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St. Kilda
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August 2005
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 To 18R-G or not
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Tue, 02 August 2005 00:03
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Just bought toyo hilux tray top 18R engine and stoopid column shift.Want floor shift so another gearbox is the go.Question is, is it worth putting in 18R-G at same time.Is it a bolt in or is it a fuck around.What do they cost and what is the power diff.
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: To 18R-G or not
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Tue, 02 August 2005 00:53
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The 18R-G has substantially more power than the 18R, but it's not really suitable for a light commercial. You might be better off sourcing a torque-monster 22R.
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On your mum!
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May 2002
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Re: To 18R-G or not
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Tue, 02 August 2005 01:03
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Power is a LOT more - but still boring.
It is a bolt-in, that is it will bolt to the same engine mounts and if you use the W50 5 speed it will bolt to the same gearbox cross member (you will need the Celica rubber geabox mount to marry the two). You will need to cut the hole in the trans tunnel for the shifter.
If you are using the EFI (18RGEU) then the brake lines (at the master) will foul with the plenum chamber - some re-bending will give them enough clearance. If you are using the carby model then I am unsure of clearane issues in that area.
You will need to get the exhaust done as it won't bolt up (and nor would you want it to if it's stock).
The tail shaft etc all fits up.
It will still get caned by a VN 
For the effort - and ALL engine conversions require lots of effort - I would go 1G GTE.
P.S If you want floor shift, they use the same gearbox with a different side plate. Get the side plate from a floor shifted version of the same model, cut a hole in the floor and you will be floor shifting like a pro.
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Location:
St. Kilda
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August 2005
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Re: To 18R-G or not
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Tue, 02 August 2005 01:33
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not racing but want to keep up with traffic when loaded and thanks for the info.by the way.would my memory be right in thinking ford rims fit ?
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Location:
St. Kilda
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August 2005
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Re: To 18R-G or not
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Tue, 02 August 2005 01:34
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you got any info on the 22g
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: To 18R-G or not
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Tue, 02 August 2005 01:42
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22r or 22re see sig for power and reliability, peak was at around 4.1krpm, peak torque of 198NM at 2800rpm.
Not a powerhouse, but plenty of torque good roll on acceleration and damn hard to kill. Likes to drink fuel though.
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Location:
St. Kilda
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August 2005
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Re: To 18R-G or not
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Tue, 02 August 2005 01:57
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will the 22r bolt straight in.dont need a complicated job just a bolt in while gearbox is getting changed[maybe]
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On your mum!
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May 2002
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Re: To 18R-G or not
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Tue, 02 August 2005 03:01
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Ford rims do bolt straight up.
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: To 18R-G or not
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Tue, 02 August 2005 03:03
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| YelloRolla wrote on Tue, 02 August 2005 13:01 |
Ford rims do bolt straight up.
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what what what
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: To 18R-G or not
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Tue, 02 August 2005 03:35
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PCD is the same but centrebore is different.
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