V8 -> Ke55

[Gary]

shaz if you're realllllllyyy serious about getting a V8 in there, id be looking at the ICV option

i hear its fraught with dramas, isnt cheap, and requires lots of work... but its an option. one that im going to be getting balls deep into someday with one of my old cars

[Trent-KE30]

go get yourself an old crownie n slap a 308 in it

seriously though, i doubt its possible, as far as i've known for a while its been 2.5NA and 2.2 FI for KE30/KE55.

[oldcorollas]

re ICV
"these vehicle smust comply with current design and safety standards, as well as meeting recognised standards for strength and controllability"

apparently gingerbeer has power to approve if you meet the "intent" of the CURRENT saftey and design standards (ie, don't need crash test.. but in some cases, may still need one)...
but.. ICV for a modified production car = pain good luck!

[river]

Hi,

seriously though, i doubt its possible....

Oh, it's possible. But not legal.

seeyuzz
river

[old_school_jap1]

looks a bit sad after powercruise...



LOL


http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=nLA7IQ...anza_June_2008
sounds like shit...but the bogans love it

can't beleive i forgot i was there for that....

[wilbo666]

I'm sure almost anything can be made legal if you want to make it an ICV (Individually Constructed Vehicle)

Will not be cheap to engineer tho.

Cheers
Wilbo

[KARNAGE]

river you were talking bout the ferrari engine

imagine the cost of a ferrari engine i dont know his budget but just from a guess this would go over budget for sure.

[celicapain]

Since no ones bunged a time wasting you tube link on the thread yet, here my contribution and solution to this dilemma-methinks this dude may have got his inspiration from a similar situtation.
clicky-clicky http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=N8TXMUaC9Os

[Sciflyer]

Hi,



Yes, the reason is a V8 old school Celica is gay. It is nose heavy and handles like a brick, plus you can get more power out of a worked 1JZ, which would provide better handling characteristics.

seeyuzz
river

umm depending on who's weights you believe, a 1UZ is around 40-70kg lighter than a JZ, plus being considerably shorter would give the car better balance...

[WDE_BDY]

The best way to get a fully legal V8 Corolla???

Shift to NZ and then you can put a blown big block Chev in it and drive to the shops anytime you want to.

Callum

[IN 05 NT]

btw, whats your budget?

[gianttomato]

Judd V8 cocksack.

[whatthe?]

So if you can find one of these

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Yamaha_V8_engine

[Mos]

I want one of those ford yamaha volvo V8s!! Coz really it's a toyota engine, right?

[sheepers]

Hi,



Yes, the reason is a V8 old school Celica is gay. It is nose heavy and handles like a brick, plus you can get more power out of a worked 1JZ, which would provide better handling characteristics.

seeyuzz
river

river my old friend,
pop over from the west island in about a year, bring your knife and fork, because ill have two celicas that will make you eat those words well and truly.

your above text = rubbish.

sheepers.