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any help is appreciated. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
I had this problem when I bought my celica, my cause turned out to be a bent lower control arm. Mine was also passenger side.
Topic ID: 85025 • Post ID: 9681607
Got my 7A-FE back from the machine shop.... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Awesome, thanks Smaay. I decided to rebuild anyway with the clearance I had, but I had to order a new set of bearings... When I torqued the caps down the first time I apparently allowed one solitary g...
Topic ID: 84762 • Post ID: 9680411
Got my 7A-FE back from the machine shop.... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
So I just finally got my engine back from the machine shop.
...Of course, being paranoid like I am, I installed the new bearings and threw some plastigauge on each main journal to check clearance. Acc...
...Of course, being paranoid like I am, I installed the new bearings and threw some plastigauge on each main journal to check clearance. Acc...
Topic ID: 84762 • Post ID: 9680408
Stef's 7A-FTE to 3rd Gen 3S-GTE - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
I'm interested in those cams as well, that is if celica74 or someone else doesn't beat me to it!
Topic ID: 84349 • Post ID: 9676025
Lit my gauge cluster with blue LED's.... - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Hey, so as the title and description mention, I swapped some blue LED's into my speedometer gauge cluster. It looks pretty good, with the exception of the redline and any other red section, top of tem...
Topic ID: 83215 • Post ID: 9666046
7A-FE Compression Ratio - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (mandrek @ May 4, 2012 - 1:35 PM)
CAN you? yes. its is worth it? NO... sure you can get 4age/fe ARP rod bolts/studs.. but to get it to work on the stock 7a rods you would have to have the rod...
CAN you? yes. its is worth it? NO... sure you can get 4age/fe ARP rod bolts/studs.. but to get it to work on the stock 7a rods you would have to have the rod...
Topic ID: 82932 • Post ID: 9663877
7A-FE Compression Ratio - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (mandrek @ May 1, 2012 - 11:42 PM)
there are no ARP bolts/studs that fit the 7afe stock rods.. you will have to go after-market rods or just get a fresh set of stockers..
Is that definite? I'm n...
there are no ARP bolts/studs that fit the 7afe stock rods.. you will have to go after-market rods or just get a fresh set of stockers..
Is that definite? I'm n...
Topic ID: 82932 • Post ID: 9663872
7A-FE Compression Ratio - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ May 1, 2012 - 3:28 PM)
I think he meant having the block or heads milled. Its shouldnt adversly affect the camshaft timing. Something I learned from Chevys is that as much as 4 de...
I think he meant having the block or heads milled. Its shouldnt adversly affect the camshaft timing. Something I learned from Chevys is that as much as 4 de...
Topic ID: 82932 • Post ID: 9663869
7A-FE Compression Ratio - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Got my engine fully apart, I'll put up pics or start a build thread or something later, but my cylinder 3 and 4 rod bearings were obviously damaged, and the two main bearings at that end of the engine...
Topic ID: 82932 • Post ID: 9663866
7A-FE Compression Ratio - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
It looks like reducing the chamber height by ~ .5mm would put me near 10:1.
If I need to get the block/head decked, I might get it taken down by .3 or .4mm instead of a minimum amount. Taking it down ...
If I need to get the block/head decked, I might get it taken down by .3 or .4mm instead of a minimum amount. Taking it down ...
Topic ID: 82932 • Post ID: 9663838
7A-FE Compression Ratio - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Given what Smaay mentioned about the one he tore down and rebuilt, It's possible that the difference between a tired engine and a clean, fresh rebuilt one may be all I need... My perception of the 7AF...
Topic ID: 82932 • Post ID: 9663836
7A-FE Compression Ratio - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
As far as I can tell, it would only take 3cc less combustion chamber area to increase the CR from 9.5:1 to 10:1. 4AFE pistons are an 8cc dish (if random internet searches are to be trusted), so the 4c...
Topic ID: 82932 • Post ID: 9663831
7A-FE Compression Ratio - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Smaay @ Apr 4, 2012 - 9:58 AM)
the problem is you have a 7A-FE, that was the economy engine and there is really no aftermarket support for it.
QFT. Honestly, both engines I've had in this car h...
the problem is you have a 7A-FE, that was the economy engine and there is really no aftermarket support for it.
QFT. Honestly, both engines I've had in this car h...
Topic ID: 82932 • Post ID: 9663828
7A-FE Compression Ratio - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Hm, I guess it may just be the wrong route to go for the result I want. I was hoping to give my engine a little bit more pep without increasing my operating expense... It's my DD and work vehicle. I d...
Topic ID: 82932 • Post ID: 9663825
7A-FE Compression Ratio - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
My initial thoughts were to replace the 7AFE pistons with 4AGE pistons, something along these lines:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/134-6th-...-fe-engine.html
However, I've been struggling to find ...
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/134-6th-...-fe-engine.html
However, I've been struggling to find ...
Topic ID: 82932 • Post ID: 9663823
7A-FE Compression Ratio - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Hey all, I'm trying to decide what to do with my 7AFE (have to take it apart due to a rod knock anyway). I've kicked around a few ideas (or maybe a lot
), and I'm currently researching what an increas...
), and I'm currently researching what an increas...
Topic ID: 82932 • Post ID: 9663821
Trouble finding factory stereo mounts. '94 ST - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
They attach to either side of the radio and bolt directly into that enclosure, right? You just pretty much made my day.
Topic ID: 82756 • Post ID: 9661772
Trouble finding factory stereo mounts. '94 ST - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Hi all, I picked up a 1994 ST a few months ago. I've been undoing various "customizations" made by one of the previous owners (whose idea of a performance mod was to replace the radiator overflow bott...
Topic ID: 82756 • Post ID: 9661769
FS: Final List of parts. Located in MD - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Buying/Selling
How much would you want for the amber side markers and the hatch struts shipped to 29730?
Topic ID: 82711 • Post ID: 9661407
FS: part out 94 ST - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Mar 15, '12From Wrightstown, NJCurrentlyOfflineReputation:6(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Buying/Selling
It looks like you still have your windshield washer reservoir... If the whole pump/reservoir unit's still intact, let me know how much you'd like for the whole thing (pump, reservoir, lines and spraye...
Topic ID: 82633 • Post ID: 9660581
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