For Sale or Trade: 1975 Toyota Celica Coupe
Johnson City, TN - $9,000
50,XXX on chassis (unknown on motor swap)
2RZ 2.4l swap out of a late 90's tacoma w/ 5 speed tranny
Small Garrett turbo @ 5 psi
I know, I know...first post but don't let that scare you away! I'm an avid mountain biker and just caught the bug to build a trail / camp rig so I'm hoping I can trade for something I will use more than this car.
I guess you could use this for some pavement adventures LOL
Anyway, I can't take credit for this build. I picked this up almost 3 years ago from the previous owner who built/restored the car. It's super solid and runs/drives great. This is by no means a show car...just a nice driver! Garage kept and adult driven - I drive it maybe once or twice a month and it hardly ever sees rain. On to the details...
- Dependable, solid swap.
- Gearing is stock. I can do 70-80 on the interstate comfortably.
- Brakes are all new and have been gone through. Recently installed a new master cylinder.
- Front has coilovers and camber plates from Techno Toy Tuning and lowering springs in the rear. Also has roll center adjusters and pan hard bar up front.
- Brand new black carpet installed, rear seat is in perfect shape.
- Toyhead Auto front and rear spoilers
- New weather stripping!
I want to be upfront and clear about any knowns issues with the car:
- Missing headliner (super hard to find)
- The car has been completely repainted, door jams, etc BUT there are some imperfections. The metallic base was tiger-striped (not enough fan / gun pressure adjustement to spread out the flake evenly). Doesn't bother me too much but it will need to be sanded and repainted to fix. Looks like one spot was sanded through during the cut & buff.
- A few pinhole rust spots in the rear trunk lid (can only see them when the lid is open) and along the bottom of the runners.
- Small oil leak coming from the oil drain on the turbo. I've also noticed a small leak from the rear tranny input shaft seal. I may try and fix both if I ever find the time.
- Car runs a little rich - could use a tune if you're wanting to pull more power.
- Steering box has slack in it and the brakes are a little touchy. Takes a bit to get used to. Would like to convert over to rack & pinion but don't have the time. Brakes may need to be bled.
- Chrome on front and rear bumper needs some love. I may end up having these painted to match the body color and be done with it.
- No A/C and no power-steering, of course.
- Exhaust hangs a little low and could use another hanger or two welded on.
- Needs a new boost gauge.
- Driver window cranks funny...still works fine but sometimes gets hung up.
Here is a video of the first start up with the swap, no turbo had been added yet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaZl19Y9-S8
Johnson City, TN - $9,000
50,XXX on chassis (unknown on motor swap)
2RZ 2.4l swap out of a late 90's tacoma w/ 5 speed tranny
Small Garrett turbo @ 5 psi
I know, I know...first post but don't let that scare you away! I'm an avid mountain biker and just caught the bug to build a trail / camp rig so I'm hoping I can trade for something I will use more than this car.
I guess you could use this for some pavement adventures LOL
Anyway, I can't take credit for this build. I picked this up almost 3 years ago from the previous owner who built/restored the car. It's super solid and runs/drives great. This is by no means a show car...just a nice driver! Garage kept and adult driven - I drive it maybe once or twice a month and it hardly ever sees rain. On to the details...
- Dependable, solid swap.
- Gearing is stock. I can do 70-80 on the interstate comfortably.
- Brakes are all new and have been gone through. Recently installed a new master cylinder.
- Front has coilovers and camber plates from Techno Toy Tuning and lowering springs in the rear. Also has roll center adjusters and pan hard bar up front.
- Brand new black carpet installed, rear seat is in perfect shape.
- Toyhead Auto front and rear spoilers
- New weather stripping!
I want to be upfront and clear about any knowns issues with the car:
- Missing headliner (super hard to find)
- The car has been completely repainted, door jams, etc BUT there are some imperfections. The metallic base was tiger-striped (not enough fan / gun pressure adjustement to spread out the flake evenly). Doesn't bother me too much but it will need to be sanded and repainted to fix. Looks like one spot was sanded through during the cut & buff.
- A few pinhole rust spots in the rear trunk lid (can only see them when the lid is open) and along the bottom of the runners.
- Small oil leak coming from the oil drain on the turbo. I've also noticed a small leak from the rear tranny input shaft seal. I may try and fix both if I ever find the time.
- Car runs a little rich - could use a tune if you're wanting to pull more power.
- Steering box has slack in it and the brakes are a little touchy. Takes a bit to get used to. Would like to convert over to rack & pinion but don't have the time. Brakes may need to be bled.
- Chrome on front and rear bumper needs some love. I may end up having these painted to match the body color and be done with it.
- No A/C and no power-steering, of course.
- Exhaust hangs a little low and could use another hanger or two welded on.
- Needs a new boost gauge.
- Driver window cranks funny...still works fine but sometimes gets hung up.
Here is a video of the first start up with the swap, no turbo had been added yet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaZl19Y9-S8
