ok guys, ive been down the turbo road a few times and have loved but.. if i do it again i will most likely have to get custom pistions/ rods sense i cannot find some 4agze pistons. either way i am collecting parts to get her on the road again for this summer. so far ive got some more gauges on the way, new ACT clutch to be installed... i am waiting to see which pressure plate i want, i'll probably go for the 275tq one just to be safe. either route i go with my motor will be getting a port and polish job... rear drum to disc is also on my list to be done but sense i have had many problems with the turbo i am now looking into N20 (i guess i going backwards as some may see this) but, has anyone here ran nitrous on there 1.8 7afe? im looking for all details like:

what brand nitrous kit?
dry wet or DP (direct port)?
what size shot?
upgraded clutch?
any problems experienced?
anything else worth noting...

thanks for your opinions and input in advance.

I haven't done it on a celica, but heres my suggestion from other things I've done:

-SpedToe169+Feb 8, 2004 - 3:49 PM

that damn fuel pump.

anyway, my engine was in perfect condition other than the melted piston

all the other cylinders were OVER 200psi compression even at 16k NA miles i put on the car and another 6k at 8psi

i got to look at all the internals of the engine and everything looked good, if only the fuel pump hadnt have gone out.

-97sccelica+Feb 8, 2004 - 9:32 PM

Zip, dont give up, you guys (you Zipstrip and 97sccelica) where inspiration to me, and now, you both going to give up??? No way... I was looking for GZE pistons forever too, but just by the help of Coomer and other guys, they redirected me to www.club4ag.com and there are toons of guys selling stock or forged arias pistons, you can get them for aroun 100 - 150$ depending on quality. Check that website, and check Ebay tima after time. This weekend im going to pull my engine out, so i will have some info on pistons and etc.

For the pistons try looking here:

Jspec >>>

They have them NEW for 80$ eatch and used for 220$ whole set. So then there are no place to get them from, get them from them...

doggy, please dont see it as giving up. ive pushed the 7a turbo pretty damn far and it has cost me too much. i probably could have done a 3s swap, bought a highmilage GT, to prep for another swap... but anyways, thanks for the link, i knew about them but forgot what was offered there. i dont think i will have time to purchase them and do the work i really want sense i plan to get the car back much sooner than i ever planned so im kinda rushing back into picking up some speed /general maintance parts toget her back on the road. i think i can get away with low boost 5-6psi for a longer period of time and in the summer do the pistions. i have 3 7afe's laying around....

-zipstrips+Feb 9, 2004 - 5:33 AM

i have too many spare parts laying around and the parents are getting pissed... 4 turbos in my basement & one on the car is out of hand... im selling them and getting a smaller one for now, and one is for my brother eclipse.. i am trying to get her on the road for next saturday so we will see how it goes this time.. hopefully i get a lot of miles out of her this time around... if not im going to be pissed.

-doGGy+Feb 9, 2004 - 2:46 PM