 Supra Swap, Possible? |
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 Feb 13, 2008 - 11:17 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%)  |
Owning a Trans Am and a Corvette with both of the popular Chevy V8's of later years, I will say there's no way it's going to fit in the engine bay of the Celica. Too long, and more importantly, too wide to make it between the shock towers with manifolds, much less headers. You're talking MAJOR surgery on the car (think surgery like the kid who did the LS1 into a Prelude). A Chevy powered V8 Celica though..... I love the thought!
As for the 2JZ......Wasn't Dr. Tweak offering to do that swap including a RWD conversion for $12K a while back??? I'd have instantly done it, but I didn't have the money. Here's food for thought though: If someone does do the 2JZ swap, you'd need a rear. Narrow a Ford 8.8" rear and have custom axles made. THey're a dime a dozen, parts are readily available, and custom axles aren't very expensive at all. Custom driveshafts are cheap too ($350ish). Food for thought for those who might be trying. This post has been edited by Fastbird: Feb 13, 2008 - 11:18 PM --------------------  |
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Feb 14, 2008 - 12:01 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 6, '08 From Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Thanks for the food for thought:)
Ya i kinda thought it sounded way to crazy to try and drop in a v8 where an i4 used to be... But i think i have fianlly decided to just go with a swap for a 3sgte and call it good:) BUt buying a 5th gen awd turbo for 5k is very tempting:/ -------------------- 1 JL 1,000/1v2
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Feb 14, 2008 - 3:49 AM
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QUOTE(Legit94GT @ Feb 14, 2008 - 12:01 AM) [snapback]641349[/snapback] Thanks for the food for thought:) Ya i kinda thought it sounded way to crazy to try and drop in a v8 where an i4 used to be... But i think i have fianlly decided to just go with a swap for a 3sgte and call it good:) BUt buying a 5th gen awd turbo for 5k is very tempting:/ i like that well said 
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Feb 14, 2008 - 9:30 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
you could do a Supercharged or Turbo V6
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Feb 14, 2008 - 12:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE(lagos @ Feb 13, 2008 - 9:02 PM) [snapback]641314[/snapback] On the internet, everything is cheap and easy, and can be accomplished in a single thread. In the real world, projects like that are not worth the time and effort. +1, well said Art. -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
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Feb 14, 2008 - 11:05 PM
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QUOTE(easternpiro1 @ Feb 13, 2008 - 9:52 PM) [snapback]641310[/snapback] QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Feb 12, 2008 - 12:00 PM) [snapback]640713[/snapback] I'm in before the lock! me too! lol  x3 
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Feb 15, 2008 - 2:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '07 From Hillsboro, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah, everything involves time and work. If you're gonna set something aside for a project car or for asomething to play around with, you're not gonn ahve it be your main ride. And in the real world, things do take time and work. That's life. Yeah, investing in a full supra would be the btter bet. But then again, if you're gonna invest that kind of money then you would wanna start from a greater power base anyway, besides a ****ing tuner. How about this for truth. If you really wanna go big, go for some muscle and balls. They have more potential, cost less for the same bang, and you can do more with them without custom fab because you can find parts anywhere. how about that for real life you cunts!
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Feb 15, 2008 - 1:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(hellnegative @ Feb 15, 2008 - 7:16 AM) [snapback]641707[/snapback] Yeah, everything involves time and work. If you're gonna set something aside for a project car or for asomething to play around with, you're not gonn ahve it be your main ride. And in the real world, things do take time and work. That's life. Yeah, investing in a full supra would be the btter bet. But then again, if you're gonna invest that kind of money then you would wanna start from a greater power base anyway, besides a ****ing tuner. How about this for truth. If you really wanna go big, go for some muscle and balls. They have more potential, cost less for the same bang, and you can do more with them without custom fab because you can find parts anywhere. how about that for real life you cunts! I can imagine this being said by Vin Diesel... -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
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Feb 16, 2008 - 12:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
thread failure....
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Feb 16, 2008 - 5:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Maybe I'm too much of a purist, but this thread makes me cry.
hellnegative, are you sure you own a Celica?? -------------------- 3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting. |
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Feb 16, 2008 - 6:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(Silver94CelicaOwner @ Feb 16, 2008 - 5:40 PM) [snapback]642251[/snapback] Maybe I'm too much of a purist, but this thread makes me cry. You mean your not doing that quad turbo and super charged awd celica using the intelligent awd system from a skyline?  My cousins, uncles, friends, friend said he could do it for 50bucks! 
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Feb 16, 2008 - 7:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '07 From Hillsboro, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(lagos @ Feb 16, 2008 - 11:54 PM) [snapback]642268[/snapback] You mean your not doing that quad turbo and super charged awd celica using the intelligent awd system from a skyline? My cousins, uncles, friends, friend said he could do it for 50bucks! HAHA. LMAO. That's funny. Yeah I own a Celica. Unfortunately it's currently out of commission due to a Suburban. |
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Feb 16, 2008 - 9:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I remember when these threads were answered with flaming followed by a simple and realistic "no it can't be done". Ahh, the good ol days.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Feb 17, 2008 - 12:02 AM
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god this thread is an epic fail.
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