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Turn180
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| Posts: 160
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Posted: 01/09/06
09:43 PM
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Your hatred for Altezzas > my hatred for Civics... Gah
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Posted: 01/10/06
08:36 AM
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I dont think civics are so bad, the only things that makes them so bad is every jack ass can get a hold of one, and usually they make it look like crap. Civics can look good to, especially stock 99 si's.
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Posted: 01/10/06
05:29 PM
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oh i just have a personal hatred for altezza lights
LOL, yeah I saw that in another post you made about some dudes lights. lol....Vegeta...P.S I'll see if I can change em for yah soon. lol :P
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Posted: 01/12/06
12:08 AM
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Bah! That hideous bodykit has to be the absolutely FIRST thing to go! ![]()
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Posted: 01/13/06
02:44 AM
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WOW really? You don't like it? lol Well I'm stuck with it for awhile. I was actually waiting for you to reply to this Eclipse-dude.
Now the guy I bought it from said he had/or put aftermarket turbo on it, but I didn't see one on the engine,so what would be a good one to put on there, & just a noob-type question? Would a Supra engine ft in that 00 Celica??....Vegeta
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66Elco
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Posted: 01/13/06
05:25 AM
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no. the Supra engine would not fit...
and...you didn't check over the engine to make sure that it had the turbo before buying it?? that would be the first thing most people would check
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Posted: 01/13/06
07:33 AM
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no. the Supra engine would not fit...
and...you didn't check over the engine to make sure that it had the turbo before buying it?? that would be the first thing most people would check
Thanks for the info. Sorry I know general automotives( I.E Changing rotors,brake jobs,tune-ups,oil changes,ect) so I really didn't know where to look, I was kinda just wanting to get the car done.
I told the guy when I went to look at it, that after he started rattling-off horsepower,engine mods,ect, that I didn't know WTF he was saying. lol
I'm not one of those poeple that acts likeI know, if I don't, to me that makes you stupid, I just knew he did enough things that I woulda wanted done to my car, & the engine was legit, & at only 49,000 miles, & $9,500 for the price, I couldn't pass on it you know? lol.....Vegeta
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66Elco
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Posted: 01/13/06
10:33 AM
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ahh...so *that's* the answer to my other question: Why would he even say that it has a turbo when there obviously isn't one" (looking at the engine, is a dead giveaway that it's not there and he should've known that) he told you that because you let him know that you don't know what you're looking at.
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Posted: 01/13/06
01:21 PM
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WOW really? You don't like it? lol Well I'm stuck with it for awhile. I was actually waiting for you to reply to this Eclipse-dude.
It's not bad, but it's a wee bit over the top for my taste. And I can't say I'm a huge fan of any neon color, especially green. Sorry. ![]()
As for the Eclipse-dude, I'm reserving my comments for the mere sake of being considerate. Do I like what he's done to that car? Absolutely not... I think it's a travesty; however, that's for him to see on his own. If he's happy with it and enjoys real tuners shaking their heads in shame at him, so be it.
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Now the guy I bought it from said he had/or put aftermarket turbo on it, but I didn't see one on the engine,so what would be a good one to put on there, & just a noob-type question? Would a Supra engine ft in that 00 Celica??....Vegeta
A turbo on that motor is a bad idea. Even though it's not the 2ZZ-GE as found on the GT-S model, it's still a relatively high compression engine. To boost it reliably, lots of work would have to be done. For the price you paid for the car, it's never had ANY turbo setup on it that I would deem safe. As for your 2JZ fantasy, you can forget it. That motor is a somewhat large inline six and designed for RWD applications. Then again, just about anything can become reality with money. ![]()
By the way, welcome to the forums. If you have any questions for me or one of the other senior guys (and other fairly new but savvy users), don't hesitate to ask.
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Posted: 01/13/06
02:05 PM
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Well fellas, I do appreciate the help, & will take you advide Eclipse, as you sound like knowledgable guy, so I'll stop looking for turbo's for that engine.
I am going to change the body kit as well, & re-raise the car. I am going to have to make the car my creation, & not really his car that I now drive you know?
Don't be offended by the "Eclipse-dude " thing. lol No harm intended, I have read your postings, so I was waiting for you to reply, so take that as dude-to-dude compliment. lol Oh yeah thanks forthe welcome tho....Vegeta
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cj1977
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Posted: 01/13/06
03:38 PM
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Is your S14 a 95". I just got a 95" but I still have my 89" S13 and then engine is blown. The body is good though.
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cj1977
Guru
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Posted: 01/13/06
03:41 PM
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oh i just have a personal hatred for altezza lights
Hmmmm....your hate is strong....it will lead you to the darkside it shall.
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Posted: 01/15/06
01:14 PM
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Well fellas, I do appreciate the help, & will take you advide Eclipse, as you sound like knowledgable guy, so I'll stop looking for turbo's for that engine.
I'm not saying you CAN'T put a turbo on that motor, btu I am saying I would not suggest doing so. It's your call, but be smart about it and realize what you're getiing into with a forced induction setup on a high compression engine.
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Don't be offended by the "Eclipse-dude " thing. lol No harm intended, I have read your postings, so I was waiting for you to reply, so take that as dude-to-dude compliment. lol Oh yeah thanks forthe welcome tho....Vegeta
I wasn't offended in the slightest. I honestly thought you were talking about that guy with the custom Eclipse, not me. I try to share what knowledge I have so that others may learn from it. I'm glad you've taken it as such. ![]()
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Turn180
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Posted: 01/17/06
05:47 PM
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One thing I know for sure is that, I know very little about the requirements for adding a turbocharger on a car. So I gather that you Don't want to add turbo to a high compression engine?
I've been wondering this for a while. What kind of compression do you want before you add turbo? And why is that?
Oh btw I'm not asking how does a turbo work. I already know that.
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Posted: 01/17/06
06:33 PM
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So I gather that you Don't want to add turbo to a high compression engine?
I've been wondering this for a while. What kind of compression do you want before you add turbo? And why is that?
Adding a turbo to a high compression engine is bad mojo, man. Adding a SC to a high compression engine is okay, but it's also potentially dangerous. You CAN add a turbo to a high compression engine, but you won't be able to run much boost without running the risk of blowing it to pieces. SCC had a Toyota Matrix XRS (the Celica GT-S powered one.. 2ZZ-GE)and blew it up due to running it with a wee bit too much boost and not a high enough octane fuel. Those engines are PRICEY...
As for the best compression for forced induction, I'd say below 9.0:1. Most turbocharged cars are somewhere between 8.0:1 and 9.0:1. As for the reasoning behind it, it's simple: engines are built to take a certain amount of internal pressure. If you increase the cylinder pressure by forcing more air into it, you risk blowing it apart. Now, if you lower the compression ratio by using specialized pistons and decking the head, adding boost of any sort shouldn't be much of a problem; however, you also have to strengthen many parts to handle the extra power created by the turbo. Components that usually are changed are piston connecting rods, the crankshaft, and stronger head bolts to keep the head on. If you don't do these things, you risk catastrophic failure.
That's a pretty simple explanation, really. I hope you get the general idea. ![]()
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