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5/20 Update:

Got the AC compressor replaced with a re-manufactured denso one - old compressor leaking. AC is painfully pricey to fix, but here in texas it is a must with 100+ degree days. But, now its blowing ice cold.

Now, hood gap issue with brace: CLICK

edit: removed engine pic b/c of new pics 2 posts down.

sweet. that engine bay really looks complete. can't wait to see more. plus some vids.

Engine bay pictures WORTH THE WAIT! Hope you guys enjoy!

Btw, valve covers powder coated by jazzcornet via great group buy! Thanks.

nice! looks real clean. now how about some vids of that beast in action?

radiator hose looks nutts.

Looks real clean
it's like it belongs in the bay.

pitty that intake manifold and exhaust manifold dont compliment the engine bay at all! those need to be coated too

lookin good

Thats a clean looking interior, the only thing it need is a 7th gen Celica steering wheel. that wheel is hideous. its the same one that came in the Supra. i changed mine out and it looks so much better

Issue fixed:





More pics and info here.


Now, next thing is to take care of front struts: Info here

WOW! i cant wait to see this in person. Thing looks great.

Wish i could see it in person.

Awesome!

i wsa lurking around in celica uk, and somebody is copying you, putting a v6 and all in europe. hes going to be the 1st in europe or something. haha

just to let you know, snapshot has V6GC #3

Thanks for the comments guys.

very cleanly done, looks great.

sorry, i haven't read the whole thread but do you have any plans to add the TRD S/C?

i know JPP made some very nice aftermarket headers for the 1MZ but they were for a Camry/Solara so i'm not sure how much custom work you would have to do to make the piping route correctly for a 6GC.
they weren't the cheapest things to buy but the quality was top notch. a Camry friend of mine got them so i have seen them in person.
they may be well discontinued now - i'm not entirely sure.

As of this moment i don't have any plans to. The ultimate goal (achieved) was to have a reliable, fun, quick daily driven 6th gen. But, i'm not going to say i've totally ruled out SCing down the road.

I think if you are gonna SC it you are definitely gonna have to reinforce the front end a tad more and do some heavy suspension mods...it would put your car into "godly" status.

good to see all the hard work has finally paid off, colin!
looks amazing!

Its been awhile. Update:

Interior = done



Just fixed suspension issues with struts. Details with pics and vid can be found here.
Changed fronts from bilstein to kyb. Also changed springs from tein to eibach prokit.



Next thing on the agenda - my drivers side CV boot keep tearing open. I have replaced it twice already since the swap. This time, i'm going to try to find a larger one. The issue is coming from the fact that the axles are over-extending the factory st185 boot.