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Re: TA22 Celica - V6 Conversion
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Sat, 05 February 2005 13:38
 
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Seems the Buick V6 comes up here pretty often these days 
Yes, you COULD put one in a '22 and have it fit etc., and it has been done. In a tin can car, a Commodore V6 can be made to go reasonably smartly with the 'basic' stuff done (exhaust, cam, lifters, remap, etc.), and if you're happy with the result, then do it. However, let's just say the old buick motor ain't no silk purse... They run roughly, they're noisy and they detest revs (both flow and durability reasons). They have reliability issues with things from oil leaks to timing chains. Yes, Japanese engines have their weak points too, but on the whole are most much nicer things than the Buick rattler.
Guest: Interesting you even mention the Mitsubishi engines - the 4 potter from the Sigmas/Magnas is a bit different to the starion motor, and they can be made to pull pretty hard with some boost - but once again, they're rough as guts, and have some definate weaknesses.
Anyway, before I start sounding like yet another Buick-bagger, go ahead and do it if you believe you want to - remember the most important thing in playing with cars is keeping yourself happy, and if you can upset a few people along the way, sometimes thats the most fun!
Maybe try talking to Castlemaine Rod Shop, see if they can help you.
The S, VZ, MZ and L engines all use the same bellhousing pattern, however on twin cam VZ and MZ engines, the starter motor gets in the way of one of the heads.
[Updated on: Sat, 05 February 2005 13:42]
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chrisss | Sat, 05 February 2005 07:39 |
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mrshin | Sat, 05 February 2005 13:38 |
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quest | Sat, 05 February 2005 23:28 |
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peterb | Sat, 05 February 2005 15:32 |
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Norbie | Sun, 06 February 2005 03:33 |
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4agte | Sun, 06 February 2005 03:44 |
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hemi twofifteen turbo | Sun, 06 February 2005 04:51 |
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Cool1 | Sun, 06 February 2005 21:23 |
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mrshin | Mon, 07 February 2005 13:16 |
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hemi twofifteen turbo | Tue, 08 February 2005 07:49 |
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Norbie | Sun, 06 February 2005 08:05 |
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Cool1 | Sun, 06 February 2005 08:08 |
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hemi twofifteen turbo | Sun, 06 February 2005 13:25 |
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Cool1 | Mon, 07 February 2005 13:19 |
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chrisss | Mon, 07 February 2005 14:26 |
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Cool1 | Tue, 08 February 2005 07:51 |
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river | Tue, 08 February 2005 09:45 |
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jesseT18 | Tue, 08 February 2005 10:01 |
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river | Tue, 08 February 2005 10:17 |
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TA-022 | Tue, 08 February 2005 11:45 |
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mrshin | Tue, 08 February 2005 13:04 |
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foxtail | Wed, 09 February 2005 10:40 |
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