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Spark plugs heat range - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
NP. Just a warning the Iridum plugs are overrated. They really dont make much if any power for the extra cost. I would just go with some good platinum NGKs if it was me.
Topic ID: 8342 • Post ID: 9668721

Spark plugs heat range - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Ummm, that doesn't mean anything unless you tell us what brand of plug you are using.
The different heat ranges refer to the heat conduction characteristic of the plug. A 'hot' plug will retain a lot...
Topic ID: 8342 • Post ID: 9668719

EGR Valve - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Not sure how you clear the codes on a 97. Probably just a jumper somewhere in the diagnostic port. Somebody with a newer shop manual should be able to tell you.
Its probably just a bad sensor or eve...
Topic ID: 8319 • Post ID: 9665880

Lets get down and dirty with a 2ZZ. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yup, I think you've got it. Like I said, the auxillary stuff will be the hardest. Getting the AC, cruise, and gages working properly.....
Topic ID: 8311 • Post ID: 9665657

Lets get down and dirty with a 2ZZ. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
An aftermarket ECU is a really bad idea with this engine. Its going to be very difficult or near impossible to get an aftermarket ecu to control the VVTL-i. The only application where a stand alone ...
Topic ID: 8311 • Post ID: 9665655

Lets get down and dirty with a 2ZZ. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
As most of you said, wiring is the hardest thing. Axles are a non-issue. Its not hard to get custom axles made (www.raxles.com). Just use the 6-speed that comes with the motor and you won't need an...
Topic ID: 8311 • Post ID: 9665649

Rotors - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Drilled rotors are a bad bad idea for this type of system. They will crack easily, especially if they're not very good quality. Slotted rotors will not wear pads quicker than drilled rotors....dunno...
Topic ID: 8304 • Post ID: 9665051

injen intake GB - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
I make shortrams for the ST that are cheaper than that. If anybody is interested....
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Topic ID: 8297 • Post ID: 9664400

SAFC II Knock Readings - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Good thread! Bushur really knows his stuff. My base settings are around 195. With that I've never seen a reading above about 35 and thats almost exclusively at idle. Its starting to make me wish I...
Topic ID: 8277 • Post ID: 9661989

SAFC II Knock Readings - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Thats interesting that it seems to be dependant on the temperature of the unit. Kinda scary really.
Ghost Dog, I'd just rezero it when its good and warmed up and not worry about it. On an NA car wit...
Topic ID: 8277 • Post ID: 9661987

SAFC II Knock Readings - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
The temp of the SAFC itself really shouldnt matter. Where did you hear this? The temp of the engine and the condition of the oil does matter. I zeroed mine after just warming the engine up (water u...
Topic ID: 8277 • Post ID: 9661985

Favor - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Topic ID: 8270 • Post ID: 9661388

obd2 - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Ummm, that guy is an idiot. He was saying OBD2 which stands for on board diagnostics. Its basically a standard that the government and car makers adopted for a number of reasons. The thing he was l...
Topic ID: 8223 • Post ID: 9656202

Are Vitek spark plug wires worth it? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Not necessarily a valid comparison but something to thing about.....during one of our dyno sessions with our spec miata we were switching plug wires trying to see if it made any difference.....The mag...
Topic ID: 8222 • Post ID: 9654991

Springs/Coilovers - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
From what I've read in the past the main problem with legality and lowering is making sure the headlights are still over the minimum height. But yah, like supersprynt said...the man wont let you do a...
Topic ID: 8204 • Post ID: 9652748

civic/st cai only 28 bucks - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
You guys are such a bunch of know it all doubters. If I can get off work next week, I'll have dyno numbers to shut you all up.
Topic ID: 8202 • Post ID: 9651692

Drum/Disc Brake Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
If you do track days it will, otherwise no. Drum brakes have virtually no cooling so they will get hot and stay hot after several aggressive stops. Disks have much better cooling and can easily have...
Topic ID: 8181 • Post ID: 9648934

Finally got my new rims - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
What offset are they?
Topic ID: 8173 • Post ID: 9648208

Fuel injector cleaners? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I use the BG products injector cleaner. My dad works there in quality control and I constantly get to see real world tests of the stuff. Its amazing! Great stuff. I use it about every other tankfu...
Topic ID: 8172 • Post ID: 9648076

Fuel Additive - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Aug 29, '02From Dallas, TxCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Or BG (you have to get this at an authorized service station). Check out www.bgprod.com for more information.
Topic ID: 8163 • Post ID: 9647055
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