Jan 8, 2011 - 11:24 PM
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Hello All! I'm excited to announce that I too will be joining the small percentage of 3sgte swapped Celica's. I purchased my 3sgte engine clip yesterday "Friday", and will receive it this coming Wednesday. I'll start my swap the last week of January due to accrued vacation that I've earned at work. In my short time on 6gc I've spent my time reading up on similar swaps so that I could learn as much as possible. I don't think i'll be able to be up in running in two days like some of the gear-heads on this site, but I certainly hope that I have the privilege to post, and work with some of the masterminds that make this site so great.
The Car: 94 Celica GT. Currently with 224,000 miles on it. The 5s still runs like a top, but I originally purchased this car to complete a 3sgte swap. I was given the privilege of driving a JDM 3rd Gen Celica RC (right hand drive...the whole 9), and I've been in love since then. I've owned two integra's. One GS-R, and the other a GS. I learned to love Honda, but have come to realize that Toyota is WAY better. I love my car and can't wait to get started. I'll start updates and pics as soon as I get my clip. Please feel free...I value your feedback, and understand that I know a fraction of the information that some of the great minds on this site know! 4VS0y This post has been edited by bsamps4: Apr 17, 2016 - 2:21 PM -------------------- ![]() |
bsamps4 Green Bullet ST205 Re-Born Jan 8, 2011 - 11:24 PM
Ted95 is the TPS plugged in under the throttle body? the... Mar 6, 2012 - 12:02 AM
bsamps4 All connectors are plugged in and accounted for wi... Mar 6, 2012 - 12:04 AM
enderswift which two lines are still unplugged? the IAC gets ... Mar 6, 2012 - 12:07 AM
bsamps4 Enderswift. I think you're right. I do not hav... Mar 6, 2012 - 8:44 AM
bsamps4 Here is a picture of some of the progress on the i... Mar 6, 2012 - 8:58 AM
Ted95 are you getting enough fuel? have you checked your... Mar 7, 2012 - 12:37 AM
bsamps4 Can't check the timing before I get it to idle... Mar 7, 2012 - 9:41 AM
Ted95 The line coming off the canister? It wouldnt cause... Mar 7, 2012 - 11:41 AM
bsamps4 No. The line that connects to the intake, which su... Mar 7, 2012 - 11:58 AM
pitcelica Is there an adjustable stopper screw for the throt... Mar 7, 2012 - 1:05 PM
bsamps4 I will try that tomorrow when I get a chance to wo... Mar 7, 2012 - 2:39 PM
bsamps4 Another thing I forgot to mention. Car doesn't... Mar 7, 2012 - 3:23 PM
bsamps4 I don't know if it's possible to wire a fu... Mar 7, 2012 - 4:20 PM
bsamps4 At this poinjt the car wont start at all. it turns... Mar 8, 2012 - 8:21 PM
Ted95 my car wouldnt start because of a bad ground, but ... Mar 9, 2012 - 12:23 AM
bsamps4 QUOTE (Ted95 @ Mar 9, 2012 - 12:23 A... Mar 9, 2012 - 1:01 AM
bsamps4 She runs! Mar 10, 2012 - 9:40 PM
enderswift sweet what was it??? Mar 10, 2012 - 10:02 PM
bsamps4 Bad ea1 connection. Mar 10, 2012 - 10:03 PM
