Lets put matters back into our hands (deal with the aftermarket)

[Unity112]

Okay so Greddy won't give us what we want? Thats okay, Im gonna say it again, other companies are waiting for the opportunity to jump on the Celica. They are just an email, or phonecall away. This is for true enthusiasts who want something done about what "seems" to be a lack of interest in the Celica. Truth be told, they just haven't had the chance to speak with any of us and haven't had a chance to take a look at the car. And I know some of you guys who spent thier efforts writing hate mail to Greddy can have somthing positive to these other companies. So please if you want something, please ask, me, Keyshawn, and some of the rest of us can't do this all by ourselves.

Also this is just a short list of companies that make components for tricking out the engine. Lets try to include other companies that can do suspension systems and such.

Toda Racing
Makers of assorted engine components.
AKH Trading www.todaracing.com (http://www.todaracing.com)
192 Technology Drive, Suite V
Irvine, CA 92618 USA
Tel: 949-450-1056
Fax: 949-450-1059
E-Mail: TODA@TODARacing.com

Crower
Makers of assorted engine components.
Crower Cams & Equipment Co.,Inc.
3333 Main Street
Chula Vista, CA
Phone: 619-422-1191
24 Hour Fax:619-422-9067
Website www.crower.com (http://www.crower.com)
E-mail: tech@crower.com

Golden Eagle Mfg
Makers of cylinder sleeves, intake manifolds, and cam gears.
Golden Eagle Mfg
website: www.goldeneaglemfg.com (http://www.goldeneaglemfg.com)
414 Borrego Court
San Dimas, CA
(909) 592-4311
(909) 599-4692
Email: sales@goldeneaglemfg.com

or contact Vince
Vince Tiaga
Product Manager
Golden Eagle Racing
( a division of Golden Eagle Mfg. ) www.goldeneaglemfg.com (http://www.goldeneaglemfg.com)
vince@goldeneaglemfg.com
(909) 592 - 4311 Work
(626) 945 - 6632 Cell
(909) 599 - 4692 Fax


Wiseco
Makers of pistons.
website: www.wiseco.com (http://www.wiseco.com)
7201 Industrial Park Blvd. Mentor, Ohio 44060
800-321-1364
800-321-3703 (fax)
info@wiseco.com

or contact Brian Nutter
phone: 800-321-1364

Hytech Exhaust
Makers of headers and exhaust systems.
Hy Tech Exhaust
website: www.hytechexhaust.com (http://www.hytechexhaust.com)
12 Hammond St., Suite 202
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 581-1283
email: hitechexhst@earthlink.net

Edelbrock
Makers of JG components for engines.
website: www.edelbrock.com (http://www.edelbrock.com)
Edelbrock Corporation Headquarters
2700 California Street
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 310-781-2222
Fax: 310-320-1187
Tech Line Only: 800-416-8628
Email: edelbrock@edelbrock.com

Skunk 2
Makers of some engine components and coilover systems.
website: www.skunk2.com (http://www.skunk2.com)
Mail:
25710 Industrial Blvd #2
Hayward, CA 94545
Phone:
510-781-0538
Fax:
510-781-0539
Email: info@skunk2.com

AEM
Makers of our CAI, but I'm interested in adjustable camgears.
Advanced Engine Management, Inc.
2205 126th Street, Unit A
Hawthorne, CA. 90250
Phone: (310) 484-2322 Fax: (310) 484-0152

Please post more contacts and shoot your emails to the companies.

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Speed Secret #12 - Smooth Is Fast

[Carboy]

Hell yeah, get Hitech into this. Wiseco makes great pistons, Endyn uses their pistons. You guys know TODA. Skunk2 is great also. Damn, good job man, someone is going the extra mile

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[Brett]

Emailed TODA.

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[Maelfyn]

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[Keyshawn]

Hell, yeah Unity! Big ups to you for trying to make a positive change for our aftermarket. I hope it's CLEAR to everyone now that to get what we want, we can't just "wait and be patient" like the Honda guys.

We have to be aggressive and tell these companies what we want in an intelligent, reasonable way ( no whining or angry tirades to them, save that stuff for the messageboard).

For those that are happy with our ALL SHOW, NO GO aftermarket right now, there's no need to do anything. You already have everything you want. For those who are looking for something more as far as performance, don't merely use your energy to vent and complain here on the messageboard. Call/email and help make something happen for us.

