traded my old ae86 for this brand spanking ra29, socal

[maxra29]

hi, my name is max and i just sold my beloved ae86 that ive had since i was 17 for this celica ra29 liftback, i really like this car because it resembles an old muscle car minus the power, but that will soon change. maybe thinking about doing something different like an rb26dett swap or something fun to represent jdm oldskool. thanks mike, i will take care of her.


http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh11 ... 070485.jpg




http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh11 ... 070472.jpg

[Luvn737s]

Where do they hide the model number translator? What's an AE86 or a RA22 , etc.?

[Blaze86Vic]

AE86 is a Mid 80s RWD Corolla (the last years of RWD). RA29 is a US version 76-77 Celica.

Welcome to the forum! Got any pics of the AE?

[75CelicaGT]

Welcome to the Club

Looks like it is in solid shape, I like the color.

Where about are you located? (Hint: Update your location in your profile )


Pete

[dymihail]

There's a lot of good Toyota motors that'll fit in there and lots of good info on the web for how to do it. I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'.

[maxra29]

thanks for the welcome guys, there is a lot choices for swaps, especially a good line of toyota engines however, i want to do something that hasnt really been done before, or at least i havent heard of, like an rb26dett swap. dont get me wrong, i love that 2jzgte swap that was done by but id like to mix it up a bit i am located in riverside ca. here are a few pics of my old ae86 20valve

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh11 ... e8620v.jpg


http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh11 ... 8620v2.jpg


http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh11 ... 8620v4.jpg


http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh11 ... 8620v5.jpg


http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh11 ... 8620v6.jpg

[dymihail]

Plenty of people have started Nissan motor swaps into Celicas. Personally, I facepalm every time I hear about it. I get that you're the only one that you have to please at the end of the day, but I still wonder why you didn't just get a 280Z. Regardless, good luck and have fun with it.

[maxra29]

If there are people here dropping s2000 engines into celicas, I really don't see the harm in putting a Godzilla engine into one. After all both car and engine are dragons,well kinda, lol!!! Btw thank you for your honesty.

[Blaze86Vic]

Yeah, it's just that the RB doesn't have anything the 2J doesn't (aside from being way more expensive). Where the F20C does have an edge over all the 4 cylinders by Toyota. But, I still maintain that the RB20 is one of the prettiest engines.

[maxra29]

Yes the 2jzgte is badass. And I think it has more Hp than the rb26, I don't think the 2j has itb's though, I love the sound of the rb more though. I know the 1jz sound identical to the rb at high revs but I know it's been done. Could be a cool experience to be one of the first to do one of these.

[75CelicaGT]

Yeah, it's just that the RB doesn't have anything the 2J doesn't (aside from being way more expensive). Where the F20C does have an edge over all the 4 cylinders by Toyota. But, I still maintain that the RB20 is one of the prettiest engines.

Gotta agree with you on that one Blaze, that is a nice looking engine.

[Im jhun_hapi]

Update pls.. saw the finish product ..