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ill give it a 70% chance that it will fit. as long as the stock headers are the same between the 2.

anyone have vids of their installed ebay header, I'm hesistant of getting it if it sounds ricey. I'd rather custom a 3sge header in.

what have you guys done for the downpipe since that is not available?

or look for 3sfe headers, that should also be an exact match. Can anyone vouch for it, I mean the only thing different between the two are the slight internal differences, so externally they should be the same.


I've also done research and it appears headers from the 5th gen 5sfe can fit, even ebay's listing says 90-97. I think the 5gc header can fit almost for sure but noone has tried it yet.

This post has been edited by trdproven: Dec 24, 2009 - 11:07 AM

sorry to interrupt, but will you ever to an engine swap trd??

not as long as my engine is running, but i thought about turbo though. but I am holding that thought because of getting another toyota that I will build for straight performance.

I didn't convert to manual transmission until my auto trans gave me probs. I did fix the auto trans problem, but I went ahead and converted still. So who knows, I don't think I would want to do a swap and let this car sit for a long time, because of the time I have. As you can see in my profile, I have spent sh*tloads of money to get a very detailed, accessorized, mint celica. My car is full restored inside and out. I don't wanna ruin what it is now. I would swap though if it was stock barebone

This post has been edited by trdproven: Dec 24, 2009 - 7:17 PM

Well, just got this thing on. Kind of upset though (not at the header), turns out when I got my new "used" down pipe the new hardware that I supplied the shop (gasket, nuts, studs, etc) never got used. Enough about that though. So removing the stock manifold was fun, every nut came off save for one, which took the whole stud with it. But by looking at the stud (totally stripped) I think that was shoddy work done before I got the car.
As far as the header (surewin) it went on with no problems, everything lined up great, but a little off by the downpipe. Throttle response is felt, but as far as any real kind of gain, cant say without some numbers to compare. It does sound better though! I'll take some pics later when its not raining.
And one more thing, I couldnt salvage my downstream O2 sensor, so I left it unplugged, but have yet to throw any CEL's. I thought for sure that I woulda thrown one by now....but I'll romp on it and see what happens.

Ok, the pics......



This post has been edited by Spider77: Jan 1, 2010 - 2:55 PM

its not going to sounds ricy. thats all in the muffler end. if anything the header will give it a throaty sound.

Looks good Spider. Reminds me that I need an intake...and a header...and a less restrictive exhaust system...and a manual swap. Then I'll be happy.

Wow Ferdi....so pretty much everything?

Well, I could say I want an S54 and 3S-GTE...but that's not happening. I wish I could let go of this car and get a manual ST or maybe GT, but I can't. She's my baby.

So yes, I want a manual swap and better exhaust flow. I wouldn't mind a turbo either.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jan 2, 2010 - 2:20 PM

ha ha i know how you feel, my parents offered to buy me an '10 scion tc, but it would be bone stock and i would be able to make no mods at all on it, so i stuck with the celi, i like having a car that is rare and that i know i have and will do all of the mods on it, but seriously get an intake, they give it alot better sound, and i love my manual, thats the main reason i got the car

There is soooo much I wish i could do the the Celi (and a manual swap is one of them), but being my primary DD I kinda cant afford any downtime.

yup they are an addiction, but im so glad mine is a 5sp, i just cant stand automatics, no offence

i got the same header too but got it for 75 shipped. the header sure turn to an ugly color after a month or so, so i just repaint mine with high temp paint, look new now=D, i didnt feel any different on the power though.

i have the same header and eventually you will get a check engine light but hey who cares, half the population drives around with their light on :] i like it, im working on getting the cat back exhaust done custom to get that extra roar and wee it more umph when i hit the gas

i never got a CEL from mine

I got mine installed today. Was a pain in the a$$ to get the bolts off the exhaust manifold. I did feel a little more power from the header. Mine was $80 shipped.

I really had little to no problem getting the bolts off...just soak them in PB Blaster and take a break (or get things ready to start). Did have to totally loosen the alternator though, but that's what, a two min thing?

headers makes your 3rd gear stretch, better top end. but after the headers I did get an EGR CEL code. Must be dealing with the way the whole headers thing works with the engine now. More carbon?

Yeah 3rd gear for me was also stretched. I like that

Ive had mine for a month now.. put on a good 2000 miles on it. no CEL code yet..

how long did it take before yours came on?

Took mine about 15 seconds.