 1999 Celica GT with VVT-I Inside, new video up 8/6/22 |
 Feb 17, 2011 - 9:07 PM
|
 
|
 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%)  |
A little bit of background to my story and what I call an almost miracle
 WOW, I can't believe how much of a coincidence its been for me. The same day I crashed my car which was on Dec. 13 2010 was the same day that Erahman posted up his 99 Celica GT with beams swap for sale. I couldn't believe that the opportunity presented itself so quickly. What are the chances of that. I mainly believe that its just the fact that I've been wanting to get a beams swap since September of 2008. I actually bought a 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 750 in July 2008. I was all ecstatic when I bought as anybody else would be, but when I found out about the beams swap thanks to Maikl I actually regretted buying the motorcycle. It then wasn't until may 2010 when I crashed my bike in the canyons that I knew the beams engine would be mine very soon. My parents have Triple AAA plus which allows you to tow any vehicle free of charge as long as it is not more than 100 miles. So I drove down to San Diego and the tow truck took my new Celica to my house I have to say that my dream car wouldn't of been possible if it wasn't for the fact that my grandma let me borrow $4,500. Those $4,500 that I used to buy the celica went a long ways. Erahman took real good care of the car and only put about 3,500 miles on the swap since June 2010. He has replaced a lot of maintenance parts. The one thing that was an upgrade was that fact that my celica now has ABS, power windows, power door locks and rear disk brakes!!  feels damn good to be unique. Over here in So cal there are 4 million civics and 2 million Integras. and probably only 4 or 5 beams swap in all of California.            Walbro 255LPH fuel pump purchased from Tweak Tuning and WRC Style Rain Deflector given to me for about $8 thanks to batman! if anybody has a trd one in near perfect condition I'll trade you for my wrc one!!! 
This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Aug 6, 2022 - 3:12 AM -------------------- For Sale Items:
|
 |
Replies
(1 - 19)
|
Feb 17, 2011 - 9:16 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Aug 15, '10 From The Best Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Nice, sell me that gauge pod.
|
|
Feb 17, 2011 - 9:19 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
why is the strut out?
i think thats an improvement... all those goodies.. And to the vulture, this is not a fs thread... -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
If you PM me and I dont respond, dont fret or cry. Im alive, better post your questions in the thread below, maybe I log back in 2grfe Swapped... Why I chose the 2GR, before you ask read here... A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within. @llamaraxing in Instagram is the best way to find me. I hardly log here anymore. |
|
Feb 17, 2011 - 9:26 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
why a new fuel pump ? the Beams fuel pump is the same on that's in our US Celicas.
-------------------- |
|
Feb 17, 2011 - 9:30 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Aug 1, '06 From Loma linda Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
nice car!!!!!!
 hope to see it soon
|
|
Feb 17, 2011 - 9:47 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE (Batman722 @ Feb 17, 2011 - 10:26 PM)  why a new fuel pump ? the Beams fuel pump is the same on that's in our US Celicas. facepalm. hmm I didn't know that. well the car already has 125,000 miles so I just thought a new one would be better than an old and used one. -------------------- For Sale Items:
|
|
Feb 17, 2011 - 9:53 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Dec 29, '05 From So-Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
ahh....so you bought that beam...congrats...must feel good. let me know if you got a "guy" to smog.
|
|
Feb 18, 2011 - 2:25 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Feb 17, 2011 - 9:19 PM) why is the strut out? i think thats an improvement... all those goodies.. And to the vulture, this is not a fs thread... the strut is out because I like my tanabe setup with blisten inserts. I'm swapping over my whole 94 Celica ST Suspension setup to the 99 gt. oh and some other things I found today Honda S2000 Antenna haha yes I know a honda part on my celica  Some JDM Goodness its so beautiful     
-------------------- For Sale Items:
|
|
Feb 18, 2011 - 4:08 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Feb 11, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Good stuff. Nice Celica
-------------------- Mike W
1996 Toyota Celica ST205 GT-FOUR GT2860RS turbine, TiAL mvr44, JE 86.5φ piston, Clutchmasters FX400, APEX P-FC 269awhp / 273ft-lbs |
|
Feb 19, 2011 - 4:10 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
KIRKASOURS Motor Mounts
-------------------- For Sale Items:
|
|
Feb 21, 2011 - 7:05 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Aug 8, '09 From Fiji Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Another celi with the BEAMS advantage and that too sooooo clean.Way to go
|
|
Feb 23, 2011 - 9:54 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
That BEAMS really looks beautiful in white car... hmmm.
-------------------- No more replicas... This is evolution... This is SS-four :)
 ________[Featured Celica of 6gc.net @ 2010]_________ |
|
Feb 23, 2011 - 10:51 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Sell me the steering wheel.
-------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
 I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet. **** Photobucket |
|
Feb 23, 2011 - 3:50 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Feb 23, 2011 - 10:51 AM) Sell me the steering wheel. haha no way they came stock on all celica from 98-99 I believe. update : the front suspension is on and all four tires are on the ground. now onto swapping out the rear suspension -------------------- For Sale Items:
|
|
Feb 23, 2011 - 4:02 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Mar 6, '04 From Charlotte, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Feb 23, 2011 - 3:50 PM) QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Feb 23, 2011 - 10:51 AM) Sell me the steering wheel. haha no way they came stock on all celica from 98-99 I believe. update : the front suspension is on and all four tires are on the ground. now onto swapping out the rear suspension Yup, one of the joys of having the later 90's models: 3-spoke leather wheels. This is going to be one of the best "fixer'up" projects on the site. -------------------- Has no more Celicas
|
|
Feb 23, 2011 - 8:36 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE (Keiri @ Feb 23, 2011 - 4:02 PM) QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Feb 23, 2011 - 3:50 PM) QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Feb 23, 2011 - 10:51 AM) Sell me the steering wheel. haha no way they came stock on all celica from 98-99 I believe. update : the front suspension is on and all four tires are on the ground. now onto swapping out the rear suspension Yup, one of the joys of having the later 90's models: 3-spoke leather wheels. This is going to be one of the best "fixer'up" projects on the site. hey thanks! your keeping me motivated to fix it up even faster. Im going to work on it tonight. Im just gettin started...
-------------------- For Sale Items:
|
|
Feb 25, 2011 - 9:21 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Jan 2, '11 From Misawa, Japan Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Let me know by PM if you are missing anything crucial for the engine. Preferably easy to get (a Junkyard here has one).
--------------------  |
|
Feb 25, 2011 - 11:25 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
haha darn look at this. The law of attraction at work. Coincidence I think not. look at the time frame I put up for getting the swap and that's how long I've been wanting this engine. 2 years and 4 months later it became mine.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...mode=linearplus This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Feb 25, 2011 - 11:26 PM -------------------- For Sale Items:
|
|
Feb 25, 2011 - 11:41 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Aug 15, '10 From The Best Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
But..you didnt swap?You bought a car that had already been shop swaped.
|
|
Feb 25, 2011 - 11:44 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
QUOTE (SupraKid @ Feb 25, 2011 - 11:41 PM) But..you didnt swap?You bought a car that had already been shop swaped. haha of course I should off known you come on here with that smart a$$ reply. hey you little #@$*%^ ill see you at the meet alright.
-------------------- For Sale Items:
|
 |
2 User(s) are reading this topic (2 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: November 4th, 2024 - 5:26 PM |