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wanted info on celica supra
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Mon, 13 December 2004 10:27
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hey all. i was hoping for any information on the celica supra, as i have been given the option of buyin one cheap, but kno nothing about them. so if u kno anything like:
engine, kw, common problems, reliable?, model name, price they go for, etc.
any help would be appreciated.
thanks
dave
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February 2003
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Re: wanted info on celica supra
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Mon, 13 December 2004 11:54
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its an ma61
oz delivered had a 5me 2.8l straight six heap of shit.
in factory form they are pretty slow, even more so in auto.
but they are fun to drive.
for a stocker you might look from around 2-5k depending on condition.
rear hatch is a very common rust spot.
for more info see:
http://www.celicasupra.com
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Re: wanted info on celica supra
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Mon, 13 December 2004 12:36
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thanks for the reply. i read up a bit on that site an found some other info. is it possible to fit the dohc head to it? did any come with the 5mge in aus or can parts from it be sourced here?
dave
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August 2004
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Re: wanted info on celica supra
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Mon, 13 December 2004 12:42
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The car you are thinking of buying is seriously a steal i have seen the paint and the wheels wich is worth the money easily i am not going no name prices so no 1 steals ur car. BE Quick!
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Ballarat, Victoria
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March 2003
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Re: wanted info on celica supra
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Mon, 13 December 2004 12:55
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putting a 5mge head on a 5me CAN be done, but its not worth it- it ends up cheaper installing a 5mge. practically everything is the same, so its easier as well. no ma61 supras had 5mges here, but the mx73 cressidas did, and some soarers. (mz21?) 5mges are a bit old but can be found. theres one on here for sale in melbourne. the 5me is slow, but, i have a bit of fun with it. certainly better than the celicas of the same era (i had one, it was cool tho  )
parts are hard to get, especially hatches, front bars...
a common problem is with the digital dash- it may cut out and generally be an arse. the electric power in the ma61 is a bit dodgy, its always good to attach a massive earth strap from your battery to body of car. helps heaps.
keep an eye on the headgasket, ive been told the 5me likes to blow them a bit like a 7m, but mine is still okay...
all the aus-spec supras had LSD stock, but apparantly most are pretty shagged- something to check out anyway.
can't really think of much else, im certainly no expert. 
anyway i hope that helps. 
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Re: wanted info on celica supra
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Mon, 13 December 2004 23:00
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| BIG guy wrote on Mon, 13 December 2004 23:36 |
thanks for the reply. i read up a bit on that site an found some other info. is it possible to fit the dohc head to it? did any come with the 5mge in aus or can parts from it be sourced here?
dave
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parts arent that hard to find if you know where to look. as for putting a twin cam head on the 5me forget it. 5me is chain driven for starters, and 5mge is belt, just get a 5mge to begin with.
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