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Posted by: 1994Celica Nov 20, 2013 - 10:15 PM

I decided that it was about time that I did a build thread to show my progress. My father surprised me with the car about 4 years ago. It was a very happy surprise as I've always loved 6th gen Celica's. It had 235k miles on the clock, and only cost $850. It needed a bit of interior work and a trans rebuild but besides that it was in pretty good shape. This is what it looked like when I got it.

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/Celica.jpg.html http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/8427_1165345974076_1240708526_30496.jpg.html

Not long after I got it I decided I wanted leather seats so I bought some 7GC seats and put them in. http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/seats_zps8bf2d9b8.jpg.html

Sorry the pics aren't the best but all I had was a cellphone camera. The seats were the last thing I did for awhile as I had little money and interest. My interest was revived earlier this year and I decided to reconstruct my Celica to be better than it ever was. The first thing I did to start this was buy a GT-4 body.
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/537882_10200116022363569_1653095307_n_zpsb61fcfb7.jpg.html
After that I graduated from high school and got some nice JDM tails as a present.
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/unnamed_zps144ed50a.jpg.html

With my car looking better and better by the day I decided it was time for some better looking wheels, and a decent set of tires.
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/photo2_zpsf9b04783.jpg.html
Not long after that I scored a nice deal on some projectors, and retrofitted them with HID's. After that I decided it was time to plastidip the whole car white so it would all match.
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/photo21_zps07ad27a7.jpg.html

Update on my future plans
I know have my plans set out for the car. My plans are
Acquire and install cool and rare JDM parts
Manual transmission swap.
A decently built 5s
Upgraded brakes with Avalon calipers in the front.
Complete suspension rebuild including sway bars.

Posted by: 1994Celica Nov 29, 2013 - 10:51 PM

Time to update with some pictures not taken from my cellphone.

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/DSC01411_zps0a66b0c7.jpg.html


http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/DSC01407_zpsc42abaa7.jpg.html


http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/DSC01402_zps245b33ac.jpg.html


http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/DSC01382_zpsdcb1818f.jpg.html


http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/DSC01391_zps884df81f.jpg.html

Posted by: Box Nov 29, 2013 - 10:53 PM

Now you just need to upgrade the engine and transmission. wink.gif Looks pretty good to be Plasti-Dip'd.

Posted by: 1994Celica Nov 29, 2013 - 10:58 PM

QUOTE (Box @ Nov 29, 2013 - 11:53 PM) *
Now you just need to upgrade the engine and transmission. wink.gif Looks pretty good to be Plasti-Dip'd.

I'm defiantly going to do something to the engine, just not sure what yet. I'm leaning more towards the BEAMS than anything right now, but still considering other options such as 1m and turbo 5s as well.

Posted by: Box Nov 29, 2013 - 10:59 PM

If you're wanting to stay auto the 1MZ would be a great choice.

Posted by: 1994Celica Nov 29, 2013 - 11:09 PM

QUOTE (Box @ Nov 29, 2013 - 10:59 PM) *
If you're wanting to stay auto the 1MZ would be a great choice.
No auto, my car will be a manual no matter what choice I go with. biggrin.gif

Posted by: Box Nov 29, 2013 - 11:26 PM

Ahh, well that's good to hear then. In that case any should be good, just depends on what you're wanting from your car.

Posted by: zoocsijr Nov 30, 2013 - 10:57 AM

Nice car man! tongue.gif I just wondering about 7gen seats...would them bolt right up to the 6th gen seat rails with no fabrication needed? Or how tricky to install them? biggrin.gif

Posted by: 1994Celica Nov 30, 2013 - 1:36 PM

QUOTE (zoocsijr @ Nov 30, 2013 - 11:57 AM) *
Nice car man! tongue.gif I just wondering about 7gen seats...would them bolt right up to the 6th gen seat rails with no fabrication needed? Or how tricky to install them? biggrin.gif

Thanks! I had to swap the rails and seat pan from the 6gc seats to the 7gc seats. It took a bit of time but it wasn't too terribly hard.

Posted by: JasonTX Dec 16, 2013 - 12:27 PM

looks pretty cool. wanna do the same seats, how comfortabe do you find them compaired to the stock ones? also where in TX are you , i've been having to drive to SA for work a lot recently. maybe i can take the celica for a drive out next time i go.

Posted by: 1994Celica Dec 18, 2013 - 9:33 PM

QUOTE (JasonTX @ Dec 16, 2013 - 12:27 PM) *
looks pretty cool. wanna do the same seats, how comfortabe do you find them compaired to the stock ones? also where in TX are you , i've been having to drive to SA for work a lot recently. maybe i can take the celica for a drive out next time i go.

