Toyota Starlet 1.4 GT Turbo 16v Reviews
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★★★★★
“its a 1.3 u mug n its the dogs. iv got the newer v a...”
Written on: 22/01/2011 by akie (1 review written)
its a 1.3 u mug n its the dogs. iv got the newer v a glanza same engine n in 21 years let me no if ur wick r5s still tickin over lk u jus got it outa the box lol wise up (read more)
★★★★★
“The Toyota Starlet 1.4 GT Turbo 16v is small, cheap...”
Written on: 06/05/2009 by qasim1 (1 review written)
The Toyota Starlet 1.4 GT Turbo 16v is small, cheap to insure, great first car and great boy racer (read more)
★★★★★
“i have 2 gt's a 92 and a 94...... the 92 is running on...”
Written on: 09/04/2009 by Alan ODoherty
i have 2 gt's a 92 and a 94...... the 92 is running on 1.4 boost and has fuel controller,power fc, fuel pump , injectors, conrods , pistons, crankshaft, camshafts,fmic, actuator,exhaust, induction kit, port and polished head, and much more and is running 300bhp. it is easy to find parts with little money and insurance is cheap,so is tax,,,,,, out of a small car you can get great horsepower for your money (read more)
★★★★★
“Awesome car!!!!! No complaints so far. Very fast!!!...”
Written on: 22/03/2009
Awesome car!!!!! No complaints so far. Very fast!!! Even with my mega sound system still can match the acceleration of my friends BMW!!! Nothing really bad about it.... though it could be a bit bigger. (read more)
★★★★★
“Toyota Starlet 1.4 GT Turbo 16v. Killer of a car I'd...”
Written on: 20/01/2009
Toyota Starlet 1.4 GT Turbo 16v. Killer of a car I'd love to own 1 of my own. The output of the engine is impeccable, especially when the car is so light. Recommended car for those who love a tight, nippy ride. Amazing little car so can't really find any bad points. (read more)
★★★★☆
“My 91gt Toyota Starlet has HDi front mount kit, tail...”
Written on: 06/12/2008
My 91gt Toyota Starlet has HDi front mount kit, tail 38mm waste gate, gizmo fcd, 2 and half inch exhaust and a steel exhaust manifold with a ct9, kings and kybs, full body kit, runs a boost tap boosting 14psi no fueling mods but runs mint goes of the clock in 3rd gear I ' m on my second motor first 1 run 14psi for 2 years till the turbo itself first motor still sweet as but got a low kms engine so put that instead soon will be running a t3/t4 turbo and a link computer and fueling mods its my... (read more)
★★★★★
“I love my 95 Gt.... bought it for a song around 18...”
Written on: 10/11/2008 by youknowme
I love my 95 Gt.... bought it for a song around 18 months ago, needed work but I gave it full attention and now its mint... (Well should I say WAS as I took it off the road so I can get it ready for when I have 1 years ncb)
Did quite a lot to it, plans now are1.3 bar on gt25 hybrid, fueling mods only, then td04 at 1.3 bar on stock management and stock internals and just fueling mods, then 1.8 bar on forged and management... should be quite stupid and pretty unreliable
Handling mods too of...
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★★★★★
“I purchased a 93 squarelamp Toyota Starlet GT 3years...”
Written on: 12/10/2008
I purchased a 93 squarelamp Toyota Starlet GT 3years ago with intention to track it but it was that good I decided to multi task and use it everyday... It had done 150k kilometres and the turbo seals decided to go (It was running higher boost with upgraded bits here and there) so it was going to give up sooner or later. I upgraded my turbo brakes coilovers etc and its amazing. Yeah it doesn't have the low down grunt of a big engine but once they hit boost they are really quick. The... (read more)
★★★★★
“Very fast and reliable car. Skill is required in order...”
Written on: 25/06/2008
Very fast and reliable car. Skill is required in order to be driven at the edge of its possibilities. (read more)
★★★★★
“This car is an animal, not many half decent cars can...”
Written on: 02/05/2008
This car is an animal, not many half decent cars can keep up with the staggering 0-60 time of 6.9s for the EP82 which is identical to the 0-60 of a BMW 330ci. The Toyota Starlet GT is also easily tunable and with a resonable amount of money spent on good aftermarket parts you could be running around 180bhp with 1 bar boost, which let me tell you form my own experience is a lot and provides serious acceleration. You will pick up a good condition EP82 with a few stage 1 mods such as filter,... (read more)
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★★★★★
“Fast, fun to drive, cheap to run, tax and insure. The...”
