 Fastbird's '99 Celica: 3SGTE Swap, Finally got the project rolling!!! |
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 Jul 6, 2006 - 7:24 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%)  |
Well it's been quite a process working through my move down south and into the new shop here at Southern Car Customs, but finally things are settling down and I've been able to get to work on Fastbird's Celica. I didn't have a camera available to show the first phase of work, which was replacing the timing belt, water pump, front main seal, thermostat, rear main seal, clutch, valve cover gasket, cap and rotor, and a few other things. I guess you'll have to just use your imagination for that.
 The following pics were taken on Tuesday, yesterday I was off, and I'll be back to work on this today.Also, please excuse the mess since we're still in the process of moving!  Dropping the engine out of the car:  Engine all resealed, with new stage 2 Spec 3S/5S custom clutch set:  Now with the GT tranny removed from the 5S and installed onto the 3S:  And getting the wiring done! Whoo what a mess!  I should be able to post up some more today. -Doc This post has been edited by Dr_Tweak: Jul 6, 2006 - 7:26 AM -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Jul 6, 2006 - 7:40 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
Looks amazing Tweak keep it up
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Jul 6, 2006 - 7:44 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 20, '06 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 44 (100%) |
lookin good doc
 thanks for all the help with my swap, what kind of Down Pipe is that and where could i snag one? |
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Jul 6, 2006 - 11:49 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
probably just an EBay downpipe...
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Jul 6, 2006 - 11:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I'm afraid so, those are about the only ones you can get and you pretty much need one to go FMIC.
-Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Jul 6, 2006 - 11:53 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '05 From torrance/carson, ca Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
i wish i knew someone like you in my area that can do that for me.
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Jul 6, 2006 - 12:40 PM
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 Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
Sweet !!! I'm happy for you Fastbird. Tweek you should reinforce that downpipe so it doesnt crack on him later down the road. Its easier to do it now, I wasnt to thrilled when I had to pull mine out of the car.
Yes, It will crack. I have seen 3 so far, all cracked. --------------------  I will return one day. |
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Jul 6, 2006 - 1:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Guess nobody knows about Aussie here
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Jul 6, 2006 - 1:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Kadett @ Jul 6, 2006 - 1:01 PM) [snapback]452632[/snapback] Guess nobody knows about Aussie here Or, if you are going to retain the ct turbo, just get a 2.5" KO downpipe. The fabrication is top notch and will be not as raspy as a 3". Lookin good Doc! -------------------- 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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Jul 6, 2006 - 1:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
looking good. im sure you love having a real lift to work on. its so much better working with one.
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Jul 6, 2006 - 2:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
now doc is that lift at your house or your shop that you work for?
cause if its at your house.....i'm mad jealous i wish i had a lift  tweek congradulations looks great you and the wife will defenitly enjoy that |
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Jul 6, 2006 - 2:20 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
More great work from the doc!
~snap -------------------- 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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Jul 6, 2006 - 4:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
The lift is at my new shop, and yeah, it sure is nice!
Finishing up the harness work, check out my badass wiring workstation  You could believe this is a totally stock harness, couldn't you?  I finished up the day by installing the harness and clocking the turbo. You can see here I just finished making a new bracket to hold the wastegate actuator. I'll be producing these after a little more R&D.  More is coming tomorrow
-------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Jul 6, 2006 - 4:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
Nice chair
-------------------- 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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Jul 6, 2006 - 7:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!
The wife and I can't WAIT to get the car back!! Awesome looking work so far!! --------------------  |
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Jul 7, 2006 - 7:38 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 9, '02 From Scranton, Pa Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
looking good!
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Jul 7, 2006 - 5:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Okay, another update
Here's the engine pretty much ready for installation, you can see the turbo has been clocked and the wastegate actuator slightly relocated.  Engine going in...  Oh no! We forgot the "Dr Tweak" pose! Hmmm, I'll fix that...  I just realized that pic looks kinda bad... hmmm.... I just took this one about 5 minutes ago, there it is  I'm doing a late night tonight so there should be another update later on. -Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Jul 7, 2006 - 6:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
looks like your having fun!
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Jul 7, 2006 - 7:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Right on Doc!!!!! Nice pose pic btw. Everything looks great!
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Jul 9, 2006 - 11:29 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 5, '02 From West Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Looks Good lets keep the momentum going and Knock Out my 4agze swap LOL
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