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Checked the brake fluid, looks a little low. Filling her up should do the trick.

The bigger question is: do I have a leak and how bad is it?

Hope for the best.

Hey all. I've got an issue and I assume it is braking related.

My brake light (on the gauge cluster, the e-brake one "BRAKE") will illuminate at seemingly random times during driving. It started illuminating during hard braking about a month ago and now it comes on at will. I notice that hard turns, hard braking, or even just random driving will induce it to illuminate. Any ideas on the source of the problem? Some answers would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Ed

P.S. Forgot to mention: I have a 96' Celica GT. No ABS. Thanks.

Hey there Urbandork. I'm down for it. I'm from Orange County (please don't call it the OC). Cruising PCH sounds like a plan. I'm down on weekends and fridays as well. Let me know.

-Ed

What about the throw-out bearing?

Anything wrong? Normal? Imminent engine implosion?

Oh, and here's the link to my previous topic on the clutch install:

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=20475

Thanks,
Ed

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.

I post to ask for your help in deciphering a mystery on my 6th gen celica.

Two weeks ago, I had a Centerforce Dual-Friction clutch installed onto my vehicle. I have driven approximately 150 miles on this new clutch and I've noticed an odd noise coming from the clutch.

When the vehicle is in neutral (engine idle, stick in neutral, clutch out) there is a whining/scratching noise coming from the clutch. When I depress the clutch (engine idle, stick still in neutral, clutch in) the noise promptly stops. When I release the clutch (engine idle, stick neutral, clutch out) the noise whines up (as if it is spooling up with the clutch) and remains steady.

Anybody have any similar experiences with new clutches?


Specs:
1996 Celica GT
2.2L Engine
81k miles
Centerforce Dual-Friction clutch

Well, I've got the clutch from Pimped with no problems. Install was done at a local shop for a couple hundred bucks. Total cost?

$430 ($230 Parts + $200 Labor)

Not too shabby.

Feel?

Honestly, scared the sh!t out of me the first time I tried to move.

My previous OEM clutch required ~4-5 inches of travel before any engagement was noticed. The Centerforce Dual-Friction clutch engaged within ~1-2 inches of travel. Pretty much jumped my car forward like a n00b. Then stalled.

Tried again. Gave a little more gas and worked the clutch a little softer. Clutch engaged HARD, peeled out without meaning to.

Now I'm thinking, "What the hell?!?!"

Less gas, let the clutch out even softer, managed to move forward slowly without peeling out or stalling. Woo hoo. I can actually drive this thing.

On the drive home (all of 8 miles), managed to stall or peel out on almost every single stop light. Go me!

After driving around for about a half hour, I got to the point where I can go from a full stop to moving without peeling out or stalling. Wow. I'm so skilled.

Overall, this clutch engages HARD. Way more over the OEM clutch. The dual-friction variety from Centerforce is rated for dedicated racing applications and is not recommended for street usage. I can see why. Clutch travel for engagement is around 2 inches and it engages very hard. Not enough gas and it will stall quickly. Too much gas and it will peel your wheels out. Very tough to get a fine balance to drive on street.

Do I like it? Hell yes. While it adds to the difficulty of daily driving, it isn't impossible to drive. Nor is the difficulty insurmountable. I look upon it as a chance to hone my driving skills and be more attentive to detail. The engagement is very solid with no slippage. For the price I paid, I'm very happy with the results. However, I do NOT recommend this for the daily driver. Nor do I recommend this for novice drivers. It requires conscious thought and a period of adjustment to get used to it. And it may scare the sh!t out of you.

That's all for now.

-Ed

P.S. Thanks Pimped! Great deal.

Hey Chris you're from Santa Ana?

I'm from Anaheim.

Small world. Go fig.

Well Pimped,

I've got your money order and I'll be sending it to you shortly.

Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll keep you posted on how the install goes and feels. Maybe others out there can benefit from this thread.

-Ed

Pimped's offer sounds real good.

Anybody know anything about Centerforce Clutches?

Did a little research, sounds pretty good. Anybody own one?

-Ed

P.S. Does anybody know what the effect of putting a hi-performance clutch on a stock celi would be? Anything really bad?

Howdy,

I'm the proud owner of a 96' Celi GT hatchback. Just passed 80k on the mileage and it needs a new clutch. I'm considering whether to go with the stock OEM clutch kit or to swap to a stage I aftermarket clutch (Exedy, ACT, Clutchmaster).

Currently, I have only a CAI, but will install the following parts soon (next year or so):
Pacesetter Header
Magnaflow Hi-Flow Cat
Custom 2.5" piping
Bomz Teardrop Exhaust

Now, the real question is whether the extra cash for an aftermarket clutch is worth it. I've read from these forums that the OEM clutch should be sufficient.

I'm also thinking that the Stage I clutch may be longer lasting due to its increased strength. Perhaps the extra $100 might be justified by the extra mileage off the clutch?

Let me know what you fellow 6C'ers think.

Sincerely,
Ed

Thanks for the replies. I'll check the voltage through the bulb.

BTW, If I change it to the dimmer switch, which wires do what? I know there are three in that assembly. Pos? Neg? Other?

Hi all,

I drive a 96' Celica GT. Recently, I purchased a set of indiglo gauges of ebay and installed them. The gauges work and light up nicely, however, I believe I spliced it incorrectly.

I tapped the parking lights for these gauges. Took the instrumentation cluster out, spliced into a green wire (parking lights) on the left side behind the dash, and grounded the negative end to the chassis. The gauges light and dim without a problem, but now my right side marker light does not light.

I was thinking the gauges were drawing too much power for the side marker to be operating, but that doesn't make much sense. Perhaps I shorted it?

Any thoughts or help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Ed

Does one need to acquire and fit an aftermarket cat? I hear the primary cat is incorporated into the exhaust manifold and switching out to a header requires a cat?

Thanks for replying,

Cost to widen? Where would I go to get it done? How much gain?

-Ed

P.S. Anybody have pics?

Howdy.

This isn't your usual "I want a header for my Celica GT" post. Rather, it is a carefully researched and calculated question on the feasibility and affordability of future procurement.

I have read in many of y'all's posts that the 3S-FE header can be fitted with slight modifications to the 5S-FE engine. I would like more details as the the modifications.

What exactly needs to be modified on the header?

Who can do such work?
(I assume an exhaust place, but do they need special tooling?)

How much did it cost?
(No hypotheticals please, just real numbers from people who've done it.)

How much gain did you see?
(Dyno numbers would be nice, but if not available, how does it feel?)

Does the catalytic converter need to be replaced with a aftermarket piece due to the one-piece design of the cat and the stock exhaust header?

Anybody have pictures?

Any and all information is appreciated.

Thanks,
Ed