Help! What Model Is My Gen 6 Celica?

[trickytrev]

Please help.

I have just bought an imported 1994 Celica, but don't know what model to insure it as !!

It is 2000cc, model number E-ST202-BLMVF, engine number 3S-GE.

Is it a SSII?

[Uncle Bob]

Please help.

I have just bought an imported 1994 Celica, but don't know what model to insure it as !!

It is 2000cc, model number E-ST202-BLMVF, engine number 3S-GE.

Is it a SSII?

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YES your celica is an SS-II :)

SS-II

Engine Model = 3S-GE

0-60= 7.5 Sec.

Power = Manual 177.5BHP, Automatic 167.6 BHP,

Model number on VIN for Manual---------E-ST202-BLMVF

Model number on VIN for Automatic-----E-ST202-BLPVF

[trickytrev]

Cheers Bob :D, will insure it as an SSII.

Are they really 177 BHP?

[Uncle Bob]

Cheers  Bob :D, will insure it as an SSII.

Are they really 177 BHP? 

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Well they are in Japan, but with UK fuel being a lower grade, its going to be about the same as UK Celica's...that's 168-173 bhp ;) .

[GT4 BOOSTER]

it should be ran on "optimax" nothing else.

this is guideance from a jap website.

GENERAL

Body type Coupe

Drive FF

Transmission 5 speed manual

Displacement, cc 1998

Frame E-ST202-BLMVF

Price of new car, thousands yen (Tokyo area) 2120 (~$17600)

SPECIFICATION (SPECS)

EXTERIOR

Exterior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 4435 x 1750 x 1305

Interior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 1735 x 1450 x 1100

Wheel base, mm 2535

Treads (F/R), mm 1510 / 1490

Ground clearance, mm 145

Curb vehicle weight, kg 1190

Gross vehicle weight, kg

Seating capacity, persons 5

Doors number 3

Min.turning radius, m 5.2

Fuel tank capacity, l 60

ENGINE

Displacement, cc 1998

Engine model 3S-GE

Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 180 ps (132.39 kw) / 7000 rpm

Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 19.5 kg*m (191.23 N*m) / 4800 rpm

Power density 6.61

Engine type Serial 4 cylinder DOHC16 valve

Engine information

Fuel system EFI (electronic fuel injection)

Turbocharger No

Fuel type Unleaded premium gasoline

LEV system (Low emission vehicle) No

Compression ratio 10.3

Bore, mm 86

Stroke, mm 86

Final gear ratio

Fuel consumption at 10-15 modes, l/100km 8.3

Fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100km

CHASSIS / TRANSMISSION

Power steering Yes

Tires size, front 205/55r15 87v

Tires size rear 205/55r15 87v

Braking system, front Ventilated disk

Braking system, rear Disk

Suspension system, front Strut type coil spring

Suspension system, rear Strut type coil spring

[trickytrev]

Cheers for all the advice

[Cubic Incubi]

millers octane booster will have your 97/98 ron fuel boosted to 101ron.

You can buy cases of the stuff, at discount from Ian Smith of Toyauto centre.

Colder plugs will be good if you plan to stick to uk spec fuels and if you decide to give her some beans.

sounds like you got a nice car there fella :D

[trickytrev]

millers octane booster will have your 97/98 ron fuel boosted to 101ron.

You can buy cases of the stuff, at discount from Ian Smith of Toyauto centre.

Colder plugs will be good if you plan to stick to uk spec fuels and if you decide to give her some beans.

sounds like you got a nice car there fella :D

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Thanks for advice . It is a good car, although I have just sold an Evo 4 as I needed the money, I am very pleased with quality and condition of my new Celica for what I paid :D (especially as it turned out to be the higher spec)

[Cubic Incubi]

(especially as it turned out to be the higher spec)

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I know just how that feels - my ST185 is fully loaded with factory stuff from the happy world of the rising sun. God bless those little fellas - they know how to make a good car.

Will you be going back to EVO? what was the build quality like?

[andy7reg]

It is a good car, although I have just sold an Evo 4 as I needed the money, I am very pleased with quality and condition of my new Celica for what I paid :D (especially as it turned out to be the higher spec)

been looking on getting a evo 4 myself, why did you switch to a SSII, Ive heard

the evo 4 engine ist up to much, is that right! just what a bit of feed back from a evo 4 owner and why you wanted to get rid-of it for, cheers

[cookci]

Cheers  Bob :D, will insure it as an SSII.

Are they really 177 BHP? 

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Well they are in Japan, but with UK fuel being a lower grade, its going to be about the same as UK Celica's...that's 168-173 bhp ;) .

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Surely ignition timing wud only be pulled back in the lower revs running on 98 ron rather than 100!

Its funny how GT owners claim they get 8 BHP from there superchips (igntion advance only)

And IF the peak BHP is directly proportional to the octane then should we gain some for running 98 RON over the 95? lol

[trickytrev]

It is a good car, although I have just sold an Evo 4 as I needed the money, I am very pleased with quality and condition of my new Celica for what I paid  :D (especially as it turned out to be the higher spec)

been looking on getting a evo 4 myself, why did you switch to a SSII, Ive heard

the evo 4 engine ist up to much, is that right!  just what a bit of feed back from a evo 4 owner and why you wanted to get rid-of it for,  cheers

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The only reason I got rid was money, the Evo was an awsome car, it was the RS version by the way, but had aircon and recaros. When I was looking for Evo, I was told that the engines were bullet proof, mine certainly seemed like it. I would definitely recommend owning one as long as you are prepared for running costs (as I wasn't). If you looking for all out acceleration and don't care about mod cons go for an RS as they are generally cheaper and supposedly more fun to drive (never drove GSR so can't compare). I will go back to an Evo in future (sorry Toyota people), but for now am happy with Celica.

[trickytrev]

(especially as it turned out to be the higher spec)

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I know just how that feels - my ST185 is fully loaded with factory stuff from the happy world of the rising sun. God bless those little fellas - they know how to make a good car.

Will you be going back to EVO? what was the build quality like?

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I've had quite a few cars that were top of their range and can honestly say the Evo beats all of them for build quality. Will definitely be going back to Evo one day. They are the best.

Anyway stop making me talk about Evos on a Toyota forum, I'll get shot