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melbourne
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stock ra23 celica motors
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Sun, 21 November 2004 05:22
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howdy,
Im 15 and new to the forums(turned 15 yesterday  ).
I was just wondering if any of the aussie spec RA23 celicas came with the better 18rg motor???
One of my references says the RA23R-MQ does but my other says it comes out with the 18rc. Can someone give any light on the subject.
Thanks in advance,
Warren
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: stock ra23 celica motors
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Sun, 21 November 2004 05:58
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no aussie ones did - though many have been swapped over if your keen and look around .. theres a few for sale in our "for sale "" section atm i thinki
The 18rg is getting a shade long in the tooth but still are a strong little motor !
If you plan on getting a ra23 with an uprated motor - maybe start saving hard , and look at say a 1gge swap - turbo motors ( the 1ggte ) will be a pain on your P's depending on what state your in and youll get raped for insurance ( unless mum and dad help ) though for cruising + reliability - the 2 litre twin ccam 6 cyl 1gge is a good idea
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: stock ra23 celica motors
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Sun, 21 November 2004 06:02
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oh and on a side note - if your into classic celicas - there is a club thats just started recently in melbourne that caters for oldschool celica enthusiasts ! PM me or browse thru the victorian section of these forums if you want more info - ill see what i can dig up
I has an oldschooler before my current GT4 ( a '1971 ta22 , with a 2t-B ) and believe me - for a first car they are heaps fun!
Im actually thinking of getting another in the near future
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Location:
melbourne
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November 2004
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Re: stock ra23 celica motors
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Sun, 21 November 2004 07:56
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My brother has found one at a local wreaker. We are unsure about the motor though....got to check engine numbers . Its a twincam motor with twin 40ml webbers,extractors/exhaust and 5speed . Body is in great condition. But one let down is the huge sunroof that has been fitted 
is the 18rc twincam??? (sorry about stupid question)
cheers,
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Ipswich
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October 2003
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Sun, 21 November 2004 08:14
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18rc isn't twin cam, 18rg is.
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Location:
melbourne
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November 2004
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Re: stock ra23 celica motors
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Sun, 21 November 2004 08:31
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woooohoooo, lucky me. Does 1500 bucks sound like a good price????  Considering webbers are worth around 500 bucks a pair with manifold
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Ipswich
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October 2003
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Re: stock ra23 celica motors
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Sun, 21 November 2004 08:35
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$1500 for the car, or just the engine?
$1500 for the car would be ok, $1500 for the engine would be fairly pricey, depending on its condition.
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Location:
melbourne
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November 2004
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Re: stock ra23 celica motors
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Sun, 21 November 2004 08:43
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whole car... but im unsure if its a good runner. wreaker say that they have had it started but who knows, but we sort of know the guy (regulars to his wreaker because of datsun bits...). If i do buy it, the motor would come out for a freshen up anyway, (depending on old man/mechanics laziness  )
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Location:
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