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Oil pan baffles? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (199celica @ Dec 21, 2011 - 1:19 PM)
i personally think that project C will be the most efficient way to baffle the oil because of the shape of the oil pickup is round itself i'm thinking the oi...
Topic ID: 81828 • Post ID: 9648994

Oil pan baffles? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Any one els got suggestions or points on design? perhaps some insite on if this will help get the desired effect? or do the exact opposit? i am about ready to do this, but would like some more feed ba...
Topic ID: 81828 • Post ID: 9648992

Oil pan baffles? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Smaay @ Dec 18, 2011 - 2:02 AM)
it wont hurt, but its really hard to weld on these oil pans. but unless you are doing serious road racing like autoX you really dont need to do it.
thanx smaay, ...
Topic ID: 81828 • Post ID: 9648991

Oil pan baffles? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
so this is what i am thnking about doing.
on the metal ill be using for the baffles
the idea is to make some legs to weld to, but to also alow oil to flow easily (down low) to the oil pick-up area..
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Topic ID: 81828 • Post ID: 9648990

Oil pan baffles? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
ok, so another small project on my list of small projects wile i am rebuilding this motor. i have and i will continue to Auto-x this car, and have been looking to do some small simple mods that i coul...
Topic ID: 81828 • Post ID: 9648988

In need of more assistance from expirienced engine builders - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
i see alot of people saying that they use lithiatoyota when refering to purchasing OEM parts... does any one know if we get a discount from em through the forum? or is just that they have a good rep...
Topic ID: 81825 • Post ID: 9648983

In need of more assistance from expirienced engine builders - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Smaay @ Dec 21, 2011 - 12:09 AM)
the BGB (big green book) has a cross chart. you match the numbers on the crank with numbers on the block to get the right bearing. as for rods, i have built at...
Topic ID: 81825 • Post ID: 9648982

In need of more assistance from expirienced engine builders - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Smaay @ Dec 20, 2011 - 10:20 AM)
have you not seen my thread on building a 7A-FE in the stickys? dont waste your $$$ on ACL bearings, they are a one size fits all and sometimes not quite right....
Topic ID: 81825 • Post ID: 9648979

In need of more assistance from expirienced engine builders - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
x2 post.. oops
This post has been edited by
mandrek
: Dec 20, 2011 - 3:48 AM
Topic ID: 81825 • Post ID: 9648977

In need of more assistance from expirienced engine builders - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (99gt3sge @ Dec 20, 2011 - 2:30 AM)
when you use and aftermarket brand you really can't change the measurements because in the set those bearings come with the sameclearancess, those markings on...
Topic ID: 81825 • Post ID: 9648976

In need of more assistance from expirienced engine builders - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
hello all, as some of you may know i am in the process of re-building my Lil 7Afe. unfortunately i am at an impasse, and have exhausted all of the on hand available information. and once again am in n...
Topic ID: 81825 • Post ID: 9648974

Car dying after refuel - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
happy that you got your car to work right. but seriously we gonna get on this whole misinformation again about E85 and ethanol?? FFS people.. METHANOL is the one that you need specifically designed fu...
Topic ID: 81809 • Post ID: 9648796

V6 Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
hmm your argument does draw a good point that i did not reference to.. and that is that the actual % of loss is more so dictated by the gearing of the drive train.. and that IS a good, point for the...
Topic ID: 81806 • Post ID: 9648769

V6 Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Jan 10, 2012 - 5:15 PM)
The percentage lost through The drivetrain would be the same
So let's day the 3s has a 12% power difference from crank to wheels
The 2gr would suffer from the...
Topic ID: 81806 • Post ID: 9648767

V6 Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
yup that is why i was pointing out that it would truley be unique.. light, 2 dr, liftback, AWD, v6(t), looks good, bustill a sleeper. handles great, ... the list goes on.
oh i know that the AWD and th...
Topic ID: 81806 • Post ID: 9648765

V6 Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Redmann813 @ Jan 10, 2012 - 12:08 PM)
What about a vr4 3000gt although those arent very light
yup.. they are quite a pig, w/ crap suspension to boot.
Topic ID: 81806 • Post ID: 9648763

V6 Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Dec 19, 2011 - 7:41 AM)
QUOTE (mandrek @ Dec 19, 2011 - 12:43 AM)
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Dec 16, 2011 - 12:04 PM)
also about the awd trans... It will bolt up to the engine as its es...
Topic ID: 81806 • Post ID: 9648761

V6 Conversion - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Dec 16, 2011 - 12:04 PM)
also about the awd trans... It will bolt up to the engine as its essentially an e153. BUT the transfer case interferes with the block. Its not much, and w...
Topic ID: 81806 • Post ID: 9648759

4age worth it? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Smaay @ Dec 14, 2011 - 3:35 PM)
turbo the 7A
+1
Topic ID: 81804 • Post ID: 9648734

plz close mods found what i needed - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined May 4, '05From western MD/NOVACurrentlyOfflineReputation:2(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
if i could, i woud suggest the koni yellows.. great product especialy if you plan to o any kind f racing with the car.
Topic ID: 81773 • Post ID: 9648484
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