Dr_Tweak

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Well it's been quite a process working through my move down south and into the new shop here at Southern Car Customs, but finally things are settling down and I've been able to get to work on Fastbird's Celica. I didn't have a camera available to show the first phase of work, which was replacing the timing belt, water pump, front main seal, thermostat, rear main seal, clutch, valve cover gasket, cap and rotor, and a few other things. I guess you'll have to just use your imagination for that. The following pics were taken on Tuesday, yesterday I was off, and I'll be back to work on this today.

Also, please excuse the mess since we're still in the process of moving!

Dropping the engine out of the car:



Engine all resealed, with new stage 2 Spec 3S/5S custom clutch set:



Now with the GT tranny removed from the 5S and installed onto the 3S:



And getting the wiring done! Whoo what a mess!



I should be able to post up some more today.

-Doc

This post has been edited by Dr_Tweak: Jul 6, 2006 - 7:26 AM

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-Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaireClick here to see my swapsdrtweak@phoenixtuning.com

dustin15brown

#2

Looks amazing Tweak keep it up

jcbass7

#3

lookin good doc

thanks for all the help with my swap, what kind of Down Pipe is that and where could i snag one?

playr158

#4

probably just an EBay downpipe...

Dr_Tweak

#5

I'm afraid so, those are about the only ones you can get and you pretty much need one to go FMIC.

-Doc

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-Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaireClick here to see my swapsdrtweak@phoenixtuning.com

j0e_p3t

#6

i wish i knew someone like you in my area that can do that for me.

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ss-iii splitters and 404 skirts areon. which means i need to update my sig.

Defgeph

#7

Sweet !!! I'm happy for you Fastbird. Tweek you should reinforce that downpipe so it doesnt crack on him later down the road. Its easier to do it now, I wasnt to thrilled when I had to pull mine out of the car.

Yes, It will crack. I have seen 3 so far, all cracked.

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I will return one day.

Kadett

#8

Guess nobody knows about Aussie here

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JDM Powerplant installed, BPU coming very soon!

jgreening

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Guess nobody knows about Aussie here

Or, if you are going to retain the ct turbo, just get a 2.5" KO downpipe. The fabrication is top notch and will be not as raspy as a 3".

Lookin good Doc!

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

lagos

#10

looking good. im sure you love having a real lift to work on. its so much better working with one.

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playr158

#11

now doc is that lift at your house or your shop that you work for?

cause if its at your house.....i'm mad jealous i wish i had a lift

tweek congradulations looks great you and the wife will defenitly enjoy that

snapshotgt

#12

More great work from the doc!

~snap

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Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor

Dr_Tweak

#13

The lift is at my new shop, and yeah, it sure is nice!

Finishing up the harness work, check out my badass wiring workstation



You could believe this is a totally stock harness, couldn't you?



I finished up the day by installing the harness and clocking the turbo. You can see here I just finished making a new bracket to hold the wastegate actuator. I'll be producing these after a little more R&D.



More is coming tomorrow

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-Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaireClick here to see my swapsdrtweak@phoenixtuning.com

snapshotgt

#14

Nice chair

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Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor

Fastbird

#15

>>SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!>>

The wife and I can't WAIT to get the car back!! Awesome looking work so far!!

zipstrips

#16

looking good!

Dr_Tweak

#17

Okay, another update

Here's the engine pretty much ready for installation, you can see the turbo has been clocked and the wastegate actuator slightly relocated.



Engine going in...



Oh no! We forgot the "Dr Tweak" pose! Hmmm, I'll fix that...



I just realized that pic looks kinda bad... hmmm....

I just took this one about 5 minutes ago, there it is



I'm doing a late night tonight so there should be another update later on.

-Doc

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-Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaireClick here to see my swapsdrtweak@phoenixtuning.com

lagos

#18

looks like your having fun!

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15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned

Fastbird

#19

Right on Doc!!!!! Nice pose pic btw. Everything looks great!

Dickster223

#20

Looks Good lets keep the momentum going and Knock Out my 4agze swap LOL


Richard

gtfc115

#21

is that an ATS TB inlet? looks nice. i ordered one last week!

Fastbird

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is that an ATS TB inlet? looks nice. i ordered one last week!

Yup, I ordered that and the GM Knock Sensor Conversion for Doc to install. Along with the healthy dose of goodies that he's putting in the car.......should be really niiiiiiice.

Silver94CelicaOwner

#23

Fastbird, I have a question for you. Sent you PM regarding the old motor.

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3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting.

burneeed

#24

I wish I had that much fun when i did my swap... Makes me want to do another one.

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BANNED!

eggman40

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i wish i knew someone like you in my area that can do that for me.

I did my own and helped chahn do his im in the Valley

Dr_Tweak

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-Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaireClick here to see my swapsdrtweak@phoenixtuning.com

brianforster

#27

wheres the blow off valve?

and thats exactly how i routed my IC piping, i suppose great minds think alike?

snapshotgt

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Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJCurrent: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor

Fastbird

#29

!!!! Sweet!!

Dr_Tweak

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QUOTE(brianforster @ Jul 13, 2006 - 12:36 AM) [snapback]455322[/snapback]

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wheres the blow off valve?

and thats exactly how i routed my IC piping, i suppose great minds think alike?

I guess it depends on how you routed the rest of it. From the clocked turbo, I make a compound 45* back towards the engine (to straighten it out from the turbo) and towards the passenger side, then a 45* makes it level towards the passenger side of the radiator. A 3" hole is drilled in the sheet metal between the a/c lines and the radiator, and the piping makes two 90* turns through that hole and into the inlet of the intercooler. Then out of the intercooler, it makes a series of three 45* turns to move around the driver's side foglight and back into the engine compartment, then another two 45* turns up to where it comes into view in the above pic. One 90* to make the turn and then a final 45* into the inlet

-Doc

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-Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaireClick here to see my swapsdrtweak@phoenixtuning.com