Hi,
I just got ATSracing's 2.5" metal throttle intake piece to replace the rubber type that came with the celica 3sgte. It did not come with a gasket or seal to go btn it and the throttle body. I know the OEM rubber one didn't either but the fact that this new one is metal makes me wonder if it would make me leak under boost if I just bolt it on without any type of gasket/seal.
I know some of you have the MR2 metal one and I want to know how you guys have it bolted on.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

**Edit***: Never mind, I got the answer to this question already. there is a thin gasket from toyota for it. Thanks

This post has been edited by malecrod: Jul 1, 2007 - 5:15 PM

You do need a gasket. If you're having troubles finding an oem one, you can easily make one. Ask the boys at your fav part shop for more info and materials. (or just ask me )

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What kind of material can be used If you don't mind? Something I can just pick up from say Autozone? Thanks

Yes, go to AZ and tell him you need some gasket material. Then remove the throttle body and trace its outline on the gasket material. Cut it out, punch a hole in the center for the airflow path and rock it.

The important thing is to spend some time with your knife and make the gasket be as true as possible to the shape of the t-body.

it uses a really thin metal gasket. i wouldnt bother trying to make your own for that.

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Wouldn't you be concerned about a potential vac leak? If Toyota went to the trouble of making the gasket oem, I trust there's a reason for it.

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he meant wouldnt bother making your own, just go oem.

Ohhhh, my mistake.

werd

There is no gasket between the TB inlet and the TB since the factory inlet is rubber. His ATS TB inlet is aluminum. Will he need a gasket for the now metal to metal surface.

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That's exactly right. I went ahead and bought some materials to make one. Came out pretty well, but I'm yet to install it. I would let you know if its a success.
Thanks everyone.

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umm there IS an oem gasket for it. you just need to order the one for the mr2 motor, that normally comes with a stock aluminum inlet. thats what i did for mine.

We're obviously talking about the celica here. Why didn't you mention it was from the MR2? Any way, here is the part number for the little gasket:

17376-88380

It's about $4.

i thought everyone knew the aluminum throttle body inlets come stock on the mr2. ats just makes the same thing, but slightly bigger, so the oem gasket should still work with it.