Post by kaziquad on Dec 7, 2013 22:08:32 GMT -8
Hello everyone, I am Quade K. Im a bit new to this club none the less Im happy to converse with people here.
As for why I am posting this, I have a beautiful 1981 Celica GT(her name is "Eve") in my possession, and Im trying to find suspension parts to increase the overall handling.
Finding some of these parts are rather difficult on my end, because I lack the knowledge of possible compatibility for parts. Which is why Im reaching out to anyone willing to help. Though the overall vehicle after modifications would be street legal.
The specifics of Eve are,
1981 Toyota Celica GT (RA40)
Engine: 22R Air Carbeurated
Milage: 97,000 miles (Rounded Up)
Transmission: W50 5-Speed Manual
My intended goal(Engine wise) for this car is to make her as efficent as possible. By restoring the engine or swapping it with a new/ rebuilt 22R(via Toyheadauto, or LCE Performance). Replacing the carburator with either a Weber 40mm Sidedraft Carburator(or any aftermarket/OEM carb), or rebuilt carb. And restoring any external engine parts to increase performance.
Transmission wise; Im pretty fond of the W50 transmission. Though not having an available 6th gear(overdrive) is pretty disconcerning regarding I will be doing a plenty amount of highway travel for college.
Replacing the clutch plate, and the flywheel would be ideal, as well as installing an LSD for the increased grip to the rear tires because of winter road conditions.
Exhaust: Exhaust manifolds for the 22R are quite hard to find, at least in my own experiences. Whether street legal, or any stage level.
Suspension(main topic): I've been trying to find any performance shocks, struts, so on so forth.
Tires: I've been looking to once I replace or modify the engine install wider rear tires for better traction, which I'd have to flare out the rear fenders.
Misc.: To have an expanded fuel tank(cell?) in the car would be ideal for long hauls that Id do for trips and filming locations. A new fuel delivery system (pump, filter, gauge[inaccurate fuel levels displayed]) is something I've been trying to research for a long time. I know that there is different fuel types for the different types of car uses though I intend on using recreational gasoline regularly found at gas stations.
All in all, that sums up my intentions for Eve pretty well. Hopefully this isnt interpetted as a shopping list, I added specifics in hope that may increase the chances of someone having information that would help greatly. I look forward to being able to find out about the possibilities for my car as well as speaking with people that are a part of this community. Until then, everyone take care.
Sincerely,
Quade Kazik
As for why I am posting this, I have a beautiful 1981 Celica GT(her name is "Eve") in my possession, and Im trying to find suspension parts to increase the overall handling.
Finding some of these parts are rather difficult on my end, because I lack the knowledge of possible compatibility for parts. Which is why Im reaching out to anyone willing to help. Though the overall vehicle after modifications would be street legal.
The specifics of Eve are,
1981 Toyota Celica GT (RA40)
Engine: 22R Air Carbeurated
Milage: 97,000 miles (Rounded Up)
Transmission: W50 5-Speed Manual
My intended goal(Engine wise) for this car is to make her as efficent as possible. By restoring the engine or swapping it with a new/ rebuilt 22R(via Toyheadauto, or LCE Performance). Replacing the carburator with either a Weber 40mm Sidedraft Carburator(or any aftermarket/OEM carb), or rebuilt carb. And restoring any external engine parts to increase performance.
Transmission wise; Im pretty fond of the W50 transmission. Though not having an available 6th gear(overdrive) is pretty disconcerning regarding I will be doing a plenty amount of highway travel for college.
Replacing the clutch plate, and the flywheel would be ideal, as well as installing an LSD for the increased grip to the rear tires because of winter road conditions.
Exhaust: Exhaust manifolds for the 22R are quite hard to find, at least in my own experiences. Whether street legal, or any stage level.
Suspension(main topic): I've been trying to find any performance shocks, struts, so on so forth.
Tires: I've been looking to once I replace or modify the engine install wider rear tires for better traction, which I'd have to flare out the rear fenders.
Misc.: To have an expanded fuel tank(cell?) in the car would be ideal for long hauls that Id do for trips and filming locations. A new fuel delivery system (pump, filter, gauge[inaccurate fuel levels displayed]) is something I've been trying to research for a long time. I know that there is different fuel types for the different types of car uses though I intend on using recreational gasoline regularly found at gas stations.
All in all, that sums up my intentions for Eve pretty well. Hopefully this isnt interpetted as a shopping list, I added specifics in hope that may increase the chances of someone having information that would help greatly. I look forward to being able to find out about the possibilities for my car as well as speaking with people that are a part of this community. Until then, everyone take care.
Sincerely,
Quade Kazik