project 1mz celica, 94 gt starting a new life Options

[Smaay]

have you looked into the OEM mount?

[kurt95gt]

The 5s moumt is way off an basically too much work to use

[kurt95gt]

So the cars on hold till i get a bat out of my garage
Someone callbatman hes friends with these creepy little things

[Smaay]

no i ment the 1MZ mount.

[kurt95gt]

That mout seems to be holding fine

[kurt95gt]

So i got the top tab welded on by my buddy now i have to put the mount back on an figure out the bottom tab
an hopefully tack it in place an take her up later an have him finish the mount
But it should hold the axle for me to get it the the exhaust shop next week then to his shop to finish the mount
An then i can start driving it on a daily basis

[Box]

Looking good, can't wait to see the final result. Pictures and test drive video of course. I always daydream about the possibilities of doing engine swaps and what not, then I remember I don't have a garage. >.> Nice to see someone successfully going up to a V6.

[kurt95gt]

THanks box
Hoping to do a test drive next week

[Smaay]

i was talking about the bearing carrier that comes on the 1MZ in a Solara.

[kurt95gt]

I didnt get it with mine so i dont know if it works or not

If you do it an it works lmk ill probably go buy one

[kurt95gt]

Ok i got 2 exhaust ideas floating around in my head
lmk what you guys think
Idea 1
2.25 y pipe into 2.5 flex joint. That dumps into a single muffler an angles out infront of back pass side tire
idea 2

2.25 daul exhaust. With 2 mufflers an both angle out in front of back pass side tire
Any thoughts?

[ricochet1490]

I LOVE THE DUAL EXHAUST IDEA. That's likely how I'll do mine with a proper rear diffuser or something to make it look right, but I"m not sure about the coming out in front of the tire. On the off chance you one day get skirts, the exhaust might be in the way, and any water vapor that gets all dirty as the car sits, when started and driven down the road could get on the rear quarter panel. Go for a "rumbling" sound though.... especially with the v6, good a throaty would be sweet.

[bluecelicawife]

I got some painting done. Waiting for the lexus L to dry to put it on but.... it looks so pretty

[ricochet1490]

Oh s**t! bad mofo right there!!

[kurt95gt]

Trace- i had the same exhaust set up on my old escort an didnt have any problems with it
The coupe will be the pretty one other than rims an a drop at some point this one will stay faiely stock

Liz- why am i seeing my engine bay the same time as 6gc
That being set it looks great
Thank you

[Box]

Definitely go with true dual exhaust. Would be a shame to restrict the V6 after all that work. I'd have it go out the rear though. To me side-pipes belong on muscle cars and hot-rods. That's just me though.

[kurt95gt]

If i go out the back itll be Single for sure dur to lack of room for tubing

[Box]

Hmm, would be better out the side then. Would be a real shame to have to run a single pipe.

[bluecelicawife]

Hon it was easier to just post it cause you know how crappy my phone is at sending pics. But your very welcome. Oh yeah i touched up your scrapes on your other parts. What would you do if you didnt have a loving wife that can do almost anything with a car for you....lol

[kurt95gt]

Honestly there wouldnt be any real restiction difference in the 2 setups 2.5 single exhaust would be plenty since i wont be running a cat or a resonator. So im not to worried about that
Maybe its just me but i think side exist looks cooler than a big tip out the back

An i just seen the engine bay in person it looks amazing