modifications, as well as meticulously maintained this car. He was also a good friend of mine so the transformation of this car has been witnessed first hand from stock to current form. I am that second owner and have simply improved on the BPU formula that the original owner had started. Quality, safe, reliable mods to reach optimal balanced power output.
On top of all the engine performance, suspension, and aesthetic/clean-up modifications, there is also an absolutely beautiful sound system. Great audio clarity that puts out a very dynamic sound, and a sub that pounds VERY hard.
Below is a complete modification list. In bold are the modifications I have performed since buying this car, the rest are modifications performed by my mechanic friend (previous owner). ALL OF THESE MODS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED POST-IMPORTING, LANDED IN CANADA.
ENGINE:
1.3-liter 4E-FTE turbo inline-4
ct9 turbo (w/ ported wastegate to keep over-boost creep to a minimum)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT:
Blitz Access ECU
Blitz DD Super sound BOV (with brand new Blitz Blue 'standard' actuator spring)
Upgraded 315cc MKIII Supra injectors
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Zisco mild steel equal length tubular exhaust manifold (excellent quality, absolutely NO cracks or leaks)
Autobahn88 front mount intercooler w/ polished aluminum piping (fully reflective heat-wrapped cold side) and all new silicone coupler (+ T-clamps)
2.5" Downpipe
Professionally built custom 2.5" straight pipe exhaust (no cats, mufflers or resonators) that is not overly loud at idle, and sounds great WOT
Custom front mount intake w/ brand new K&N cone filter
K&N valve cover breather filter
HKS adjustable waste gate actuator
HKS Type 1 turbo timer
Turbosmart T style manual boost controller
AEM UEGO wide-band sensor
TRD Short shift kit
Solid brass shifter bushings
Custom tri-color powdercoated valve cover (Done by Impact! Coatings)
Speedvision oil catch can
Custom grounding kit
WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES:
16" Rota GT3's (mint)
Dunlop Direzza DZ101 205/40/r16 (put on brand new last fall)
Stock brakes (perform incredibly well. Stops on a dime and I've never felt the need to modify them.)
SUSPENSION:
TRD Coilovers (front)
KYB GR2's with speedline springs (rear)
Cusco camber plates
Whiteline rear anti-roll bar & drop links (painted hot pink and blue respectively - both finished in a satin clearcoat)
Stock front strut brace (powdercoated - color matched to the same shade of blue as the "TOYOTA" lettering on the valve cover)
INTERIOR
Pioneer Double din touch screen DVD player
JL12W6V2 Sub
JL500/1 monoblock
Clarion 6X9 (rear)
Clarion 4" (front)
Autometer boost guage
AEM UEGO wideband gauge
Top Secret diamond cut shift knob
5 Window 20% tint done at Malcolm's Tinting (w/ lifetime warranty)
RECENT MAINTENANCE (this season):
Royal purple 10w40 changed every 4000kms
Brand new OEM Toyota oil filter (always used OEM filters with every change)
Tranny oil changed with Red line MT-90 synthetic gear oil at the beginning of this season (Only 2000kms ago)
Brand new OEM valve cover gasket
Brand new OEM spark plug seals
Brand new OEM PCV valve
As a side note, as rare as these cars are within Canada, I should mention that sourcing parts is NO issue. Most parts are cross-compatible and directly interchangeable with the Toyota Tercel / Toyota Paseo (with the 5e sharing a boat-load of parts and components with the 4e-fte).
On top of this, OEM parts are easily attainable online, and even through local vendors such as 4 Wheel Auto (who have had parts in my hands as quickly as overnight)
http://www.4wheelauto.com/
These cars have a huge following within Japan and the UK. ToyotaGTturbo.com is a great, active forum with a ton of information and resources (including parts vendors, classifieds, etc.)
http://www.toyotagtturbo.com
Pictures:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/IMG_4757.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/IMG_4781.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/IMG_4770.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/IMG_4722.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/Starlet_BodyShot03.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/IMG_4811.jpg
*Headlights not a full brightness in this picture. VERY yellow and put out a great output beam when switched fully "on". Both OEM head/foglights have bright yellow output. (The sought after "JDM yellow" look that so many people try to replicate).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/Starlet_Headlights.jpg
SOLD
This car is ridiculously fun to drive and turns heads everywhere it goes. The car is very quick and is putting down roughly 170-180whp (yes, to the wheels) on 1 bar of boost in an ~1800 lb. car... put 2 and 2 together and it's sure to put a smile on your face. Car pulls very hard, is very torquey and runs without a hiccup.
