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What sorta Celica do I have?
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Sun, 01 February 2004 13:28
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hey guys,
I have just bought a fairly decent 1978 Celica and I have no idea at all about it. When it comes to old school toyotas, im not very knowledgeable, however, all mitsubishis and nissans I do - since ive owned a Starion turbo and a 180sx.
My celica appears to be a RA40 - however - it has round headlights as opposed to all the ones I have seen with Square headlights - what Is the deal. I know it has a 18R.It performs ok for a old car and the interior is pretty specced for its age. The guy told me it was converted to a 5 speed a while ago - so its originally a auto. the only badges on the back are 2000 and LT.
What type is it (round headlights) and could you please direct me in the way of some decent modifications - apart from exhaust as its my daily driver and I dont want unecessary attention.
Ill take some pictures soon - it has some realllllly awesome Speedy mags on it which make it look really nice on the road. Its white in colour too.
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: What sorta Celica do I have?
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Sun, 01 February 2004 13:32
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Sounds like an early RA40, they came with both square headlights and round ones.
As far as modifications are concerned, I wouldn't do anything like an exhaust or any mods in the search for more power. The 18R-C is not a performance engine, nor will it ever be.
If you want more power I'd be looking at maybe an 18RG swap or even a 1G.
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Perth
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Re: What sorta Celica do I have?
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Sun, 01 February 2004 13:44
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HMmm
Well, im not after a monster powered celica - just one that goes a LITTLE bit better than stock. I have a 260 RWHP 180sx so I have powerful car. Just wanted my celica to perform a LITTLE better - any tips on tuning up the car etc?
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Re: What sorta Celica do I have?
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Sun, 01 February 2004 13:46
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I'm pretty sure you can get extractors for them, but even a worked 18R-C is going to be only a little less slow rather than quick.
Perhaps an 18RG would be a good option if you're after a bit more power without a heap more of the expense.
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Re: What sorta Celica do I have?
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Sun, 01 February 2004 23:28
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I agree, get an 18R-GEU and you'll get the benefits of EFI as well. The car won't be a rocketship but it will be a big improvement over the 18R-C, and physically installing it couldn't be easier.
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