1985 Celica, needs engine - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

BigNazty114 · 04-28-2004, 06:01 PM

I'm considering getting an 85 celica for dirt cheap because it needs a new engine. i don't know much about celicas (i know more about corollas), but my one of my two bros used to have one and it was pretty nice. Any suggestions for how I should proceed?

Deep · 04-28-2004, 06:50 PM

Stock was a 22RE, correct? If so then maybe look into a 22RTE to replace it.

BigNazty114 · 04-28-2004, 10:30 PM

actually, i dont know what was originally in it. It doesnt have anything in the engine bay right now, dont ask me wat happened i dont know. But where can I find a 22RTE? I've been looking around online and havent found anything.

Hotwheelharmer · 04-28-2004, 11:17 PM

The 3rd gen celicas(82-85) came with a 22RE engine. However in 1985 the deck heigth of the 22RE changed so if you put a stock motor back in make sure it is an 85 or newer 22RE and not an 84 or older 22RE. A 22RTE is a rare engine to find. It came in a very few amount of trucks and 4 runners

BigNazty114 · 04-29-2004, 04:05 PM

ooh. well, i decided to stay away with any major project right now, cause i dont got a steady job right now, and i dont get that much anyways since i'm still in high school, lol. i think i'll stick wit my rolla for now.

nn2004 · 04-30-2004, 11:15 AM

I dont blame you, man. I'm in HS and have a .. well decent paying job, but only on 3 hrs a day, so doing projects on any car is hard. I bought an 82 Celica GT with the 22R carbureted engine, and it needed tons of work. I bought it for 400, and have put that much into it on a new water pump, tires, thermostat, radiator, and the list keeps growing. You gotta admit, the 82-85 Celicas are pretty cool looking both inside and out, and they tend to run really good for a really long time, but it can be quite costly. Mine has 234,000 miles on the original engine and tranny and everything, only 1 dent in the car, and the interior barely has one tear in the seat, so I am pretty proud of it, but it is starting to show its age through lack of power and a hunger for new parts. Either way, I love the ride. All of my previous and current cars are 60s and 70s American beasts, so this thing is a .. new concept for me. Well, just my opinion I felt like sharing. Later.