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.

[Exile04]

hi i just want to wish u luck and a few questions,

Would it be hard to go awd? and do just want RWD?
Also would it be easier to make a custom driveshaft?
Or use a olfer celicas RWD setup?

Sry if this questions or stupuid or already answerd

[darksecret]

hi i just want to wish u luck and a few questions,

Would it be hard to go awd? and do just want RWD?
Also would it be easier to make a custom driveshaft?
Or use a olfer celicas RWD setup?

Sry if this questions or stupuid or already answerd
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It would be more work to go AWD and I also want to have the only RWD 6th gen. that I know of. Also AWD is good but the only main benefit of AWD is traction and a well set up RWD can prove to be great at traction also. This link will give some reasons why AWD isn't as good as people think. www.i-supra.com/6/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=154607117&f=2686087201&m=8316093631

The driveshaft will probably need to be fab'd it determines what the measurements are from the transmission U-Joint to the diff. U-Joint.

It would be just as hard to fit an older Celica's drivetrain, easier to find the parts but still the same work. If im doing the same work then I can just source one of the best drivetrains in the world. Basically, why use a drivetrain from a 20 year old car that would probably fail after a few months of pounding or one that is a few years old that loves abuse.