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[e30og]

driving home from class and didnt notice myself creeping into 100+mph. Such a smooth car at highspeeds, even with alignment off and bad rear shocks. Accelerating is effortless.....except almost at redline at 110. this car needs a sixth gear badly. Its not a very fast car off the line either (stock), as this is not suprising to anyone here.

I want to make this Celica a little faster without spending the time/money on an abusive turbo, as i have neither the time nor the money for a turbo kit (if i did a turbo i would want to do it right...no cheap shizzle). I have thought about some kind of swap, but as ambitious as i may be, i doubt I have the know-how for something that extensive

Am I just stuck to intake/exhaust? will either of those even make a noticeable difference in acceleration? I have considered saving up for a 7th Gen GTS; 180 hp, a 6-speed, higher top speed, and slightly better gas mileage...but I am just in love with the way the 6 gen look inside and out. 7th Gen looks like a big step down in swagger and class...haha

give me your opinion!

This post has been edited by e30og: Oct 19, 2010 - 10:19 AM

[Spider77]

Wow, 30 is really pushing it on these engines. Yeah, don't run too much or it will do some damage (sooner or later). Your not going to blow up at 5 deg, something like 20 deg with reg unlead you might have some problems.
A little tidbit about octane:
"The octane rating of gasoline tells you how much the fuel can be compressed before it spontaneously ignites. When gas ignites by compression rather than because of the spark from the spark plug, it causes knocking in the engine. Knocking can damage an engine, so it is not something you want to have happening. Lower-octane gas (like "regular" 87-octane gasoline) can handle the least amount of compression before igniting. "

[KAOS]

Wow, 30 is really pushing it on these engines. Yeah, don't run too much or it will do some damage (sooner or later). Your not going to blow up at 5 deg, something like 20 deg with reg unlead you might have some problems.
A little tidbit about octane:
"The octane rating of gasoline tells you how much the fuel can be compressed before it spontaneously ignites. When gas ignites by compression rather than because of the spark from the spark plug, it causes knocking in the engine. Knocking can damage an engine, so it is not something you want to have happening. Lower-octane gas (like "regular" 87-octane gasoline) can handle the least amount of compression before igniting. "

Since you've advanced your timing back in 2000 - have you had any "timing" related issues with the car?

As in any issues that have come up that are directly related to the advanced timing... ?

What's a timing light anyway?

Sorry bro - no offence, but if you're asking that question I REALLY hope you do more research for yourself before doing a mod like this... BE SAFE!

This post has been edited by KAOS: Oct 20, 2010 - 5:28 PM

[HectortheRican]

What's a timing light anyway?

Sorry bro - no offence, but if you're asking that question I REALLY hope you do more research for yourself before doing a mod like this... BE SAFE!

LOL don't worry, I'm not the kind to jump in without extensive research.