sweetleaf Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Anybody here familiar with engine swaps for a 1977 Celica? or could point me to a good forum. Hopeing there's a newer motor that mostly bolts up. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Older 18RG or 2TG are bolt-in JDM fittments for that chassis. Seen Nissan FJ20ET's in there, as well as any number of late model Hondas with 240HP on tap. Check out the Japanese Classic Car Show albums (http://www.japaneseclassiccarshow.com/) they have a buttload of Celicas/Corollas/Coronas with replacement for the Refrigeration Powerplant R-Series SOHC donks we got in the States... One day, I'll scan some of the photos of my 77 Liftback (powered by a 18RG-R from a 73 GSS Corolla, all 145HP worth!) There's a reason I stuck with the Z's: The Toyota couldn't handle it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Awesome car, always kinda wanted one. That is alL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleaf Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 Thanks for the info Tony. I think we're gonna go with an sr20det. If anyone has any info or opinions feel free to add. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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