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351 in an RA40
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Mon, 14 February 2005 07:06
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G-Day ppl im new here and don't know a lot about celica's but seeing as how i now have one i thought i best get some knowledge
My question is, is it possible to fit a 351 clevo into an 81 RA40 celica
Also what would be required to do it eg, stronger diff, drive shaft etc
I already have an engine and gear box out of my old XD approx 600hp at fly wheel
Any info appreciated
Thanks
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Tamworth
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August 2004
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Re: 351 in an RA40
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Mon, 14 February 2005 07:13
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Anything is possible. I dont know wats involved but no doubt if u have the time and motivation it can be done.
Does it have a blower? 600hp out of a n/a 351 is fairly respectable.
Btw if it has got a blower u know its gonna pop outa the bonnet hardcore.
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: 351 in an RA40
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Mon, 14 February 2005 07:18
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hmmmm well rack conversion firstly... secondly renforce the whole car so it dosent look like a wet noodle when you mash the loud pedal, thirdly a blind, deaf and mute engineer and lastly many spare pairs of underware!
Allan
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Re: 351 in an RA40
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Mon, 14 February 2005 07:27
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Na no s\c compressions to high 12-1 i think
did a 10.5 down the quater in the XD so im hoping for a high 9 in the celica 
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Kilsyth, Melbourne
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September 2004
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Re: 351 in an RA40
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Mon, 14 February 2005 07:38
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sounds like an 8 is more likely. if u can get the power down which will be a considerable problem 
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Tamworth
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Re: 351 in an RA40
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Mon, 14 February 2005 08:24
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Wat sort of mods have u done to the 351?
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: 351 in an RA40
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Mon, 14 February 2005 09:25
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From memory the 351's are fairly tall and wide, so you might have clearance problems - but a measuring tape will tell you that soon enough. As above you will definitely have problems with the steering box so it's gotta go; R&P conversion is possible but not easy. Ditto for chassis strengthening. And good luck getting it engineered for the street, this would have to be a dragstrip-only machine. With that much weight over the front wheels you'd only want to drive it in a straight line anyway! 
I think it goes without saying the entire drivetrain will have to be upgraded to handle that sort of torque, which as you can imagine will be a bit more than a 2.0L 18R-C. Oh and you'll need to spend a lot of time and money tuning the chassis if you want to get anywhere near a 10, never mind a 9. Having the power isn't even half the story once you get to that level; getting it down to the pavement is a lot harder than most people imagine.
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