I didn't have stock seats for long so I don't really remember how they feel. The 7gc seats are good though, comfortable and supportive.Also I love in Lubbock. I don't think there are many 6gc members in my area if any at all.


Posted by: JasonTX Dec 19, 2013 - 7:24 PM

your a bit farther than i usually travel, but if i head up that way we should meet up maybe do a photo shoot

Posted by: 1994Celica Jan 10, 2014 - 3:10 PM

I have some small updates. I've installed some hood struts, some cool JDM parts, S2000 antenna and got my fogs to work.

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/ed00000b-c630-4e9d-98d8-b024fa22dd12_zps7ae6b17c.jpg.html

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/Antenna_zps1a16f621.jpg.html


http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/HoodStruts_zps7b19527c.jpg.html



http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/Box_zpsb4ac1608.jpg.html

Posted by: 1994Celica Feb 24, 2014 - 10:28 PM

Some more small updates, will have more pics up later. My car now has
LED interior lights
Clear indicators
JDM rubber trunk mat
Used a rear fog switch as a switch for my regular fogs.

I know these updates are small but the big stuff will start soon.


http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps9deb0ff2.jpg.html


http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/celicaclear_zps3c726ddd.jpg.html

Posted by: JoshuaM Mar 1, 2014 - 6:59 PM


Small but cool... Keep it up smile.gif

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 1, 2014 - 8:54 PM

QUOTE (JoshuaM @ Mar 1, 2014 - 7:59 PM) *
Small but cool... Keep it up smile.gif

Thanks! I promise bigger stuff is coming soon. I already have most of my suspension and brake parts, and I have a manual transmission coming. I just need to find a low mile 5s and put it all in.

Posted by: 1994Celica Apr 1, 2014 - 6:54 PM

Some more small things.

GT4 rain deflector
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps95b2f2ce.jpg.html

TRD 3point Strut brace
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsf4d71a89.jpg.html

JDM cupholder armrest
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7782e1c4.jpg.html

Posted by: 1994Celica Jun 24, 2014 - 11:14 PM

So haven't updated in awhile, mainly because I'm still gathering parts,but I finally got my JDM fenders on and dipped. Pics a bit crappy but its all I have. I really need to get some shots done with a good camera.

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps392c4f8c.jpg.html

Posted by: Box Jun 25, 2014 - 12:27 AM

Are the side-markers clear or missing? Either way they look a lot better than the USDM fenders.

Posted by: BonzaiCelica Jun 25, 2014 - 1:49 AM

nice stuff going on here. whats the offset. your tires could use some more meat on them to cover fit the monster truck gaping. those look like some 205/45R17 tires....

Posted by: Nial Jun 25, 2014 - 6:18 AM

QUOTE (Box @ Jun 25, 2014 - 1:27 AM) *
Are the side-markers clear or missing? Either way they look a lot better than the USDM fenders.


Its what the rest of the world gets, the side markers are behind the front wheel, only the US got the side markers in front of the wheel for some strange reason, must be something to do with your road laws/regulations???

Posted by: Box Jun 25, 2014 - 6:50 AM

I know, the picture isn't the best in the world and I don't see any orange. You can see something there, but you can't tell if it's a hole or a clear lens. There are lots of cars sold over here that have them in the JDM location, so who knows. Why the Celica has the front side-markers I'll never know anyway since the turn signals wrap around and meet the requirements for side-markers in the way that the tail-lights do.

Posted by: 1994Celica Jun 25, 2014 - 10:12 AM

QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Jun 25, 2014 - 1:49 AM) *
nice stuff going on here. whats the offset. your tires could use some more meat on them to cover fit the monster truck gaping. those look like some 205/45R17 tires....

Thanks! I believe the size is 215/40-17, and the offset is 40mm. Oh and Box I do have sidemarkers, they're just clear. I really need to get some decent pictures of my car.

Posted by: Justin73 Sep 28, 2014 - 8:00 PM

I like the JDM rubber mat, do you have the link to the supplier? I have looked on ebay with no success. Just for interest, my tyres are 235/45/17, they fit well with no scrubbing and thats with a 38 offset. so if you want to go a little wider, you can :)

cheers

J

Posted by: 1994Celica Sep 28, 2014 - 8:24 PM

QUOTE (Justin73 @ Sep 28, 2014 - 9:00 PM) *
I like the JDM rubber mat, do you have the link to the supplier? I have looked on ebay with no success.
cheers

J

I bought that from a member on here. They're quite rare and I've never seen another for sale. I got lucky finding this one. Just keep looking and I'm sure you'll find one.