[Keyshawn]

I just emailed all the companies on this list (except for AEM, who doesn't seem to have an email address). Anyone else care to do their part to help us shake up the aftermarket?

[Celica RZ]

I've emailed Crower offering my engine head as the test bed for the head package.

Toda - forget about them, they've been promising a lightened flywheel, that's all, since day one and still nothing.

Skunk 2 - more geared towards Honda, don't wanna talk with them (bad experience previously)

Hytech - I'm actually planning on getting a custom header from them, but I'll email them...

AEM - cam gears are too hard to work with in this engine, + I think LarryD said the cam timing has to be spot on or the engine won't start....

I'll email the rest as well but it seems they are willing but more like they need a test engine for that as well...I'm not sure if I wanna take the block outta the car....

Next with all these INTERNAL engine mods going on we need a new ECU. I've tried emailing Apex'i Japan about the Power FC but I haven't heard anything and I have tried after the thrid email. Maybe we need to contact EL Prototypes again?

[Celica RZ]

Here are two more:


A'pexi Japan
ECU Enhancement
A'pex Integration
http://www.apexi.co.jp/indexa0/index2.html
email: FAQ-e@apexi.co.jp

E.L. Prototypes
ECU enhancement
E.L. Prototypes-Import Racing Specialist
www.elprototypes.com (http://www.elprototypes.com)
email: elproto@aol.com

[Celica RZ]

sweet! Got a reply from Crower already:

Yes. Send to my attention and we will hook you up once the new Crower
products are available.

Thanks for your help.

Crower Cams & Equipment Co Inc
3333 Main Street
Chula Vista CA 91911-5899 USA
Phone: 619-422-1191
Fax: 619-422-9067 http://www.crower.com


I'll be sending in my head to them in about two weeks.

[Keyshawn]

Celica RZ,
Way ta go! Keep us updated about the progress of your joint effort with Crower!

[Unity112]

JE Pistons
Maker of pistons.
website: www.jepistons.com (http://www.jepistons.com)
15312 Connector Lane, Huntington Beach, CA. 92649
Phone: (714)898-9763
Fax: (714)893-8297


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00 Spectra Blue GT-S

Speed Secret #12 - Smooth Is Fast

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[Drew]

Why not try Jackson Racing?

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[Keyshawn]

Drew,
I emailed Jackson Racing today. They said that they are not going to develop a s/c for us because TRD keeps telling them that they are going to develop one. This is strange, because whenever I call TRD, they say they have NO PLANS to make an s/c for the Celica. Could TRD be blocking other companies' efforts to make aftermarket performance products for us?

[Unity112]

I emailed Jackson Racing the other day and got a response telling me that they dont even develop for Toyota engines.

Unfortunately, we do not make anything for Toyota applications. Sorry I
could not be of further assistance.

Regards,

Jim Watts
Jackson Racing Sales
Moss Motors, Ltd.
(800) 689-9306
(805) 692-2523 - Fax



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00 Spectra Blue GT-S

Speed Secret #12 - Smooth Is Fast

[Brett]

Heres a Response from TODA:


Thanks for your e-mail. We receive several e-mails each day inquiring about
2ZZ parts. TODA Japan is currently in the research & development phase of
developing products for the 2ZZ. FYI TODA develops all their performance
parts based on their race engine programs. For example the Honda B16A/B18C
parts are offered because TODA supplies complete race motors based on these
engines to teams in Formula 4, N1, N+, etc. The parts develop for these
racing programs lead to performance parts offered to consumers. The problem
with the 2ZZ is that it's not widely used in professional motorsports yet.
The venerable Toyota 4AG and 3SG still dominate the professional motorsports
field in Japan. Just some additional info; TODA doesn't offer any parts for
the Prelude VTEC either, and that's a very popular engine here in the
states, but since they don't have a race engine based on that application,
no parts were developed.

The latest info from Japan suggests that 2ZZ parts won't be available until
mid 2002. We are forwarding all of the e-mail inquiries to Japan to let
them know about the demand and interest here in the U.S. and Canada.

Regards,
AKH Trading/TODA Racing
Official North American Distributor
Tel 949-450-1056
Fax 949-450-1059 www.TODARacing.com (http://www.TODARacing.com)


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[Celica RZ]

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[Unity112]

Yeah AHK has had a good record in terms of customer service. I'll believe them. They are just providers and messengers for the TODA company in Japan.

