| Dec 29, 2010 - 9:51 PM | Forum: Website Discussion · Post Preview: #892459 · Replies: 56 · Views: 12,703 |
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Holy batman!!! What a pleasant surprise to come back to! and here i thought 6gc was becoming old news  glad to see the new layout, pretty schnazzy! |
| Oct 3, 2010 - 8:50 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #878582 · Replies: 8 · Views: 2,631 |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 7, '06 From wyomissing pennsylvania Currently Offline
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pm or email me if you ever wanna get together i live in the reading area. my poor celica wont be back on the road till *hopefully* next summer (second year in a row im saying that though). but im always game for a good time hanging out =) |
| Jul 6, 2010 - 9:16 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #863557 · Replies: 33 · Views: 5,851 |
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i dunno, gt-four = ~8k minus any fees and such, swap into an st ~5k with some goodies to boot if you REALLY want awd go for a gt-four, if you just want a quick car, go with a 3s swap - you could probably learn enough to get by, source parts & do the swap with plenty of time to enjoy it before you can import a gt-four |
| Jan 9, 2010 - 3:03 AM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #826123 · Replies: 2 · Views: 1,166 |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 7, '06 From wyomissing pennsylvania Currently Offline
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Silly i know... but ive FINALLY gotten around to continue working on the celica, and i have a new phone number to spark that 6gc flame in me again never guess what it is... 330-6GT-FOUR (yes its real so please dont light up my phone too much) google voice for anyone who is curious  |
| Sep 13, 2009 - 10:49 AM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #797400 · Replies: 10 · Views: 2,414 |
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until recently it was next to impossible to get a gt-four in the states, so the only options were to turbo your existing engine, or do a swap. i would just get a gt-four - no headache for the swap AND it has all wheel drive. (and probably the nicer climate control too) |
| Jul 14, 2009 - 9:58 PM | Forum: Multimedia · Post Preview: #784755 · Replies: 23 · Views: 5,843 |
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gonna love those tanabae's - nice drop, nice ride, nice handling with a nice price good looking car btw! |
| Jul 14, 2009 - 9:51 PM | Forum: Off Topic · Post Preview: #784752 · Replies: 3 · Views: 1,484 |
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nice! ive been searching around for a similar style older triumph (like a 70's bonneville t140 or so) what color would you paint it? i would do like a gunmetal or something, but a nice job in blue should also look classy |
| Jul 11, 2009 - 8:58 AM | Forum: Off Topic · Post Preview: #784129 · Replies: 26 · Views: 5,527 |
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heinz products are made in pittsburgh, pa - should hit up one of the locals in that area to ship you some. they dont know what "hunts" ketchup or "miracle whip" is ...while you're at it... see if they cant send you some iron city beer lol |
| Jun 7, 2009 - 3:33 PM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #778229 · Replies: 24 · Views: 4,668 |
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on the stock 14's that lil 1.8 is plenty capable of spinning them "thin" economy tires when just gunning it from about 2k rpm (not clutch kicking it, just from what torque it has) i would say is most likely your problem. like bitter said, new bushings n mounts should make that car tighten up like new :thumbsup |
| Jun 5, 2009 - 2:51 PM | Forum: Off Topic · Post Preview: #777929 · Replies: 46 · Views: 7,462 |
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not a fan of onboard graphics - but not too bad!!! any system that nice for under a grand is an accomplishment! i personally HATE the dell BT keyboard i have at work here - ALWAYS locks up when im typing and i get the rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrepeated key effect should fit your needs and then some for the next 8 years lol congrats!! |
| Jun 3, 2009 - 12:48 PM | Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #777475 · Replies: 241 · Views: 28,893 |
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i dont think painting it black would look good... black mesh/grill infront of it would look better imo i just forsee the paint looking like hell when someone is checking out your car and making them think it was done halfass |
| May 31, 2009 - 9:54 PM | Forum: Forced Induction · Post Preview: #776963 · Replies: 2 · Views: 1,646 |
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welcome! there is a good deal of information on the board already you will most likely want to search for 5sfte. there are a bunch of these floating around with power upwards of 250whp as daily drivers sorry to be a dick, i like to post links whenever possible - tis late and figure this should help some |
| May 31, 2009 - 9:16 PM | Forum: Exterior Styling · Post Preview: #776956 · Replies: 13 · Views: 3,012 |
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anything is possible with the right amount of money in the car world id do like pressure said - will most likely look 100 times better than a scoup mark off an area above where the manifold sits, and cut away. then add some mesh to finish it. look at the gt-4 hood - no scoup to speak of, just a vent hole and some outlets up the top by the windshield |
| May 29, 2009 - 2:17 PM | Forum: Forced Induction · Post Preview: #776583 · Replies: 22 · Views: 13,150 |
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ive read that what you said is contradictory maf = better acceptance to mods map = more persnickety to mods because when you change something on a map setup - you HAVE to get it retuned to update the charts on a maf system, you can within reason change parts and not have to change since its sensing actual values - instead of predicted values since you switched to map and got it tuned - i wouldnt count that as a strike against maf. id bet had you simply gotten the re-tune while on the maf your car would still run fine enough - minus the cost of switching personally i think ill stick to a maf setup and just upgrade accordingly if problems arise that cannot be easily fixed. |
| May 29, 2009 - 2:01 PM | Forum: Buying/Selling · Post Preview: #776582 · Replies: 8 · Views: 2,947 |
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if you are looking to trade then i may be able to help you mine is currently modded blue & orange - but can fairly easily be made to glow yellow/amber |
| May 28, 2009 - 3:05 PM | Forum: Forced Induction · Post Preview: #776447 · Replies: 22 · Views: 13,150 |
