RWD Celica, Swapping Supra drivetrain into Celica |
RWD Celica, Swapping Supra drivetrain into Celica |
Mar 14, 2005 - 5:19 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 9, '05 From Charlotte Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
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.
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Mar 15, 2005 - 8:29 PM |
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Moderator Joined Apr 17, '03 From Rockland NY Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
I would like to see this happen, don't let the haters bring you down.
I would think that the supra is wider in the rear, wouldnt you need a custom differential ? I thought I read that you were gonna have wishbone in the rear. If so, maybe you should look into a 205 rear suspension set up. Good luck DEF -------------------- I will return one day. |
Mar 15, 2005 - 9:25 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 9, '05 From Charlotte Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(defgeph @ Mar 15, 2005 - 9:29 PM) I would like to see this happen, don't let the haters bring you down. I would think that the supra is wider in the rear, wouldnt you need a custom differential ? I thought I read that you were gonna have wishbone in the rear. If so, maybe you should look into a 205 rear suspension set up. Good luck DEF [right][snapback]257803[/snapback][/right] It's possible to use that set up as long as the rear end has the clearance. If I use the ST205 rear it can clear some measurment problems but I haven't checked rear end options yet. I haven't got the measurements for the Supra axle housing yet but it shouldn'tbe much larger than the ST205 and the TRD diff. for the Supra has already proven to be very capable. |
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