Posted by: 1994Celica Jul 25, 2015 - 4:38 PM

Bumping this from the dead! Started work on the rear bushings. That s*** effing sucks. Going to have to drop the whole sub frame now. I'm also having trouble getting the bolts that connect the hub off. The good news is I got brakes and strut off the passenger side. Once I can figure out how to remove the hub bolts I can move onto getting the big bolt out from the hub.

Posted by: enderswift Jul 25, 2015 - 7:06 PM

Dropping the subframe is pretty much mandatory. Removing those hub is literally 80 percent of what makes this job suck. Buy a torch, or buy a press, and good luck

Posted by: 1994Celica Jul 25, 2015 - 8:29 PM

QUOTE (enderswift @ Jul 25, 2015 - 8:06 PM) *
Dropping the subframe is pretty much mandatory. Removing those hub is literally 80 percent of what makes this job suck. Buy a torch, or buy a press, and good luck

I have all of those so I'm prepared. I'm just hoping I can get those two bolts off the hub.

Posted by: Box Jul 25, 2015 - 11:11 PM

Lots of Liquid Wrench and let it sit for awhile. If you have a bottle torch hit it with that and it'll make life a lot easier. Another thing you might try if you have it on hand is mixing ATF and acetone 50/50 to use as penetrating oil.

Posted by: 1994Celica Jul 26, 2015 - 4:21 PM

Progress today! The entire sub frame is off. I couldn't get two of the bolts off the passenger side hub nor could my dad. The long bolts through the hub are also stuck in both sides. Going to see if the shop can get them out and the hub bolts too. I'm also going to have them press out the old bushings and press in the new ones.
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/8BB24320-AA6B-4E4C-B6DB-598D52352524_zpsm5jcroaw.jpg.html

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/6F07E756-BF04-4C36-8EAD-1688B244EC2F_zpsmkwfag1j.jpg.html

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/4B14B08D-E5AC-419E-A9A2-880C673C2B1A_zpso10vl5de.jpg.html

Posted by: 1994Celica Jul 26, 2015 - 8:29 PM

Preview of what's to come after the suspension rebuild

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa2ce28e8.jpg.html

Posted by: Box Jul 26, 2015 - 8:42 PM

Wooooo go faster bits!

Posted by: Batman722 Jul 26, 2015 - 8:50 PM

Wins.

Posted by: Box Jul 26, 2015 - 9:59 PM

Pie.

Posted by: 1994Celica Jul 26, 2015 - 10:04 PM

Yep yep. Ready to get my suspension done. I'll take it on one last drive before the beams. After working on the rear suspension I'm more confident in my ability to do an engine swap.

Posted by: Box Jul 26, 2015 - 10:55 PM

Just take your time and double check everything and you'll be fine. Plus all the nice folks here will catch you should you fall, time after time. Ahhh, now that song is playing in my head. *goes to YouTube*

Posted by: 1994Celica Jul 28, 2015 - 5:27 PM

Bushings were finished today. Lot of money for some bushings and bolt removal. Oh well..... they're done. This weekend I will reinstall everything to the frame. Hopefully my new bolts will be in by then too.

Posted by: njccmd2002 Jul 29, 2015 - 1:02 AM

oh those times.

http://s254.photobucket.com/user/njccmd2002/media/6th_Generation_Celica/96_26th_Anniversary/Suspension_Repairs/DSCN0908_zpsc445778f.jpg.html

worth it.

Posted by: 1994Celica Jul 29, 2015 - 11:04 AM

I hope it is... I've got a crap ton of money in it now.

Posted by: msk59 Jul 29, 2015 - 11:26 AM

I read through your post and that is significant amount of work done to the car. Excellent Job.

Posted by: 1994Celica Jul 29, 2015 - 2:09 PM

QUOTE (msk59 @ Jul 29, 2015 - 11:26 AM) *
I read through your post and that is significant amount of work done to the car. Excellent Job.

Thanks! I still have a long way to go though.

Posted by: Box Jul 29, 2015 - 3:08 PM

And a short time to get there, I'm west bound just watch 'ol Bandit run!

