1979 celica dragster project

[dragoncelica]

ok this is my celica, it is on its way to become a 2jzna-t 850whp+ dragster!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica096.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica023-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica022-1.jpg

[Whiteboy572]

:eek: :eek: :eek:


Nice!!!

[dragoncelica]

i got sponsor help from mark massina from xs-power but nothing super big just the esentials for the turbo kit cuz we want to proove everyone you can do it without havin to spend an arm and leg,

i am doing all the fab, work in my car and everything on the engine buildup, as well as the wiring rollcage you name it! and my best sponsor is my pocket i like to thank xs-power, for all the help with the turbo components.

here are more pictures!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica006.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica005.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica004.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica003.jpg

i prep the mock up engine+trany (in a note this is the w58 i got for now cuz i got all the components for it but the r154 is on the basement waiting for the 1jz bellhousing,

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica007.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica008.jpg

and you guys wont going to belive it but it went so clean inside the bay that i was like... :shock: something is going to happen!!!! 8)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica009.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica010.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica011.jpg

and to surprise me more look the trany shifter position, now i really start to worry and i was really like,,, :shock: damn something is really to be real f..ked up later i know :roll:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica012.jpg

then i realize today is my f..king day cuz it was almost unbelivable when i went down underneath the car and the transmission x-member and mount just bolt together and the driveshaft went in like it was made for it! CAN YOU BELIVE THAT :shock: :lol:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica013.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica014.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica015.jpg

now is a really small interference with the turbo and hood, but nothing serious cuz i was going to cut most of the reinforcement out so no problem at all!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica016.jpg

and here is were i got to do my magic, i got to cut the factory x-member brackets to weld new ones nothing serious it is going to be super easy thats on the next update.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica018.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica019.jpg

look the front of the engine oil pan line in comparassion with the front radiator suport almost scuared ahhh?

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica020-1.jpg

i lower the car to the floor and the ride height is almost the same as if the 22r engine still there.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica022-1.jpg

and here is how it looks !

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica024.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica025.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica026.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica027.jpg

more updates comming sooner than you think :wink:

my sheetmetal intake manifold parts like cuting the parts out of cardboard templates and this is what i have done till now!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/intakemanifold001.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/intakemanifold002.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/intakemanifold005.jpg

i did the motor mount crossmember brackets they look ok to me but i run out of welding wire (spool empty) so i got to stop when i almost finish it, what you think!

these are the old brakets for the 20r;
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica001-1.jpg


this is how it looks now with the new brackets;
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica002-1.jpg


this is a close up of the bracket-solid mount without the top gussets cuz running out of welding wire :x ;
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica003-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica004-1.jpg

crossmember finished!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica001-2.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica002-2.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica003-2.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica004-2.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica005-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica006-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica007-1.jpg

[dragoncelica]

i will need a 8 inch wheel for the back these are 10 inches so are the tires, thats why they look too wide for the rears "also need to take in consideration i didnt rolled the rear 1/4 lips yet and didnt hammer the iner tubb yet" in order to have more space but i am prety sure they fit!
by the way all this is just moked up i will take it appart again to clean and paint it real good!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica005-2.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica003-3.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica004-3.jpg

and here the front brake system done :wink:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica002-3.jpg

ok now the front brakes are complete with the front suspension, what you think now ahhh?
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica001-4.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica002-4.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica003-4.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica004-4.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica005-3.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica006-3.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica010-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica012-1.jpg

[dragoncelica]

i recive today the bellhousing for the R154 now i just need to fabricate a scatershield in 1/4 inch to be legal in NHRA. thanks to the guys at http://www.RRevMotorsports.com in portland oregon! tim help me wright away and very afordable!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica001-6.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica002-6.jpg

here are some new pictures of the intercooler mounted!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica036.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica035.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica034.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica033.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica032.jpg

ok i did massage the rear inner fender (and boy that was a fricking hard job to do so) and look at the diference betwine them with the 15x10 wheels side by side!
unmassaged; the tire was touching the iner fender in this picture
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica004-3.jpg
massaged; the tire is like 1/2 inch from the iner fender in this picture
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/DSC03769.jpg
so when i get the 15x8 billet specialtys i buy for the back got to be killer

