RWD Celica, Swapping Supra drivetrain into Celica Options

[darksecret]

I know some might flame me for this but I was doing some research and the Supra is almost the same size as the Celica, wheelbase is only around 23mm apart and the width hopfully rotor to rotor (still need to get exact measurement) is only 98mm apart. the width wont be much of a problem due to the flare on the rear fenders and length can be overcome by a custom bellhousing that will be required. I got the idea from the Top Secret Supra. I know the Getrag will be a tight fit but it might be possible to do this without cutting the firewall. I'm know most of the parts I need and I know how RWD vehicles are set up so that is covered, I also have a live in welder (uncle) so fab work isn't an issue. Some might think this is highly impractical and they're right but it's a great concept that I will pursue. I'm going to hit up Supra forums and try to get more measurements for the drivetrain, etc. If anyone that can help with research it will be appreciated. Anything will help but I could use shifter placement, 3S-GTE width pully to output shaft and Getrag input shaft length. As I pursue this project I will post what I can and if it bombs at least there will be information for any other brave soul that wants to take this on.

[Coomer]

Yeah, that's a good point...I almost forgot about that car. You may want to look at using the ST205 rear end. Didn't that twin turbo fifth gen. with the V8 use the stock ST185 rear end?

[darksecret]

Yeah, that's a good point...I almost forgot about that car. You may want to look at using the ST205 rear end. Didn't that twin turbo fifth gen. with the V8 use the stock ST185 rear end?
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I can't remember, I have pics and he mounted it to the sides of the frame so if that set-up worked then mounts might not be as much of a headache. Only thing is the V8 is much wider so the mounts would have to be set lower. I would like to get the dimensions of the 3S from the pully to the output shaft, mainly to see what room I have to work with. If I can set the Getrag far enough forward then I wouldn't have to worry about cutting the firewall. Rear ends are pretty generic as far as design, its the axles and differential that make the biggest difference, U-Joints and axles can easily be made so it's more about what kind of housing will fit the width and the types of diffs that can be used.