What Type Engine Conversion ????

[hayden82]

Hi i have my self a Toyota Celica RA60 L/Back 1983 AUTO , it currently has a 21r engine in it and its on its last legs.
What would be good easy conversion i would like to get rid of the carb engine and put a EFI engine in , i also would like to keep the engine mounts were they are " i dont wont to cut mounts off and reweld new onces in ".

Cheers Hayden

[MRMOPARMAN]

22RE from a gutlux?

[hayden82]

??? Hilux which year or is it someone on the forum

[NeoNasty]

22RE from a RA65. Best bet. Easiest too!

[mrshin]

Ick. 22R = gutless and thirsty, just like the 21R! Be a BIT more ambitious!

[hayden82]

22RE from a RA65. Best bet. Easiest too!

Thanks thats what i was after cheers

[Robbos_Toyotas]

thats actually a fair bit of work, you need the ecu, wire it all up, an efi fuel pump....may as well get something better for an efi motor with lots of work

the hilux is not an efi version, it is carbied...just called a 22r

what are you after and what are you willing to spend are the keys here.

[Jorrs]

^^^ nooo ! lol as said do something where you might notice the difference
id say get new mounts made up and perhaps, a 1G motor, either GTE or GZE would be very nice for it, is their a budget involved ?
there are many nice engines that could be used.

[hayden82]

The Celica is in need for a reco ,the engine has had it, i was thinking of a EFI engine. I have a good leg of cash for the conversion or new engine,its off the road and i have another car to get me to work this is just my toy i have had for 10 years.

[Robbos_Toyotas]

The Celica is in need for a reco ,the engine has had it, i was thinking of a EFI engine. I have a good leg of cash for the conversion or new engine,its off the road and i have another car to get me to work this is just my toy i have had for 10 years.

in that case, do something worth while - a few suggestions:

3sgte - 2.0L turbo 4

1ggte - 2.0L twin tubo 6

1ggze - 2.0L supercharged 6 (these are a little harder to come by)

1jzgte - 2.5L twin turbo 6 - a bit more work to make it fit lengthwise, but lots of bang for buck

[hayden82]

Cool thanks is their some were i can can half cut cars from which car has the 3 sgte 2.0L Turbo in it ???????? sorry for all the ???? but im new to this .
Cheers

[Robbos_Toyotas]

speak to www.importbitz.com - john is his name - he is a good help and can order what you like....good price and good service. say blake with the v8 supra sent ya.

if not, sss automotive in sydney are good im told..

edit: - good idea, i too would much prefer a 2.0L 4 as opposed to a 2.0L 6 - and these 3sgtes have a plethora of aftermarket goodies...and handle power and upgrades really well. not to mention theres no room issues as opposed to fitting a 6 cylinder donk.

[Jorrs]

GT4 celicas, st165s st185s and st205s, all have the 3sgte, this is a very nice RWD conversion..
all depending on what you want to spend all 3 are pretty readily available, but also require some fabrications.

also Just Jap in sydney arnt to bad, and there are a few places in QLD that can get you any of the mentioned motors, just cant remember at the moment names.

[haison]

I thought that 3S RWD conversions are a PITA? If they aren't get the crossmember out of an SA63. Mounts should bolt straight up methinks.

[hayden82]

Thanks for all your help i will kepp u all posted with pics to come soon

[Jorrs]

I thought that 3S RWD conversions are a PITA? If they aren't get the crossmember out of an SA63. Mounts should bolt straight up methinks.

they are a BIG PITA. but i think well worth it ( love of the 3s motor )

[skiddz]

have to make a custom passenger side mount, also there is not capaicty on the block to take a mount like that=big PITA

[doityourself]

I would like to suggest you find your self a rare as 18R-GE, surely has to be a complete one floating around somewhere in the world!

[ViPeR_NiPPleX]

if you want ive got an ra60 with a fully rebuilt 21R in it. Take the lot for $600 Bolt in and last for another 200,000+kms

[SillyCarS]

1ggze with a single turbo hanging off it