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3sgte swap on fwd - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
I'm originally an mr2 guy, and s54's will hold up just fine with a 3sgte and the hp numbers you're looking at.... I've done it 10 times without any trouble. Original or not, you shouldn't have any pro...
Topic ID: 99128 • Post ID: 9993874
Humor me please, I accept I may be roasted - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Aug 5, 2020 - 8:11 AM)
Yes. The nickel and dimey crap ends up costing more than people realize.
Especially when you go restoring parts as you remove them. Scope creep is a b!tch.
A...
Yes. The nickel and dimey crap ends up costing more than people realize.
Especially when you go restoring parts as you remove them. Scope creep is a b!tch.
A...
Topic ID: 99126 • Post ID: 9993868
Humor me please, I accept I may be roasted - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
I've nearly completed a gen4 swap and I've got to say $2,000 is pretty light to complete the swap the way it should be done. I'd save at least another $1,000 before taking this project on... Maybe ano...
Topic ID: 99126 • Post ID: 9993866
Formerly Abandoned: the resurrection of a 97 GT - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Score man! $500 is a steal. 5 speed, rust free and premium sound to boot. This should be a fun project... if you give up and want to make a couple hundred bucks let me know... I'll come pick it up for...
Topic ID: 99124 • Post ID: 9993848
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Wrapped up the front suspension and brakes next. Installed Avalon 2 pot calipers ( they fit on stock rotors and brackets, nice easy upgrade). ST sway bars, undercoated wheel wells etc.
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Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993806
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
So... it's been awhile... a long while. I've let this project sit for too long and now I'm finally back at it. I've got some catching up to do on the build thread, so I'm going to try and make a conce...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993805
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
ANDDD the build continues. got some more goodies, Aluminum radiator, shroud and low profile fans installed, all new moog suspension components, front coilovers installed, braided brake lines, new brak...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993801
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (Ted95 @ Aug 1, 2020 - 11:13 PM)
Fantastic job so far! Reminds me of my old build. Attention to detail is spot on nicely done! Color looks great, did you wet sand and buff too? That really mak...
Fantastic job so far! Reminds me of my old build. Attention to detail is spot on nicely done! Color looks great, did you wet sand and buff too? That really mak...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993800
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (Bitter @ Aug 2, 2020 - 8:25 PM)
I need a lift at home, ****. That's amazing work you're doing because you have the time to do it with a lift available like that. I'm super jealous. I need a set...
I need a lift at home, ****. That's amazing work you're doing because you have the time to do it with a lift available like that. I'm super jealous. I need a set...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993799
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Alrightttt the motor and trans are in and it runs, that's a big step for sure. The rest of the hook ups were easy peasy except for the power steering pump. I wanted to use the Gen4 power steering pump...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993795
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (cheela @ Jul 29, 2020 - 12:04 PM)
Awesome!! looks great and sounds great!
Thanks Cheela, Appreciate everyone's support thus far! Probably gonna throw up another post today, more good stuff comi...
Awesome!! looks great and sounds great!
Thanks Cheela, Appreciate everyone's support thus far! Probably gonna throw up another post today, more good stuff comi...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993794
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (bloodMoney @ Jul 29, 2020 - 6:51 AM)
YUSS!
IMO, there's nothing more satisfying than watching the engine slip in and out of the bay, knowing there's less than an inch on the right side to the f...
YUSS!
IMO, there's nothing more satisfying than watching the engine slip in and out of the bay, knowing there's less than an inch on the right side to the f...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993792
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
Alrightttt time for the motor and trans to go in, This was actually really easy.. put the car pretty high up on jack stands, drop the subframe and steering rack out of the car (the damn steering rack ...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993790
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (cheela @ Jul 27, 2020 - 7:57 PM)
man that looks so nice and clean! part of me wishes I would've spent the time to clean up my engine that well when it was out, other part of me realizes OCD wil...
man that looks so nice and clean! part of me wishes I would've spent the time to clean up my engine that well when it was out, other part of me realizes OCD wil...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993789
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (Box @ Jul 27, 2020 - 7:59 AM)
Welcome!
I wish I had a quarter of the energy that you do, I could get so much done!
Thanks!
I don't feel so energetic sometimes but I'm a man determined. I want t...
Welcome!
I wish I had a quarter of the energy that you do, I could get so much done!
Thanks!
I don't feel so energetic sometimes but I'm a man determined. I want t...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993787
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
We're getting to the good stuff soon, but here's another update on what I've done so far...
I decided to put at least a little bit of love in to the interior of this car. It came with tan leather, but...
I decided to put at least a little bit of love in to the interior of this car. It came with tan leather, but...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993785
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (cheela @ Jul 22, 2020 - 9:30 PM)
LOL just read up on this thread. Seems like the celica bug bit you pretty hard again. We all end up with a parts car or two or three at some point. The build lo...
LOL just read up on this thread. Seems like the celica bug bit you pretty hard again. We all end up with a parts car or two or three at some point. The build lo...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993783
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Jul 23, 2020 - 1:26 AM)
haha good luck getting engine in from top without scratching your nice paint in the bay.
haha Those were my thoughts exactly... which is why I put it in f...
haha good luck getting engine in from top without scratching your nice paint in the bay.
haha Those were my thoughts exactly... which is why I put it in f...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993782
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
So while the car was at paint, I spent some time cleaning and prepping more parts to go back on the car. Pretty much went through everything. I cleaned up and put a new o-ring kit on the a/c system.. ...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993778
Old Cecil Restoration : 96 GT gen4 3s-gte swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jul 9, '20From OhioCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
At this point, I'm going deep enough down the rabbit hole that I might as well get to the bottom..... So I get online and start looking for parts cars.. I figure if I can find a couple cheap ones, any...
Topic ID: 99114 • Post ID: 9993776
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