1ggte into TA22

[Mick10010]

I have heard that it is possible to put a 1g into a ta22, but the handling of the car goes down the drain because it becomes to nose heavy. Anyone have some input/clarification on this?

[Kedderz]

yes it can be done, theres one on ebay for sale right now.
save time + money and buy that one.

[twentyEight]

yes it can be done, theres one on ebay for sale right now.
save time + money and buy that one.

Couldn't agree more...

[Mick10010]

Actually ive been looking at that, but i didnt want to give to much away as it seems like a very good deal...I just want to suss out if the cars gonna handle like it should. I'd aim at making a 1600gt look alike but would like to still be able to take the corners nicely.

[Glenno52]

I have heard that it is possible to put a 1g into a ta22, but the handling of the car goes down the drain because it becomes to nose heavy. Anyone have some input/clarification on this?

I've got a 1g-gze in a Corona RT132 (1980) and it handles fine for general street/ highway use.

The engine bay, crossmember, steering, struts etc, are virtually the same as the RA23's.
Not sure about the TA's though.
I did fit power steering from a Cressida (bolt straight in) and the steering is great!
Handles better and is lighter and more responsive than both the wifes Camry and my Hilux.

[thomasbl]

Buy the one on ebay. You couldn't buy all the ingredients for that price..... Sell your 22 to recover cost. Easy.

[79GT]

they said the same thing about the 1jz in the 28's, but they are having no issues handling great....you will need to spend some money on sway bars and springs/struts but with the right love you shouldnt have many issues at all....especially if it is just for street use.

Jamie

[Mick10010]

Sell your 22 to recover cost. Easy.

Dont have one...had a 23 about 2 weeks ago, but keyword there is had (sold it to my mechanic mate).

Guess i probably will buy the ta so long as someone doesnt flog it off on ebay before i get someone to look at it for me (im in darwin). Cheers for the help guys, +rep all round. Gotta love this forum hehe

[Norbie]

TA22's are shorter than RA23/28's so yes handling will suffer, the engine will be hanging way past the axle line (unless there are firewall mods, which I doubt). But TA22's had pretty ordinary handling to begin with, so if this bothers you maybe you'd be better off looking at an RA23. Toyota revised the front end for a reason...

[Kedderz]

Thanks for the -rep, the +rep is the "I approve" option ;-)

[Mick10010]

Thanks for the -rep, the +rep is the "I approve" option ;-)

woops, did i do that? doh sorry bro

[Kedderz]

not a problem mate ;-)

[Mick10010]

by the way kedders, i very much like your ra23. makes me sad for selling mine.