[Truegiant]

Looks like a good start but can you please use complete sentences or be more descriptive when you type. Translating what you were writing was giving me a headache. Other than that it looks amazing

[dragoncelica]

it is just mounted but i will weld in -16 an fittings and stainless lines for it
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica038.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica037.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica039.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica040.jpg


seat
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica090-1.jpg
BOV sponsored by xs-power
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica091-1.jpg
head studs main studs and rod bolts
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica092-1.jpg
inter cooler piping couplers tbolt clamps and V-band exhaust clamp fot the down pipe on turbo
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica093.jpg
and the microtech ltx12s 45psi map sensed!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica094-1.jpg

motive gears 4.10 to be precise
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/newcelica001.jpg
some new axles from moser that includes green high perf. bearings and 5/8 race studs kit.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/newcelica002.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/newcelica003.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/newcelica004.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/newcelica005-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/newcelica006.jpg

the rearend housing painted and ready to go in!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/elcheapo4doorte72009.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/elcheapo4doorte72010.jpg
the front coilover suspension ready and installed! ( by the way it came up super nice and smooth)
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica114.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica115.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica117.jpg
in this picture i want to tell that the car is on the air on jackstands so it got to look sick when i lay it down in the floor!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica118.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica119.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica121.jpg
and the rear bumper installed, i made custom brackets for it and it really pays off it is just beautiful!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica126.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica127.jpg

here is the intake half done it need to be welded from the outside of the runners, smooth out the runners, the back plenum cover the front one with the TB flange, and the fuel rail! sounds a lot but it is less than what i have done on it already !check it out!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica128.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica129.jpg
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http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica131.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica133.jpg
chek what i was talking about with the weld taking the place of the velocitys!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica134.jpg

rear end + suspension setup!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica149.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica150.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica151.jpg

brake pump installed just waiting on the line lock to hook it up!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica002-7.jpg

[dragoncelica]

Looks like a good start but can you please use complete sentances or be more descriptive when you type. Translating what you were writing was giving me a headache. Other than that it looks amazing

Are you serious? bro just watch the pictures and if you dont understand something point it out and i will gladlly explain to you if i can in a way you'r brain can understand:rolleyes:

[The BUCKY]

pretty crazy build

[WalkS]

Awesome build! Can't wait to see more!

[dragoncelica]

here is a rendering of the car to see how is going to look when finished!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/xscelicaalterno.jpg

[Truegiant]

Are you serious? bro just watch the pictures and if you dont understand something point it out and i will gladlly explain to you if i can in a way you'r brain can understand:rolleyes:

I wasnt trying to be a dick. I understand the build. I just hate when people spend alot of time to do a quality build and dont document the process fully. If the build actually gets finished and people use it as a reference for something they want to build it would help them out to be able to reference your work. Anywho.. Just my :2cents:

[Random Hero]

My god...you are my hero...

Very nice stuff bud.

[WalkS]

I am just glad your not using one of XS Power turbo's in there since your are sponsored by them...

[dragoncelica]

I wasnt trying to be a dick. I understand the build. I just hate when people spend alot of time to do a quality build and dont document the process fully. If the build actually gets finished and people use it as a reference for something they want to build it would help them out to be able to reference your work. Anywho.. Just my :2cents:

I know men i was just joking bro:D but this is a almost 2 year project and i just deside to post it today i just dont want to spend a lot of time writing the documentation on this build like i say before if you got a question just ask i honestlly answer it the best way possible my friend!

[Bruce Leroy]

This is the best thread i have read on IA.

Great work!!

[FasTech]

Damn bro, pretty cool build!

[dragoncelica]

thanks guys for the kind words,

and hell no i am not using their turbos i got a garrett gt45 76mm inducer and 1.19 A/R turbine, custom upgraded by www.miketurboinc.com in FL. the best in bussines

[WalkS]

thanks guys for the kind words,

and hell no i am not using their turbos i got a garrett gt45 76mm inducer and 1.19 A/R turbine, custom upgraded by www.miketurboinc.com in FL. the best in bussines

Haha! I hear ya man, but best of luck to ya!

