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Hello friendly 6GC Community and other guest of this site!
Bit of background info =) I've recently got my license (so im young) and as my first car I got a Celica SX ![]() The car was bought new from the dealer and has been in our family for the whole time. At least I can say that I trust the previous owners of the car ![]() My car when I first got it ![]() ![]() So yeah it needs A LOT of work to it in my opinion... Of course im not going for those radical and overdone bodykits, like your Vielside kits and all that jizz jazz. I reckon those look over the top and sorta make you say, "0.0 GAY." So me being simple as possible decided to remove the rear spoiler and to me it just adds more aggression to the car. ![]() Bit of DIY HOME work and the spoiler was off and the holes were bog filled. ![]() After a few months of driving this fun car I made a decision to respray it. Now i know I'm going to get hated on and everyone will say "What the hell did you do this for" and blah blah blah. I resprayed it in the original colour. Greeny torquise. I like that colour. But i resprayed it outside... in the open. Hate me all you want. Yes it was a stupid mistake and i will never do it again. I did have a bit of dust and all in the clear coat. But its not perfect. But compared to the old faded paint i really happy. It cost me only $350! During painting/Sunburnt/After Painting ![]() So SHINY! 0.0 Sooo now im rolling around in my new HOME JOB painted celica.. . .. ... ..... ....... ......... Don't you ever hop in your car and say. I need to do something. Lets spice it up. And then you go do it and everything goes soo well until a big little complication throws everything off? LIKE THIS??!?!?! ![]() Yes. I decided to change my steering wheel. I thought a steering comes off by removing the centre nut, and off you go. Well my car had for some reason a grub screw underneath the steering column holding it in. And being me, I grinded off the wheel and realised what a mess i have caused. But all was good and a new steering wheel was put on. ![]() ![]() I also followed the yellowness of the new wheel and painted my dash to follow... ![]() Looks ok IMO? I shall be rolling like this for a while! Thanks for reading and I shall continue on updating! This post has been edited by DUHCHINKYAZN: Mar 2, 2014 - 11:23 AM -------------------- It's my car, I do what I want... Don't like it? Buy your own and do it your way.
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Well, just checked and the entire head gasket set is under $60 shipped off Rock Auto. So, just doing that and including fluids it'll be under $100.
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What about just replacing the head gasket...? That's the most feasible option cost wise. Do it yourself and it won't cost over $100. What he said. Only it's for sure more than 100 bucks once you add up the fluids, gasket set, timing belt, tensioner, etc...but still. Just fix it. It only takes a couple days (if you're doing it right ie... sending the head to a machine shop to get resurfaced). Thanks for the replies guys! Im still unsure on what to do atm, but really would like to do a 3s swap ![]() @bsamps, just a quick question does the stock 5s tranny bolt to a 3sgte? (Considering that you've done the swap) I have searched around the forum for this and everyone says yes but some toyota nerd nearby where i live thinks not; so yeah. Thanks ![]() -------------------- It's my car, I do what I want... Don't like it? Buy your own and do it your way.
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What about just replacing the head gasket...? That's the most feasible option cost wise. Do it yourself and it won't cost over $100. What he said. Only it's for sure more than 100 bucks once you add up the fluids, gasket set, timing belt, tensioner, etc...but still. Just fix it. It only takes a couple days (if you're doing it right ie... sending the head to a machine shop to get resurfaced). Thanks for the replies guys! Im still unsure on what to do atm, but really would like to do a 3s swap ![]() @bsamps, just a quick question does the stock 5s tranny bolt to a 3sgte? (Considering that you've done the swap) I have searched around the forum for this and everyone says yes but some toyota nerd nearby where i live thinks not; so yeah. Thanks ![]() Yes, the S54 manual tranny that comes with the 5S will bolt-on with no problems AND should be fine with a 3SGTE as long as you aren't putting down crazy amounts of horsepower or torque. -------------------- Has no more Celicas
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Yes, it will fit. It's done on 9/10 swaps.
