4age (100kw) into ta23 Celica

**Sturgey** · 22-05-2007, 10:47 PM

yeah i need all the info i can on this because i need to start the conversion soon.
plz help.
so far i've heard that i need a ae71 crossmember

**DQIKST** · 22-05-2007, 11:04 PM

dude why dont you go 1GGTE, better bang for buck and with the amount of info on this site, you should be able to do it in a week if everything is orginised and ready

do a search in members rides for BIG WORMS 23 he has a 4A in his 23

**Sturgey** · 22-05-2007, 11:14 PM

i already have the 4age thats y im going it
plus im 15 so i dont rly want a turbo :\

**Norbie** · 23-05-2007, 09:16 AM

Get in contact with BigWorm, he has an RA23 with a 4A in it and if you ask nicely he may be willing to offer help/advice. I wouldn't try swapping crossmembers if you can avoid it; custom engine mounts to suit the existing crossmember are a more sensible option. Changing the crossmember means you're screwing with the car's suspension geometry and that's a whole world of pitfalls and complications.

**o_man_ra23** · 23-05-2007, 05:45 PM

As Norbie said, go with the original xmember and change your mounts. Also, I would suggest to sell the 4A and use that money to buy a 3SGE motor... much newer and much better. Make sure you get a rearwheel drive one though.

Cheers, Owen

**Norbie** · 23-05-2007, 07:13 PM

RWD 3S = newer and better but much expensiver. Given the guy is 15 I think it's safe to assume the budget is tight.

**Sturgey** · 23-05-2007, 07:14 PM

yeah very tight
i still have to get all bodywork finsihed and buy wheels. then interior etc.

**o_man_ra23** · 23-05-2007, 07:36 PM

Safe to assume you have a few years before you can legally drive it on your own (dont drive a car like that on your Ls... its a bad idea mmmmkay) So, in a few years, workin at maccas and riding your pushbike, you should be able to save the extra for a 3SGE. Well worth it.

Cheers, Owen

**skiddz** · 24-05-2007, 11:10 AM

hey

ive done this conversion to a ta22, basically you will either need to mod the crossmember or make new mounts i recommend the latter, need a JDM sprinkler bellhousing so you dont have to re route clutch lines, a new tailshaft and exhast as well as bigger front brakes

any other questions just ask

**Sturgey** · 25-05-2007, 11:55 PM

a mate has told me another engine that would be alright and that is the 3t. should bolt straight it.

**o_man_ra23** · 26-05-2007, 07:42 AM

3T bottom end with 2TG head and timing parts = lots of fun. Best way is to find a 2TG with a spun bearing or something, because you will need to nick a lot of stuff out of the bottom end to fit the head to the 3T block.

Cheers, Owen