 Getting a beams |
 Mar 9, 2013 - 3:28 AM
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Getting a beams who wants to help me instal it into my car? Any ideas anyone have experience!? I live in socal
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Mar 10, 2013 - 9:53 AM
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Some excellent points in this thread. The powerband of any of Toyota's V6's and the BEAMS are totally different. I enjoy my BEAMS, but I don't like having to rev over 5k to have all of my power. It would be great on a track but for street use, power lower down would be better. The BEAMS is not a lightweight engine, it's about the same as a 5S.
I prefer the ease of swapping a BEAMS, easy wiring and bolts in. Uses the same S54 trans as a GT so axles are the same. Contrary to popular belief, parts for the BEAMS aren't rare or difficult to get at all. However, the BEAMS is not cheap, it's a lot of money for 200 hp and you're stuck with 200 hp without spending huge money. I've never driven a V6 swapped Celica, but for my style of driving I think the powerband would be better. However, after getting more power and considering all options, I will say that I'm pushing myself to pull the BEAMS out and buy a 3S-GTE. Both engines will make your Celica a lot more fun to drive and that's what counts at the end of the day. -------------------- "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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mi645 Getting a beams Mar 9, 2013 - 3:28 AM
Swsupermoto Can ship one over from the uk also give you a cont... Mar 9, 2013 - 4:28 AM mi645 Found some local for 1400-1600 beams us dollars wh... Mar 9, 2013 - 1:49 PM richee3 The wiring is easy. I've posted it several tim... Mar 9, 2013 - 2:23 PM Smaay you will never get a BEAMS to pass SMOG in CA. now... Mar 9, 2013 - 8:20 PM mi645 V6 less power Mar 9, 2013 - 11:27 PM mi645 Link about the wiring and which v6 curious Mar 10, 2013 - 12:03 AM kurt95gt V6 being less HP depends on the v6 you go with but... Mar 10, 2013 - 12:20 AM mi645 That's true it's cheaper and easier to dea... Mar 10, 2013 - 9:03 AM presure2 v6 is nothing like a beams, so comparing the 2 pow... Mar 10, 2013 - 9:26 AM kurt95gt The 3vz 5vz 1mz 3mz 2gr
The 2gr has yet to be tri... Mar 10, 2013 - 9:27 AM
presure2 QUOTE (kurt95gt @ Mar 10, 2013 - 10... Mar 10, 2013 - 9:49 AM presure2 QUOTE (richee3 @ Mar 10, 2013 - 10:5... Mar 10, 2013 - 10:02 AM kurt95gt Do you ever look in the project threads
My entire... Mar 10, 2013 - 10:55 AM Smaay so is mine. I did have a hybrid 3MZ block on 1MZ h... Mar 10, 2013 - 11:22 AM presure2 QUOTE (Smaay @ Mar 10, 2013 - 12:22 ... Mar 10, 2013 - 12:41 PM Smaay QUOTE (presure2 @ Mar 10, 2013 - 10... Mar 10, 2013 - 2:52 PM rave2n QUOTE (Smaay @ Mar 10, 2013 - 3:52 P... Mar 10, 2013 - 4:45 PM mi645 Well regardless didn't matter I already decide... Mar 10, 2013 - 11:31 AM enderswift Disclaimer: Not knocking any custom swaps; anythin... Mar 10, 2013 - 1:21 PM richee3 QUOTE (presure2 @ Mar 10, 2013 - 10... Mar 10, 2013 - 1:24 PM mi645 Sounds great what prices should I be looking for a... Mar 10, 2013 - 1:37 PM presure2 thats cool, didnt know the 3m made that much more ... Mar 10, 2013 - 4:51 PM Smaay QUOTE (presure2 @ Mar 10, 2013 - 2:5... Mar 10, 2013 - 9:46 PM kurt95gt Once smaay has the supercharger strapped on (if he... Mar 10, 2013 - 5:20 PM richee3 QUOTE (Smaay @ Mar 10, 2013 - 2:52 P... Mar 10, 2013 - 6:35 PM kurt95gt A point I seen made earlier Why do you want to do ... Mar 10, 2013 - 6:52 PM njccmd2002 fact of the matter. people will tell you
v6 - ... Mar 10, 2013 - 6:54 PM ricochet1490 I'm sorry, I don't understand....
Richee,... Mar 10, 2013 - 9:51 PM kurt95gt From what I read I don't think bonzai even kno... Mar 11, 2013 - 11:11 AM Smaay ^^^ like i been saying you can find 3MZ engines fo... Mar 11, 2013 - 11:54 AM mi645 I'm not looking to find someone to do all the ... Mar 11, 2013 - 12:02 PM Smaay you are not looking for someone to do the work for... Mar 11, 2013 - 2:30 PM mi645 I'm asking for ideas or someone that can help ... Mar 11, 2013 - 10:52 PM rave2n QUOTE (mi645 @ Mar 11, 2013 - 10:52 ... Mar 12, 2013 - 4:50 AM njccmd2002 rent a storage unit for 1 month. plenty of time. ... Mar 12, 2013 - 5:53 AM Smaay its going to take longer than a day. im more than ... Mar 12, 2013 - 10:29 AM ricochet1490 QUOTE (Smaay @ Mar 12, 2013 - 11:29 ... Mar 12, 2013 - 11:14 AM mi645 I go on private events with my Celica. Only my Dat... Mar 12, 2013 - 11:56 AM Smaay i think you should drive my car first before you d... Mar 12, 2013 - 12:02 PM mi645 The v6? Mar 12, 2013 - 1:59 PM BonzaiCelica and then drive my car.
but no fair you've got... Mar 13, 2013 - 2:40 PM mi645 Ok anyways I still want the beams no offense to th... Mar 13, 2013 - 6:01 PM ricochet1490 Dude, we told you where to find that info. My proj... Mar 13, 2013 - 8:55 PM njccmd2002 if you are interested in swapping, first and forem... Mar 13, 2013 - 9:45 PM ricochet1490 This ^^^^
This is why I linked you to the eBay bea... Mar 14, 2013 - 7:42 AM ricochet1490 http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=8483... Mar 14, 2013 - 7:47 AM Smaay yes drive the V6, the last few posts above have go... Mar 14, 2013 - 9:12 AM ILoveMySilly97 QUOTE (Smaay @ Mar 14, 2013 - 7:12 A... Mar 14, 2013 - 4:37 PM BonzaiCelica yea while v6 is more fun i just like the simple fa... Mar 14, 2013 - 1:14 PM njccmd2002 THIS HAS BECOME A PISSING COMPETITION. I will lea... Mar 14, 2013 - 2:54 PM Smaay i wouldnt say pissing, maybe squirting just lots ... Mar 14, 2013 - 3:48 PM ricochet1490 As far as parts are concerned, the only thing to r... Mar 14, 2013 - 5:56 PM |
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