Nightcat
Wrench Pro
Hi Guys
I had my Celica for a couple of years now and after killing it in a few places thought it's about time to either sell it or to fix it up.
After looking up a reference guide for all the celicas Turns out I have prety much the best model ever made, it even makes more MPG then the latest "soap holders" they try to pass of as a sports car and more BHP as well. Not to mension that those that don't know much about cars get a real surprise when I tell them that the last one of these was made in 94
So I decided to keep the car and turn it to it's former glory.
1) It needs a new exhaust, so I was thinking about the BlueFlame ones, but I do prefer the 2 smaller pipes comming from the rear box rather then 1 big one, so would be interested with any advice on this part.
2) It will definately get a sports catalytic converter, if I understand correctly that should increase a power a bit, but also help to improve on MPG
3) The suspencion needs fixing as, because of the age some rubber parts have gone "a bit wrong" and the wheels can not be balanced properly. So I though maybe just change the whole thing, but I don't want to lower the car, as it has 17" alloys (shouldn't of listened to the shop man and bought 16" instead, but 17" DO look GOOOOD :grin So any ideas on which make to use as well as some info on what will the full suspencion package contain are more then welcome.
4)Will change break pads, I do have Black Diamond grooved and drilled disks on already.
5) Now My BIGEST PROBLEM
The car is begging for a new gearbox. This one had seen its share of abuse, although not dying yet. I was thinking about getting a 6 gear one (as I understand that should be able to improve the tourque in the low gears and consumption if I will drive normaly), but having trouble of finding which one will fit my car and of course where to get one. If anyone can at least point me in the direction of the right gearboxes, it will be very helpful.
Hope you'll have fun with giving me advice.
P.S. I will also look into moving air intake to the warmer part of the engine bay and checking that all the leads are performing to their best, but at a later date, not sure how to check the leads though
I had my Celica for a couple of years now and after killing it in a few places thought it's about time to either sell it or to fix it up.
After looking up a reference guide for all the celicas Turns out I have prety much the best model ever made, it even makes more MPG then the latest "soap holders" they try to pass of as a sports car and more BHP as well. Not to mension that those that don't know much about cars get a real surprise when I tell them that the last one of these was made in 94
So I decided to keep the car and turn it to it's former glory.
1) It needs a new exhaust, so I was thinking about the BlueFlame ones, but I do prefer the 2 smaller pipes comming from the rear box rather then 1 big one, so would be interested with any advice on this part.
2) It will definately get a sports catalytic converter, if I understand correctly that should increase a power a bit, but also help to improve on MPG
3) The suspencion needs fixing as, because of the age some rubber parts have gone "a bit wrong" and the wheels can not be balanced properly. So I though maybe just change the whole thing, but I don't want to lower the car, as it has 17" alloys (shouldn't of listened to the shop man and bought 16" instead, but 17" DO look GOOOOD :grin So any ideas on which make to use as well as some info on what will the full suspencion package contain are more then welcome.
4)Will change break pads, I do have Black Diamond grooved and drilled disks on already.
5) Now My BIGEST PROBLEM
The car is begging for a new gearbox. This one had seen its share of abuse, although not dying yet. I was thinking about getting a 6 gear one (as I understand that should be able to improve the tourque in the low gears and consumption if I will drive normaly), but having trouble of finding which one will fit my car and of course where to get one. If anyone can at least point me in the direction of the right gearboxes, it will be very helpful.
Hope you'll have fun with giving me advice.
P.S. I will also look into moving air intake to the warmer part of the engine bay and checking that all the leads are performing to their best, but at a later date, not sure how to check the leads though