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[welsh_john]

hi my name is john and im from north wales yesterday i traded my ford escort

for a k reg celica gt-i16 2.0 ( first jap car ever !!!!!!!! )

could you ladies and gents shed some light of what should i be enjoying and mantinace sugestions( sorry spelling )

and could any of you tell me the spec of the car i have purchased

thanks in advance

john

[gordypix]

Welcome to TOC

You WILL be enjoying an excellantly built and well performing Sports Coupe

[Calisto]

Welcome to TOC, and the Celica family.

The most important thing is to remember to fill her up with oil.

The boys in the know will be here soon.

ttfn

Ash.

[Tom.B]

Hi matey and welcome...generally just do an oil change every 3/5 000 miles. And make sure the cam belt has been redone it needs changing at 60k and 120k.

Apart from that get in it drive it and watch the huge smile appear on yer face!!!

[welsh_john]

thanks for your welcomes. could you tell me the tech spec for my k reg celica 2.0 gt-i

[GT4 BOOSTER]

Displacement, cc 1998

Engine model 3S-GE

Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 165 ps (121.36 kw) / 6800 rpm

Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 19.5 kg*m (191.23 N*m) / 4800 rpm

Power density 7.7

Engine type Serial 4 cylinder DOHC16 valve

Engine information

Fuel system EFI (electronic fuel injection)

Turbocharger No

Fuel type Unleaded premium gasoline

LEV system (Low emission vehicle) No

Compression ratio 10.1

Bore, mm 86

Stroke, mm 86

[frodo]

You've got 154bhp, a 0-60 of 8.5 secs, and a top speed just short of 140mph

These are the factory specs. Tinkered with models may vary a little in their output. And age alters things as well.

Removing the CAT frees up some nice torque, and also gives better fuel consumption. And a free flowing backbox also helps a lot in the performance stakes.

A set of 17" alloys will enhance the looks hugely. Interior colour changes also make a big difference.