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Have an 80 model Celica, need some answers
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Thu, 03 July 2003 13:07
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Hey guys, I have acquired an 80 model Celica an "LT" 2000 with 5 speed
I would like to know the "code" eg RA23 for this car that I have heard other celica's quoted as.
Also what is the name of this motor?
And what are some popular swaps?
Cheers, Dane
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Re: Have an 80 model Celica, need some answers
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Thu, 03 July 2003 13:11
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Have you check the compliance plate? that usually has the chassi number and engine details.
What year?
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Re: Have an 80 model Celica, need some answers
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Thu, 03 July 2003 13:22
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It's a 1980 model mate
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Re: Have an 80 model Celica, need some answers
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Thu, 03 July 2003 13:25
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Help if I read the post... 
It should be an RA40. I think they came with 18Rs in them.
Like is said there should be a compliance plate on the firewall side under the bonnet that should give you the engine number as well.
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Perth WA
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June 2003
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Re: Have an 80 model Celica, need some answers
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Thu, 03 July 2003 13:31
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Sandwiching in an M-series motor like that would be far more hassle than its worth and ruin the handling. For a Celica you'd be better off with a smaller engine like a 1GGE/1GGTE or an 18RG if you're on a tighter budget.
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Re: Have an 80 model Celica, need some answers
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Thu, 03 July 2003 13:42
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Lets not turn this into one of those debates there have been enough of them already.
I would say first look at how much you are willing to spend then then do some research via the search button(link). I managed to learn a lot that way.
Oh when figuring out cost budget on the expensive side, that way if it cost less then its a bonus, but if it works out the amount you budgeted then you wont be out of pocket (further anyways.)
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Perth WA
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Re: Have an 80 model Celica, need some answers
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Thu, 03 July 2003 13:48
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He already got a 18RG in it.
Why not looking into a mazda engine ? just a longshot but the F2 out of the B2200 Ute is RWD. You could get the manifolds from the F2/T from the 88-92 Turbo 626. Ive heard of cars 171 KW @ the front wheels.  on 23psi...
There is also the FE DOHC naturally a FWD engine but the Late model KIA uses the same engine but RWD. Something to look into ive heard 400hp on stock rods !!! Strong or WHAT !
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Re: Have an 80 model Celica, need some answers
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Thu, 03 July 2003 13:52
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Where does it say he has an 18RG? I just see 18R, and unless it had an engine conversion an LT 2000 RA40 would be lumbered with a lovely 18R-C...
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Re: Have an 80 model Celica, need some answers
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Thu, 03 July 2003 14:15
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My mistake i found info on the net for the 2000 GT not the 2000 LT.
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Re: Have an 80 model Celica, need some answers
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Thu, 03 July 2003 14:16
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No probs, it happens 
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Re: Have an 80 model Celica, need some answers
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Thu, 03 July 2003 21:55
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if your celica looks like this:
and your engine looks like this:
then its a RA40 with an 18R-C
mazda626 im not having a go or anything but u have to be weary at what type of advice you give to people on the forums, it may end up giving them a lot of headaches ie. M series motor in a RA40 arrrggghhh! 
Gib search the forums u will find heaps of info on celica engine swaps heres a short list from easiest to hardest
18R-G (twin cam twin carb, bolt in)
18R-GEU (twin cam EFI bolt in wire ECU)
1G-GE (twin cam multivalve 6 cylinder read the tech articles here)
http://www4.tpgi.com.au/users/loats/technical/ra40 /1ggeconversion.html
and here
http://www.toymods.org.au/tech.html
1G-GTE read tech articles again
1JZ-GTE (no atricles available your on ya own)
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Re: Have an 80 model Celica, need some answers
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Thu, 03 July 2003 23:16
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| Mazda626 wrote on Thu, 03 July 2003 23:48 |
Why not looking into a mazda engine ? just a longshot but the F2 out of the B2200 Ute is RWD.
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That IS a joke, right?
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