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Perth, Western Australia
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June 2003
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RA40 Red Rocket, Delemour on engine choice!
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Sun, 27 March 2005 15:17
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After recently inheriting a fair lot of funding...Im now on a new delemour with decicions on a motor.
I had my mind set on a 1ggte front cut, and i was happy with hte thought of about 150rwhp with the stock motor.
After the new funding a nice 1jzgte came to mind.
Wondering....engine bay wise, how hard into an ra40?
I know its big mods, but when i do the engine bay again, im doing it properly. 
The 18rg just isnt pulling the horses i concider fun 
Hasnt got the ZIP!
but yes, any ideas? Opinions?
Put the 1ggte in, new turbos, computer?
or 1jgte...
Sooo difficult!
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane
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September 2004
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Re: RA40 Red Rocket, Delemour on engine choice!
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Sun, 27 March 2005 15:50
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If you can afford it, do the 1j. Availability of parts, potential for further horsepower increase, coolness factor, all good advantages over the 1g. With some simple mods like a decent FMIC, increased boost and fuel pump you'll be able to get some respectable horsepower out of the 1j aslong as the stocko turbos are up to it. Around 15pound should be fine. (not sure about the single turbo VVTI models)
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: RA40 Red Rocket, Delemour on engine choice!
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Sun, 27 March 2005 18:27
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spell check is your friend.
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: RA40 Red Rocket, Delemour on engine choice!
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Sun, 27 March 2005 23:28
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Delemour? Is that French, or are you trying to say "dilemma"? 
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I supported Toymods
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I renounced punctuation
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May 2002
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Re: RA40 Red Rocket, Delemour on engine choice!
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Sun, 27 March 2005 23:32
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Nah he bought a big yatch. He's calling it "Del'amour".
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: RA40 Red Rocket, Delemour on engine choice!
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Mon, 28 March 2005 03:02
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1UZ-FE
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Brisbane
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February 2003
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Re: RA40 Red Rocket, Delemour on engine choice!
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Mon, 28 March 2005 04:16
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so it's a red boat with a toyota v8 for power and staffed by girl's who've moved from the phillipines to marry rich mining guys?
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Brisbane
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November 2002
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Re: RA40 Red Rocket, Delemour on engine choice!
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Mon, 28 March 2005 09:27
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Despite the difficulty the 3SGTE would be a fantastic conversion and I would greatly prefer this over a 1JZGTE in a small car. You don't need the monstrous power of the 1JZ, you said yourself you would be happy with it. The 3S is IMHO the best engine for your appolication, it's just difficult/expensive and therefore isn't as common a conversion. I guarantee if it was as easy as the others it'd be top of the list.
Failing that a 1GGTE as it's relatively straightforward - far far less difficult and expensive than the 1JZ swap will be.
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townsville NQLD
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February 2004
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Re: RA40 Red Rocket, Delemour on engine choice!
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Mon, 28 March 2005 10:20
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1G-GTE,
front mount intercooler, decent exhaust, bleed valve/boost controller....if that isnt enough; big single turbo 
dont forget to budget for better brakes up front (hilux/peg/rona) and probably a stronger diff (hilux or corona mkII)
and also engineer's fees
brett
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Brisbane
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August 2003
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Re: RA40 Red Rocket, Delemour on engine choice!
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Mon, 28 March 2005 12:24
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The 1GGTE seems to be the venerable choice for engine conversions. 1GGZE if you want that low down torque/drivability, but lets not get into another GTE vs GZE discussion.
Only problem I can see with the 1G is so many people have done it, its kind of becoming uninteresting if you are looking for something a bit more unique. Though one of many advantages i can see is so many people have done it so there will be tonnes of knowledge to draw from. I'm sure it will give you a shitload of fun for minimal outlay.
If you want something a bit cooler I reckon the 3SGTE would be perfect. Not a very common conversion, still a 4, and some nice potential. Like said above it would be a lot of work and money though.
The 1JZ has been done a few times but unless you want a pure straight line car, I don't think it would be the best option. Besides, if you just wanted a power/show car I'd be more inclined to go the 1UZ-FE, V8 celica just sounds nice!
If you just want to give the old girl a kick in the pants, go the 1G. Straight forward to fit, cost effective, and it will still have potential to go further once you get used to it!
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Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: RA40 Red Rocket, Delemour on engine choice!
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Mon, 28 March 2005 22:45
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Hi,
Turbo your 18RG that's in the car already. It'll pull the same power as the 1GGTE.
seeyuzz
river
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Location:
c'town, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: RA40 Red Rocket, Delemour on engine choice!
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Mon, 28 March 2005 22:56
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do a search ive written alot about this back when i was investigating the 1JZ RA40 before i sold mine. search for people asking about 1JZ into celicas over 6months ago
in short, the TT 1JZ will clear the steering box by 10mm if u shave some meat off the rear turbo housing
but the VVTi single turbo 1JZ is ideal it clears everything!
expect trans tunnel mods if you want to use anything bigger than a W58.
you wont have trouble finding a hilux diff as the RA40 is 1410mm wide.
the peugeot/hilux brake upgrade piece of piss
done
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