enderswift its always the little things. Post a vid! Mar 10, 2012 - 10:31 PM
Ted95 congrats man glad to hear shes running Mar 10, 2012 - 11:34 PM
bsamps4 I will try to today. I gotta check again for vacuu... Mar 11, 2012 - 7:26 AM
bsamps4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWMAiOM44x0...XiGqb... Mar 11, 2012 - 10:16 PM
bsamps4 I feel like I just got my license again for the fi... Mar 12, 2012 - 10:03 AM
Keiri QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Mar 12, 2012 - 10:0... Mar 12, 2012 - 1:56 PM
bsamps4 I'm trying to keep it easy on her, but she jus... Mar 12, 2012 - 9:03 PM
Ted95 QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Mar 12, 2012 - 10:0... Mar 12, 2012 - 9:14 PM
bsamps4 Mine is hitting hard at 2200! Mar 12, 2012 - 9:15 PM
Ted95 QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Mar 12, 2012 - 10:1... Mar 12, 2012 - 9:58 PM
SwissFerdi First and probably only last time I'll say thi... Mar 12, 2012 - 9:52 PM
bsamps4 QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Mar 12, 2012 - 9... Mar 13, 2012 - 9:08 AM
bsamps4 Got the exhaust nearly done! I'll post pic... Mar 26, 2012 - 10:16 AM
KAOS QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Mar 26, 2012 - 9:16... Mar 26, 2012 - 10:31 AM
SwissFerdi ^ The story hath become even cooler. Mar 26, 2012 - 10:24 AM
bsamps4 It was just under 500 bucks. The local exhaust sho... Mar 26, 2012 - 10:35 AM
KAOS QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Mar 26, 2012 - 9:35... Mar 26, 2012 - 10:36 AM
bsamps4 Here's some pics! Flanges from vibrant are... Mar 26, 2012 - 10:41 AM
SwissFerdi BRILLIANT! That's seriously respectable wo... Mar 26, 2012 - 10:46 AM
KAOS Uhhh... wtf!?
Did anyone else make a mess of... Mar 26, 2012 - 10:46 AM
bsamps4 And just to help you guys out I use http://www.sil... Mar 26, 2012 - 10:55 AM
bsamps4 Guys I'm posting this video for two reasons.
... Mar 26, 2012 - 8:57 PM
mandrek QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Mar 26, 2012 - 9:57... Mar 29, 2012 - 1:05 PM
enderswift I have a theory.
you said you have a koyo radiato... Mar 26, 2012 - 9:22 PM
bsamps4 I like your theory! Glad you didn't jump i... Mar 26, 2012 - 9:24 PM
Culpable04 nice wording of your theory
but sadly, the reason... Mar 26, 2012 - 9:25 PM
enderswift I thought it was already replaced Mar 26, 2012 - 9:26 PM
bsamps4 It's a brand new thermostat. ATS 180 degree th... Mar 26, 2012 - 9:30 PM
enderswift culpable is probably right. A good way to check is... Mar 26, 2012 - 9:34 PM
Culpable04 QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Mar 26, 2012 - 10:3... Mar 26, 2012 - 9:35 PM
bsamps4 I'll call toyota in the morning and buy the st... Mar 26, 2012 - 9:37 PM
Culpable04 does the needle go all the way down while cruising... Mar 26, 2012 - 9:39 PM
bsamps4 The car does run kinda rich at idle because of all... Mar 26, 2012 - 9:41 PM
bsamps4 No...the needle stays between 180 and 185 while cr... Mar 26, 2012 - 9:45 PM
Culpable04 the factory needle.
