81 celica Gt.. Parts Question

[SymtecX2003]

ok i have an 81 celica gt 5spd.. well ive had it for years now and only drove it twice... dont ask why only twice I never thought about it.. well it has now developed a no start problem and alot of interior and exterior damage.. i.e. cracked dash, door panels, seats, rust, ect.... well i was wondering if anyone knew where another 81 gt was so i could use it as a donor car btw i also have an extra engine.... Also where can i find a rebuild kit for these engines, Fordged crank and pistons, and such so i can put a newly aquired t3 turbo in this car after rebuild???? any help is appricated

[stepho]

Engine rebuild.
See www.lcengineering.com
Not sure if it's wise to turbo charge a standard 22R.
Much better to base it on the 22R-T.
This is already turbocharged (although very mild in stock form) so it has the extra webbing to make it strong.

Any 81-85 Cellica will do for a donor car.
Doesn't have to be a GT, the parts all interchange between the ST, GT and GT-S.
And truth be told, the main differences are in the trim and accessories.
Many parts interchange with the the Supra too (eg seats, dash, doors but not much in front of the doors).

Personally, it sounds like it's too far gone to be worth fixing.
Cheaper and easier just to buy another in better condition.

- Stepho

[SymtecX2003]

Originally Posted by stepho

Engine rebuild.

Personally, it sounds like it's too far gone to be worth fixing.
Cheaper and easier just to buy another in better condition.

- Stepho

Well I would but it was my first car when I was like 12 and to me its worth it..... but if i could find another body and frame i would do it that way.... Sadly though I havent found one after extensive searching :/