[canadianrcis]

damn, thats so sick.

[Thighs]

yeah, xs turbos FTL. lol

sick ass build though.

[dragoncelica]

yes i get that "very sick buildup" comment every time and yes it will be i am hoping mid 8 seconds run in this car due to it weights 1000+ Lbs. less than the MK4 supra with the same WHP that have run in the mid 8's with manual trany, so i am aiming my cannons right there.

[dlockett99]

Love the build! I use to have a 79. lots of memories in that car!

[puregroove]

Is this Juan? I put two and two together from the pics. I've been followin' your thread on Toyota3tc. --glad to see you made it over here, man! You didn't make it to the old school meet a Mary Alice Park, no?

[dragoncelica]

Is this Juan? I put two and two together from the pics. I've been followin' your thread on Toyota3tc. --glad to see you made it over here, man! You didn't make it to the old school meet a Mary Alice Park, no?

Yes it is me hahahaha! anyway i couldnt make it and i beg you guys excuse me for that but i am so bussy is not even funny and stay at home working like a P-rican Slave bro but trust me i will go to the next one i promess!

[93EG6LS]

:D VERY NICE :D

[2.3 Evo 8]

Cool build. That thing should move out.

[dragoncelica]

Cool build. That thing should move out.

thanks for the comment, i hope it runs bro!

[XLR8NMR2]

hell yea! My dad used to have one of those...too bad he didn't keep it in the family

good luck with your upcoming project

[Cown3d]

nasty project man, cant wait to see it run

[dragoncelica]

you guys dont know how much i like to see it run cuz this is going to be a beast! (I HOPE)

[GangstaCoupe]

hERE'S ITS DADDY

http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=78602.0

[Ran]

Wow, this thing is going haul balls.

[white_rice]

my fav. thread!

[G.C]

Very nice.

[08turb@x]

nice build

[dragoncelica]

hERE'S ITS DADDY

http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=78602.0
I dont think so bro hahahahahaha!

it is a super awesome project car. props to Carey and Turbo Rg they are super good people!

[NAIZBST]

awesome build

[ATLem1]

awesome project... i love those cars. looks like it was a good shell to start with.

[2rotor]

who are you kidding, you're totally taking it out on the street :)
your work is an inspiration, stay at it.
your fab skills seem very well rounded, too (i wish i had the skills/tools to weld aluminum....)

[dragoncelica]

Thanks guys,
i do what i can with what i got guys!

[Got Milk?]

wow pretty crazy, man that turbo is bigger than the engine lol.

[green91]

Great project, i love older gen japanese cars getting modernized.

[_Christian_]

That thing is gonna be sick. Keep us posted:goodjob:

[2turbo4u]

I been following your build for a minute and all I got to say is you got skills man. I know it's gonna be a killer when it's done for sure.

[dragoncelica]

it is been a PITA cuz i got some customers cars and such a litlle time to work on them that really dont let me work on my own project as fast as i want to but it is going better now, i just did buy this week a set of 272 BC cams with valve spring + titanium retaner set + the forged 20 over wiseco pistons and pauter Rods to bulletproofing the bottom end to boost all the way to 40+PSI if necessary! i am using RC 1600 injectors and no nitrous at all for trany this is getting a modified R-154 supra trany with custom slipper clutch on it (more on that later) but i am fabricating the 8.50 cert. 4130 roll cage out of 1 5/8 x .083 4130 chro mo. and there is a lot of work ahead so you guys are in for this treat ;)

[santacruz77]

best car on IA

[dragoncelica]

best car on IA

Naahhhh not that much!
there is a lot of very beautiful cars here in this forum and i respect each and every one of them cuz have being built with sacrifice, swet and tears my friend some in a tight budget and some with a lot of $$$$$$$ but everyone super cool!
this car is going to be a track car but it will be driven on the streets ocasionally for auto shows or who knows i take it to one of those Varsity meets!:rolleyes:

[roscoe]

sweet build. big turbo. good welds. custom sheet ftw. reps for the sweet build thread

[dragoncelica]

thanks i am happy you guys like it!

