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need help please - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Pulled off the hood insulation and I can definitely hear a vacuum leak loud and clear.
Now to find it...
You may have the same issue, a random vacuum leak... though the cat may also be the problem for...
Topic ID: 67065 • Post ID: 9327919

need help please - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Akimbo @ May 14, 2009 - 11:36 AM)
did you ever find a fix?
The week after next I'll be doing the timing belt and header to delete the cat.
Hopefully that will take care of it.
It seems to be co...
Topic ID: 67065 • Post ID: 9327916

need help please - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Akimbo @ Apr 27, 2009 - 10:47 PM)
okay...i dont know what it is...i initially thought catalytic converter or exhaust. But here's my symptoms, just throw me some ideas
- Car smells like exhaust ...
Topic ID: 67065 • Post ID: 9327914

Toyota Celica's - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Love that color
Topic ID: 66966 • Post ID: 9327056

turboing 5sfe - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
QUOTE (boosted185 @ Apr 19, 2009 - 2:34 AM)
QUOTE (crankyelbow @ Apr 18, 2009 - 11:16 PM)
Why blow-off the excess when a recirculation valve will re-use for quicker spool?
I remember reading alot abou...
Topic ID: 66797 • Post ID: 9254289

turboing 5sfe - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Why blow-off the excess when a recirculation valve will re-use for quicker spool?
I remember reading alot about this in the evo boards - saying it was quite silly to ditch the stock recirc valve for a...
Topic ID: 66797 • Post ID: 9254287

So I....... - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
QUOTE (92-gt @ Apr 19, 2009 - 12:46 AM)
^Huh?
So what color do you guys think I should paint it?
After seeing the mods you have done thus far.
I would strongly suggest:
Turbo Blew
Topic ID: 66744 • Post ID: 9202558

Quaife LSD Install - Prodigy's 4th gen 3SGTE - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Very sweet
Topic ID: 66710 • Post ID: 9201966

nochy gear box, - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Apr 15, 2009 - 5:57 PM)
A good transmission fluid like Castrol Synchromesh will truly do wonders for the gearbox. It could also just be that your transmission is just worn out, but...
Topic ID: 66669 • Post ID: 9201475

nochy gear box, - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
No "clicking" for me, more of a "crunchy thud", but there is definitely an audible sound when shifting and its not smooth at all - it takes some effort to pop into every gear but ever gear works just ...
Topic ID: 66669 • Post ID: 9201471

Mr2 progress - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Other › Off Topic
sweet man!
I'd love to get an Mr2, I'll be randomly posting my car for sale on c-list for a good price, if a get a bite I think I'll end up going that route
Topic ID: 66651 • Post ID: 9201356

Toyota Paseo. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Other › Off Topic
Another consideration of mine
Cool little cars, very lightweight which is a big all around bonus for sure.
A hell of alot of potential without breaking the bank
Topic ID: 66621 • Post ID: 9201092

KYB Strut Cartridges - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Apr 7, 2009 - 2:10 PM)
well kyb front struts are cartidges and rear struts is the whole assembly. if you want oem springs i have some sitting in my garage...
Already got a set of...
Topic ID: 66596 • Post ID: 9200935

KYB Strut Cartridges - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Apr 4, 2009 - 7:36 PM)
that is how they are sent to u as cartridges. that how i got them when i ordered both front and rear kyb gr-2
the rear shocks come as a whole thing. when t...
Topic ID: 66596 • Post ID: 9200933

KYB Strut Cartridges - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
I ordered assemblies, but I was sent cartridges.
Return/exchange would not be an issue if not for getting a bad check that now ties up all my funds. I'd have to exchange for some monroe's plus pay th...
Topic ID: 66596 • Post ID: 9200931

Ninja turtle 2 REAR ENDED AGAIN. - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
There is something awefully hilarious about a someone getting rear ended within a caravan of imports on the way to see FnF...
I'd say it was 25% taillights, 75% your buddy wasn't paying attention.
Topic ID: 66594 • Post ID: 9200843

My Progress thread - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
A very nice looking celica
Topic ID: 66588 • Post ID: 9200775

Bushing kit & Motor Mounts - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
good info for future reference.
Bookmarked
Topic ID: 66576 • Post ID: 9200599

5s top mount IC? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
QUOTE (eggman40 @ Apr 6, 2009 - 9:28 PM)
why not get an intercooler that has both the charge pipe and the intake pipe on the right side??? that would shorten the length of pipe you need, especially if...
Topic ID: 66418 • Post ID: 9199056

5s top mount IC? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 11, '09From south chi burbsCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Egg cooking IC's are no good
I'll examine a water/air setup... and actually pop the hood and stare for a while.. see what crazy ideas come up... learn what numbers to run and run them, see the limits ...
Topic ID: 66418 • Post ID: 9199054
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