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Speed Secret #12 - Smooth Is Fast

[XskoopX]

As for SKUNK2, they already made springs and prototype coilovers and 2 kinds of exhaust. My friend (aka Trippin on NCO) had his car dynoed there with his GReddy Vs. Skunk2 Vs. Stock. They're also making a FULL CAT BACK to compete against the Kazuma exhaust. I'm planning to give them my intake manifold to work with and hopefully put something into production.
For Crower, I'm willing to send my cams. But what happened to that thread?

[Keyshawn]

XshoopX,
Did ya get my email? I emailed your AOL account about Crower and your cams.

[Keyshawn]

Here's the email Crower sent me:

Cams would be very helpful.

Please forward to my attention. The entire process (cam core, spring and
titanium retainer production) takes about 3-4 months.

Thanks for your interest in Crower,

Crower Cams & Equipment Co Inc
3333 Main Street
Chula Vista CA 91911-5899 USA
Phone: 619-422-1191
Fax: 619-422-9067 http://www.crower.com

[Unity112]

Great job Keyshawn.

I'm tired of people posting on this board saying how crappy it is that Honda is getting more aftermarket than us. If you want something done, take a little time out of your life and just email some companies. It really isn't that hard. The time you spend ranting on the board can be used to do something positive instead.

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00 Spectra Blue GT-S

Speed Secret #12 - Smooth Is Fast

[Unity112]

To the top, just hope a few more people will try to contact these companies or add to the list.

[Keyshawn]

I think we have folks sending the required parts to Crower now ( I'm one of them). Now we need some peeps who could donate some parts to Skunk2. Is there anybody who can help?

[SlasherX]

good job guys!

[Blk00SS]

Originally posted by SlasherX
good job guys!

Shut it redneck :D

[SlasherX]

Originally posted by Blk00SS


Shut it redneck :D

yer jus jalous cuz you aint got a sister to plug.

[Blk00SS]

Originally posted by SlasherX


yer jus jalous cuz you aint got a sister to plug.

That's why i use yours :)
Now don't make me stuff my mullet in your face

[SlasherX]

Originally posted by Blk00SS


That's why i use yours :)
Now don't make me stuff my mullet in your face

dem are fightin' words! dun mak me break out my john deere and run yo ass ova on my lawn!

[Blk00SS]

Originally posted by SlasherX


dem are fightin' words! dun mak me break out my john deere and run yo ass ova on my lawn!

You wanna fight biotch? Glad i still have my gloves on from milkin Betsy.. Time to die redneck

[SlasherX]

Originally posted by Blk00SS


You wanna fight biotch? Glad i still have my gloves on from milkin Betsy.. Time to die redneck

imma kill you with mah wife's butcher knife fer wehn she kills the pigs..

now squeal like one, ya lil piggy!!

[Blk00SS]

Originally posted by SlasherX


imma kill you with mah wife's butcher knife fer wehn she kills the pigs..

now squeal like one, ya lil piggy!!

Speakin ov your wefe.. Telll thet fat bitch she sucks a good deck. az a matter of fact.. so dez your daughter :D

[SlasherX]

Originally posted by Blk00SS


Speakin ov your wefe.. Telll thet fat bitch she sucks a good deck. az a matter of fact.. so dez your daughter :D

you the reazon why sum loads shoulda been swallowed!

hey you guys know that HKS is releasing a turbo right? i mean you guys haven't forgotten about them right? and don't forget TRD's internals that will be released too that will lower the compression making it easier to run a turbo and with more boost. TRD's new parts are going to be a big key in modifying our cars.

So don't get your hopes down just because Greddy wants to be assholes, by the way i thought i heard they were making a header for our car... guess not, sucks for them. I guess they dont' realize the huge aftermarket WANT within the Celica community right now.

Anyway, i know its taking awhile for company's to come out with stuff... but lets not lose hope.. its better the company's take their time on our parts, cause that just means they spent more time trying to make it RIGHT and put out the most power it can, plus that means they've tested the reliability more.

