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Re: MA61 vs. RA60 Tue, 30 September 2003 23:18 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
draven wrote on Wed, 01 October 2003 01:40

ma61 also has a bigger engine bay, longer wheel base, power everything, fatter wheels, bigger brakes .... everything you want.


AFAIK, the brakes are the same. Front calipers on the Supras are bigger, that's about all.

draven wrote on Wed, 01 October 2003 01:40

Most of the same things have to be done for both conversions - engine mounts, zorst, IC plumbing, wiring - so you're looking at most of the same hassles for both conversions. Obviously the 1jz half cut is going to cost you more, but beyong that (and a couple of hundred in extras) the costs will be much the same.


With the RA60, you also have to convert to EFI which is a bit costly... My fuel lines cost I think $40/m and I needed 6m..... And an RA65 tank.

I'd like to present the other side of the coin. Not 'coz I love Celicas that much, but I do drive one so I might as well represent... Smile

Celicas with their shorter wheelbase are not as stable through sweeping corners, but it does mean that they're a lot more chuckable.
If you have a lose in a Celica, it's less likely to be as big as in a Supra.

It's a different driving experience. If that's important to you.

But for most people, they'll want the power and torque of the 1JZ or yummy 2JZ.
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