 1994 Celica's Reconstruction, Beams Swaped as of 3/5/16 |
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 Mar 1, 2016 - 10:53 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%)  |
The engine only has 55k miles on it so things should be good. If I have to replace the so be it. My main concern is getting the car running again.
-------------------- JDM Part King
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Mar 1, 2016 - 11:34 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
QUOTE (1994Celica @ Mar 1, 2016 - 10:53 AM)  The engine only has 55k miles on it so things should be good. If I have to replace the so be it. My main concern is getting the car running again. It's not mileage, it's also age that is a concern. You can have a low mileage engine, but if it sat for years then the seals can dry out. You're going to have a hell of a time replacing the remain and clutch in the future than if you do it now. Also, I'll ask my question again, did you replace the slave cylinder on the transmission? |
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Mar 1, 2016 - 12:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
If it's hell, then I'll have no one to blame but myself. Right now as I said the thing starting is my main worry. I've ordered a new clutch slave cylinder and replacing it this weekend
-------------------- JDM Part King
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Mar 2, 2016 - 9:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 27, '16 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Question for ya?
How does the plasti dip hold up? I cant find a for sure answer on this subject lol Thanks ~Twaggs -------------------- ~Never make fun of someones passion,because that's the thing that saves them from the world.~
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Mar 3, 2016 - 8:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (Twaggs @ Mar 2, 2016 - 9:09 PM) Question for ya? How does the plasti dip hold up? I cant find a for sure answer on this subject lol Thanks ~Twaggs Eh it's okay. It's better than my car being two different colors but it's a PITA to keep clean. Mines held up okay. Prep is everything with plastidip. -------------------- JDM Part King
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Mar 5, 2016 - 4:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Engine is fully in and runs!!! Need to fix a couple of things like a small fuel leak and make a custom fuel filter bracket, and some small wiring finishes but the engine starts! Hopefully I can take a test drive soon
-------------------- JDM Part King
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Mar 5, 2016 - 4:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
Nice. Why a custom fuel filter bracket ?
I assume you're using the stock beams fuel line and a stock fuel filter, right ? Get an ST filter bracket, it's different than the GT one and sits further out from the frame rail and makes everything fir fine. -------------------- |
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Mar 5, 2016 - 5:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Hmm didn't know that the st bracket worked. Thought there was an issue with it. Guess I'll order one then.
-------------------- JDM Part King
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Mar 5, 2016 - 5:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
VICTORY BURNOUTS!!!
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Mar 5, 2016 - 6:10 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Mar 5, 2016 - 6:06 PM) VICTORY BURNOUTS!!! Not yet. Got to finish everything up and get it aligned. -------------------- JDM Part King
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Mar 5, 2016 - 6:16 PM
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 Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
The ST fuel filter bracket doesn't fit a GT filter. I ended up using longer bolts and some washers as spacers to mount mine.
-------------------- "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!
 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
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Mar 5, 2016 - 8:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Anyway to modify the st bracket to fit the GT filter?
-------------------- JDM Part King
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Mar 8, 2016 - 10:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
So Sunday my brother and dad got some stuff done while I was at work. car is %90 back together and fuel filter bracket issue is solved. Car also moves forward and backward so now it's officially manual! This Saturday we'll finish the detail work, get my exhaust on, and take it for a spin to see how she feels.
-------------------- JDM Part King
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Mar 9, 2016 - 6:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yay moving! I imagine it'll feel like an entirely different car having the BEAMS and a 5-speed over the 5S and slushbox.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Mar 9, 2016 - 10:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
congrats! love that everyone is starting their swaps or finishing them up. makes me feel like i need to swap soon too. hahaha.
--------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Mar 10, 2016 - 9:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Mar 9, 2016 - 6:12 AM) Yay moving! I imagine it'll feel like an entirely different car having the BEAMS and a 5-speed over the 5S and slushbox. Yep plus my 5s was pretty high mileage so I doubt it was at its full power. Not only is a beams and 5 speed now but both sway bars are upgraded, it's on new struts and lowering spring and I have ss brake lines and poly bushings. It's an entirely new car. -------------------- JDM Part King
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Mar 10, 2016 - 10:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I was thinking you did the suspension as well too, should be better than it ever was then.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Mar 12, 2016 - 6:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Beams runs well, car is quick. Loving the 5 speed with Trd shifter. Only a couple of issues. It's surging a bit on idle and idling a lil high. Second issue is the radiator fans don't seem to be coming on. Hopefully I can solve those issues.
-------------------- JDM Part King
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Mar 12, 2016 - 11:50 PM
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Moderator Joined Jun 29, '08 From Denver Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Check and clean the ISCV for the idle. They are notorious for getting gunked up on the BEAMS. The screws will be a nightmare to remove, so be careful. They're brass or stainless, I can't remember right now, but they're extremely soft and strip easily. Is the engine overheating? My fans seem to never kick on unless it's 100 degrees and the car has been idling for a while. The needle never gets above halfway, but I guess it never gets warm enough to need the fans.
-------------------- "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!
2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1998 Celica GT- BEAMS Swapped. 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Prenium. 2021 GMC Sierra AT4. |
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Mar 13, 2016 - 8:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 5, '09 From West Texas, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
No it never showed signs of over heating. Temp gauge stayed below the middle a bit and it never seemed to over heat. I even turned the AC on and the fans still didn't come on. I'll check the ISCV
-------------------- JDM Part King
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