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headers - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE
(maikl @ Mar 10, 2003 - 6:54 AM)
this is the reason i send my pm to you..... because you know everything about celica engines!
No prob. I just hate to seem simply questions turn into junk.
You c...
Topic ID: 1661 • Post ID: 5538607

headers - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Craps talk.
A 4-2-1 is good for all rounded driving. Street friendly for stop and go traffic
The 4-1 is for all out driving. Track, racing.
Also, to make full use of the header, you must tuning your v...
Topic ID: 1661 • Post ID: 5538604

3s-ge vvt-i turbo kits????? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I do not know if there would work.
I think there are around 550cc. I will have to check my notes.
From my understanding, the RC Eng have better flow characteristics that stock injector.
Remember that ...
Topic ID: 1640 • Post ID: 5487779

3s-ge vvt-i turbo kits????? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
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(maikl @ Mar 21, 2003 - 2:04 PM)
how much does thoes injectors costs?
Depends on where you can get them.
You have HKS, RC Engineering, apex.
The best people to try and call is :
http://www.rceng...
Topic ID: 1640 • Post ID: 5487777

3s-ge vvt-i turbo kits????? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Sounds very good.
the greddy may have nos controls.
IF not, check out Autronics and Motec 4.
Also, look into getting some big injectors. Like 550cc
Topic ID: 1640 • Post ID: 5487774

3s-ge vvt-i turbo kits????? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Maikl!
How are things going with your improvements
Topic ID: 1640 • Post ID: 5487771

3s-ge vvt-i turbo kits????? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
The only problem that you may have is the header. But from what I understand, the heads are the same. Ie. the last gen of 3GTE and yours.
You can use a triple layer TRD or HKS or a very thick gasket ...
Topic ID: 1640 • Post ID: 5487762

3s-ge vvt-i turbo kits????? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
You can turbocharge your car even with high compression.
You see, you cannot pump alot of air need to make big power like in big engine due to the high compression numbers.
If you continue to furthur ...
Topic ID: 1640 • Post ID: 5487760

3s-ge vvt-i turbo kits????? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I do not ahve a link for that turbocharging.
I believe that a 3SGTE kit would do.
But keep an eye on that boost since your are running 11:0 compression. Keep boost below 8psi as much as possible.
Chec...
Topic ID: 1640 • Post ID: 5487754

Exhaust options - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
There are other line Tanabe, ractive, magnaflow.
These manufacture puts alot of research into there products.
So is not much a name, but performance. Check out turbo magazine site for the review there...
Topic ID: 1629 • Post ID: 5485440

Exhaust options - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Good point coomer.
My advice to them is to go and see what your shop can do and don't settle for anything less.
I am a fan of HKS, APex, Greddy and Veilside.
If I had to chose, either a carbon fibre l...
Topic ID: 1629 • Post ID: 5485438

Lowering Woes - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
To combat noise, some manufactures uses the bumper shock rubber, an extra small "helper" spring and other little technique to combat that problem.
Any coilover with groves will get block with mud and ...
Topic ID: 15 • Post ID: 5333337

Lowering Woes - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (JWalk1818 @ Nov 15 2002, 10:57 AM)
Heres the LINK:
Dropzone
They looks pretty good.
Go for them.
But please remember, you should get proper shocks like KYB, Koni and so on to go with the setup,...
Topic ID: 15 • Post ID: 5333336

Lowering Woes - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (JWalk1818 @ Nov 15 2002, 12:03 AM)
GROUND CONTROLS on Eaby are like 155, is it the real thing?
Can you send me the link?
Have you check out the part list on 6gc.net for suspension?
Have you che...
Topic ID: 15 • Post ID: 5333331

Lowering Woes - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Say it.
Topic ID: 15 • Post ID: 5333329

Lowering Woes - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
GC us a very good low cost suspension.
Suspension is a very subjective topic.
Do some research and make a decision from there.
Buy a good suspension set or setup. it worth the wait.
Topic ID: 15 • Post ID: 5333327

Lowering Woes - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Groundcontrol, JIC and others.
This my believe.
Why do you want to lower your car?
- For performances and looks or vice versa.
When lowered, what will happen?
- Better ride for stability and performan...
Topic ID: 15 • Post ID: 5333325

Lowering Woes - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (Coomer @ Nov 13 2002, 06:13 AM)
QUOTE (west_minist @ Nov 13 2002, 06:08 AM)
Remember that  lower spring have a high spring rate that stock.
The aim is not to bottom out.
But also increasing te ...
Topic ID: 15 • Post ID: 5333323

Lowering Woes - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Remember that lower spring have a high spring rate that stock.
The aim is not to bottom out.
But but also increasing te spring rate, it , bounce more. to drease this, the damper or shock must have mo...
Topic ID: 15 • Post ID: 5333320

Lowering Woes - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Oct 27, '02From BarbadosCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Your prob. is unique to some point.
It sounds like the installation is part of the price, who knows.
Did you call a dealer?
Have you check out www.kyb.com shocks. There are also very good.
KYB GR2 (LF...
Topic ID: 15 • Post ID: 5333314
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