Posted by: 1994Celica Sep 10, 2015 - 10:04 PM

Progress today! Although nothing huge. New struts and tein springs are on. This weekend hopefully k can get the subframe back on and new sway bar mounted

Posted by: Box Sep 11, 2015 - 5:02 AM

Swap drivetrains already. redface.gif

Posted by: 1994Celica Sep 11, 2015 - 7:50 AM

QUOTE (Box @ Sep 11, 2015 - 6:02 AM) *
Swap drivetrains already. redface.gif

One thing at a time. Rear suspension needs to be done first. After that then I can get into the horrible engine swap.

Posted by: 1994Celica Sep 26, 2015 - 2:30 PM

Progress today! Entire subframe is back on with poly bushings. New st swaybar is on as well. Tomorrow I'll put on all my new braking stuff and the rear end is more or less done!

Posted by: 1994Celica Oct 3, 2015 - 7:02 PM

Car is on 4 wheels again! It has new calipers, rotors and stop tech stainless steel brake lines. Also poly bushings and an ST sway bar. It took longer than it should off but it's finally done. Here's some pics of it completed.
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/A405AA3C-AFB1-4769-9F91-B668746B3393_zpsunmhorin.jpg.html
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/282EDDBC-7116-4AF9-92FA-B401ED214427_zpsg1kfestf.jpg.html
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/4BF891C6-B46C-45F1-8798-1C888A5ED658_zpsdjhbaxwq.jpg.html
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/ACD50453-C4E3-418F-9837-5D0EF3BB2710_zpsnrj64qsr.jpg.html

Posted by: Box Oct 3, 2015 - 8:53 PM

All that work and not going for a test drive? redface.gif

Posted by: 1994Celica Oct 3, 2015 - 8:58 PM

QUOTE (Box @ Oct 3, 2015 - 8:53 PM) *
All that work and not going for a test drive? redface.gif

It was raining today and my brothers Buick is in front of it and currently not where it can move.

Posted by: njccmd2002 Oct 5, 2015 - 8:20 PM

ooohh, i love shiny bits. pretty.

Posted by: 1994Celica Oct 5, 2015 - 11:05 PM

QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 5, 2015 - 8:20 PM) *
ooohh, i love shiny bits. pretty.

I do as well! I need to do the front too, but that wont get done till I start my Beams swap.

Posted by: njccmd2002 Oct 6, 2015 - 4:19 AM

i remember when i started my beams swap, it was like "nothing", lol.. forgot to connect the grounds to the intake manifold. what a headache that was..

Posted by: Box Oct 6, 2015 - 5:15 AM

Nothing compared to cramming in the 2GR eh? tongue.gif

Posted by: njccmd2002 Oct 6, 2015 - 6:44 PM

i meant nothing, cuz the bastard did not start!!! took me 2 days to figure it out...

Posted by: 1994Celica Oct 6, 2015 - 9:47 PM

I'm honestly not worried about getting the engine running. I'm more concerned about swapping to a manual

Posted by: njccmd2002 Oct 7, 2015 - 11:58 AM

Manual swapping is a breeze if you got all them parts. Plug and playa!

Posted by: mkernz22 Oct 7, 2015 - 12:56 PM

Literally the easiest job ever if you have all the parts. I'd rather do a manual swap again than do the rear bushings.

Posted by: Box Oct 7, 2015 - 3:33 PM

Hardest part would be putting in the master cylinder and pedal assembly, the rest is just changing a clutch more or less.

Posted by: 1994Celica Oct 8, 2015 - 8:22 PM

Well thats good to hear. The rear bushings weren't really that bad but then again I did have a shop press the new ones in. I think I have everything except the rubber clutch lines. I won't be changing out the clutch on the beams and I'm just going to drop the engine and trans as one unit. Engine only has 55k miles so clutch should be okay.

Posted by: BonzaiCelica Oct 9, 2015 - 11:07 AM

So your not going to even take off transmission to check it?

I believe Mr 2gr swapper guy didn't check either

Posted by: 1994Celica Oct 9, 2015 - 3:28 PM

Nope. If it comes back to bite me in the ass then so be it.

Posted by: njccmd2002 Oct 9, 2015 - 4:43 PM

Yup. I changed it a year or 2 later

Posted by: Batman722 Oct 9, 2015 - 9:50 PM

QUOTE (1994Celica @ Oct 8, 2015 - 9:22 PM) *
I won't be changing out the clutch on the beams and I'm just going to drop the engine and trans as one unit. Engine only has 55k miles so clutch should be okay.

That is a bad decision.
Don't go through swapping to find out the clutch is toast.
Just change it when it's 100% easier not in the car.

