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.

[shid]

its not just plain "common sense". the AWD and RWD platforms have plusses and minuses which I am not qualified to discuss- I am qualified enough to know that a bunch of supra owners are a little biased and defensive about their cars (drag queens called by some) so a faq from a supra site IS NOT unbiased, it can NOT be a primary resource for AWD vs RWD- thats common sense

[darksecret]

its not just plain "common sense". the AWD and RWD platforms have plusses and minuses which I am not qualified to discuss- I am qualified enough to know that a bunch of supra owners are a little biased and defensive about their cars (drag queens called by some) so a faq from a supra site IS NOT unbiased, it can NOT be a primary resource for AWD vs RWD- thats common sense
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If you read the forum from i-supra then you would see that they aren't bashing AWD, they are describing the negatives to having AWD, believe me if AWD was so bad then why would they have put a Skyline drivetrain and RB26 a Supra. I chose the RWD set-up for the Celica because that is what the FWD models should have been and most of the people at this forum can agree. I don't like FWD but I love this car enough to live with it for now. I was raised around RWD sports cars and the Celica even has a RWD feel, until you dump the clutch. I like the traction of the AWD but when I can take a GMC Sierra and run with a WRX that little bit off the line doesn't mean much when your car struggles through 3rd, point is as far as traction goes AWD has it, but it's cheaper to buy a set of DOT slicks for a RWD Celica than to spend the money on a limited drivetrain. To prove my point ask the DSM guys which drivetrain can handle more power for less money and the GS-T will out do a GSX anyday.

Edit: This is my final post on AWD vs. RWD since this is a tech thread about a RWD conversion.

This post has been edited by darksecret: Mar 17, 2005 - 6:18 PM