 project 1mz celica, 94 gt starting a new life |
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 Aug 20, 2012 - 1:48 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Aug 20, 2012 - 3:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
oh no!!! i hope not, if you think it is i suggest you get in there ASAP before it damages the crank
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Aug 20, 2012 - 4:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (Smaay @ Aug 20, 2012 - 3:55 PM)  oh no!!! i hope not, if you think it is i suggest you get in there ASAP before it damages the crank Don't worry smaay I don't plan on starting her again till I know for sure I'm thinking about just pulling the motor an rebuilding the bottom end with some new bearings If I do that do I need to replace all the bolts too an stock bearing would be my best bet right? -------------------- 95 gt coupe, v6 swap weekend toy
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Aug 20, 2012 - 5:57 PM
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1. Full rebuild.
2. Lower compression. 3. Add turbo. 4. ?????? 5. Profit!!!!!!!! -------------------- "Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others labored hard for." -Socrates. Even Socrates told us to use the search button!
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Aug 20, 2012 - 6:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 3, '11 From Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
surely the compression could remain the same...it cant be higher than 9 could it?
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Aug 21, 2012 - 5:25 PM
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A quick google search shows a 10.5:1 compression ratio for the 1MZ
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Aug 21, 2012 - 6:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
It's just sucks this happen cuz she's running amazingly well
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Sep 16, 2012 - 10:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
So finally got a friend over to help track down my sounds alittle better
I got a small exhaust leak and......... A rod knock So next weekend I'm gonna try an pull it out an see if she's worth saving or just using for parts -------------------- 95 gt coupe, v6 swap weekend toy
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Sep 16, 2012 - 11:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That sucks.
 Since you caught it fairly early, hopefully just needing new bearings.
This post has been edited by Box: Sep 16, 2012 - 11:14 PM -------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Sep 16, 2012 - 11:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
That's the hope but have to wait an see
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Sep 16, 2012 - 11:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If only you had a giant rotisserie and could just flip the car over, then wouldn't have to pull the engine.
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Sep 16, 2012 - 11:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
That would be amazing to be able to do lol
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Sep 16, 2012 - 11:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I dream of owning such things. That and a car lift.
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Sep 16, 2012 - 11:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
One day I will own a car lift
I might be 80 an to old to use it but ill have it -------------------- 95 gt coupe, v6 swap weekend toy
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Sep 17, 2012 - 12:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That's the spirit!
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Sep 22, 2012 - 8:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '11 From Toledo, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Wow it took me 3nights to read all 51 pages.....
Good job kurt! Hope its not too bad. Wish i could have seen it @ maumee bay.. Then again i wish i had my car there too. |
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Sep 22, 2012 - 9:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (Droptop93 @ Sep 22, 2012 - 9:20 PM) Wow it took me 3nights to read all 51 pages..... Good job kurt! Hope its not too bad. Wish i could have seen it @ maumee bay.. Then again i wish i had my car there too. This car will be at the meet even if I have to tow it lol -------------------- 95 gt coupe, v6 swap weekend toy
99 gt hatch beams swapped wife's 94 st hatch my daily driver http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=82235 n |
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Sep 22, 2012 - 10:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '11 From Toledo, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Sep 22, 2012 - 9:55 PM) QUOTE (Droptop93 @ Sep 22, 2012 - 9:20 PM) Wow it took me 3nights to read all 51 pages..... Good job kurt! Hope its not too bad. Wish i could have seen it @ maumee bay.. Then again i wish i had my car there too. This car will be at the meet even if I have to tow it lol Well next meet is over a year away so i would hope you get things figured out by then. My 5g well.....is going on 2.5months on jackstands withmy jack holding the engine up.......lol |
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Sep 22, 2012 - 10:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
There will probably be a pic of this thing on jack stands with nothing in the bay by the end of the week
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Sep 23, 2012 - 12:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Best of luck to you!
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