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On Probation
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RA23
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Mon, 03 January 2005 11:46
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Hi PPl anyone dropped a motor into one ? I'm looking for a walk through  preferably a 6 turbo
thanks heaps for your help 
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East Maitland NSW
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December 2004
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Re: RA23
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Mon, 03 January 2005 11:53
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If you do a search on this site you will find shit loads of info about motor transplants.
Cheers.
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On Probation
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Re: RA23
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Mon, 03 January 2005 12:09
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Thanks for your reply am I right (going by the guide )in thinking I wont be able to fit a six into a TA22 ?
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Brisbane
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February 2004
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East Maitland NSW
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December 2004
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Re: RA23
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Mon, 03 January 2005 12:13
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from memory I may be wrong, but I think I have seen 1j's and stuff in ra28's so you should easilly get any six in you ta.
andrew.
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Re: RA23
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Mon, 03 January 2005 12:48
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You are wrong.
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Re: RA23
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Tue, 04 January 2005 02:54
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| Norbie wrote on Mon, 03 January 2005 23:48 |
You are wrong.
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lol
ta's have a shorter engine bay and no 'hump' on the bonnet for clearance
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On Probation
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nsw
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March 2004
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Re: RA23
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Tue, 04 January 2005 05:43
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John is just a little 'different' than the rest of us !!!!! 
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I supported Toymods
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Plumpton/sydney
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November 2003
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Re: RA23
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Tue, 04 January 2005 05:53
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| ra23celica wrote on Tue, 04 January 2005 16:43 |
John is just a little 'different' than the rest of us !!!!!
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Yeah hes not raciest
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On Probation
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nsw
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March 2004
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Re: RA23
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Wed, 05 January 2005 02:22
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k so Ive got about $2500 to $3000 to spend on this motor is the 1JZTGTE the best option ?
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Re: RA23
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Wed, 05 January 2005 02:45
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We bought the car half done. The engine was in but it needed a lot of work. Both the sr and 1g engines have their advantages. Half the time i'm embarrassed to say it's got a sr lol!
$2500 to $3000 for a motor? is that JUST the motor or the whole conversion?
remember there's a lot more to it. ie diff, brakes, engineers certificate, computer, suspension, rims etc etc.
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On Probation
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nsw
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March 2004
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Re: RA23
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Wed, 05 January 2005 02:49
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got $4000 to do it as for rims etc its gunna be a nanna's sleeper for a while what did you have to do to the brakes ?
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Sydney
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Re: RA23
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Wed, 05 January 2005 02:53
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hilux/pug conversion (do a search if you have no idea what i'm talking about!)
or i've heard ra60 brakes will do the job.
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Re: RA23
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Wed, 05 January 2005 02:59
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$4000 for a conversion? you'd probably need more than that. a diff conversion would be 1.5 to 2 grand
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On Probation
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nsw
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March 2004
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Re: RA23
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Mon, 10 January 2005 12:31
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Sweet im wondering what would be my best bet engine wise for the RA ?
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Brisbane
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February 2003
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Re: RA23
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Mon, 10 January 2005 22:01
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There's not much competition mate, if you want more than the 18RG and varients, the 1ggte is it. it fits quite well, is an easy conversion, is cheap as and goes hard. Expect to pay $4-5K if you do it all yourself and cut some corners (I.E. stock diff) but you'll be happy with it.
there must be at least 30 people on these forums that have done it into a RA23 or an RA28.
Tim.
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On Probation
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nsw
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Re: RA23
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Mon, 10 January 2005 22:23
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Ta 1GGTE it is
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On Probation
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nsw
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Re: RA23
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Fri, 14 January 2005 04:59
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Next question I suppose is does anyone know where I can get one ?
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adelaide
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November 2004
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Re: RA23
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Fri, 14 January 2005 06:51
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i am currently in the mmiddle of fitting a 1ggte into my ra28 which has the same front as the ra23, its not that hard if you have a rough idea what your doing but 4 grand would be cutting it pretty close, you can get a half cut from EKW in victoria they always get them in and they do deliver the half cut for only $100. a half cut is about 2500 or they have just the motor for 2000.
if you have any Qs just ask
jesse
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Re: RA23
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Fri, 14 January 2005 10:28
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i got my gen3 1g-gte for $1750....
i got engine / g-box / computer + loom etc etc
worth every penny
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Re: RA23
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Mon, 17 January 2005 05:50
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$1750, thats a good price
I can vouch for the 1g's in the 23/28's. As mentioned you won't regret a second of it.
Cheers,
Kirk
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On Probation
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nsw
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Re: RA23
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Tue, 18 January 2005 05:17
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Nice ,how do I tell the 1GGTE's apart I cant find the ecu color thread again 
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On Probation
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nsw
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March 2004
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On Probation
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nsw
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March 2004
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Re: RA23
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Tue, 18 January 2005 05:43
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Just bought it of SSS now comes the fun part any hints tips ?
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August 2002
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Re: RA23
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Wed, 19 January 2005 23:55
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Spend a lot of time researching the conversion on this site. then start ripping out the old boat anchor. My advice is be very carefull on your choice of people to wire it up. If done well it will be a joy to drive. If done badly you will regularly curse it. Ask others for their advice on who they recommend.
If you wanted to have a look at one, come along to one of the club meetings and say g'day. I am more than happy for you to have a look through mine.
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Re: RA23
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Thu, 20 January 2005 01:55
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I've been doing my conversion for a while now (1ggte in RA23)...
My advice is to get someone else familiar with the wiring (eg. Grant, Sixworks)to sort the wiring looms from 1ggte and Celica.
Unless you are really comfortable with auto electics and wiring diagrams. I did it myself, having a background in computer electronics and motorbike electrics. However, it was a nightmare and took me easily 2 months to get the engine running properly.
So definately worth the cash to pay someone, unless you really know what your doing.
See if you can get the Circuit Opening Relay from SSS if you don't have it. It's not that critical though as you can get away with bridging a few "off the shelf" relays to do the same job.
Also budget for lots of little bits and pieces, eg. wiring, heatshrink, terminals, fuses, nuts, bolts, brackets, etc. All that stuff tends to add up after a while. And there's also cash for integrating/confiuguring all the guages, and a few other things.
This website is full of info, with most problems and issues relating this conversion already covered many times before.
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On Probation
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nsw
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Re: RA23
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Sat, 22 January 2005 09:21
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Cool thanx goldie but im out in the sticks but ill be in Syd this weekend though some car show or something my bros taking his 5.0 in
Have you guys done any seat swaps using the stock mounts/rails this dude put in liberty seats in it an I cant fit my fat head in it prior owner 5FT me 5.7 
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