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[AJcelica]

everyone is always asking about the 3sgte swap and about the AWD conversion, but does anyone know what kind of 1/4 mile times the fully swapped FWD celicas pull? also, how much would a completely swapped celica weigh? stock ST204s are famous for their light weight and handling capabilities, but does this still hold true for post swap celicas?

i'm just in a thinking mood today i guess

[SpedToe169]

Don't forget that traction control is a possibility. Its really very simple when using an aftermarket ecu (like the autronic that I'll be going with). Its just a matter of adding some wheel speed sensors and telling the computer whats up.

With traction control thats properly tuned and an LSD a swap will do mid 13s easy. The comparisons with the mr2 are not really valid as it weights a lot more, 4-500lbs more. The general rule of thumb is 100~0.1sec. FWD is a bit of a disadvantage when its not set up right, but it can be made to work quite well. Get some drag radials, spring for the lsd (at least a phantom grip, they're really cheap. Get a quaife if you have some dough), and you're in the 13's deep.

Just because its not easy and cheap doesn't mean its not possible!