Written on: 12/01/2008
Fast, fun to drive, cheap to run, tax and insure. The most fun you will get for the money. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Toyota Starlet 1.4 GT is the best car I have ever...”
Written on: 07/12/2007
The Toyota Starlet 1.4 GT is the best car I have ever owned so far (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had my starlet for 2 years now, and i can tell...”
Written on: 09/11/2007 by mathew (1 review written)
I have had my starlet for 2 years now, and i can tell you driving this car is a thrill. Whenever you switch the turbo to high, it simply jerks, picking a thrilling speed. I always have friends asking me what make of a car is this. It doesn't look very new, but its an authority on the road. Please Note: This speed isn't for starters as the car isn't very stable at high speed. You need yo get used to driving it before you try the high turbo option. SOBER DRIVERS ONLY!!! (read more)
★★★★★
“I've only had the car 3 months and I love it! I'm...”
Written on: 10/08/2007 by bootycars (1 review written)
I've only had the car 3 months and I love it! I'm really picky when it comes to cars but this one is great! Mine's in a bright white and everywhere I? go people just stare at it, it's mad! Just the car for a young girl racer like me. I've only got 1 years no claims on my insurance and I'm still only paying £600, well cheap on petrol for how much you can rag it.
If you want to be different then get one of these beauties! Otherwise just stick to your everyday Corsa!
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★★★★★
“Owned my car for 2 years and I can say after queuing...”
Written on: 20/07/2007 by slinky007
Owned my car for 2 years and I can say after queuing most of the top hot hatches this car is way up there with Evo STi GT-R... Now maybe not in performance but if you take into account the low running costs 311 + km to £20.00 on low boost. The engine and box is bullet proof. No worries there. Wheel bearings do go often at £50.00 a time. Parts do cost and best place to find them is the online owners clubs.
Future Classic. Go make the investment.
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★★★★★
“I own the Toyota Galanza V the replacement to the...”
Written on: 30/06/2006 by spliff1star (18 reviews written)
I own the Toyota Galanza V the replacement to the Toyota Starlet GT which basically is exactly the same but has face lift and nicer body kit and other styling changes. The Galanza V is the last of the Starlet GTS and are P to S reg I think I'm not fully sure on that. Mine is a S reg, there maybe T reg Galanza VS. I have owned the car for a no of years, it's silver has 45k miles on the clock and had 283bhp when it was last put on the rollers which was last year. The engine spec is huge,... (read more)
269600_Duncanlauren's Response to spliff1star's Review
Written on: 05/12/2006
That is the same output as my GTi-R Pulsar running 1 bar boost, your car is an animal!!! What mods have you done?
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Spliff1Star's Response to spliff1star's Review
Written on: 07/01/2007
The car had a larger turbo fitted, bigger intercooler, all silicon hoses, hks air filter, hks stainless steel manifold and full hks stainless steel exhaust system, decat, skimed head, hks sparkplugs, performance sparkleads, enlarged radiator, superchip, lightweight triple clutch, lightweight flywheel, modified fueling system, mobil 1 oil, uprated drive shafts and it's run on Optimax fuel only.
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★★★★★
“1992 GT Starlet,garret t25 turbo,38mm external...”
Written on: 14/08/2005 by GsTylish (1 review written)
1992 GT Starlet,garret t25 turbo,38mm external wastegate,upgraded fueling,custom frontmount intercooler,lsd(twin spinner),lots more engine mods,full body kit,heavy chromes/also set of racing wheels and more...... With my little rippa,i've put many or cars to shame.....eg.Gtx familias,wrx,vr4,skylines an more.lotsa moneys been spent on it but its all worth it,deffinatly somthing different to the average evo,wrx etc..... looks grate an goes like a dream (read more)
206795_Azboy25's Response to GsTylish's Review
Written on: 25/08/2005
there ok but pulsar are better.
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Spliff1Star's Response to GsTylish's Review
Written on: 24/02/2006
i had a pulsar gtir with 450+ bhp one of the fastest cars and best i had. but i only had that a few months.i also have a toyota starlet galanza v which to me is better and can be tuned allot and be quicker than the pulsar.they also hold value better. 1.3 which does 0-60: in 6.8sec and can be tuned beyond 300bhp.no comparison
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★★★★☆
“Toyota Starlet 1.4 turbo, fully sport suspension with...”
