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Rebuild SSS (Super Strut Suspension) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (Wild202 @ Jan 21, 2017 - 11:28 PM)
I make the suspension arms are much cheaper and can be used repeatedly. You just unscrew the rear cover and replace with a new sleeve.
Here are some examples ...
Topic ID: 97436 • Post ID: 9979952

Why is that boost different in lower gears vs higher gears? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
QUOTE (Batman722 @ Apr 29, 2016 - 9:10 PM)
Did you disable the TVSV ? That sounds like your problem.
http://www.mr2oc.com/61-3sgte-turbo/369593...v-location.html
Having the tvsv hooked up will restric...
Topic ID: 96750 • Post ID: 9975738

Charge cooler help !! Please - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
After you flush it out you may find that the code can come back in cold weather.
when you have the cap off and you're filling it up, blip the throttle to get the pump started and the level will go dow...
Topic ID: 96169 • Post ID: 9971319

Rod knock or Cracked flywheel? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
First step, bottom end or top end? As Box mentioned top end noise is usually more of a ticking noise, while bottom end is much deeper sounding. A good way to diagnose for sure is by determining whet...
Topic ID: 95836 • Post ID: 9968280

ST205 radiator part number??? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (nammer @ Jun 22, 2015 - 11:57 AM)
QUOTE (Box @ Jun 22, 2015 - 12:08 AM)
Every car the transmission has to be dropped to change the clutch, AWD is just a real pain since it's like doing a clutch...
Topic ID: 95701 • Post ID: 9966985

ST205 RHD to LHD conversion - USDM parts - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
PMd you
Topic ID: 95694 • Post ID: 9966940

Apexi avcr boost settings - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
QUOTE (hotgt4 @ Jun 25, 2015 - 2:08 AM)
I played with my apexi avcr in the weekend, And i noticed on 1.1 bar im boosting at 14.5 psi is this normal or should it be more at 1.1 bar ?
At 0.90 its 12 psi...
Topic ID: 94800 • Post ID: 9960689

Need help with vacuum - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
I think that's the coolant inlet to the TB.
From the BGB:
Topic ID: 92486 • Post ID: 9937885

Engine ticking worsening - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Start with the easiest first. You got a new exhaust installed, could be an exhaust leak. That wouldn't explain the smoke from the tailpipe though.
Then work your way to the big stuff (rings, bearing...
Topic ID: 92485 • Post ID: 9937881

FS: ST205 GT4 front and rear brakes set up - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Are you willing to sell just the rotors?
Nick
Topic ID: 92323 • Post ID: 9936361

delete - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
If you are looking to part out, I would be interested in any suspension parts/brake parts you have.
Are the superstrut arms in okay shape? Brake rotors/pads?
What struts/springs are you using?
If you...
Topic ID: 90369 • Post ID: 9917979

st205 17x9 +22 - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
sweet thanks might pull the trigger on these.....9" wide wheel sounds delicious
Nick
Topic ID: 90132 • Post ID: 9915432

st205 17x9 +22 - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Hey,
Just wondering if the fitment gurus could give me an idea of what I would need to do to get these to fit my st205? Will probably have to run stretched tires, but was wondering if anyone knew off...
Topic ID: 90132 • Post ID: 9915430

Running rich - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
These cars run on the rich side stock for sure. Mine usually smells fine at idle, inside of my exhaust is usually black. It runs really rich on boost though
Also, keep in mind that there is no secon...
Topic ID: 89506 • Post ID: 9811899

Superstrut Joints queries - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Rumor is that no, they do not split apart from the arms. Although I'm convinced that there has to be a solution out there. I have personally never tried it, but if you could do it and were able to f...
Topic ID: 83777 • Post ID: 9672178

Vacuum Leak Question - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Altitude also plays a factor in idle vacuum.
In Calgary (elev. approx. 1,000 m) my car idled at around 16 in when warmed up.
In Vancouver (sea level) I consistently get around 19-20.
Topic ID: 83726 • Post ID: 9671569

Let's talk unequal length (UEL) header! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Assuming this is for N/A application? or F/I (more specifically turbo)?
Topic ID: 83416 • Post ID: 9668500

Turbo without INTERCOOLER FOR 7AFE - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
QUOTE (celica74 @ May 8, 2012 - 11:19 AM)
QUOTE (malpaso @ May 7, 2012 - 3:29 AM)
Just one note from me... just last week I have seen turbocharged 7AFE
without any intercooler
. Cooling was provided b...
Topic ID: 83386 • Post ID: 9668154

Turbo without INTERCOOLER FOR 7AFE - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Yes it can be done (and has been done by auto makers many many times), but like everyone else has said, it isn't advised. There are ways to "intercool" charge air without one though....for example wa...
Topic ID: 83386 • Post ID: 9668146

Straight pipe Gt-Four - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 23, '10From Vancouver, BCCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
My st205 has a 3" DP (Berk), 3" mid-pipe with 100 cell magnaflow cat, and 3" kakimoto exhaust (exhaust tip is around 700mm I think...very big).
I don't have sound clips but I can tell you that it's lo...
Topic ID: 82966 • Post ID: 9664282
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