 Bad news for this celica.., didn't make it to the 1000 mile mark... |
 Mar 19, 2006 - 12:02 AM
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Well the engine didn't make it to the 1000 mile mark after my friend and I rebuilt it..
 It sounds like something happened with the bearings again.... mostly likely because we didn't machine down the crank or consider putting oversized bearings in it...so now i'm trying to figure out what to do... I am VERY low on money and may have my parents help pay so not sure what the best option would be.. I'd love to have a 3sgte but i'm not a racer and my friend really thinks that'd be a waste of money... but now I just want to get this thing running like new.. no more of this partially fix it so it still makes noises and worries me every time i drive it... so wondering what you all honestly think.. If you can, please let me know how much you all paid for swaps or engine installs if you took them to a shop.. since my friend now has a full time job and wouldn't be able to help me do this work... Thank you everyone :-) -------------------- ~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
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Mar 19, 2006 - 3:16 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Sorry to hear about the motor man.
Great news is though, you can pull a fresh low mileage 5SFE out of alot of junked Toyotas. Go to "car-part.com" and you can find a very low mileage Celica, Solara, Camry, or even MR2 5SFE motor for not a ton of money. Definately your best bet from the sounds of things....from there you can ask for help on the install from some knowledgable members on here. Manny (presure2) put an OBDII motor in his 94, so he should be able to help you out greatly with the install. -------------------- 3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting. |
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Jaws4God Bad news for this celica.. Mar 19, 2006 - 12:02 AM
BBoYRuGGeD i vote newer 5S man...if youre not into performanc... Mar 19, 2006 - 12:08 AM Cutrara Sorry to hear about your engine. Won't you hav... Mar 19, 2006 - 12:10 AM devilsden97 not a racer? Dont do a 3s. Not alot of cash...not ... Mar 19, 2006 - 12:12 AM Akimbo 5S. Seriously. It'll save you money. Call in T... Mar 19, 2006 - 1:50 AM yyet agreed. 5sfe
Yet Mar 19, 2006 - 3:20 AM CelicaZR I would look at a 5sfe or a 3sge in your situation Mar 19, 2006 - 5:16 AM presure2 you dont have to go obdII to put a 96+ engine in a... Mar 19, 2006 - 8:27 AM lagos QUOTE(presure2 @ Mar 19, 2006 - 8:27... Mar 19, 2006 - 5:49 PM Jaws4God Thank you all for the feedback.. i'm still not... Mar 19, 2006 - 5:57 PM lagos QUOTE(Jaws4God @ Mar 19, 2006 - 5:57... Mar 19, 2006 - 6:05 PM pure_dx considering your options, a 5sfe is good, save up ... Mar 19, 2006 - 9:28 PM bigal004321 i would say 5sfe, i am getting a 3sgte for my celi... Mar 19, 2006 - 9:51 PM Jaws4God you all make good points...
anyone else with a 5... Mar 19, 2006 - 10:14 PM LewFX im selling one! Mar 19, 2006 - 11:16 PM Jaws4God idk. now i'm swinging more towards the 3s... i... Mar 19, 2006 - 11:28 PM Cutrara Isn't Tweak in your area now? Mar 20, 2006 - 12:22 AM Clipsetuner 5S, or 5s-fte
With how much you talk about not sp... Mar 20, 2006 - 10:03 AM jgreening I think another 5s would be the cheapest best alte... Mar 20, 2006 - 10:49 AM scothaniel It all depends on how much you want to spend and h... Mar 20, 2006 - 10:55 AM Jaws4God well i'm starting the research.. looking for 5... Mar 21, 2006 - 1:08 PM
6gc_driven well in my opinion, i c that u are heading more fo... Mar 21, 2006 - 6:18 PM |
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