Written on: 25/06/2005 by ali 366 (1 review written)
Toyota Starlet 1.4 turbo, fully sport suspension with 2 inch exhaust system with a BLITZ blow valve, 15 inch light weight rims to keep the car quick. (read more)
★★★★★
“Toyota starlet 1993 2000cc twin turbo 280bhp 0.45bar...”
Written on: 10/01/2004 by ionis (1 review written)
Toyota starlet 1993 2000cc twin turbo 280bhp 0.45bar with nitro 0-100km in 4.3 seconds max speed 237km/h sport design tire number 235-20-19"... 2 double exhaust pipes...24v racing engine...racing steering wheel...apex (read more)
190884_Sarge3's Response to ionis's Review
Written on: 26/04/2005
I've just bought a starlet glanza v were would you recommend for parts. I desperately want a front mount intercooler
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Gonzo295's Response to ionis's Review
Written on: 06/05/2006
What engine would that be?? 2.0L, 24 valve, twin turbo?? Is that a Toyota engine?? Please answer ...
Don't need to know you mods, just the engine. (ex. 4A-GE) Talk to you later man...
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★★★★★
“I have had my "94 188bhp GT now for about 2...”
Written on: 08/07/2003 by blitzboy.
I have had my "94 188bhp GT now for about 2 years,among the mods i done they include,full HKS de-cat pipe and back box(sweet),Blitz twin Dump valve and spits a head turnin 100Db when cained :) i also have a Ramair full enduction kit in there,uprated fuel pump and oil pump,uprated intercooler with blitz ice cold water spray,forged pistons(pollished and ported)just a few of the mods and in case you are wonderin she is runnin 1 bar boost (14.5psi)max setting also incase of engine blowing.
The...
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Davea.'s Response to blitzboy.'s Review
Written on: 28/07/2003
Sounds gr8, I want one ! Can ne1 tell me what fuel consumption u get on average (ie; not nailin it)from a standard car. R they ne good on motorways, or do they rev their nuts off at 80mph ? (mph/1,000rpm in 5th would be nice to know). Thanks.
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★★★★★
“Toyota Starlet GT Turbo : Model EP82 : Production from...”
Written on: 17/05/2003 by tatsumaki.
Toyota Starlet GT Turbo : Model EP82 : Production from December 1989 up to January 1996. All GT Turbo models up to January 1992 were Manual transmission only (EP82-AGMQY). Auto transmission models (EP82-AGPQY) followed in continuation with Manual versions January 1992 to end of EP82 production.
Three variants available during EP82 production : early (12/1989-01/1992), middle (01/1992-05/1994) and late (05/1994-01/1996).
Special/limited editions : early and mid "GT Limited" with Recaro...
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★★★★★
“Fantastic....what more can i say. I'm on my 2nd one. ...”
Written on: 03/05/2003 by Starlet.
Fantastic....what more can i say. I'm on my 2nd one. If your looking for a car that is a bit unusual this is the one for you! Boy racers dream!! Mine is running 150BHP..gives your average escort turbo ect a good go!! (read more)
Mintpolo's Response to Starlet.'s Review
Written on: 24/09/2004
i need to know some insurance groups for my starlet glanza V (turbo) im only 19 with 1 year no claims. Any ideas anyone?
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★★★★☆
“The starlet Gt turbo is an excellent car. It's just...”
Written on: 24/04/2003 by utah.
The starlet Gt turbo is an excellent car. It's just not fast enough for me but otherwise it is a good in the city to thrash around in. (read more)
Playtex's Response to utah.'s Review
Written on: 18/11/2003
You can't compare the turbo startlet with the pulsar, different size engines and turbos, how about comparing that with the mazda rx7, next time check the speed/dollars ratio
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Pookie's Response to utah.'s Review
Written on: 11/01/2004
I agree. Its a great little car in stock form mine is a little gem :-0 It even has the Recaro interior. Only thing is I find it struggles until it comes on boost.
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<br>Mine seems to be the only one within several hundred kms :-) A real head turner (Chicks love it) hehehehe...
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★★★★★
“With a New EMS, some 13b turbo rotary injectors...”
Written on: 13/02/2003 by Chaos.
With a New EMS, some 13b turbo rotary injectors (550cc), a headlight to headlight intercooler, 3l Porche Turbo fuel pump and a GT28 getting these little beasts to run a 1/4 mile in low 12s wasn't a very hard or pricey exercise. All up $4495 AUD. Very nice and very unpredictable when looking at the car from the outside. (read more)
Gstylish's Response to 72584_Chaos.'s Review
Written on: 22/05/2005
Your the man!!!! im settling for low 14's......now low 12's!!!!!!!!!!!that is off the chart.!!!!!!!!! good on ya,love to see this puppy in action!!
