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Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
The coil was bad, it was within specs, however it had a hairline, very small crack that was near the high tension terminal, and was apparently jumping the gap to something else inseatd of firing a plu...
Topic ID: 53177 • Post ID: 8338925

Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
They make aluminum flywheel kits with puck clutches.
How strong are the 7AFE rods in all reality, what about if you cryo treated them? Strong enough to take about 250WHP reliably? If so I would be all...
Topic ID: 53177 • Post ID: 8338924

Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
The mains are the same diamater, and on the big pin forged crank everything else should line up.
I have found the dimentions on the rods, crank offset, and the wrist pin, but I now need to call the co...
Topic ID: 53177 • Post ID: 8338921

Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Found a crank and set of rods, but need to check specs on the 7AFE crank, or search here.
Out of a 87' MR2 $200.00 from Arizona. Howevr it is called the "small pin" engine, but there is no direct diff...
Topic ID: 53177 • Post ID: 8338919

Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
When I say cheap I mean the engine kit with interchangeable pistons is around $875.00 for pistons, rings, full gasket set, main, and rod bearings, oil pump overhaul kit, and a few other odds and ends....
Topic ID: 53177 • Post ID: 8338918

Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Anyone have any sugestions. My plan is as follows for my poor little 7AFE it is blowing oil out everwhere and the valve seals are leaking.
Get some 4GZE rods, and crank (used). A set of oversize pisto...
Topic ID: 53177 • Post ID: 8338916

Stef's 7AFTE Tech/Project - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
This thread is awesome.
Topic ID: 52444 • Post ID: 8253372

Sound system question? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
I run a 600watt RMS amp in my Olds with two Pioneer 12" subs. On the low power RCA outputs and running 50% gain with the head unit doing low pass filter and no preamp on the channels I can make your h...
Topic ID: 47770 • Post ID: 7867730

nitrous..whos got it? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
He moved back to his grandfathers farm in Maryland two years ago, he was a tech at our shop here. Great mechanic, forgot more than I will ever know.
But from what I remember him telling me he just use...
Topic ID: 47605 • Post ID: 7856457

nitrous..whos got it? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
A friend built a custom system, it shoots nitrous until it hits full boost. He had to wire three solenoids and is a electrical genius.
It is on a Probe though. And he won't let anyone drive it. Bastar...
Topic ID: 47605 • Post ID: 7856455

OMG domino effect got me good - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
That does suck.
I always try to check my cars over when they are on the lift for any mechanical faults. It has worked so far, but some things like this are just unavoidable. It just really sucks when ...
Topic ID: 47438 • Post ID: 7802155

Toyota Gasoline? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating
The detergents are more for the FUEL system than for the intake system. And the fuel is not fully evaporated or intermixed by the time it reaches the back si...
Topic ID: 47244 • Post ID: 7799267

Finishing up 2slow2nervous's 3SGTE Swap - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Nice work Dr.
Topic ID: 46439 • Post ID: 7790466

acceleration from 0-60mph... - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Because it doesn't have the torque production to support it.
The same reason my 406 small block chevy falls on its face below 2500RPM, no torque. Get it into the 4K range and let it go and there is no...
Topic ID: 45772 • Post ID: 7782655

Who lives alone in an apartment? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Other › Off Topic
In Boulder a few years back it was 1,200 a month for a small apartment.
Then out here on the plains it was $450.00 a month for a thousand square foot place with a fireplace and all utilitys paid minus...
Topic ID: 45150 • Post ID: 7774596

OH NOOO: I put Washer Fuild into my motor.... - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
E-85 will do the trick also.
It has a higher octane rating or knock resistance due to the fact that it takes MORE to do the same job that gasoline would. But with more you also get a better cooling ef...
Topic ID: 44470 • Post ID: 7756245

Colorado MEET - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Meet/Event Discussion
I could be up for it.
Hopefully have a turbo setup by then. Blowing all my money on our house right now though.
Topic ID: 44454 • Post ID: 7756065

The Official "I got a compliment on my car and heres what it was& - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Other › Off Topic
A guy at arbys reached out and pet the car.
Topic ID: 43960 • Post ID: 7750238

Oil Filter Upgrade - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I have used fleetguard filters for over 100K on my olds and it still has great oil pressure and runs clean.
I just started with fleetguard on the celi.
Part Information
Fleetguard part information for...
Topic ID: 43106 • Post ID: 7740178

I admit it - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 19, '06From ColoradoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
It is about getting the "feel" of any car or truck.
Pirelli tires and some 5 spoke lightweight BBS rims turned the already somehat stiff suspention on my olds to a ground hugging mofo after I learned ...
Topic ID: 42840 • Post ID: 7701173
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