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Re: Conversion suggestions.
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Wed, 20 July 2005 12:21
 
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People have put 1G engines into lots of things. An older Celica isn't a bad idea, but if it was me I'd go for the last of the RWD Celica's, ie the RA65. This has the advantage of having a slightly larger engine bay (1G fits easily), it has a gearbox that will bolt right up to a 1G with the appropriate bellhousing, and it has IRS with a pretty strong diff in it (7.5" F series) with LSD centres easily available too. It also has an EFI fuel system ready to go. These are all important considerations when doing an engine conversion, the less upgrading/custom fabrication you have to do the better!
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Sydney
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Northwestern Sydney
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August 2002
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Re: Conversion suggestions.
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Thu, 21 July 2005 03:14
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There is no reason why you couldn't put it in a sprinter.
Another option is the RA28 (mustang) celica, or the RA23 coupe.
RA40 coupes are cool and not often done up.
The issue with these cars is you really need to upgrade the diff and fuel system, and like as has previously been mentioned, the less fabrication/custom work the better.
As Norbie Mentioned the RA65 has a diff which will cope better with that power and there are the later model (RWD) coronas that have the same IRS F series diff combo.
I depends I suppose on what you prefer and tough old sckool car, or the sleeper style car that wipes the grin off most V8 drivers faces.
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Re: Conversion suggestions.
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Thu, 21 July 2005 07:30
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Thanks Guys, the pictures did help as those rb 40 92 fe whats evers just confuse an old holden boy where a 5lt is a 5lt.
You did actuallt say I could put one into a sprinter but I thought the capacity would be to large since its turbo charged. I think the engine bay would be to small anyway.
I do actaully know what a mustang celica looks like and I quite like them. I think what Norbie suggested has its up points as well but I dont know what they look like what year model are they?
As for the fuel and and gearbox I already have the fuel system and the 6 Speed box to go with it. I even have the IS200 diff.
All I really need is a car and a steering wheel to hang onto.
Thanks for the suggestions, anymore?
I saw a Crown ute what size motor is in them? Do they have a large engine bay?
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QLD
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October 2004
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Re: Conversion suggestions.
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Thu, 21 July 2005 08:40
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go tha sprintah
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I supported Toymods
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Epping, Sydney
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Re: Conversion suggestions.
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Thu, 21 July 2005 08:53
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that's the RA65. not a very flattering pic, but meh 
the reason these are popular is there's no changing of fuel tanks or fuel lines (even tho you have the fuel system, it won't bolt into these cars), just a new pump, LSD diff centre, and the stuff you have (gbox, engine) obviousy there'll be IC piping and such to be done, but that is the same with any conversion.
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Northwestern Sydney
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August 2002
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Re: Conversion suggestions.
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Thu, 21 July 2005 09:36
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Yeah they fit, Bloody tight but they fit.
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