Hillclimb on the 24th

[Toddski]

Second that about Michael - it was an absolute laugh to watch. Every corner - "nah, he's not going to hold that - f**k me, he held it and he's still got his foot buried". Super impressive to watch. And in a car that - well, it's not really setup for anything.

[mlw077]

The other Celica did well for 1st time out


Well most the time !!!!

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Well had to spin at some stage. May as well be on the second time out. Had a ball. Can't wait until August. Good photos Bob.

[Toddski]

Hi Mark, welcome to the forum. You & the Celica did well for the first outing - especially as I know how old those tyres are!!

[lenjiman]

Sniff.... next time

[mlw077]

Need to get some newer ones off someone...

[1JZ-Rolla]

What's under the bonnet of the Celica? I noticed the Wilwood brakes, and hoped there might be something exciting in the power department to match

Cheers
Phil

[mlw077]

Hi Phil,

Old school 18rg. An engine that has been sitting around for about 4 years. Nothing flash yet.

[mlw077]

Looking at options but leaning towards staying old school.

[airocobra]

That's the spirit , stay old school !!!! you don't want one of these modern BLOW JOBS . Stay N/A and just drive the pants off it !!!! There is nothing like the sound of carbs or throttle bodies early in the morning.

[Toddski]

Need to get some newer ones off someone...

PM Sent...

That's the spirit , stay old school !!!! you don't want one of these modern BLOW JOBS . Stay N/A and just drive the pants off it !!!! There is nothing like the sound of carbs or throttle bodies early in the morning.

It's almost traditional to stick a rotary in a Celica isn't it? Stir, stir...

[mlw077]

Those rotor boys...

[1JZ-Rolla]

Best idea ever Todd

[Toddski]

Thought you might agree Phil.

Nice compact engine, easy to install, can make great power, set it back for better weight distribution, etc.

Or a 4AGE with quad throttle bodies. May not be super fast but will sound good.

I seem to recall a 1UZ being shoehorned into a first gen Celica?

[airocobra]

Or 3TGUE ,bored to 1998cc with a light flywheel , high lift cams and twin 45mm webers , much lighter than a 18rgeu and more power . Excellent as a under 2 litre type 3 class car. A good t50 series and t series rear end will take the power so no need for expensive upgrades. A mate in Melb built a RA28 liftback Taga Tassie car a few years back to the above spec , it was a real suprise to a lot of more expensive cars in the event and blew them away. And you talk about sweet sound , very similiar to a certain Master BATES RA40 noise.
And that leads to another option , definitly a FEW MORE $$$$$ , bit the Toyota Beans motor 50mm carbs and Altezza box with a cut Hilux rear end.

Sorry --- got to stop now starting to salivate to much !!!!!!!!!!

[airocobra]

Beans set up in THE RA40