does it go all the way down ... Mar 26, 2012 - 9:49 PM
bsamps4 Are you referring to under boost or normal driving... Mar 26, 2012 - 9:51 PM
enderswift It seems toyota engines are just very sensitive to... Mar 26, 2012 - 10:04 PM
bsamps4 I def will. I just hope I haven't damaged my v... Mar 26, 2012 - 10:05 PM
enderswift I doubt it. If you drove those 400 miles the way y... Mar 26, 2012 - 10:20 PM
bsamps4 Haha i hear ya. I was suprised to see the compress... Mar 26, 2012 - 10:26 PM
bsamps4 You guys fixed the problem. Twas’ the thermostat... Mar 27, 2012 - 12:47 PM
Culpable04 yayyy ! Mar 29, 2012 - 11:32 AM
bsamps4 I have the switch on order. Just a temp solution f... Mar 29, 2012 - 1:33 PM
mandrek QUOTE (bsamps4 @ Mar 29, 2012 - 2:33... Mar 29, 2012 - 2:08 PM
bsamps4 Fingers crossed for 300 horsepower! The motor ... Mar 29, 2012 - 2:12 PM
Ted95 glad to hear you found the problem. how many miles... Mar 29, 2012 - 2:34 PM
bsamps4 560 miles Mar 29, 2012 - 2:36 PM
mandrek totally agree, overbuild to handle aprox 25% more ... Mar 29, 2012 - 4:17 PM
bsamps4 I'm doing the motorman approach as well. I dri... Mar 29, 2012 - 4:20 PM
bsamps4 Then again my thermostat issue may have thrown a b... Mar 29, 2012 - 4:27 PM
bsamps4 Another bone headed question for you guys. I live ... Apr 3, 2012 - 10:01 AM
Batman722 Did you use the 3s AC compressor and plug in the A... Apr 3, 2012 - 10:30 AM
bsamps4 Yes, it is the 3s compressor, if the AC amplifier ... Apr 3, 2012 - 10:50 AM
bsamps4 Guys odd symptom. I completed my 1000 mile break i... Apr 11, 2012 - 4:51 PM
Culpable04 is exactly what you are thinking. 5W-30 oil was th... Apr 12, 2012 - 11:54 AM
bsamps4 Everything appears to be fine despite that. I was ... Apr 12, 2012 - 11:58 AM
bsamps4 Finally finished my exhaust,and I must say it is n... Apr 15, 2012 - 6:37 AM
bsamps4 Finally finished my exhaust,and I must say it is n... Apr 15, 2012 - 6:37 AM
manphibian Awesome work Looking forward to hearing it Apr 15, 2012 - 6:44 AM
al94st Came out nice man, nice work. Apr 15, 2012 - 7:49 AM
UndaGrwnD Looks nice, what rear muffler is that? And does it... Apr 15, 2012 - 8:53 AM
bsamps4 Its a Magnafow 14834, and it's very quiet. Apr 15, 2012 - 10:01 AM
UndaGrwnD okay, thats what im looking for.
ill wait for you... Apr 15, 2012 - 12:39 PM
Ted95 exhaust came out beautiful bro! does it touch ... Apr 15, 2012 - 3:50 PM
bsamps4 I'm having slight a slight bump on the trailin... Apr 15, 2012 - 4:31 PM
bsamps4 Here's the Youtube video link for you guys... Apr 15, 2012 - 4:37 PM
Ted95 haha 1st and 2nd gear really are useless, thing so... Apr 15, 2012 - 5:04 PM
easternpiro1 nice ben!!!!!!!!... Apr 15, 2012 - 6:47 PM
enderswift nice welding dude Apr 15, 2012 - 10:45 PM
bsamps4 Thx guys! Apr 16, 2012 - 10:14 AM
bsamps4 Found these pictures from the day I finished my ex... Apr 19, 2012 - 6:41 AM
bsamps4 You can also see in the picture above where I relo... Apr 19, 2012 - 6:44 AM
UndaGrwnD looks very nice and clean man!
are you using ... Apr 19, 2012 - 9:41 AM
Ted95 IC piping came out great too Ben! (i think i m... Apr 19, 2012 - 8:51 PM
bsamps4 QUOTE (UndaGrwnD @ Apr 19, 2012 - 9... Apr 19, 2012 - 8:55 PM
Ted95 sticky tires, 3-point strut bar, poly sway bar bus... Apr 19, 2012 - 11:29 PM
bsamps4 I just received the kirkosaurus mounts. I need to ... Apr 20, 2012 - 6:43 AM
Box Awesome car!!! One of these days I... Apr 20, 2012 - 2:10 PM
bsamps4 Thanks man! I hope you decide to take the plun... Apr 21, 2012 - 10:02 AM
Stambo got the same muffler sounds good Apr 21, 2012 - 2:17 PM
bsamps4 Stambo, are you running a cat?
My set up is: 3in ... Apr 22, 2012 - 3:55 PM![]() ![]() |
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