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.

[playr158]

RWD isn't usless for just drifting?
its a great platform for oh drag tooo dur
AWD 6gc already exists too

this project is about beatting the odds, doing what sumone hasn't b4, having an ORIGINAL piece

and kwanza although i do agree with about 98% of what you say cause it really is good info......that was arogant of you to post.....#1 your not god here there more mechanically indepth people here then you, there are people OLDER/Done this longer/and achieved more then you...your not the only one here who can do projects.....
#2 WTF DO AGE HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING
he can be 12 for all we care as long as he tries......
#3 i hope he does it to spite everyone

[Kwanza26]

and kwanza although i do agree with about 98% of what you say cause it really is good info......that was arogant of you to post.....#1 your not god here there more mechanically indepth people here then you, there are people OLDER/Done this longer/and achieved more then you...your not the only one here who can do projects.....
#2 WTF DO AGE HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING
he can be 12 for all we care as long as he tries......
#3 i hope he does it to spite everyone
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Heh... I don't claim to be anything player... unlike you. I can just tell from the way people post and address their questions whether or not they are capable. I ask basic questions which help determine their capability. I'm not here to put anyone down or anything like that, but I am here to approach tuning from a realistic standpoint... again... unlike you who simply repeats any and every idea ever... don't challenge me boy...

Hey Kwanza im 21 and have built or help build 1 950Hp Blown Chevelle, 1 650Hp All Motor Chevelle, a 400Hp GMC Sierra, and now my next project is this and probably turbocharging a 02 Lancer OZ. I know it sounds like talk but if you give a couple of days I can find pics of all of these. The Chevelles are my uncles and the truck was mine, sold it for this car. I have track slips for the Chevelles somewhere also. I was told the truck has a video but a friend has the tape I haven't seen it but i'll try to find it. Given time I can show some proof.

So you're saying you have no toyota experience? Not the answer I was looking for, but it's good to know you're not 15 or 16... Talk is cheap... remember that. As for the TS supra, mid engine, blah blah... FYI, being mid engine doesn't mean the engine has to sit between the front and rear suspension. I can say for sure, MR2's don't, in fact, most transversely mounted engines sit either right on, or a little bit in either direction from the suspension towers. It's always like this to increase front grip. The reason a car is called mid engine, is because the engine is literally in the middle of the car. The old bugs are called rear engine, cause they have no compartment behind the engine, while the MR2 and NSX have a little trunk behind the engine... hence, mid engine. The only reason the TS Supra has a 3SGTE sitting all the way to the firewall, is because of weight balance... other wise wouldn't Mazda be calling the RX7/8 "midengines"?

Anyway, to "help" you on your way, the 3SGTE can fit longitudinally in the Celica bay, but you will have to address the steering rack, which will be blocking the tranny, the exhaust downpipe, and the engine. This reason alone, you cannot mount the 3SGTE really far back there, and you'll need to do a significant chop of the firewall. This is the largest problem... even greater than custom fitting a rear-end. Good luck... but I have a feeling I'll still be 100%... prove me wrong.