Posted by: BonzaiCelica Oct 10, 2015 - 4:28 PM

Yup buy 99 Celica pressure plate and a stage 2 5sfe disc or just a stage 2 exedy clutch kit

Posted by: Box Oct 10, 2015 - 5:07 PM

I'd just go ahead and do the clutch while everything is easy to get to as well, especially since once it's all quick and stuff you'll never stop driving it. redface.gif

Posted by: 1994Celica Oct 10, 2015 - 9:07 PM

I know it's probably a good idea to swap the clutch but money is super tight for me.

Posted by: 1994Celica Jan 30, 2016 - 10:03 PM

So a lot happened today. No more 5s and auto. Next thing to do is clean the engine bay replace various the various hoses and what not while I have access to them. Then replace my control arm bushings and sway bar. Then after that the beams will go in. It's been a long day getting it out but my brother with my help were able to get it out using smaays guide.

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/F6476DC5-F41D-4637-850D-D3E5051E57BB_zpswmlecciw.jpg.html

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/BF2C20CB-F253-4A13-871E-9A1406FC1206_zpsnrntfuyl.jpg.html

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/E0A83D86-87F3-4790-96E7-DA11024F8AF6_zpsslyjpibd.jpg.html

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/C7A448FF-4BD6-4B5D-BA47-BA2A50D32D29_zps0lbejpvf.jpg.html

Posted by: Box Feb 3, 2016 - 6:46 PM

Wooo, now can sell the drivetrain to your average Toyota consumer=profit. tongue.gif

Posted by: 1994Celica Feb 7, 2016 - 7:53 PM

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/955DF813-AF2B-4259-94BB-7F904F03559B_zpswcjyf20j.jpg.html Soon.....
Yesterday I cleaned my engine bay up some. Need to do another go around and then it should be good. I had to work but my brother kept on and he got my control arms with poly bushings in and my upgraded sway bar and end links. This Saturday will be installing the clutch pedal and other manual things

Posted by: njccmd2002 Feb 9, 2016 - 9:23 AM

Dat fender. gosh....

Posted by: Box Feb 9, 2016 - 3:09 PM

Someone forgot their car apron. redface.gif

Posted by: 1994Celica Feb 9, 2016 - 10:33 PM

QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Feb 9, 2016 - 9:23 AM) *
Dat fender. gosh....

Yeah plastidip shows dirt and grease badly...

Posted by: 1994Celica Feb 13, 2016 - 10:27 PM

My car now has three pedals and a shifter! Wiring is next which is worrying me but I think I'll get through it. After that the beams will go in.
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/Mobile%20Uploads/834405FF-9438-4D60-B986-A69B12F142BF_zpsperkhiym.jpg.html
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/Mobile%20Uploads/358DFE00-AFB1-477B-817A-78C5B836D6EB_zpsbpeyf98a.jpg.html

Posted by: Box Feb 14, 2016 - 3:05 AM

Huzzah, appropriate amount of pedals!

Posted by: enderswift Feb 14, 2016 - 11:09 AM

wiring is not a big deal. you literally have to run one one short wire between two fuse boxes near the pedals. I might be able to find my marked up wiring diagram

Posted by: 1994Celica Feb 15, 2016 - 2:23 AM

QUOTE (enderswift @ Feb 14, 2016 - 12:09 PM) *
wiring is not a big deal. you literally have to run one one short wire between two fuse boxes near the pedals. I might be able to find my marked up wiring diagram

If you could that would be most helpful!

Posted by: 1994Celica Feb 20, 2016 - 9:04 PM

Got some minor stuff done today. New Beams cluster is in, manual rear engine mount is in, clutch lines run. Most of the wiring is sorted out as well so hopefully next Saturday the engine can go in.

Posted by: Box Feb 20, 2016 - 10:26 PM

Woo!!!!!!

Posted by: 1994Celica Feb 27, 2016 - 7:39 PM

Beams engine is in. Still need to figure out how to get the car to start since it was an auto and now a manual. Need to make a customer bracket for the fuel filter. Need to also figure out why my clutch won't bleed and get the return spring for it.

Posted by: mkernz22 Mar 1, 2016 - 1:03 AM

You better hope the clutch and rear main seal are good..

Did you replace the slave cylinder on the trasnmission?

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 1, 2016 - 10:53 AM

The engine only has 55k miles on it so things should be good. If I have to replace the so be it. My main concern is getting the car running again.

Posted by: mkernz22 Mar 1, 2016 - 11:34 AM

QUOTE (1994Celica @ Mar 1, 2016 - 10:53 AM) *
The engine only has 55k miles on it so things should be good. If I have to replace the so be it. My main concern is getting the car running again.


