Becareful About this Celica

[Mini-itx2010]

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.ph...722&DL=1001

 

Just to tell others in case they are interested. This is not the Celica you would want due to the intercooler. The Carlos Sianz (CS) Celica is supposed to be using a water to air cooler, not air to air. The owner has most likely replaced the engine. Changing the engine is not an issue cause GT4s are using the same 3SGTE engine. But he did not install back the water intercooler. There is also an intake duct for the timing belt that was not installed (not critical though).

 

The bonnet of the CS Celica is designed to vent heat out of the engine bay, not take in air. Thus if you have an ATA intercooler placed on top of the engine, it will become a heater instead as there is no cool air passing over the intercooler. The owner ought to change the bonnet to those which is meant for ATA intercooler (it has an intake scoop like WRX bonnet).

[Kurty]

you seems to know about celica, any thoughts on this?

 

GT4

 

however, i'm afraid parts may not be available and high maintainence cost for such an old model.

 

was recommended this instead.

 

celica

[Mini-itx2010]

  On 10/28/2010 at 7:08 AM, Kurty said:

you seems to know about celica, any thoughts on this?

 

GT4

 

however, i'm afraid parts may not be available and high maintainence cost for such an old model.

 

was recommended this instead.

 

celica

 

Sorry, I don't know much about the black Celica. I only know that an owner was selling on sgcarmart and the delaer bought the car and sell on sgcarmart again.

 

Regarding parts, yes, I have have to say it won't be easy to maintain cause parts are not readily available in SG. Thus some of the parts may have to order oversea. Thus I would only recommend it for car enthusaists. Get it only if you really love the car and willing to spend time and money to maintain it.

 

You may like the newer gen 7 Celica instead. Just that its NA and its not a performance car unlike the old Celica. Cause its using 1ZZFE engine. Only the SS2 is using 2ZZGE. But then can swap the engine or throw in a supercharger and it will be a very powerful celica.

[Kurty]

point noted, thanks for sharing :)