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Well i didnt come back with the car guys. Its not in running condition right now so i couldnt get it home. Even if it was running i wouldnt have been able to bring it back cuz of the ****ty weather. It looks like this project will have to wait for the spring. Thanks to everyone for their input. This thread will probably help someone else out with a similar project so i think it was worth it. Im sure ill have more questions for you all when i start this up again.

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Quebec is a little far but i may look into the place in Burlington. Again, more researching on how to get the car back into the US, but thanks for the insight. I dont think i have the money for a car and importing fees though...

Ok so until i see the car next week, im gonna hold off on making any more plans. Ive continued to research online and it really doesnt seem like this could become a quality drift car. Im not sure what the exact condition the body of the car is in so ill just have to wait and see.

To taskbot, i am going to be in niagara falls new york next week. Out of curiosity, is there any dealers in canada around the niagara falls area that have the imported cars that you were talking about?

Thanks a lot for your input guys. To Valo666, i dont mean to be stubborn and not consider your input but the problem with finding a older 20r motor and 22r head and LSD from the 4runner is sourcing the parts. Im sure it is nearly impossible to find any of these that arent beaten to death but ill do more research. If i do come across these parts, would they make enough power?

The 3sgte is now sounding like more of a possibility. They seem relatively cheap and can make solid power. It is also about the same weight as the stock motor. Also, i plan on taking as much out of the rear of the car as possible. Im sure it wont get it down to the weight of a ae86, but it should be close right? I know that the suspension will need to be upgraded, and im sure i will need to fabricate strut and sway bars to reduce body roll as i am sure there are none available. Will the 3s and suspension/body upgrades make for a decent drift car? If it does, trust me ill be practicing haha.

3rd gen is '82-'85. The 2jz around $2000 more expensive (at least) with transmission, wiring, ecu, etc. Im not sure where your buddy got that engine for 1500. Thats a damn good find. Also the mk3 supra's engine bay is bigger so the 2jz will fit much easier. I think the 1jzgte twin turbo will make enough power, especially if i upgrade/tune down the road. And correct me if im wrong, the 2jz engine is heavier i believe.

'83 celica gt is FR my man

I was looking for a 240 for a while before i decided on this car. I remembered that my grandfather has the celica at his house. He starts it occasionally but doesnt drive it very often. He is just going to give it to me next time i go to his house, and i figured it would be a decent project car. Im not sure what kind of condition the body is in. I know that i will need to do suspension and brake work. I am not planning on this being a two week project. This will be a long term project that i want to do right. The rhd conversion was just an idea, as i havent looked into that too much. The 1jz or 7m swap is doable and will be plenty of power. Why did you say i should choose another rwd car in order to drift? I have heard that the celica is heavy but will that be an issue when gutted and swapped? I have also read about the 3sgte swap which seems to be simpler than the 1j or 7m, but i feel like i will need the added power. Any input?

Ok cool. Im still deciding how deep into this project i want to get. I know we're gonna have our hands full with the engine swap alone. Its good to know that if i want to do the rhd conversion i need to decide soon haha. Thanks dude.

Hey guys, Im a new member and I will be picking up a 83 celica gt in the next couple weeks, and id like to build it into a drift car, similar to a hachiroku. I want to swap in a 1jzgte or 7mgte. I know the main problem with these swaps is that the engine bay for the celica is 4 inches shorter than the old celica supras, but i have a friend that can do the modifications to the firewall so the engine will fit.

I have a couple other questions though.

1. Will the shifter sit farther back than the current one because the engine is longer? If so, will other modifications to the body need to be made because the shifter will sit farther back?

2. I know the chassis for the celica was not built to hold the larger I6 engine, how much fabrication will be needed to mount the engine?

3. I have heard that these engines may throw off the balance of the car, will suspension and strut bars add enough balance and rigidity?

4. I have never dealt with an engine swap before, so what does this mean as far as speedo gauges and such?

5. Has anyone heard of any other reasonable swaps for this car? (sr20? )

6. Lets say i wanted to do a rhd conversion also. Would both of these conversions need to be done at the same time?

Keep in mind that i have another car for my DD. This will be an ongoing project for me and some buddies. Also because this wont be my DD, i will be gutting the interior to make any necessary modifications. Im going to start from scratch basically. Once i get the car im gonna strip it down and clean it up and start from there. Should make for a fun project.