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.

[darksecret]

I don't want everyone to give Kwanza a hard time I like the fact he's bringing up questions like those, it gives me something to consider when overcoming this. Im researching this stuff now and when I get my data together I will start looking for parts. It's better to blue print an engine before you actually get the parts. I want questions that are going to make me think, I don't want people who heard from a friends cousins friend that the motor mounts from the 3S will not fit because his psychic told him it wouldn't. Im not mad at Kwanza for this and I don't have a reason he's giving reasonable questions and comments other than the no experience with Toyotas, i've had this car for about 3-4 months or something like that, my brother had this car for 2 years and his friend got it new so I now a little about it. Let's say I know more now than I did 3-4 months ago. Im actually serious about this conversion and that is why I have this much info, but as Kwanza said I do need to consider the steering rack as with other items. Kwanza you also shouldn't bash someones ability to work on a car, a year ago I wouldn't trust my girlfriend to change her air filter, but she is getting better. I do believe that if you don't know what you are talking about not to give advice on something, so then you ask someone who knows and learn.

This post has been edited by darksecret: Mar 15, 2005 - 2:26 PM