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Re: Which engine for RA23???
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Tue, 02 November 2004 01:58
 
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If you spend a bit of time with the search facility, you'll find the answers to all your questions and more... this stuff really has been covered a lot around here!
Since I'm in a good mood though, here it is in a nutshell:
- 1G is generally considered the bast bang for your buck.
- Yes they are quite cheap for what you get.
- 12 second pass shouldn't be a problem with the usual mods (exhaust/cooler/boost)
- Turbos definitely are fragile if you push the boost too far. Be sensible and they're fine though.
- Getting a 4A to do a 12 is really pushing it. You could do it of course but you'd have to spend a fair bit of money; for starters you'd have to ditch the blower and turbocharge it.
- 1JZ has been done and it can be made street-legal, but the 1JZ is big and heavy so goodbye chassis balance. It's also lots more work than a 1G conversion.
- Gearbox depends what engine you're using. W58 (Supra 5-speed) is the most likely option though.
- I won't even get started on brake conversions, there are approximately 23.8 quadzillion threads on this topic. Search!
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Re: Which engine for RA23???
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Tue, 02 November 2004 12:48
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welcome to the forums. 
Meet you newest and bested buddy - the SEARCH FUNCTION
These questions are VERY frequently asked. Please read the Tech Section rules and guidelines before asking more FAQs which will be either met with hostility from some posters or completely ignored.
Remember - im only trying to help, not be mean 
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Re: Which engine for RA23???
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Tue, 02 November 2004 12:51
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and, most importantly, before you start do a budget.
Then double it
then add $1k for extras, and make sure you have that much money.
yes, it really could work out to be that much
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Re: Which engine for RA23???
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Wed, 03 November 2004 02:14
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Don't forget the 1G-GZE. Oversize pulley, intercooler, methanol injection would see you close to the 12's. Repect the Zed !
Mitch.
(Vested interest from me ???? Never !)
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