It's not mileage, it's also age that is a concern. You can have a low mileage engine, but if it sat for years then the seals can dry out.

You're going to have a hell of a time replacing the remain and clutch in the future than if you do it now.



Also, I'll ask my question again, did you replace the slave cylinder on the transmission?

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 1, 2016 - 12:02 PM

If it's hell, then I'll have no one to blame but myself. Right now as I said the thing starting is my main worry. I've ordered a new clutch slave cylinder and replacing it this weekend

Posted by: Twaggs Mar 2, 2016 - 9:09 PM

Question for ya?

How does the plasti dip hold up?

I cant find a for sure answer on this subject lol


Thanks
~Twaggs

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 3, 2016 - 8:11 PM

QUOTE (Twaggs @ Mar 2, 2016 - 9:09 PM) *
Question for ya?

How does the plasti dip hold up?

I cant find a for sure answer on this subject lol


Thanks
~Twaggs

Eh it's okay. It's better than my car being two different colors but it's a PITA to keep clean. Mines held up okay. Prep is everything with plastidip.

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 5, 2016 - 4:44 PM

Engine is fully in and runs!!! Need to fix a couple of things like a small fuel leak and make a custom fuel filter bracket, and some small wiring finishes but the engine starts! Hopefully I can take a test drive soon
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/Mobile%20Uploads/591E462D-B5F4-4A94-B8BD-C8CB5608AF6F_zps2q8blslh.jpg.html

Posted by: Batman722 Mar 5, 2016 - 4:56 PM

Nice. Why a custom fuel filter bracket ?
I assume you're using the stock beams fuel line and a stock fuel filter, right ?
Get an ST filter bracket, it's different than the GT one and sits further out from the frame rail and makes everything fir fine.

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 5, 2016 - 5:02 PM

Hmm didn't know that the st bracket worked. Thought there was an issue with it. Guess I'll order one then.

Posted by: Box Mar 5, 2016 - 5:06 PM

VICTORY BURNOUTS!!!

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 5, 2016 - 6:10 PM

QUOTE (Box @ Mar 5, 2016 - 6:06 PM) *
VICTORY BURNOUTS!!!

Not yet. Got to finish everything up and get it aligned.

Posted by: richee3 Mar 5, 2016 - 6:16 PM

The ST fuel filter bracket doesn't fit a GT filter. I ended up using longer bolts and some washers as spacers to mount mine.

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 5, 2016 - 8:07 PM

Anyway to modify the st bracket to fit the GT filter?

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 8, 2016 - 10:50 PM

So Sunday my brother and dad got some stuff done while I was at work. car is %90 back together and fuel filter bracket issue is solved. Car also moves forward and backward so now it's officially manual! This Saturday we'll finish the detail work, get my exhaust on, and take it for a spin to see how she feels.

Posted by: Box Mar 9, 2016 - 6:12 AM

Yay moving! I imagine it'll feel like an entirely different car having the BEAMS and a 5-speed over the 5S and slushbox.

Posted by: cheela Mar 9, 2016 - 10:36 AM

congrats! love that everyone is starting their swaps or finishing them up. makes me feel like i need to swap soon too. hahaha.

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 10, 2016 - 9:31 PM

QUOTE (Box @ Mar 9, 2016 - 6:12 AM) *
Yay moving! I imagine it'll feel like an entirely different car having the BEAMS and a 5-speed over the 5S and slushbox.

Yep plus my 5s was pretty high mileage so I doubt it was at its full power. Not only is a beams and 5 speed now but both sway bars are upgraded, it's on new struts and lowering spring and I have ss brake lines and poly bushings. It's an entirely new car.

Posted by: Box Mar 10, 2016 - 10:28 PM

I was thinking you did the suspension as well too, should be better than it ever was then.

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 12, 2016 - 6:25 PM

Beams runs well, car is quick. Loving the 5 speed with Trd shifter. Only a couple of issues. It's surging a bit on idle and idling a lil high. Second issue is the radiator fans don't seem to be coming on. Hopefully I can solve those issues.

Posted by: richee3 Mar 12, 2016 - 11:50 PM

Check and clean the ISCV for the idle. They are notorious for getting gunked up on the BEAMS. The screws will be a nightmare to remove, so be careful. They're brass or stainless, I can't remember right now, but they're extremely soft and strip easily. Is the engine overheating? My fans seem to never kick on unless it's 100 degrees and the car has been idling for a while. The needle never gets above halfway, but I guess it never gets warm enough to need the fans.