[dragoncelica]

new BC cams, valve springs + titanium retaners, wiseco pistons and pauter rods arrived next week is 2jz engine buildup 101! stay tuned!

[93EG6LS]

This is nice.

[Oz10]

WOW!!! This is an awesome build! Good luck bro :cheers:

+Reps when I can

[RandomGuy]

fuckin insane Juan, I need to see this beast, seriously

[rbf]

This is different,I like it!!.

[Big_Dave]

Awsome build, Im glad to see that someone understands how much of a blank canvas older cars are. We are currently working on a 7mgte in a 81 hatch corolla but are not looking for anything close that much power, and im glad to see that a JZ goes in that chassie so well, I have a 79 corona that i was thinking of the same thing. Great job and make sure to be at the next old school meet I know everyone there would really like to see that.:goodjob:

[dragoncelica]

well guys the engine parts are here so next week i will start the engine buildup !
BC 272 cams
BC valvesprings + titanium retainers
Wiseco 86.5mm pistons
pauter X rods

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica152.jpg

[dragoncelica]

fuckin insane Juan, I need to see this beast, seriously

Any time bro come by my house we got a lot to talk about!

[RUFFIAN]

BIG REPS!!!!!!! that saawweeeeetttt!!!!!!!!

[chico78]

I want your car!

[chameleon30038]

this is a pretty sick build..g/l. would love to see it @ the track

[SouthrnStyle]

Not hating i think its a badass build with good work behind it but some of the welds look as if they weren't penetrating enough an the splatter needs to be cleaned but other than that nice build bro!

[dragoncelica]

Not hating i think its a badass build with good work behind it but some of the welds look as if they weren't penetrating enough an the splatter needs to be cleaned but other than that nice build bro!

agree with you on the splater, but it need to be painted yet so i let the body shop do that, but the penetration is real good i garantee you that. ;)

[det kid]

is that a ford 9" rear end? if so who did the work for u
thanks.

[dragoncelica]

is that a ford 9" rear end? if so who did the work for u
thanks.
No my friend it is a chrysler 8.75 and The carrier is prooven to be stronger than the 9" ford in stock form, thats why i use it other than i am a mopar guy also, and the all the work in the car is been done by yours trully my friend. (ME hahahaha)

[cactusEG]

Damn good build... .

[dragoncelica]

Thanks bro,
I took the engine today to the machine shop to align bore the mains for the main studs, decked the block, bore + hone to 86.5mm with torque plate and decked the head. i cant wait for the (OUCH bill) but i really cant wait to get the engine back to start puting it together!

Also here is the trany i am going to use.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica153.jpg

I am hoping this clutch setup will hold the disc is a special sintered iron unit sliper disc and the preassure plate is a clutch master unit with a lot of preassure i will install it straight up first and if it sticks too much i will shim the preassure plate to achive the amount of slipery i need to get the job done the good thing about this is i dont have to take the trany off to shim it :D
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica154.jpg

the parts i ordered from Marlin Crawler to internally bulletproofing my R154 trany these parts are custom made by Marlin Crawler to beef up the 'R' Series Tranys take a look!
this is the bearing retainer the factory one is made out of aluminum and flex on high HP levels making a gap betwine the bearing and the thrust washer making the trust washer fail and brake missaligning the gears creating failure in the trany! this one is made out of Tool Steel with grade 8 bolts :D
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/bearingretainer.jpg

And this is the trust washer that is made out of cast iron from factory very weak this one is made out of Chorme Moly and is billet from a solid pice!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/bearinretainerthrustwasher.jpg

With these parts the R154 becomes Virtually BULLET PROOF! I HOPE

[2.3 Evo 8]

I really want to see this car when you're done. Pretty cool build. Can't wait to see the pics of the motor assembly.

[dragoncelica]

Thanks bro as soon as i get the engine back i will post pictures of the assembly!

