08-13-2014, 11:55 PM
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Mods to do on a junkyard car?
Hello,
Were getting rid of a 20yr old toyota aka zombie. Its engine is perfectly healthy, but being from a $1 a gallon era it only gets 18/22mpg. Since were getting rid of it I would like to know/get suggestions on mods that you would not try on a car that has any decent value or were afraid to do.
SO there ya go roam free.
I think the first one will be going alternator less. Main belt on a 5sfe 2.2L only drives AC/Alt. THere's a seprate for PS, then WP is TB driven.
Go nuts on the suggestions and I'll try to document as we go.
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08-14-2014, 12:16 AM
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Encapsulate the engine in spray foam for insulation and see if it overheats.
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08-14-2014, 12:41 AM
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Drive it off a cliff on fire.
Else make a 'can-opener convertible'. Or bare-metal it:
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08-14-2014, 01:26 AM
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are you saying its rated for 18/22, or that is what you usually get from it? the AWD turbo 2.0 celica is the only one i can find with that low of a rating--> 17/22, i would be more curious about why it is doing poorly and restoring it the the original mpg
if it is in good running order, i would think that it would sell much better unmolested
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08-14-2014, 02:02 AM
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Guys concentrate! ECO mods. And 2000MC, its a inefficient 2.2L and it has cali emissions. Its rated about 18/22 the automatic 4sp. 170K all city driving. That's what its rated and that's what it usually gets. Yes, it got 24mpg on that last 1/2 a tank, but that was a very specific highway section and time (non traffic time 10am).
Already got psi up to 40. spec is 34/32. And it goes down to 25 before anyone notices or does anything about it.
About value. It has none. I can see the factory primer. Interior is faded, rip in carpet, blown shocks, ect.
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08-14-2014, 07:42 AM
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Not bad for a machine
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Unplug a few spark plugs. See if it will run on 1 cyl
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08-14-2014, 07:44 AM
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Not bad for a machine
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Cut that power steering belt too. And gut everything get a sawzall
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08-14-2014, 08:04 AM
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Cardboard boat tail!
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08-14-2014, 08:12 AM
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What brake pedal?
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"Current Mods: Masking tape grill block acting as thermostat."
What do you mean by this? Is the thermostat stuck open or is this just a grill block?
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08-14-2014, 11:01 AM
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Inflate the tires to 100 psi.
Weight savings is all I can think of that would be free.
Go extreme take out all the glass. Take off the exhaust. Cut holes in the floor. Take off the trunk lid make a new one from cardboard.
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