Celica Gt4 or Celica Gt4 Conversion? Options

[pentathlete5]

Im new to this site.
Im wondering if i can find any gt4 or all trac around where i live (Boston, Massachusetts) or will it be easier to just convert a normal celica to a gt4.
If it is possible to convert Will it even work because i don't know if the st205 gt4 came wide body, so if i take everything from a gt4 (for example) will it fit a gt liftback of the same model year. Because then i can just do that find all the exterior pieces buy the motor, tranny etc. and just put it into a gt lift back. I do want it awd i want it exactly the same (mechanically) but if i cant have the extroir exact that's fine.






Comment Please.

[richee3]

I'll answer this as simply as possible. No, no, and no.

No, you cannot find a 94-99 GT4 in the United States. No, you cannot easily convert a normal Celica into a GT4. And no, you can't just "drop in" the pieces for AWD. You can't make a FWD Celica into an AWD Celica any easier than you can turn a '94-'99 Camry or Corolla or any other FWD Toyota into an AWD car. You are basically making your own AWD car. The motor bolts right into the engine bay, but after that, you're on your own.

Do a search for the member "pipes." He did an AWD conversion on his car. It's no walk in the park.

As Jumpiin said, your options are to spend $10,000 on a $2,000 car and do it yourself, spend who knows how much to have somebody else do it for you, or spend nearly $20,000 or more to have one imported. And having one imported will not be legal.