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drop a beams engine!

Dropped the auto out today...and found out just how strong the kickback cable is.

Means I'd need to change transmissions though. That and I was wanting an engine that I can find parts for readily. If going through transmission change as well I'll go with the 1MZ-FE. Goal is to do the swap for little to next to nothing. Finding a wrecked s/c MR2 would do that. Then again so would finding a wrecked Camry/Solara. Still trying to decide if I want to swap or just say screw it and go with something else. Would like to keep the Celica, I know its history and it's a delightful little car. Still my favourite FWD car based on looks, handling, and material quality.

This post has been edited by Box: Oct 12, 2012 - 1:14 AM

Then keep it for a dd an buy a older v8 car or a import shell to build up

But I want results now. Next time I see my uncle I'll ask him about swapping in a 4A-GZE.

installed my side skirts finally. double sided tape didn't work so used some screws.

Saw a HOT*** blonde driving a red 96+ gt in traffic. I had to drive the speed limit and slower for her to keep up with me . I realized during the ten minutes that she was the car behind me that the GT4 spoiler blocks your view of the driver behind you's face. Le frown D:

How did it go?



The previous owner had butt pleasures in your seat.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Oct 12, 2012 - 1:57 PM

I try not to think about it
The fact he did a one man remake of broke back mountains in my car makes me cry

Got a new hood today

are those the ones i sent, amazing, looks great!!

they are... finally got around to the install! pretty pleased.

Its about the same price to do a 3s swap, and more power.

Mounts, cross member, and S54 aren't to pricy.

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Today I....

Removed the passenger side wheel assembly that has been giving me trouble, in hopes of replacing the bearing.

Though it has been done without a press, I just didn't have the means to beat the old one out, much less the patience. So I took the assembly to a shop, and they pressed the old one out, and new one in for 50 bucks.

The catch, because there is always one.

My wheel hub is scarred up pretty bad, and there is a small amount of play I noted when reinstalling it. I figured no biggie, I'll score another one, and buy a press while I'm at it. Well I cannot seem to find a wheel hub for sale anywhere specific to our celicas. Anyone know where to pick one up?

I feel the new bearing will last a bit, I just don't want any parts that have been recently replaced or repaired in question after the swap. More power, is going to make these shortcuts more apparent.

Also noted the passenger side axle mount was loose. Went to tighten them down, and stripped one..with just arm strength, and I have chicken arms. Picked up a 2 longer bolts, 4 washers and 4 lock washers and installed them to keep that bugger in place. Locktited of course.

So busy weekend on the celica, but I feel a bit happier about the progress, and no more noises besides the power steering belt noise when cold, but all in all..I'm semi-happy with it, and begin prepping it for plastidip that I intended to do this weekend but got stuck doing mechanical work instead.

This post has been edited by rave2n: Oct 14, 2012 - 3:47 PM

Today I....

replaced the drive belts. Only one cut on my hand today!

Decided I'll just do it right and do the Supra conversion.

Bought new 7th gen wheels

Julian - great pick-up! I have a set sitting in my storage room waiting for new summer tires. Can't wait to see yours on your Celica.

Yesterday, I winterized the windows a bit - Rain-X for both the interior and exterior to prevent fogging and what not.

Today, I drove to work enjoying the sound of my 6gc.

On the way to work this morning I pulled over because I heard a dinging sound....

In my paranoia of my recent work I get on the ground looking for any indication of what it was. Couldn't find a thing..

Pull out, and realize it was the scissor jack I left on the back floor board dinging on bumps.

This is the first time this Celica has been silent when driven. Only noise to be heard is the intake, and the wheels rolling on the ground. Woot!

That actually works? Cause if it does, I get it for free at work and I know what I'm doing to my celica when I finish her up because I hate fogged windows with a passion. Haha.

Edit: I just realized I could text you and ask instead of replying.

This post has been edited by travisxcore: Oct 15, 2012 - 9:03 AM

I replied to your text already but yup, it works pretty well. The interior stuff keeps the windows from fogging up and the exterior stuff makes water bead up and roll off. My favorite thing is to drive at highway speeds once the windows are treated and watching the rain drops run right off the window - no wipers needed.