Crazy Engine Swaps I'd Like To Do...., Who's up for a real crazy swap in their Celica? Options

[Dr_Tweak]

You guys all know that I've been doing swaps in Celicas for a long time, and after doing enough of the 3SGTE, 3SGE, 4AGE swaps, etc, I'm feeling the need for something a little off the wall. I have a feeling that there are some Celica owners out there who are thinking the same thing, they want something a little different. I've got three projects in mind that I'd be interested in doing, and I might even give a discount if someone steps up to the plate to have one done.

1. 1UZFE swap. The 1UZFE is the 4.0 V8 engine from the Lexus LS400. It makes between 265 and 300hp depending on the version. I would like to swap this engine, FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE, into a Celica, using an E153 or E58 transmission (LSD optional). I have personally seen this done sideways in a MK1 MR2, which is no bigger, if not smaller, than the Celica engine bay. We have all the equipment needed at my shop, and besides me, we now have another expert fabricator and tig welder that we just hired.

2. AWD 3SGTE conversion. This one has been done before and there's a number of threads recently on the subject. I've been ready to do one of these for a while, so if there's someone out there serious about having it done, I'm up for it.

3. 1JZGTE or 2JZGTE swap and conversion to REAR WHEEL DRIVE. Not a typo. You know what it is, you know you want it. We can do it.

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Here's some more practical swaps that I'd like to do:

2ZZGE (7th gen Celica GTS 180hp) into '96+ Celica (OBD2 emissions legal)
2AZFE (Scion tC 160hp 160ft/lbs) into '96+ Celica (OBD2 emissions legal)
2GRFE, 2GRFSE, or 3MZFE into Celica (OBD2 emissions legal)

This post has been edited by Dr_Tweak: Jul 23, 2008 - 10:31 AM

[BigAl_UK]

Is there enough room to get a 2JZ into a Celica engine bay? That would be a wicked conversion

[Dr_Tweak]

Is there enough room to get a 2JZ into a Celica engine bay? That would be a wicked conversion

Not stock, the body would require some serious modification.

-Doc

How long would it take to do one of these projects? Everyone is just so excited to here about what projects you wanna take on that people forget some things. I think one of the very important questions is "how long?" How about adding a blacktop Beams and rwd conversion to the list?

The only problem now is. Almost no one on here has those kinds of money to spend on the projects. How would you handle paying? Is it cash/credit up front or a deposit and pay the rest when the project is done?

Time would have to basically be a non-issue. You have to either have a second car or a girlfriend or whatever to drive you around. The LAST thing I'm going to do with any of these conversion is rush I would say count on three months for sure.

100% of parts and 50% of labor must be paid up front, and the remaining 50% of labor before the car is picked up. We accept credit cards as well as cash.

A BEAMS Blacktop/6-speed/RWD conversion is GREAT idea!

-Doc

This post has been edited by Dr_Tweak: Feb 26, 2007 - 4:08 PM