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.

[JuMPiiN]

oh boy.... look for Jmeyer's build and pipes, it isnt simple but it is simple. the motor mounts will bolt up fine, you need the st205 rear engine mount, thats the only mount thats really needed. Then you need sub mounts for the rear diff and axles. Then you need to extend your wiring harness or cut a new hole in the firewall like said above, after that if you dont mess up the wiring and you want to go awd, you need a custom gas tank or fuel cell, you need the figure out a way to run the driveshaft, mount the rear diff without messing up the gas tank, secure the diff and a bunch of other stuff. Your measurements will have to be pretty precise too. I think Jmeyer is selling some of his diff mounts he measured and cut himself along with his custom fuel cells.

Basically in all honesty after you buy the 3s, get the harness, replace all seals and parts, get your boost controller, turbo timer, ext. It would come out to be about the same as importing one legally. if yo want a real GT4, your going to have to order the front bumper,hood,fenders, ext as well. And thats abother 1200 atleast. Not including paint.

So if you sit down and do your budget, your looking at a minimum of 10,000, and thats if you have the skills to do it all yourself. If not you still need those custom mounts and stuff, and thats still some money. So roughly 10-20K and if you have 18K to spare then just import one.