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match220

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Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
I have always been told that the nice side skirts from the hatchback will not fit the convertible because of a different length. However, when I went to the junkyard yesterday I brought my measuring t...
5 replies Topic ID: 89866
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
So the taillights and bumper on my convertible are the coupe style, what is there that I can do aesthetically to make it look better? I know I can change the tails out to Curren tails, and I also know...
7 replies Topic ID: 89640

two clutch switches? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Does anyone know why the Celica has two clutch switches? I found the little plastic button/stopper on the floor of my celica today (the one that the brake or clutch switch presses against). I thought ...
3 replies Topic ID: 89638

Place to get st205 body panels in Okinawa? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
A friend of mine is in Okinawa right now, coming back to Hawaii next month. I've been talking to him about the st205 body panels to bring them back. Where would he go about getting them in Okinawa? Is...
0 replies Topic ID: 89510
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Sep 6, '12From HollandCurrentlyOfflineReputation:1(100%)
Ok, to keep things simple in my explanation. Car is a celica with a swapped genIII 3sgte, running aftermarket ecu and individual coils from a 00 audi 1.8t. Coils have built in igniters and my wiring i...
4 replies Topic ID: 89400

individual coil signal to tach :( - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 2, '15From WACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
my setup
gen III 3sgte with autronic ecu + individual audi 1.8t coils (the stable year versions). Each coil has its own built in igniter and 4 pins: positive from switched connection, signal ground, e...
22 replies Topic ID: 89365

FS some 5sfe engine stuff - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Hey guys, I have a few items that have been sitting on the shelf for a while that I finally put on ebay. Prices are very very reasonable, I'm just wanting to get this stuff outta here. ARP 3sgte rod b...
2 replies Topic ID: 89355

Wiring in another fusebox - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
SOOO..with the aftermarket computer that I put in my car, I needed a separate fuse box to power some things. Bought a fuse and relay box off of eBay that is from an 05 Mercedes, opened it up and trace...
1 replies Topic ID: 89235
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Nov 23, '12From Troy, ILCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
I'm looking over the parts reference thread
here
and trying to find out more info on the timing belt idler pulley and bracket. The gen2 3sgte one looks identical to the gen3 3sgte one from what I can ...
7 replies Topic ID: 89223
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined Oct 25, '11From TbilisiCurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
What do you guys think of these? I have a friend that works at a graphics design place and she had them cut me these for really cheap. I drew up the pattern, I never liked racing stripes much, but thi...
13 replies Topic ID: 89200

HOT engine bay temp - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined May 16, '10From RaleighCurrentlyOfflineReputation:12(100%)
engine basics
gen3 3sgte swap, stock injectors and turbo, FMIC and took out one cooling fan (I rigged the other one to stay on all the time now).
first long drive gauge readings
I drove my car around ...
12 replies Topic ID: 89180
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Oct 1, '02From fall river, maCurrentlyOfflineReputation:13(100%)
Has anyone else considered mounting the cruise control actuator somewhere else? Below is what I have to work with..haha. I thought about cutting a hole in my custom airbox and mounting it sideways in ...
17 replies Topic ID: 89162
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
I was just reading over njccmd2002's how-to thread on changing it out and it looks like a bear. Right now I can assist it as I roll it up and it rolls up fine. Will it stay on track during normal driv...
4 replies Topic ID: 89143
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Oct 1, '02From fall river, maCurrentlyOfflineReputation:13(100%)
I know the brake booster works off of vacuum, and my engine is now turbo'd, so now their is boost when it is under load. I put a check valve between the engine and the booster. The car has been sittin...
6 replies Topic ID: 89028

HUGE vacuum leak - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined May 29, '09From Gainesville, FLCurrentlyOfflineReputation:17(100%)
This is very frustrating. The engine is Gen3 3sgte, tons of mods, aftermarket ecu, etc, etc. I finally got it running, but once it starts it jumps up to 4k rpm, which is very unsafe on a new engine, n...
9 replies Topic ID: 88960

tachometer wiring - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Stock engine is out of the car, running a gen3 3sgte, car was previously 5sfe. I know which wire is the tach signal on the gauges (IG-), and which wire is at the igniter for the signal. I've been tryi...
3 replies Topic ID: 88957

gen3 3sgte iacv problem - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
So I've narrowed down my previous post "gen III 3sgte runs for 5 seconds and shuts off" to the problem. The iacv isn't fully engaging and I can hear the solenoid clicking about 10 times a second becau...
15 replies Topic ID: 88930

gen3 3sgte question with picture - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
As you guys know..I built a parted out engine..now I have it semi-running (tuning it) and I put a bolt in this hole (pictured) because it leaks a ton of oil. What went here? And what is the thread? It...
11 replies Topic ID: 88903
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Last reply: EnthusiastJoined May 16, '10From RaleighCurrentlyOfflineReputation:12(100%)
engine: gen III 3sgte powered by autronic SM4 ecu, walbro fuel pump and stock injectors
This is my first time starting this engine since I bought all of the parts for it (formerly parted out), rebuilt...
7 replies Topic ID: 88875

picture of 5sfe distributor set at stock setpoint - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined May 13, '06From Kaimuki, HICurrentlyOfflineReputation:10(100%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Oct 1, '02From fall river, maCurrentlyOfflineReputation:13(100%)
Hey guys,
to avoid a long technical explanation..i'll just say this. I'm running an aftermarket computer on my car with individual coils and I'm only using the distributor for a timing signal (via the...
10 replies Topic ID: 88866
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