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MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
Just got my parts back from the powdercoater. I'm very pleased how they came out! I had the valve cover painted candy blue, the exhaust manifold ceramic coated black, and the intake manifold, downpipe...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519424
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
Well this is what my engine bay looks like (I probably should've posted this since day 1...)
Power Enterprise Timing Belt
Here is what the block looks like after being painted flat black...
Inner cam ...
Power Enterprise Timing Belt
Here is what the block looks like after being painted flat black...
Inner cam ...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519423
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
This project is still a work in progress. I have sent out a few parts to be ceramic coated and my valve cover to get powdercoated. I will be going to the shop later today to install the timing belt an...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519421
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
Well I have been slacking on posting updates. I will be going back to the shop to do some more work on Tuesday but I figured I would post up a few more goodies I got in.
Autometer Speedometer
Automete...
Autometer Speedometer
Automete...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519419
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
Well a few more parts came in today that were holding up progress. I got:
St205 Rear Motor Mount
Oil Pump
Hydraulic Tensioner & Pulleys
And these were just 2 other things I have that I hadnt added be...
St205 Rear Motor Mount
Oil Pump
Hydraulic Tensioner & Pulleys
And these were just 2 other things I have that I hadnt added be...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519418
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
Made some progress on the motor.
We removed the timing belt.
Removed the water pump. You will notice that the original pump had plastic fins and the replacement has metal fins.
Area all smoothed to en...
We removed the timing belt.
Removed the water pump. You will notice that the original pump had plastic fins and the replacement has metal fins.
Area all smoothed to en...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519417
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
Some more parts came in:
Caldina Intake Manifold With Ported TB
Radiator Supports
GT Throttle Cable
Power Steering Reservoir Hose
Caldina Intake Manifold With Ported TB
Radiator Supports
GT Throttle Cable
Power Steering Reservoir Hose
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519416
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
Thanks for the reply Manny. I think I am going to end up running the ACT TM1-HDR6 kit. From what I have read and gathered from a few people that do mr2 builds, aside from the quicker engagement it is ...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519415
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
QUOTE (DEATH @ Sep 7, 2010 - 10:23 AM)
QUOTE (MGCustoms325 @ Sep 3, 2010 - 11:53 PM)
Alright. As the days pass I keep getting closer and closer. I am now at the point where I need to decide what clutc...
QUOTE (MGCustoms325 @ Sep 3, 2010 - 11:53 PM)
Alright. As the days pass I keep getting closer and closer. I am now at the point where I need to decide what clutc...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519411
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
QUOTE (Punch @ Sep 6, 2010 - 3:20 PM)
@ MGCustoms325 i got a friend (kiko eng) down here he bulid a 3rd gen 610hp.... in a mr-2 ... if u like i can set so we can all talk.... he kno his stuff...
Tha...
@ MGCustoms325 i got a friend (kiko eng) down here he bulid a 3rd gen 610hp.... in a mr-2 ... if u like i can set so we can all talk.... he kno his stuff...
Tha...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519409
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
Alright. As the days pass I keep getting closer and closer. I am now at the point where I need to decide what clutch I want to go with and ultimately buy it. What do the swap veterans recommend for po...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519406
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
QUOTE (DEATH @ Aug 27, 2010 - 10:03 AM)
QUOTE (presure2 @ Aug 8, 2010 - 7:09 AM)
diagnosing and fixing harness issues later down the road totally blows.
the last pics of a harness i saw from him looke...
QUOTE (presure2 @ Aug 8, 2010 - 7:09 AM)
diagnosing and fixing harness issues later down the road totally blows.
the last pics of a harness i saw from him looke...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519405
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 26, 2010 - 2:48 PM)
Look at those great looking OEM parts !
LOL. Yup. All thanks to you of course! BTW I am also going to need the front engine bracket. Let me know what it is gonna...
Look at those great looking OEM parts !
LOL. Yup. All thanks to you of course! BTW I am also going to need the front engine bracket. Let me know what it is gonna...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519401
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
A few more goodies came in and I figured I would post them up.
Autometer Cobalt Tachometer
Power Steering Hose
PS Banjo Bolt & Gasket
Front Motor Mount
Transmission Mount
Autometer Cobalt Tachometer
Power Steering Hose
PS Banjo Bolt & Gasket
Front Motor Mount
Transmission Mount
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519399
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
QUOTE (_Jim_ @ Aug 9, 2010 - 12:48 PM)
Tweak does VERY nice work, and I would suggest him to anyone. In fact, I have him doing a harness for me right now for my newest project.
If you go back and rea...
Tweak does VERY nice work, and I would suggest him to anyone. In fact, I have him doing a harness for me right now for my newest project.
If you go back and rea...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519398
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
QUOTE (presure2 @ Aug 8, 2010 - 8:09 AM)
::edit #2::
if your looking for 300-350whp, why not take the money your gonna spend on the mines ecu, and buy a WI kit, and an active map clamp like jim and du...
::edit #2::
if your looking for 300-350whp, why not take the money your gonna spend on the mines ecu, and buy a WI kit, and an active map clamp like jim and du...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519395
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
QUOTE (presure2 @ Aug 8, 2010 - 8:09 AM)
yea, the extending it part of it definetly is tedious, no doubt.
he also uses all factory style crimps, ect, which is nice for peice of mind, no worries about ...
yea, the extending it part of it definetly is tedious, no doubt.
he also uses all factory style crimps, ect, which is nice for peice of mind, no worries about ...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519394
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
QUOTE (presure2 @ Aug 8, 2010 - 7:34 AM)
QUOTE (MGCustoms325 @ Aug 8, 2010 - 1:55 AM)
Most up to date progress: Sent out wiring harness to Dr. Tweak. I have also succesfully completed the fwd lsd e-1...
QUOTE (MGCustoms325 @ Aug 8, 2010 - 1:55 AM)
Most up to date progress: Sent out wiring harness to Dr. Tweak. I have also succesfully completed the fwd lsd e-1...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519392
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
Most up to date progress: Sent out wiring harness to Dr. Tweak. I have also succesfully completed the fwd lsd e-153 conversion on my 93+ mr2 tranny. Just have to button a few things up on the tranny,...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519388
MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Feb 28, '08From Miramar, FloridaCurrentlyOfflineReputation:16(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Forced Induction
QUOTE (Rusty @ Aug 8, 2010 - 12:34 AM)
wondering if you've thought about a
LINK plug and play ECU
? Though I suppose not many tuners are using LINK ECU's over in the USA?
I actually hadnt looked into ...
wondering if you've thought about a
LINK plug and play ECU
? Though I suppose not many tuners are using LINK ECU's over in the USA?
I actually hadnt looked into ...
Topic ID: 75360 • Post ID: 9519387
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