 V6 & restoration project thread |
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 May 20, 2008 - 9:19 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%)  |
5/20 Update:
Got the AC compressor replaced with a re-manufactured denso one - old compressor leaking. AC is painfully pricey to fix, but here in texas it is a must with 100+ degree days.  But, now its blowing ice cold.  Now, hood gap issue with brace: CLICK edit: removed engine pic b/c of new pics 2 posts down. -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
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May 20, 2008 - 9:21 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
sweet. that engine bay really looks complete. can't wait to see more. plus some vids.
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May 22, 2008 - 1:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Engine bay pictures WORTH THE WAIT! Hope you guys enjoy!
Btw, valve covers powder coated by jazzcornet via great group buy! Thanks.           -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
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May 22, 2008 - 1:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
nice! looks real clean. now how about some vids of that beast in action?
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May 22, 2008 - 6:01 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
radiator hose looks nutts.
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May 22, 2008 - 9:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
Looks real clean
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May 22, 2008 - 9:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '08 From newport news, va Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
pitty that intake manifold and exhaust manifold dont compliment the engine bay at all! those need to be coated too
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May 22, 2008 - 5:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
lookin good
-------------------- 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 9, 2008 - 10:54 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Thats a clean looking interior, the only thing it need is a 7th gen Celica steering wheel. that wheel is hideous. its the same one that came in the Supra. i changed mine out and it looks so much better
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Jun 14, 2008 - 2:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE (snapshotgt @ May 20, 2008 - 9:19 PM)  Now, hood gap issue with brace: CLICK Issue fixed:   More pics and info here. Now, next thing is to take care of front struts: Info here -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
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Jun 14, 2008 - 2:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 23, '07 From Houston TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
WOW! i cant wait to see this in person. Thing looks great.
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Jun 14, 2008 - 2:56 PM
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Wish i could see it in person.
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Jun 14, 2008 - 9:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
i wsa lurking around in celica uk, and somebody is copying you, putting a v6 and all in europe. hes going to be the 1st in europe or something. haha
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Jun 14, 2008 - 10:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 5, '05 From New-Brunswick Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jun 14, 2008 - 11:15 PM) i wsa lurking around in celica uk, and somebody is copying you, putting a v6 and all in europe. hes going to be the 1st in europe or something. haha just to let you know, snapshot has V6GC #3 -------------------- ----------------------6GC's FIRST V6----------------------
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Jun 14, 2008 - 11:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE (Havok1997GT @ Jun 14, 2008 - 2:53 PM) WOW! i cant wait to see this in person. Thing looks great. QUOTE (manphibian @ Jun 14, 2008 - 2:56 PM) Wish i could see it in person. Awesome! Thanks for the comments guys.  -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
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Jun 20, 2008 - 10:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 17, '06 From dallas, tx Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
very cleanly done, looks great.
sorry, i haven't read the whole thread but do you have any plans to add the TRD S/C? i know JPP made some very nice aftermarket headers for the 1MZ but they were for a Camry/Solara so i'm not sure how much custom work you would have to do to make the piping route correctly for a 6GC. they weren't the cheapest things to buy but the quality was top notch. a Camry friend of mine got them so i have seen them in person. they may be well discontinued now - i'm not entirely sure. -------------------- '87 AW11 MR2 "Super R2" 4AG-ZE swapped Stage 1 Complete
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Jun 21, 2008 - 12:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE (darthripley @ Jun 20, 2008 - 10:15 PM) sorry, i haven't read the whole thread but do you have any plans to add the TRD S/C? As of this moment i don't have any plans to. The ultimate goal (achieved) was to have a reliable, fun, quick daily driven 6th gen. But, i'm not going to say i've totally ruled out SCing down the road. 
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Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
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Jun 22, 2008 - 11:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 27, '02 From Derry,NH USA Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
I think if you are gonna SC it you are definitely gonna have to reinforce the front end a tad more and do some heavy suspension mods...it would put your car into "godly" status.
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Jun 23, 2008 - 6:44 PM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
good to see all the hard work has finally paid off, colin!
looks amazing! -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Aug 12, 2008 - 1:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Its been awhile. Update:
Interior = done  Just fixed suspension issues with struts. Details with pics and vid can be found here. Changed fronts from bilstein to kyb. Also changed springs from tein to eibach prokit.  Next thing on the agenda - my drivers side CV boot keep tearing open. I have replaced it twice already since the swap. This time, i'm going to try to find a larger one. The issue is coming from the fact that the axles are over-extending the factory st185 boot. -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
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