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    Default Fully imported headache? 1978 Celica/Supra 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine M-EU

    First I would like to thank experienced people like lilcrash giving me advice on my search to find something a bit different than a KE70.

    Recently on Glumtree I have noticed a fully imported (see above). It seems very cheap indeed.Large lack of pics though. I thought it may not be road legal but it has plates on it.
    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ashmo...ack/1005412228

    NOT that you would take this for granted. The fact that the auto has pooed itself makes it prime for a 5spd conversion. Does anybody know of a box the goes in and will it effect the ECU?

    Also has anybody had an experience with parts for one of these. I would hate to have to go to a small factory on the Chinese/Mongolian border just for simple parts.

    Thanks for allowing my post,
    Tim.

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    Default Re: Fully imported headache? 1978 Celica/Supra 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine M

    MA40 is certainly different.
    W5x box should fit?
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    Default Re: Fully imported headache? 1978 Celica/Supra 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine M

    Bargain in that condition!

    At that age the auto would be very basic and probably doenst affect the engine ecu at all.

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    Default Re: Fully imported headache? 1978 Celica/Supra 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine M

    If originally manual it would have had a W50, however no reason you couldnt quite easily put any W5x in it.

    It should be quite easy to chase up if it is easy to re-rego I would have thought, and my thoughts are that it would be able to be regod.


    Also re engine, if the MEU is stuffed then a 5ME will bolt in, and look the same I'm pretty sure if you're after 'stock'

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    Default Re: Fully imported headache? 1978 Celica/Supra 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine M

    I so want that car! I wonder if it's a MA45 or a MA46. MA46 would be nice. Alas no money. No more room and a missus that's about to drop another dependant. Ain't life a bitch.

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    Default Re: Fully imported headache? 1978 Celica/Supra 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine M

    Bargain price.Pity it wasnt in Tassie.W50 will bolt straight in as will 55,58.Converting it to manual would not affect the computer as it runs the old syle analogue setup or go one better and put a 5MGE,7MGE or just go the whole hog and JZ it.Its already a factory six.
    Cheers Brett.

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    Default Re: Fully imported headache? 1978 Celica/Supra 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine M

    M series engine needs a M series bell housing from early cressida or Supra to fit in a W50 so a W55 or 58 from a MKII would be the logical choice.

    If the ECU needs a signal, it would only be the inhibitor start/neutral swith which can be bypassed with a loop in the plug.

    This car would have an F series diff housing, LSD with big bearing axles and disc brakes, what are you guys waiting for?? Be sure to check it is there before you commit...
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    Default Re: Fully imported headache? 1978 Celica/Supra 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine M

    Quote Originally Posted by Willofan View Post
    M series engine needs a M series bell housing from early cressida or Supra to fit in a W50 so a W55 or 58 from a MKII would be the logical choice.

    If the ECU needs a signal, it would only be the inhibitor start/neutral swith which can be bypassed with a loop in the plug.

    This car would have an F series diff housing, LSD with big bearing axles and disc brakes, what are you guys waiting for?? Be sure to check it is there before you commit...
    Unless its a MA45 in which case it will most likely have an open T series diff.

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    Default Re: Fully imported headache? 1978 Celica/Supra 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine M

    So cool!!

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    Default Re: Fully imported headache? 1978 Celica/Supra 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-6 engine M

    ok so did anyone in here buy it?
    Looking for a new toy. If you have something 18r powered let me know.

    RIP, where ever you are :- 1974 celica, 3tgte and 186.5hp at 6500rpm

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