This car has been my baby and I have always ensured meticulous maintenance and quality modifications (in both parts and installation). Never boosted before operating temperature has been reached, never over-boosted, always had a close eye on AFR's and always run on premium 94 octane gas. Turbo has absolutely no out-of-spec shaft play, both engine and turbo seals are in absolutely great shape... no external or internal leaks (no blow-by in my charge pipes, doesn't puff, burn, or smoke anything). Have ran optimal AFR's for the entirety of my ownership.
This car has only had 2 owners since being imported into Canada in bone stock form. Previous owner is a very knowledgeable mechanic (by trade) and had done very tasteful and high-quality modifications, as well as meticulously maintained this car. He was also a good friend of mine so the transformation of this car has been witnessed first hand from stock to current form. I am that second owner and have simply improved on the BPU formula that the original owner had started. Quality, safe, reliable mods to reach optimal balanced power output.
On top of all the engine performance, suspension, and aesthetic/clean-up modifications, there is also an absolutely beautiful sound system. Great audio clarity that puts out a very dynamic sound, and a sub that pounds VERY hard.
Below is a complete modification list. In bold are the modifications I have performed since buying this car, the rest are modifications performed by my mechanic friend (previous owner). ALL OF THESE MODS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED POST-IMPORTING, LANDED IN CANADA.
ENGINE:
1.3-liter 4E-FTE turbo inline-4
ct9 turbo (w/ ported wastegate to keep over-boost creep to a minimum)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT:
Blitz Access ECU
Blitz DD Super sound BOV (with brand new Blitz Blue 'standard' actuator spring)
Upgraded 315cc MKIII Supra injectors
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Zisco mild steel equal length tubular exhaust manifold (excellent quality, absolutely NO cracks or leaks)
Autobahn88 front mount intercooler w/ polished aluminum piping (fully reflective heat-wrapped cold side) and all new silicone coupler (+ T-clamps)
2.5" Downpipe
Professionally built custom 2.5" straight pipe exhaust (no cats, mufflers or resonators) that is not overly loud at idle, and sounds great WOT
Custom front mount intake w/ brand new K&N cone filter
K&N valve cover breather filter
HKS adjustable waste gate actuator
HKS Type 1 turbo timer
Turbosmart T style manual boost controller
AEM UEGO wide-band sensor
TRD Short shift kit
Solid brass shifter bushings
Custom tri-color powdercoated valve cover (Done by Impact! Coatings)
Speedvision oil catch can
Custom grounding kit
WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES:
16" Rota GT3's (mint)
Dunlop Direzza DZ101 205/40/r16 (put on brand new last fall)
Stock brakes (perform incredibly well. Stops on a dime and I've never felt the need to modify them.)
SUSPENSION:
TRD Coilovers (front)
KYB GR2's with speedline springs (rear)
Cusco camber plates
Whiteline rear anti-roll bar & drop links (painted hot pink and blue respectively - both finished in a satin clearcoat)
Stock front strut brace (powdercoated - color matched to the same shade of blue as the "TOYOTA" lettering on the valve cover)
INTERIOR
Pioneer Double din touch screen DVD player
JL12W6V2 Sub
JL500/1 monoblock
Clarion 6X9 (rear)
Clarion 4" (front)
Autometer boost guage
AEM UEGO wideband gauge
Top Secret diamond cut shift knob
5 Window 20% tint done at Malcolm's Tinting (w/ lifetime warranty)
RECENT MAINTENANCE (this season):
Royal purple 10w40 changed every 4000kms
Brand new OEM Toyota oil filter (always used OEM filters with every change)
Tranny oil changed with Red line MT-90 synthetic gear oil at the beginning of this season (Only 2000kms ago)
Brand new OEM valve cover gasket
Brand new OEM spark plug seals
Brand new OEM PCV valve
As a side note, as rare as these cars are within Canada, I should mention that sourcing parts is NO issue. Most parts are cross-compatible and directly interchangeable with the Toyota Tercel / Toyota Paseo (with the 5e sharing a boat-load of parts and components with the 4e-fte).
On top of this, OEM parts are easily attainable online, and even through local vendors such as 4 Wheel Auto (who have had parts in my hands as quickly as overnight)
http://www.4wheelauto.com/
These cars have a huge following within Japan and the UK. ToyotaGTturbo.com is a great, active forum with a ton of information and resources (including parts vendors, classifieds, etc.)
http://www.toyotagtturbo.com
Pictures:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/IMG_4757.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/IMG_4781.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/IMG_4770.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/IMG_4722.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/Starlet_BodyShot03.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/IMG_4811.jpg
*Headlights not a full brightness in this picture. VERY yellow and put out a great output beam when switched fully "on". Both OEM head/foglights have bright yellow output. (The sought after "JDM yellow" look that so many people try to replicate).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/morethanheroes/starlet/Starlet_Headlights.jpg
SOLD