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 13, 2016 - 8:05 PM

No it never showed signs of over heating. Temp gauge stayed below the middle a bit and it never seemed to over heat. I even turned the AC on and the fans still didn't come on. I'll check the ISCV

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 17, 2016 - 1:15 PM

So either my fan relays are bad or my fans are bad. Car overheated while idling. Fans never came on. Pulled the ect switch on the radiator and fans still didn't come on.

I put this on today though
http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/5330DFB8-2585-4BF2-9E5A-CD6BA7BB8A4A_zpssbgfv1vy.jpg.html

Posted by: njccmd2002 Mar 17, 2016 - 7:08 PM

so is your car originally st or GT.

if a Gt, i suppose. what happens when you disconnect the plug from the radiator sensor. the one near the drain in the radiator. Those fans should come on. if they do, then the sensor may be bad...

Thats the only sensor that triggers on my 2grfe, do that and report

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 17, 2016 - 8:24 PM

QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Mar 17, 2016 - 8:08 PM) *
so is your car originally st or GT.

if a Gt, i suppose. what happens when you disconnect the plug from the radiator sensor. the one near the drain in the radiator. Those fans should come on. if they do, then the sensor may be bad...

Thats the only sensor that triggers on my 2grfe, do that and report

My car is a GT. I unplugged that plug from the radiator sensor and the fans still didn't come on leading me to believe I have a bad relay or bad fans

Posted by: njccmd2002 Mar 17, 2016 - 10:37 PM

yeah, your fans should have come on. have you checked fuses? it is very unlikely both fans are out. best thing to do is to check the wring diagrams.

you can test the fans by connecting them directly to a 12 volt source.

do you know how a relay works? you find the coil terminals of the relay and apply 12 volts, you should hear them click. cant remember if there is fuse involved in the circuit..

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 17, 2016 - 11:12 PM

QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Mar 17, 2016 - 11:37 PM) *
yeah, your fans should have come on. have you checked fuses? it is very unlikely both fans are out. best thing to do is to check the wring diagrams.

you can test the fans by connecting them directly to a 12 volt source.

do you know how a relay works? you find the coil terminals of the relay and apply 12 volts, you should hear them click. cant remember if there is fuse involved in the circuit..
Yeah I'll check all my fuses and what not. Even if it is both fans, I have two spare sets in my garage so no big deal to replace them. Besides that and the idle air control valve my swap is running pretty good.

Posted by: njccmd2002 Mar 18, 2016 - 12:22 AM

im trying to remember, and as far as wiring, there should not be anything that you could have done with the beams wiring in. except 1 wire, which i dont have in my 2gr, but my fans still trigger.

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 18, 2016 - 8:21 PM

QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Mar 18, 2016 - 12:22 AM) *
im trying to remember, and as far as wiring, there should not be anything that you could have done with the beams wiring in. except 1 wire, which i dont have in my 2gr, but my fans still trigger.

What wire would that be? And it's not my fans, so it must be a relay or they're not getting power. Tested a different set of fans and still no dice. I'll try to get a voltmeter on it tomorrow and see

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 18, 2016 - 9:03 PM

Jumped the two terminals and still nothing. Guess fans aren't getting power?

Posted by: njccmd2002 Mar 19, 2016 - 12:30 PM

Make sure all 3 fuses work

http://s254.photobucket.com/user/njccmd2002/media/6th_Generation_Celica/97_Limited_Edition/2grfe_Swap/Wiring/54573565-8E29-4903-9829-7D8CBDB7A12F_zpsn3ow8zoz.jpg.html


Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 26, 2016 - 10:03 PM

Cleaned the idle control valve today. It helped the idle a bit and the surging but it's still there. Maybe another clean and new seal? Or perhaps a new control valve altogether? Anyway I took today I got some better pictures of my car


http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/631B82C6-08E7-487D-BD73-C17E423F05F5_zpsqoiikfx0.jpg.html

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/2F22F05E-7871-4034-964D-07AE3CD1424B_zpsjlw1mgzx.jpg.html

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/57586F89-DEDF-4CB8-92BD-CE2263445F49_zps0koneryy.jpg.html

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/04DACACB-7387-4BFA-B1EC-D3EDC69B6091_zpsoxtt180d.jpg.html

http://s737.photobucket.com/user/1994Celica/media/5C868CE9-D921-4965-8E9E-5D5653710D72_zpscybhawvs.jpg.html

Posted by: njccmd2002 Mar 26, 2016 - 10:43 PM

and the fans? working?

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 26, 2016 - 10:53 PM

QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Mar 26, 2016 - 10:43 PM) *
and the fans? working?