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What about just replacing the head gasket...? That's the most feasible option cost wise. Do it yourself and it won't cost over $100. What he said. Only it's for sure more than 100 bucks once you add up the fluids, gasket set, timing belt, tensioner, etc...but still. Just fix it. It only takes a couple days (if you're doing it right ie... sending the head to a machine shop to get resurfaced). Thanks for the replies guys! Im still unsure on what to do atm, but really would like to do a 3s swap ![]() @bsamps, just a quick question does the stock 5s tranny bolt to a 3sgte? (Considering that you've done the swap) I have searched around the forum for this and everyone says yes but some toyota nerd nearby where i live thinks not; so yeah. Thanks ![]() Yes, the S54 manual tranny that comes with the 5S will bolt-on with no problems AND should be fine with a 3SGTE as long as you aren't putting down crazy amounts of horsepower or torque. Yes, it will fit. It's done on 9/10 swaps. And would you also use the axles from the 5s or...? |
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Yes. Same transmission so it uses the same axles.
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![]() 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
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Yes. Same transmission so it uses the same axles. Thanks for info guys! Looking for someone that can help me put the engine now and maybe have a 3s swapped celica soon! Of course after reading few other peoples threads for more info and after sourcing a halfcut ![]() This post has been edited by DUHCHINKYAZN: Nov 23, 2013 - 12:18 AM -------------------- It's my car, I do what I want... Don't like it? Buy your own and do it your way.
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You have to get a hybrid clutch setup. Needs to have 5sfe clutch spline with 3sgte pressure plate. Spec makes this clutch as well as other brands. I'm sure there are other guys on here that can chime in with the other clutch companies that make the hybrid kit. I'm just partial to Spec.
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You have to get a hybrid clutch setup. Needs to have 5sfe clutch spline with 3sgte pressure plate. Spec makes this clutch as well as other brands. I'm sure there are other guys on here that can chime in with the other clutch companies that make the hybrid kit. I'm just partial to Spec. Thanks for the info! How much hp can the 5sfe box hold? Just wondering, not because im going to have a 600hp celica ![]() -------------------- It's my car, I do what I want... Don't like it? Buy your own and do it your way.
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300 at the wheels.
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UPDATEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Head gasket got fixed, re machined the head and all is running well now. Not much more to say besides some little updates i will post photos on later. Oh i might be getting a GT4. sorry for the long lost un updated info. -------------------- It's my car, I do what I want... Don't like it? Buy your own and do it your way.
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Hey guys been a long time since last post... LOL !
Anyway down to business massive update! My 6gc currently looking the biz still on stockies hahaha and HG all fixed lol (was fixed a very long time ago) http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y355/r...6551612159.jpeg and to add i also got a GT Four http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y355/r...0912_161814.jpg Has Fmic, 3" exhaust, some ok looking wheels and some little goodies in the car. Am living the life... BUTTTTTTTTT that was very short lived... While out cruising car started getting smokey... got home and checked it out... some internal damage has been done. And later taken to a shop found out cylinder 3 has taken some damage to the piston ring. Rebuild coming on! SKIP SEVERAL MONTHS Car is in shop Parts a rolling through Parts obtained- BLOCK FULLY REMACHINED HEAD FULLY MACHINED CP PISTONS SHWAJFAKSMCAK FORGED RODS shotpeened (sorry forgot the german brand) COMETIC METAL HG KING RACING Bearings BC RACING 264 CAMS TITANIUM VALVE SPRINGS/RETAINERS HKS ADJ CAM GEARS ARP HEADSTUDS ARP MAIN STUDS Part to be obtained- GTX 3582R .82 Custom exhaust manifold Tial 44m ext wastegate W/Screamer Custom intake manifold with some port and polish hopefully so far thats what i can remember atm sorry guys its very scrambled. Been busy with many things Progress atm is engine is nearly finished building, engine bay all nicely cleaned down. deleted aircon/all pipes ripped out. Still thinking to block off the EGR but not main concern atm. Also slowly figuring out my suspension setup but saving up for some BC's BR coils, had them on my 6gc and they still havent failed me so im heading that path probably. Thanks for the read! -------------------- It's my car, I do what I want... Don't like it? Buy your own and do it your way.
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