 Celica withdrawl, but there's good news too. |
 Jun 28, 2004 - 4:22 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Well, I sent her to the mechanic for the 3sgte today. I miss her already, but I have to say, I am excited. These are going to be a long few weeks.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jun 28, 2004 - 4:47 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
It sucks being without the Celica, but in the end it should be worth it.  Are you bracing/reinforcing the chassis at all? -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Jun 28, 2004 - 4:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
J-speed side tower connectors and a strut tower bar. I contemplated welding custom sub-frame connectors on the bottom of the car along the sides but recently found out that the subframes are completely connected already. In that way, the convertible celica is unlike convertible Mustangs and Camaros that are often strengthened with subframe connectors because of chassis or cowl flex. As of right now, I am of a mind that it will be stiff enough. There are at least two 5th gen owners on celica.net that have convertibles with the swap with no reported problems that I know of. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jun 28, 2004 - 4:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Jay, I'm jealous- first vert with a 3s. DG sells fender struts I believe- and I'd look into those- BTW, have you checked out our rear bracing? IMHO it doesn't look strong enough- but a PITA to replace.
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Jun 28, 2004 - 4:57 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Cool! Sounds good man, I can't wait to see how it turns out!
-------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Jun 28, 2004 - 5:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
As for DG's "fender struts", they are side tower braces and almost identical to the J-speed ones I ordered. Unfortunately, DG announced production of them after my order. As for the rear bracing, from the rear wheels back, the coupes and convertibles have much more ridgity compared to the hatch backs. Also, all the convertible structural modifications are behind the lock pillars. I have the diagrams from ASC regarding the structuaral modifications that were done to the car when it was chopped. The only thing that we have to worry about in my opinion is front cowl flex under torque. We will see. This post has been edited by jgreening: Jun 29, 2004 - 11:30 AM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jun 28, 2004 - 6:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Jay, do you mind passing on those diagrams?
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Jun 28, 2004 - 8:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yea. Sure. I have them scanned and was planning on posting them but they are huge. Maybe I could email them to Coom and he could make them a sticky or something. Coom?
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jun 28, 2004 - 8:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
::shrug:: I'll host them off my site, that way coom doesn't have to pay for bandwidth on them (and I dont either
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Jun 28, 2004 - 9:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 1, '04 From Sacramento, California Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Rock! Jay is leading the way. I don't know if I should try to pay off my car earlier or save up for the swap.
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Jun 28, 2004 - 11:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
OOHH!! goin the E-153 route nice nice, any LSD? be prepared for quite a bit of notchyness in the trans, but it can hold alot more power than the GT trans. good luck!
--------------------  Believer, you'll leave her, in leaving them all No but I don't buy it Like anything you do, as anyone you are Cause I'm... Ten Speed, of God's Blood & Burial |
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Jun 28, 2004 - 11:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks Tim. Yes, it will have LSD. Please explain "notchyness"
This post has been edited by jgreening: Jun 28, 2004 - 11:56 PM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jun 29, 2004 - 12:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
i know how you feel...i miss my car too. been doing the swap for about 1 month now, and have been without my car for about 2 weeks.
its a lot of work and takes a long time to do when you are doing it on your own. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jun 29, 2004 - 12:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 9, '04 From San Carlos, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ahhh anticipation, how fun is that. Well at least you know it will be great when you get it back. Good luck! Oh yeah and make sure you keep as all posted with what's going on...you know us possible future swappers can't get enough information about swaps that people here actually do
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Jun 29, 2004 - 12:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Lagos - I have a lot of respect for guys like you and 3sgtecelica who can do this massive project on their own. My auto mechanic skills end somewhere shortly after changing the oil. So, I do it the old fashion way - I pay someone else who knows what they are doing. How are things coming? What are the remaining issues? -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jun 29, 2004 - 1:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 22, '04 From illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
thank goodness Jay, you are close enough to drive up to or vise versa. I'll get to see the the first conv., YEA!!!!! (hopefully)
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Jun 29, 2004 - 1:18 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
nice J!! first vert with the 3s... and from IL!! I will have to come see it sometime when it is all done. What shop did you take it to?
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