Sadly no. Jumped all three relays and still nada. I'm guessing I might of made a mistake with my wiring somewhere that's causing them not to get power. I've been looking at diagrams and looking to see if I can find anything that might have been messed with during the swap. Worst case scenario is I wire them up to a switch I can activate when I need them

Posted by: Box Mar 26, 2016 - 11:53 PM

There are aftermarket kits that have a sensor and relay you could use, usually it'll let you set the temp they come on as well. That way won't have to worry about it.

Posted by: richee3 Mar 26, 2016 - 11:56 PM

Do you mind posting here in detail what you did with the wiring? I doubt if you messed anything up as it's pretty straightforward. The only speed bump was converting your chassis harness to start the car which wouldn't affect the fans.

Posted by: 1994Celica Mar 27, 2016 - 12:41 PM

QUOTE (richee3 @ Mar 27, 2016 - 12:56 AM) *
Do you mind posting here in detail what you did with the wiring? I doubt if you messed anything up as it's pretty straightforward. The only speed bump was converting your chassis harness to start the car which wouldn't affect the fans.

I just followed the guide followed here I don't think there was anything else I did

Posted by: njccmd2002 Mar 27, 2016 - 7:24 PM

I think you may not be getting power in the corcuit. Iwould check voltages

Posted by: njccmd2002 Mar 27, 2016 - 7:28 PM

Those 30 amp fuses

Posted by: richee3 Apr 1, 2016 - 12:48 PM

Any luck yet?

Posted by: 1994Celica Apr 1, 2016 - 1:12 PM

Haven't really had time to mess with it due to school and work. Plan on looking at it tomorrow and install my skid plate. Also today I ordered an idle aid control

Posted by: njccmd2002 Apr 14, 2016 - 6:05 PM

how about now?

did you unplug the plug that goes to the small ac line?

Posted by: 1994Celica Apr 30, 2016 - 12:25 PM

QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Apr 14, 2016 - 7:05 PM) *
how about now?

did you unplug the plug that goes to the small ac line?

Unplugged that and still nothing. Really don't think fans are getting power but I dont know what could have changed to caused them to not get power

Posted by: njccmd2002 Apr 30, 2016 - 5:24 PM

wire 12 volts with a switch. i would get a voltmeter, and start testing.

Posted by: 1994Celica May 7, 2016 - 10:27 PM

Think I'm just going to wire the fans to a switch. I solved my idle issue though. New idle air control valve solved that issue. Amazing that such a little thing can make a huge difference

Posted by: Box May 8, 2016 - 11:57 AM

I'd just have them set to come on once the engine is on using a 4-pole relay, it won't hurt anything and then you don't have to worry about overheating or burning up your A/C system.

Posted by: 1994Celica Nov 25, 2017 - 12:05 AM

Wow been awhile. Not much as been done but stuff has been done. Car now has fans. However today some major stuff happened! I finally installed my TRD exhaust and it sounds great much better than the one I had on it. I also put it in an aluminum radiator and started to peel off all my plastidip to get ready for body work.






Posted by: BonzaiCelica Nov 27, 2017 - 12:10 AM

cool, but

clean up your engine bay a bit? why the pink writing on the airbox still? and the fuse box on the radiator. you don't own an ST205.

get a video of the thing. i wanna see how it runs. photos are so boring sometimes...

Posted by: 1994Celica Nov 27, 2017 - 2:19 AM

QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Nov 27, 2017 - 1:10 AM) *
cool, but

clean up your engine bay a bit? why the pink writing on the airbox still? and the fuse box on the radiator. you don't own an ST205.

get a video of the thing. i wanna see how it runs. photos are so boring sometimes...


Hard to keep engine bays clean in my area since I live on s dirt road l. Pink writing doesn't want to come off and doesn't bother me too bad right now as there are bigger issues to sort out, fuse box on the rad serves a purpose of contains fuses for my HIDs. Maybe I'll get some vids up some time, we'll see.

Posted by: 1994Celica Dec 24, 2017 - 4:58 PM

Forgot to snap a picture but my car is now sitting on jdm tein super street coilovers.

Posted by: Box Dec 24, 2017 - 7:56 PM

The perfect match for crappy American roads! *waits for pics*

Posted by: 1994Celica Dec 24, 2017 - 9:18 PM

QUOTE (Box @ Dec 24, 2017 - 8:56 PM) *
The perfect match for crappy American roads! *waits for pics*

Well I already have poly bushings and all that so I figured wat the heck, plus I scored a really good deal on this set. Now the car is actually higher and I plan on running a taller tire.

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