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]

i'll learn from this i really am interested in his swap i think yes it is IMPRACTICAL for him to do
but worth it? HELL YES THIS IS WORTH IT

i think you should defenitly consider using the 20x rear supension set up since it was designed for the celica and will relieve you of many further complications and fabrications to get the rear diff to work cause it would involve a few less changes....for the drive shaft defenitly custom for the hell of it go C/F lol that would be hotness..
exhaust hmm side exit would solve it but make good noise
a/c yea 99% sure you'll have to ditch
steering? hard issue to resolve?

who said 2jz?


good luck with this man!

[darksecret]

i'll learn from this i really am interested in his swap i think yes it is IMPRACTICAL for him to do
but worth it? HELL YES THIS IS WORTH IT

i think you should defenitly consider using the 20x rear supension set up since it was designed for the celica and will relieve you of many further complications and fabrications to get the rear diff to work cause it would involve a few less changes....for the drive shaft defenitly custom for the hell of it go C/F lol that would be hotness..
exhaust hmm side exit would solve it but make good noise
a/c yea 99% sure you'll have to ditch
steering? hard issue to resolve?

who said 2jz?



good luck with this man!
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Steering isn't all that bad. If you take apart a steering system then you have a lot of metal shafts. The steering system sits next to the firewall but it doesn't mean it has to stay there. When I help on drag cars we sometimes opt for a Mustang II steering system and relocate everything.