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★★★★★
“The Toyota Starlet gt turbo 1.4 16v is a good car for...”
Written on: 21/12/2002 by ryan.
The Toyota Starlet gt turbo 1.4 16v is a good car for under £5000 if you got the money. 0-60 in 7.2 secs and a top speed of 127 mph as standard (well that's what mine does anyway). They are all kitted up bad boy style as standard - all it needs is its springs lowered. It comes with a/c, e/w and e/m as standard (also option of high and low turbo). Toyota HAVE! i repeat have created a pocket rocket. (read more)
Sagittarius.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 03/02/2003
hmmmmz
a 1.4 starlet gt turbo does not exist
is't a 1.3 starlet
greets Sagittarius
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72330_Leaky.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 12/02/2003
You bet dude! I love my little starlet gt. It goes great.
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73705_Kyle.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 18/02/2003
as well as it being a 1.3 it has a 0-60mph time of 6.8seconds
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77637_Graham K.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 05/03/2003
Own one myself absolute pocket under six 0-60
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79308_Gtt.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 12/03/2003
1.3 Turbo.....Challenger to the legend that is the GT Turbo !!
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<br>Probably still not as quick or as tuneable as the 5 but still, it should blow those poxy Novas away !!
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79642_Jiggerypokery.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 13/03/2003
With a 1.3 (WOW!) engine and 136 (WOW) BHP, and it weighs how much?? Speed + Boy Racer + Light Car = Dead Racer. At least you'll die with a smile on your face and a few coppers in your pocket.
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82372_Dexx.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 23/03/2003
The Nova has more scope for modification than your car ever will.
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Panicos.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 27/03/2003
I've got my GT for only 8 months,after removing the cat, placing a sports air filter and some other minor changes i found my litle starlet running 60's in 6.6 and 1/4 mile's at 14.7sec. probably the best bhp/money ratio you can buy!
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87599_Gt Tuning.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 09/04/2003
nova's are rubbish, starlets sounds like a cool motor, i've got a renault 5 turbo which is 750kg and kicking out 195bhp and will whip any nova.
<br>i've seen a starlet beat a 400bhp evo down a 1/4mile stip. there a pocket rocket
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88190_Dexx.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 11/04/2003
GT Tuning = muppet. How about a twin engined nova with 2 calibra turbo engines? Couldnt beat that! i know one of these exists. I asked Regal Autosport about a 4x4 conversion for mine, and they said they were doing a twin engined turbo for someone. I will be after ive finished having my fun with this car. Will be buying an Mitsi EVO or an R33 Skyline.
<br>My mate had a 235GTT and prefers my car because 1. it has better power across the rev range.
<br>2. Doesnt blow up as easily.
<br>3. Dont have to drive with the turbo spinning for decent power.
<br>And its not all about BHP when racing people. I know people who have less powerful cars, but will still beat me round country lanes. Thats because they are willing to push their car that little bit more. Have to really fight to keep the car out of the hedge to beat one of them! Grade A nut bag :P But in a straight line i can beat em ;) Its not all about traffic light races you know.
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88805_Gt Turbos Rule.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 14/04/2003
You said it, it’s all about being able to drive quickly around the windy stuff, not just having a big old engine with a lot of power [and no traction!!] for the traffic lights GP.
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<br>Nova + heavy old engine that was never ment to be there over the front wheels = manic under steer = hedge or lamp post !!
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<br>R5 GTT = 750 Kg + lively engine with plenty of available power [when you know how to drive it properly ;-) ] + the ability to corner rather well = see you later nova boy !!
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89001_Dexx.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 14/04/2003
The engine isnt much heavier than a GTE lump. Takes the car from 837 up to around 880-890 kgs. So you gets a 45ish kg increase on the front of the car. Which doesnt affect the handling as much as you would think.
<br>The car doesnt understeer anymore than it would with the 1.6 in it, i found the front does tend to bounce more tho.
<br>I could spend money on having the engine lightened, but whats the point? My mates GTT didnt go round the corners any better than my car does, just responds to steering a little quicker. Its actually easier for some reason to get the car to oversteer, rather than understeer. Plus a lift off the throttle helps the ass to come round.