I trust parts more that have had more time put into them. I've said it on here before but i'll say it again. I talked to an HKS representative back in like April at a car show, he told me that HKS already made a turbo for the Celica but that they were taking their time testing it and making sure it was reliable. They just werent' ready to market it because they weren't see the big demand for aftermarket parts and they want to make sure they are going to make back at least what they put into it. Now they are supposed to be releasing the turbo early next year... and i'm going to trust it because they've put so much time into to make it right.

Let's just keep giong out there and representing, lets keep showing the aftermarket company's that we WANT more parts, and overall lets just keep showing our pride in the Celica. Who gives a crap what Honda/Acura is doing... every body and their mother has a Civic or Integra and pretty soon it will be the same with the RSX... i have yet to see a Type S on the road and all the RSX's i have seen have been driven by a girl or older person and i can gaurantee they didn't buy it for performance or aftermarket. Its still a new car... but i've never seen as much pride in a car as i have seen from the Celica community. One thing Toyota should be proud of is that they have a very strong and very proud and large group of fans that stick by them.

keep up the good work guys.. and just keep representing... in the end all our work will have been worth it.

[Unity112]

Amen Jami. :)

Thats something they can't take away from us. Our pride and enthusiasm for our cars. I have some new news from fmax!!! :)

my email:

On behalf of many of us Celica enthusiasts at www.newcelica.org. I know you guys have
>had much success developing turbo kits for Toyota's, and I am curious if
>you guys are interested in developing a kit for the Celica. Thanks Ken


Thier response:
We are interested in doing one for the GTS and is planned for 2002.


lets see if we can follow up on this.

Fmax:
Makers of Turbo Systems
Website: www.fmax.com
(760) 746-6638
(760) 746-6682 FAX
1110 Industrial Ave
Escondido, CA 92029
email: fmaxpower@hotmail.com

[Keyshawn]

Unfortunately, I talked to HKS last month. Their prototype GT-S turbo will NOT make it into production, according to the rep I talked to. This news about FMax is encouraging, though.

[nmyeti]

man i hope you guys get some boost soon. But here is some good news that you may have not heard of yet. Shiv from vishnu performance, who also writes for SCC just did a turbo kit on a matrix that has the GT-S motor. You guys might want to check out his website http://www.vishnuperformance.com/ and shoot him an email.

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

BUMP!

[KrazY-2K]

Holy sh!t this is old... but it might be worth it again...

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

:werd:

[SpankinGT-S]

If someone from South Florida can contact Dynamic Turbo, one of the guys that worked there said they would make a turbo manifold. Hope this helps someone out.

[DopeCelicaGT]

So what ever happened to this???

Justin

[Drew]

Wow! I repplied to this thread almost 2 years ago.

[DopeCelicaGT]

Yep

[Keyshawn]

Wow, what a history lesson this thread is. It's just unfortunate that so few ever helped out when it came to campaigns like this one. I remember seeing many threads like this becoming lost and forgotten while threads about altezza lights or Honda-bashing got pretty much all the attention.

[The Game]

When I saw Maelfyn post I knew this thread had to be old

[sleepy celica]

so 2 years have passed...so what happened now? =*(

[party2go]

Originally posted by The Game
When I saw Maelfyn post I knew this thread had to be old

he will be at our meet on july 19th

[SexyCelica]

I hope that once all these old people around my area start selling/trading in their celicas you'll have more tuners picking up the car thus creating a demand for more parts.

[Keyshawn]

Originally posted by sleepy celica
so 2 years have passed...so what happened now? =*(

Unfortunately, not much has happened, since maybe only a dozen people or less (out of the hundreds of members here) were willing to do something to improve our aftermarket.

[F35-JSF]

Originally posted by Oo DaRk StAr oO
BUMP!

Point taken. This is older than dirt (2 years) and people were geting upset with Greddy then. Now flash foward 2 years and try and I can understand why some are bitter.

[2002GT_Celica]

The problem with the Celica community is that everyone wants products, but people aren't willing to risk buying them or even letting a company use their car to test them. That is just idiotic.

Not only that, every time a new product comes out and a company needs a certain amount of people to buy it, hundreds say they want one, sign up for it, and then flake out.

[CeliRacer]

Originally posted by Keyshawn
Wow, what a history lesson this thread is. It's just unfortunate that so few ever helped out when it came to campaigns like this one. I remember seeing many threads like this becoming lost and forgotten while threads about altezza lights or Honda-bashing got pretty much all the attention.

:werd: