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  1. tig321

    7m-T Ceilca A/C Compressor Help

    I'm swapping a 7m into my Celica ST. It doesn't have power windows or sunroof and I want to keep the AC. I'm appealing to those of you with good knowledge in this area for help. I've got my engine and radiator mounted into their final positions and as you can see I don't have much space up...
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    in cylinder video

    Sorry if this is a repost, but its new to me. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5815350492893860613&hl=en
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    History of the Toyota Celica and Supra

    Wish I knew wtf they're saying. That Celica has the ugliest body kit I've ever seen. There is a HKS twin kitted MKII (but W/single:( ) and the top secret RB powered MKIV. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GXxYMjasq8
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    Desparately in need of MHG in Vancouver area

    Like the title says I really need a MHG In around 1.4mm thickness. I was Layed off from work this week, and am moving to edmonton. I have a stocker but I would really like to get a Metal one so I don't have to do this again. I MUST get this engine done asap. Can anyone help? Please...
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    HG bore size and cc?

    I took some measurements of my bottom end this weekend. My 83.44mm (3.285in) ross pistons are poking out of the block 0.2032mm (.008in), will the 0.56mm (0.022in) clearance of a 84mm bore HG be fine? As long as its smaller it should be fine right. Also the combustion chamber cc'd out to 39.5cc...
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    newly machined block has small crack

    I finally got all my parts to the machine shop and presto 7 weeks later the machine work is done. I picked it up last night. Today I had a closer look at the deck. They didn't shave all the blemishes out, I can still see spots behind the ring sealing surface. I'm not sure of the smoothness of...
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    Where in Alberta should I move?

    I have some money saved up for a down payment on a house but prices are crazy here in Victoria. I couldn't afford what I wan't AND my TOY's. I'm looking for something near a major city where I can enjoy my summer with events like an autocross, drags or maybe even some drifting (I miss my...
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    need pics of group a oil pan baffles

    Does anyone know where I can find pics of the interior pan baffling of the group A pan or any baffeled pan. I can find pics of the pan but I can't find pics of whats under the shiny bits, which is what I'm looking for. Thanks
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    eagle rod oil squirters?

    I have mostly decided to go with eagle rods for my build. Is it true they don't have the oil squiters on the side of the rod? Is this a big deal? Thanks in advance
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    what crank should I use?

    I'm sure there have been in depth discussions about this but I have searched and i'm having trouble coming up with anything. more than just 6m= not as smooth, +250rmp redline 7m= smoother, lower redline I have a 7m crank from my 90 turbo but it's quite scored. Def needs machining. I also...
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    why would this block crack?

    were the head bolts to tight? bad casting? It looks like it started at the bolt hole and spread to the bridges between the adjacent cooling pasages. Have others had similar problems?
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    jdm pos

    I bought this engine for my 90 turbo. The car had 265 k a blown hg a turbo with a blown oil seal and tons of shaft play. When I pulled the head it bent like a banana. it needed a good bit of machine work and I needed a second engine for another project at a later date (why I was looking for a...
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    valves stuck where do I go from here?

    I have a few questions I'm hoping someone can help me with. I bought a 90 turbo a month ago. The hg blew so I pulled the engine and picked up a used jdm engine. I ordered the new parts I needed and was going to put the engine in this weekend but... The exhaust was within spec .08-.012 in the...
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    where to buy supra parts in the lower mainland?

    where do you guys get your parts? What were your experieces with them?Theres not much choice over here on the island. I need to get a cometic head gasket asap, is there any chance someone over there has one in stock? thanks in advance
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    need part advice

    Sorry, This should have been in the general section. I'm going to Seattle this May long weekend (May 22 is a holiday in Canada)to visit my bro. My 87 corolla gts is pretty much sold so I thought I'd use the cash and take advantage of the high CAN dollar, and have a few things shipped there. I...
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    Is this a B+M Short Throw shifter?

    Is this a B+M short throw shifter? I thought is was a cut stock unit at first, but then I noticed the B+M shift knob. Its from a 1990 turbo supra. I recently accuired this car and have only driven it a few hours as it had blown hg. It shifted like crap, short throws but very nochey. I understand...
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    Bent cylinder head help

    I just bought a 1990 supra turbo a few weeks ago and have blown the headgasket. My plans are to build the engine for 350+ rwhp and build some custom parts with my miller dynasty 200dx tig welder. :icon_bigg but since I just bought the car I can't afford that right now. My problem is that...