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Townsville NQ
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September 2002
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1g-gte conversion
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Tue, 05 November 2002 10:42
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a mate is looking at buying a 1g-gte have cut to put into his celia lift back, what are these motor like and what are there bad points, any info would be great thanks, Jeff
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Canberra, ACT
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May 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Tue, 05 November 2002 23:23
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just do a search on the forums and have a look at the articles section of this website, you will find a lot of information there..
In short they are a fantastic motor for the money and whoop ass in any celica shell  Only bad point is that they are getting a bit on in the years department..
-Andrew
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Tue, 05 November 2002 23:57
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Yeah. What he said. There's heaps of info on the 1G-GTE in this site. Just look around.
What Celica is it gonna go into? The 1G-GTE will drop into any Celica apart from the TA22/RA22.
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Southport
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November 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Wed, 06 November 2002 02:36
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Ah, its my celica. My beast is an 1977 ra23, lift back thing... the motor im looking at is in a front cut 1989 supra ga70 and the real question is, the guy said it had a four speed auto with overdrive, when i tried to look it up, i could only find a page that said the autos had manual mode as well. Is that true?  anyway the motor is a bit younger than the tired 18rg im pulling out...
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May 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Wed, 06 November 2002 05:05
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fuck the auto off!!! Just fork out the cash and buy a W58, You'll be thankful when flat-shifting above 7 Grand!!
Tim.
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Wed, 06 November 2002 05:07
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not too far above as the fun limiter cuts in at 7200
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Southport
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November 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Wed, 06 November 2002 08:07
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well then, no point getting this front cut then, anyone know where to get one with a manual box??? whatabout leaving my 5speed celica box in there? if that could work, there saw a web sight called sss, they had the 1g-gte for around 750, but i don't know if you get the computers, manifold, etc.... is there a rev limiter?
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Townsville NQ
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September 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Wed, 06 November 2002 09:04
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stick with the auto hey, you don't need a manual,you couldn't handle the power at 7000 anyway  , you will still have plenty of power with the auto a lot more than what you got now, Brandon says  
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Wed, 06 November 2002 10:54
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I recently put a deposit on an engine, wiring and W58 package for $2000, with some extras 
Just look around, try Asian Auto Spares as well, I'm guessing by Southport you're on the Gold Coast...there is a thriving import market in and around the Brisbane area...
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Adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Wed, 06 November 2002 15:26
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| RA28 wrote on Wed, 06 November 2002 15:35 |
fuck the auto off!!! Just fork out the cash and buy a W58, You'll be thankful when flat-shifting above 7 Grand!!
Tim.
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Thats why you go aftermarket ecu and change at 7500
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Wed, 06 November 2002 23:05
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You can grab the auto front cut. Just track down a 1G -> W5x bellhousing... My first 1G was an auto ECU and I never had any problems.
Rev limiter, I've been told, cuts in at 7200.
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Ipswich
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July 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Thu, 07 November 2002 01:32
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What is the power like from the 1g in the higher rev range? Does it taper off at all or is it strong all the way up to 7200???
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Thu, 07 November 2002 02:52
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| Helmann wrote on Thu, 07 November 2002 12:32 |
What is the power like from the 1g in the higher rev range? Does it taper off at all or is it strong all the way up to 7200???
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Well, I don't have a tacho, and I'm always bouncing off the limiter. That'll give you an idea on whether the power tapers off or not...
This is what my first dyno graph looked like:
My car made 128.7kW (171.3hp) on that day. Matched a stock 7M-GTE.
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Thu, 07 November 2002 05:30
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Well I configured my tacho myself but it is OK next to independant tacho's so I believe it's OK. and mine revs to 7500. (mind you, my 1G did die eventually so I can't recommend taking it that high...)
Nark, why don't you have a tacho? I configured my tacho from my RA28 to read a 6 cyl and although it may possibly be out by 300 RPM at the limit, it's still damn better than none!! it only took be 5 mins.
Tim.
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Thu, 07 November 2002 06:49
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I wouldn't know how to do it...
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Canberra
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May 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Thu, 07 November 2002 07:12
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Nark, Does your car have an original tacho and u jsut never hooked it up?!
or is it one of thos poxy jobs 
Its easy as to do. Tim told me and mine seeems to work fine.
If u wanna know just let me know, and i will share tims secret...just send the check to Cool Tim.
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Thu, 07 November 2002 07:13
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I've got my original RA60 tacho. I can get my hands on the GA70 tacho out of my front cut, but I'd have to pry it out of Mos's greasy hands....
I wouldn't mind fixing my tacho... Would be nice to have.... I've driven around for 4 years (I think) without a tacho.....
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PNG
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June 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Thu, 07 November 2002 09:38
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max
Premier Instruments in Canberra will recalibrate your taco for $36. Once this is done I will happily wire it up for u.
Craig
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Fri, 08 November 2002 01:18
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Thanks Craig! I might just give them a call!!!
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May 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Fri, 08 November 2002 05:17
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Dude! you just pull the tacho out and turn a trimpot on the circtu board a bit. All you need is something to match it with, either a 6 cyl with a tacho, or a dwell meter thingy. Just hook both tacho's up and turn the trimpot till they are the same. Only takes a minute once they're out. Then you have your original tacho!
When I came up with this there wasn't anything scientific about it. I just figured that the circut on the board just calculates the RPM from the ignition pulses. After hearing that places would caliberate them for 40 bucks I figured it can't be that hard so I started twisting things and the trimpot did it.
I took Dodgy pics to send to Dylo but I don't think I have them anymore, maybe Dylo still does?
Tim.
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PNG
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June 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Fri, 08 November 2002 07:24
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Max
That may be good news with the tacho. I have a RA23 one that I am not using so will open it up and fing the trim pot. May be able to recalibrate at the same time as fitting the wiring for u.
Craig
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May 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Sun, 10 November 2002 12:34
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Now why would want to put a 1g into your Celica ??!! 
You guys know any places in SYDNEY that'll do the tacho recalibration ?
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Redbank Plains,near Ipswi...
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May 2002
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Re: 1g-gte conversion
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Sun, 10 November 2002 21:36
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I can supply a 1GG with a pile of TRD bits in it. it has a custom turbo set up and fully programmable computer. Also has a manual attached!!. Price for the lot $3000. serious persons with cash in pocket can email me direct on tobeirne@skillpro.com.au. thanks
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Southport
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November 2002
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