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drilled and sloted - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE(playr158 @ Apr 25, 2008 - 9:39 AM) [snapback]668012[/snapback]
at last 2 postings
B-R-A-K-E-S are different than clutches. reducing the surface area of the disk is not going to give you more bit...
Topic ID: 57168 • Post ID: 8474233

drilled and sloted - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Sorry if im beating a dead horse
, but i am in the market for new front rotors too, so ive to throw in my 2 cents
It seems the big gripe about drilled and slotted rotors is that they decrease the fric...
Topic ID: 57168 • Post ID: 8474225

Please explain - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
thank you penkka for bringing some LHD st202 representation to 6GC! i dont think enough people noticed that from ur engine pic.
Topic ID: 57001 • Post ID: 8465099

Please explain - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yea the OBD-II is a bunch of exta sensors stuck on the engines after 1996 to make sure we dont mess with any of the emissions stuff here in the US.
I guess you SS-II guys dont have any of that? they d...
Topic ID: 57001 • Post ID: 8465081

N/A power 5sfe at its best? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Mar 7, 2008 - 7:52 PM) [snapback]650491[/snapback]
The MOST MAJOR IMPORTANT THING!!! Piston speed.
Good call kwanza, lol i definitly should have mentioned that, piston speed creates a...
Topic ID: 56495 • Post ID: 8458460

N/A power 5sfe at its best? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
That guy has got pretty good intuition, but come on.. HP= (Trq*rpm)/5252 is waay too basic to work from.
Why not just take a Hemi V8 that make 400 foot-pounds of torque and tune it to rev to 10,000 rp...
Topic ID: 56495 • Post ID: 8458457

Short Shifter - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
I got mine off ebay, came with its own ghetto chrome knob, but using the stock knob it probably shortened by about an inch and a half.
I had to shim up the entire shifter mechanism with a few washers ...
Topic ID: 56085 • Post ID: 8451036

My 97 celica is OBD 2 Right - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
that'd be awsome if you had all those codes at once, and the car still started.
"Im a toyota engine dammit, i dont need silly spark plugs, injectors, or even an ecu, i can run on hopes and dreams!!"
Topic ID: 56029 • Post ID: 8450355

My 97 celica is OBD 2 Right - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Yea ive got a '97, theyre definity OBD II
I tried the jumper wire trick last week, but had no luck
. I think we're stuck using a scan tool.
Im interested to know where i can get the right code reader ...
Topic ID: 56029 • Post ID: 8450349

Air Breathers- Who uses it?? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
this has been talked about on the CAI threads all the time
Okay, as you face the engine:
port on the right edge of the valve cover = fresh air
inlet
port on the back edge of the valve cover, w/ a hose...
Topic ID: 55997 • Post ID: 8449738

Clutch Non Grata - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
clutch bleeding is a quick two man job!
Open the bleeder valve on the clutch slave, its got a little rubber cap on it.
Pop the cap of off the reservoir on the master cylinder.
Pump the clutch. add flu...
Topic ID: 55833 • Post ID: 8447693

Replacing valve cover gasket. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
well you guys are right, the intake manifold has to come off first.
I only know this because i have the same engine standing in my garage.
If you jack up the car, support the engine and remove the rea...
Topic ID: 55682 • Post ID: 8445827

supercharger - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
you know thinking about this, a supercharger and turbo on the same motor? On a four cylinder?
Say youve built this low compression motor that can handle crazy amounts of boost, and youve a big honkin ...
Topic ID: 55618 • Post ID: 8425963

Shaky Steering Wheel and E-Brake Light Issues - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I remember my front rotors always looked fresh from the the outside, but popping them off the hubs and looking on their backside revealed some wicked nasty grooves in them
. Definitly replace those ba...
Topic ID: 55611 • Post ID: 8425863

Favorite Superbowl Ad(s) - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Other › Off Topic
Were the Dolphins really the last team to have a perfect season? Haha when was the last time the dolphins had just a winning season. Im glad Giants made the upset, buut only one flag one them the enti...
Topic ID: 55603 • Post ID: 8425781

my 3S-GE - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I believe electronic timing advance is just a fancy word for saying the ECU intecepts the signal to the ignition coil, and judging from the air temp reading or MAF reading it will advance or retard ti...
Topic ID: 55516 • Post ID: 8424455

Engine Coolant - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I once had an old '88 accord that ran with tap water for a while.
Yeeep, right up until the water pump completly failed and then the radiator cracked.
She died gracefully.. in plooms of steam
Topic ID: 55099 • Post ID: 8418489

Full Tech Manuals - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
You and djspike are my freakin heroes!!
Topic ID: 54839 • Post ID: 8398971

Alan Had a photoshoot :P - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Multimedia
That is a really clean turbo swap! very nice
My brother studied in Malta for a month, beautiful country
Topic ID: 54707 • Post ID: 8397207

j-spec 3SGE swappin - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Jul 22, '07From alexandria, VACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Haha yea Doc, you kno my saga already.
Ill give you a shout when im ready to take one of those ecu's off your hands
Well there is good news! Emissions testing is only once every two years and its only...
Topic ID: 54674 • Post ID: 8396688
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