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E153 - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Hey guys,
After 1 too many track days my S54 has decided it wants to grind into gears then pop back out once in so its time for a new box. I've managed to find what I believe is an E153 from a 1996 V6...
2 replies Topic ID: 88746

Strut bar fabrication gone wrong - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
So made a strut bar today all fits perfectly, is beefy as all hell but then I decide to try and shut the bonnet.....
When I was measuring it, I didnt notice the support bars running along the undersid...
23 replies Topic ID: 88153

Because race car! - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Disclaimer
: I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYONE TRYING TO REPLICATE THE FOLLOWING AND CAUSING INJURY TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. THIS IS SIMPLY A ROUGH OUTLINE OF HOW I WENT ABOUT MAKING MY HARNESS ...
1 replies Topic ID: 87884

How to deglaze rotors - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Hi guys,
Went to the track the other day and left my race pads at home. So used the normal street pads. They got WAY too hot and the rotors are horribly glazed. Lots of brown pants moments when the pe...
20 replies Topic ID: 87761

Jerking and TPS sensor - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Hey guys,
For the last few months my car has been jerking ALOT when going on or off the throttle. Its a 97 ZR(GT) 5sfe manual. Its not the normal manual tranny shake when you let off, its very violent...
20 replies Topic ID: 87341

Harness mounting - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Hey guys,
Made myself a kick ass harness bar so thats the shoulder straps taken care of. The door side is getting bolted into the lower stock seat belt hole. The submarine strap(crotch strap) is getti...
0 replies Topic ID: 84763

How much is too much? - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
I was thinking the other day, how much Hp is too much for a light fwd like a 6gc?
I see alot of swaps where 3sgte's are putting over 300 horses to the ground, but are there more negatives than positiv...
10 replies Topic ID: 84468

Racing Harness - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › General Discussion
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Hey guys,
Looking for a decent racing harness for track use as i'm sick of getting thrown around when using the stock seat belt. I cant find anything in Australia for a good price so looking for one i...
5 replies Topic ID: 84376

WTB - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
At the topic says looking to buy a J-Speed front strut brace. Its prob a long shot but fingers crossed. It will most likely need to be shipped overseas as I am in Sydney.
Thanks
4 replies Topic ID: 83845

OBD confusion - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Jun 29, '08From DenverCurrentlyOfflineReputation:59(100%)
Hi guys,
I have a 97 ZR model (the Australian GT). I was under the impression that 96+ models were all OBD II, but maybe thats only in America?
I was recently trying to find the OBDII port on my car b...
10 replies Topic ID: 83788

Forged 5S-FTE Pistons - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
I have been searching for days but can't find any forged pistons that are designed for the 5sfe block and the 5sfe head. Everything available is for the 5sfe block and 3sgte head, or to work with 3sgt...
8 replies Topic ID: 83717

Oversized valves 5sfe - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
My friend recently built his 88 bmw head and the difference it makes is unbelieveable. Since the 5sfe has an economy head im sure the difference if done right will be amazing.
After much research ive ...
11 replies Topic ID: 83378

5sfte clutch - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Forced Induction
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Last reply: ModeratorJoined Oct 1, '02From fall river, maCurrentlyOfflineReputation:13(100%)
Hey guys,
My clutch has gone on me so need to replace it.
I have started gathering parts for a 5sfte build so going to be doing that soon.
What stage clutch will i need to get to handle around 250whp?...
10 replies Topic ID: 82947

Compression tester VS Leak down tester - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Hey guys,
Looking at expanding my tool collection with either one of these two.
The leak down test provides more comprehensive results as to where leaks are and exact percentages of cylinder leakage.
...
7 replies Topic ID: 82862

Service - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Hey guys,
Me and my friends were thinking if all that was done to a car for a few years was oil change and oil filter what would be a good list do do an overhaul service?
We came up with:
Brake fluid ...
6 replies Topic ID: 82590

Identifying Part - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Hi guys,
Was replacing the dizzy o-ring and broke a sensor i think
When i had replaced the o-ring i went to fire up the engine and it did eventually but is horribly shaking and sounds like its running...
12 replies Topic ID: 82488

Head gasket replacement - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Hey guys,
Got the BGB and all the tools to do the head gasket replacement. Just wondering what you guys think the best gasket set to buy would be, or do i just need the mls head gasket? And should i g...
8 replies Topic ID: 82355

Interior lighting - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Hi guys,
I've done alot of reading on LED lighting and just have a few questions before I order everything.
My shopping list is as follows:
3x Blue 194 led for gauge cluster
2x White 194 led for door ...
3 replies Topic ID: 81951

Possible strange noise from 5sfe - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Hey guys,
I mentioned in a post a while ago about a weird noise I near coming from the engine. It sounds like a metallic tapping. It seems to be most noticeable when i rev the engine in a gear and the...
11 replies Topic ID: 81734

CAI - 6G Celicas Forums

6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
Started: EnthusiastJoined Sep 30, '11From SydneyCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
Hey guys,
Just bought the 90-93 accord ebay CAI kit. I noticed that on the tubing there are two breather tubes and to my understanding the 5s-fe only needs one.
Should i block the other one up with so...
5 replies Topic ID: 81692
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