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none specifically - was in discussion seems like for everyday and normal weekend car use a maf would be better suited ("low" tech maintenance). but for track use and the need for high end accuracy map shines a bit brighter (more high tech maintenance). i presume maf & a piggy back would get you descent times to keep one happy without breaking the bank on more advanced electonics personally... everything ive ever had with maf has worked well enough for my likings. im just curious why most people scream out map as being faaaar more superior when it seems they are both about equal, just different approaches. maybe because they can have a loud vta bov easier without bogging between gears another opinion for future reference (from jack) QUOTE Well, the MAF has its issues, but I use a blowthrough setup that eliminates two of the complaints most people have about the maf, which is low airflow issues (idle problems) and misreads/disruption of airflow or blowoff valves/whatnot. A properly tuned speed density system runs great, but the difference is a speed density system is a calculation, a MAF system is an accurate measurement (within reason) I have been running a blowthrough FORD based MAF for over a year now, good drivability and no major idle issues that can't be resolved with some simple adjustments. There is only one real downside to using an aftermarket MAF (besides a 90% ignorance of its existance) and that is on some types of hot-wire maf sensors, you can get some condensation on it when its cold, so it takes a bit longer for the wire to warm up and read correctly... THis seems more common on the GM sensor from the complaints I've heard. |
| May 28, 2009 - 10:49 AM | Forum: Forced Induction · Post Preview: #776418 · Replies: 22 · Views: 13,150 |
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good stuff everyone seems to say that going map is a cure all... but ive always thought that maf was "better" for the extent of what i use a car for - going around town with peppy driving. i guess one of the largest "selling points" to map setups are that cold days arent near the problem they are with maf - but if its not a car that needs to be reliable 100% of the time then seems negligable to me - i can just wait for it to warm up or other pita fixes anyone know of any descent resources off hand that delve further into this? |
| May 28, 2009 - 9:25 AM | Forum: Forced Induction · Post Preview: #776407 · Replies: 22 · Views: 13,150 |
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got this elsewhere. all i know.. is that when i had a maf setup previously the back of my car was clean compared to when i switched to a map setup. by wild... i presume doubled stock power? (200hp engine now producing 400hp) QUOTE It doesn't matter if the vehicle uses MAF or MAP, the ECU still needs to come up with a number representing air mass flow rate. In MAF based systems, this is a direct measurement from a sensor that is compensated for temp, baro, and other conditions. In a MAP based system the ECU must back-calculate the theoretical air mass flow rate based upon reference tables stored in the calibration. The biggest limitation to a MAF system is the sensor itself. Most OEM MAF sensors are not sized to measure flow rates 100% in excess of stock power levels. With a change to an appropriate meter (and the corresponding ECU reprogramming), one gets the benefits of MAF accuracy with the extended power levels. The MAF sensor itself (and ultimately, the ECU) doesn't care what the boost pressure is. What really matters is actual airflow rate and overall VE. On the OEM level, going to a strictly MAP based system is usually a cost saving on the hardware. The downside is that any significant change to the engine's hardware will usually require reprogramming of the ECU to properly accommodate the change. i guess what i take... is if its already map based to keep it such, but what if you take an engine thats maf based? is it "better" worth it to convert to map or as that comment suggests to upgrade the sensor? guess market availability comes into play there |
| May 28, 2009 - 9:11 AM | Forum: Off Topic · Post Preview: #776405 · Replies: 30 · Views: 4,645 |
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but his s14 has a nissan emblem on it!!! and because of that it is far superior to anything on the road... kinda like vw's... love the fish comment lmao |
| May 27, 2009 - 2:14 PM | Forum: Forced Induction · Post Preview: #776273 · Replies: 22 · Views: 13,150 |
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Just curious what everyone's opinions on these are (FI application) for a street driven car (low throttle driving) that also see's its share pf peppy driving (wot pulls) which is "better" and why? blow off would be recirculated, and leaks not being considered, why would one choose a map system besides tunning capabilities? |
| May 27, 2009 - 12:36 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #776261 · Replies: 7 · Views: 1,875 |
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i may try n shoot down to this - at least to watch (presume spectators are free) |
| May 26, 2009 - 8:14 PM | Forum: Off Topic · Post Preview: #776183 · Replies: 35 · Views: 12,268 |
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wow - just stumbled upon this and i must say hats off to you guys the region you are in i imagine fbodies and the likes are the "in" thing - and like you said a grocery getter rolla is just a laughing stock glad to see you guys are using your heads instead of just slappin some parts on based on someone elses power recipe. ...runs over to club4a to fall in love with the 4age's again lol |
| May 26, 2009 - 7:58 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #776181 · Replies: 78 · Views: 14,867 |
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imo alcohol free or not, they will be against loud "parties" so i dont see any problems having a margaritaville type hangout at night as noone will really be concerned. however... if the typical 6gc stuff goes down... we would need our own personal ranch to keep distance from the more civilized people lol |
| May 26, 2009 - 2:16 PM | Forum: Off Topic · Post Preview: #776138 · Replies: 30 · Views: 4,645 |
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id say it was a great find! lol how do those teins ride in that? factory suspension isnt TOOOOOOO bad... but i can only imagine how much fun that has to be to drive |
| May 26, 2009 - 12:45 PM | Forum: Meet/Event Discussion · Post Preview: #776122 · Replies: 78 · Views: 14,867 |
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weather permitting ill be attending with a few others (camping) if its gonna be crappy weather then ill pass any details on which campground? if not, here's a start: http://www.nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit/camping-all-kinds.htm that one by corey's place we stayed at last time wasnt too bad |
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