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St James, Perth
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 RA65 Celica Info and Engine swap possibilities
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Thu, 22 July 2004 14:50
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I was just having a look at the RA65 Celica. What sort of engine does it run? Is it worth doing up? If not, will a conversion for a better Naturally Aspirated engine cost alot? I am not interested in turbo upgrades or turbo engine replacements due to insurance costs.
Any help would be great!
DP
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Brisbane
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November 2002
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Thu, 22 July 2004 15:00
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There will be very little difference in trying to insure a heavily modified atmo car vs. a turbo car. Believe me, I know 
As for the RA65, they have a 2.4 litre R engine I believe, which would make it a 22R. They have an F-series diff the same as the MkII Supra. This engine is never going to be a powerhouse, unless you convert to turbo, and then there are still better options.
Suggest you save your money for an engine conversion - by the time you have the money you will be able to afford the insurance 
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Brisbane
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November 2002
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Re: RA65 Celica Info and Engine swap possibilities
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Thu, 22 July 2004 15:03
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Note that apart from the price of an intercooler, the costs between turbo and non turbo engine conversions are much the same (ie. lots).
Budget a minimum of $3k for a basic conversion, $5-6k for something basic and turbo, and probably about $10k to end up with something really good.
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St James, Perth
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Re: RA65 Celica Info and Engine swap possibilities
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Thu, 22 July 2004 15:25
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Fark me. Doesn't really sound like a cheap way of getting performance. Cheers 7M!
DP
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Thu, 22 July 2004 23:54
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"Cheap" and "performance" should never be used in the same sentence.
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Melbourne
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March 2003
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Re: RA65 Celica Info and Engine swap possibilities
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Fri, 23 July 2004 00:48
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Don't waste your time with n ra65, get a supra instead
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VIC, Sth Frankston.
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July 2003
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Re: RA65 Celica Info and Engine swap possibilities
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Fri, 23 July 2004 02:29
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SA63/RA65 arent a bad thing. But are a cnut for engine swaps. Nothing awesome bolts straight in.
If you went to the trouble, you could fit in something like a 1g-gte or a 3s-ge. Hell if ur keen enough, why not a 2jz.
You are better off getting a Supra just because of how much better the shit is on em. LSD, 5m-e  , electric mirrors/windows/locks, etc.
Although... i'm swapping all the good bits onto my project sa63 to have a more celica supra.
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Adelaide, SA
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May 2002
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Re: RA65 Celica Info and Engine swap possibilities
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Fri, 23 July 2004 03:15
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I reckon a SA63 with a worked 3S-GTE would be awesome...
Find one and do that 
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