<br>I wouldnt mind owning a GTT just for a laugh to see what they're like, but they dont last long and thats a fact. As soon as you give them a decent caning, they decide to die. Not all GTTs do, but a vast majority of them will. Known at least 4 people who have had 1, and all had engine problems. If I can get hold of a R5 with a 1.8 turbo, then i will take it. Its better to start with as much CC as you can get, then start tuning.
<br>If you get a chance, have a drive of a 2L 16v turbo nova, you may actually change your mind on what you think of them ;)
<br>How did this turn from a Starlet review to a GTT vs Nova contest? LOL. Starlet engine too small for me. Moving up to an EVO or Skyline next. BHP per ton will suffer, but better cars at the end of the day.
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111044_Rick.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 27/06/2003
a tuned starlet has more BHP per ton that and evo. but then again you do drive a nova...
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113098_Muppet.'s Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 04/07/2003
your nova must turn heads they are so rare every one has to look at it! why would you want to stick to engines in a nova? you would have to change everything on the car from the breaks to suspension to chassie. if you was going to spend money doing this and you want speed i can think of a lot of better ways of spending your money!
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Redp47's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 30/10/2003
Hello my name is Al and i have been rally driving for the past 20 years in England, Wales and Ireland, i have also been street racing in yokohama (in Japan) where i lived for the past year, i have rallied in many cars including the nova which were wroks prepared so they were the fastest of the fast novas. we were once coming back to cookstown in NI when i encountred a starlet turbo who i can onestly say gave me the shock of my life when it nearly held me in 2nd gear (being not a rally car and mine being wrx prepared+heavily tuned) i was amazed i cought up with the lad at a station and asked what he was running he had only 200BHP!. whilst in the land of the stupidly fast cars (japan)i decided to purchase on of the starlet Glanza v with only 135BHP stock it was soon running over 1.5 bar which was unbelievable with over 230 bhp i was beating evos subarus rx7s you name it (except for the mighty 1000bhp supras by which i was annilated). nova man your just a boy racer with a very badly built car with hardly any power at all, renualt man your car has enough potential to kill a f355 off the line.
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Novamark's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 20/11/2003
i own a nova and i'm fed up with it, its slow, it rattles and it rots. i dont like novas anymore. i want a starlet turbo, what insurance group are they?
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Orion Rst's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 19/12/2003
I'm from Malta and I'm also a local drag racer. A new Toyota Glanza has recently been added to the list of competition cars. It might sound incredible but it's running 12 seconds! That's not a joke man. Ok he's got NOS but 12s are an achievement even for a Cosworth, and we're not talking about 2000cc engine here. It's just 1300cc. Some say he's swapped the engine block with a 1500cc one but I'm not sure if that's possible since I'm not so into Japanese cars.
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You can check it out at www.maltadragracing.com, there's a picture of it in one of the last events of this year.
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Eddy 533's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 20/03/2004
I have to say any jap car with a turbo is awesome! I myself own a march super turbo! ive never had any problems with it. when it comes to the drag stip or in other words the lights! I always seem to win! starlet turbos are cool but not quite as cool as march's! novas are rubbish!
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162524_Robbie0807's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 16/07/2004
I run a ep82 starlet gt turbo and it runs 200bhp, i have never had any mechanical problems with it, belive me it is quick, 3.2 quattro TT left behind and I aint a boy racer, want a car for 3K which will leave everyone behind then get one of these
<br>Novas get real! How old are they !!!!!
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Jboyianzis's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 01/08/2004
I would like to infrom you that i have a nova with a 1.7TDI isuzu engine fitted i had open all the diesel and full boost up to 32psi and i can tell you thet my nova do 1/4mile in 14.8sec and i use the car for every day use.
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Orion Rst's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 23/08/2004
Well not to lower down your morale, but making 14.8s with 32psi boost on an Isuzu 1.7TDi, that's not much. Here in Malta all the Isuzu Novas make at least 14.5s with less boost. Then there are others who make even less like a Daewoo Racer making 13.5s, and an Escort Mk1 and a Marina van making less than 13.0s.
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<br>Diesel cars are running pretty fast locally and intimidating the petrol ones.
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Novamark's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 24/08/2004
i now have a starlet gt turbo, ran a 15.714 standard which i thought was good seeing as i beat a tuned mr2 turbo!!! i have also had 140mph out of it, u cannot fault the starlet's power for a standard car although the handling is quite shabby, thats y i am goin to lower it.
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Jboyianzis's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 25/08/2004
Please don't take me wrong but
<br>1: I am maltese to....!
<br>2: My nova is a 1.7 TDI with the stanard turbo and without PLANGER can you pls tell me which isuzu stanard with only boost and diesel tuned make such time..........! and I think that it is a good time for a diesel engine and not a petrol like your Orion RST....! How much time do you do with the orion about.
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Orion Rst's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 25/08/2004
15.714s??? A standard GT Turbo can do 15s straight in a 1/4 mile. I know it might sound much like it did it to me before I actually got proof.
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<br>I've got a Ford Orion Mk1 with a S2 RS Turbo. With just a Kent CV35 cam, T3 with 15-18psi boost, bigger intercooler, Pace Pro Alloy Radiator and a Motorcraft ECU... I'm running 13.69s and I'm sure that if I have a good run I can do 13.5s. And don't forget that Orion's are very heavy, more than Escort's.
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Jboyianzis's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 26/08/2004
I would like to give you advise why have you fitted a petrol engine in your RST orion and spend double the money for tuneing it if you fitted a isuzu1.7TD at LM350 and tune it for less then 1/2 the engine cost and you will do run the same time or my be less.
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Novamark's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 27/08/2004
yeah, my car is standard and has done 70k and I realised after the run my engine mount had snapped and after the first run the clutch was slipping. Also, I am only running 9psi boost so yours is going to be faster and at the end of the day, my starlet has cost me £2500, how much have you spent on yours? And I am only 18.
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Orion Rst's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 28/08/2004
Maybe you're right apart from the amount of money you mentioned. It would cost much less than an RS Turbo, but at the end of the day you know you have a diesel engine and MUCH less potential than an RST. RST's can be highly tuned keeping in mind the 2.0ltr ZVH block conversion, not to mention that it is a very strong engine particularly the crank and block. And with difference to Japanese cars, Ford have high torque and cheaper & more accessible parts.
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Orion Rst's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 28/08/2004
By the way I never mentioned the word 'standard', I only mentioned with 'less boost' which I am sure about. For example one of the reasons why the orange Marina van is running those incredible times is because of its Avenger differation.
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Mintpolo's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 24/09/2004
Hey, ive just been reading your coments about starlet gt's (and novas!) I quite fancy a starlet glanza V (turbo) and was wondering if anyone could tell me what insurance group they are currently in? My lastest project is a G40 mk 4 polo (very quick but i would have to sell a kidney to keep it, its costing me so much! ;-) Also how are glanza's for parts and fuel?
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<br>Cheers lads!
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Spliff1Star's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 19/12/2004
I first saw a starlet when I went to my first cruise in Birmingham (the s bends) 1yr ago.I was driving a 120bhp Tigra 1.6 only light mods. Anyway I saw this small black car leaving wrx's, r5's, rst's, every thing it raced. I asked my mate what car was it as I'd never saw it before. He never knew either! Parked up next to him and asked the geeza. He said starlet gt turbo!! I wanted 1 there and then, I mean there were cars there with a lot more powerfull cars and they couldn't touch it on a long straight, or handling. Novas had no chance! It is true it has a lot to do with how some one is willing to drive their cars to get good performance, I have a Astra mk3 gsi turbo that I do a lot of motorway driving in and get a lot of the saxo vtr/s xr2i etc drivers trying to race me on the motorway. Around bends I don't try to push the car because a mk3 gsi is not a very good car around bends unless it's got real good aftermarket springs and shocks so they get the upper hand. But as soon as the straight comes I just blow past them and watch them disapear in my mirror.
<br> I would like to buy one of these cars and use it for weekend use but have difficulty finding one as they are very rare and I only want the GLANZA V version. I had a punto gt turbo but wanted something more tunabe, stronger and reliable. I'm not sure what I need to check for on these cars when buying either, and are they 1.4 engines or 1.3's? If any one can help can you leave some comments please.
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Novamark's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 21/12/2004
The Starlets are very reliable and quite easy to modify. With just a few performance mods you can get into 13-14 second quarters. Check out www.toyotagtturbo.com, it's a great website.
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242791_Deco's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 14/05/2006
its not a 1.4 there 1.3 litre 1332cc!
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289334_Tuebacka's Response to 59625_ryan.'s Review
Written on: 16/05/2007
I got a Toyota Starlet an need to find some decent tuning sites really really want a quick shift some one please get back to me.
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Guest's Response to qasim1's Review
Written on: 28/05/2011
its a 1.3!