[DunDunSkeert]

:eek:Wow awesome build. You sure can weld. Reps

[dragoncelica]

More More More!
i got to replace the rear shocks got no other choise plus need the rear brakes and the wishbone track locator still need to be installed, lift it a litlle from the ass side and thats it but slamed in the floor looks bitchin, just wait till i take pictures in day light.

it is amaizing how this litlle car acomodate the 26x10 in the factory rear wheel tubs!!!!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica174.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica172.jpg
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http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica161.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica165.jpg

[Z0_o6]

keep up the good work. :goodjob:

[dragoncelica]

some more slow ass update!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica157.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica158.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica159.jpg

[xdavidscenex]

looking good! you need to update more stuff!!!

[SUBY_RUE]

Nice build man, props... I wish I had the time to do some fabing of my own... keep us updated...

[jmmx258]

Nice build.

Do you really have a Do Not Enter sign or something to that affect patching the trunk? Lol

[dragoncelica]

Nice build.

Do you really have a Do Not Enter sign or something to that affect patching the trunk? Lol

:D :D Yea i was too facking lazzy to take the sticker out of the 1/8" thick aluminum plate hehehehe:D :D

dont worry it will be painted and is underneath the car:ninja:

[dtmcnamara]

hey its dtmcnamara from toyota3tc. nice buildup. I will be in contact with you once I get my te72. god i cannot wait.

[eg mike]

wow!! crazy custom work man!!

[Z U L8R]

hell yeah sir! take it back to the 70's! the whole time looking at the build i liked what i saw but i was thinking to myself, "gawd i hope he's not using an xspower turbo" hahahaha so since you've cleared that up, i'm all for it.

the microtech'll work great, we're using an ltx12 on our gt42 3 rotor FD rx7 as well. the wiring's easy too.

that turbo's fuckin huuuuuge LOL you can make 900 on a 74mm so if u crank that puppy up to 40psi that'll be rediculous :D

much props to ya man, you made my day

q45 90mm throttle body ftw :D

Dave @ Lethal Injection Motorsports
770-343-9969

[G.C]

I DEMAND MORE PICTURES. i love this thread.

[dragoncelica]

hell yeah sir! take it back to the 70's! the whole time looking at the build i liked what i saw but i was thinking to myself, "gawd i hope he's not using an xspower turbo" hahahaha so since you've cleared that up, i'm all for it.

the microtech'll work great, we're using an ltx12 on our gt42 3 rotor FD rx7 as well. the wiring's easy too.

that turbo's fuckin huuuuuge LOL you can make 900 on a 74mm so if u crank that puppy up to 40psi that'll be rediculous :D

much props to ya man, you made my day

q45 90mm throttle body ftw :D

Dave @ Lethal Injection Motorsports
770-343-9969
Did i know you from somewhere? i think yea, i use to work for Sae Kang (RIP)
@ finishlinemotorsports,
Anyway i got a call from the guys at www.miketurboinc.com (http://www.miketurboinc.com) and Mr. Hong told me he was able to customize my GT45 to a 78mm inducer extended tip wheel so i was like jumping in one foot cuz that way i didnt have to boost all the way to 40 PSI we belive that at 35PSI we'll reach arround 1000 + or - whp and thats my goal, to have a engine capable of reaching out more than 1000 hp just in case but we will runn at a moderate 750+ whp to start dial in the chassis and we hope to runn in the 8.50's @ no more than 850+ whp all this on a manually shifted supra trany! and a single disc sintered iron clutch setup,

More pictures to come stay tuned!

[dtmcnamara]

waiting for more pics....by the way its David. I talked to you today about wanting the TE72 wagon.


Like i said I will be in touch with you once I get it to do some work. THANKS

[dragoncelica]

waiting for more pics....by the way its David. I talked to you today about wanting the TE72 wagon.


Like i said I will be in touch with you once I get it to do some work. THANKS
Thats cool bro, you know my # just give me a call when you'r ready i'll help you with anything anytime bro!

[Z U L8R]

i knew Sae well. i brought the 280z when it was yellow and had an rb20 in it to his funeral.

this juan?

keep us posted, i'm building a 4 door 72 datsun 510 at the moment. hopefully we can line em up at the strip later this year ^_^

take care, and keep it up

Dave @ Lethal
770-343-9969

[dragoncelica]

i knew Sae well. i brought the 280z when it was yellow and had an rb20 in it to his funeral.

this juan?

keep us posted, i'm building a 4 door 72 datsun 510 at the moment. hopefully we can line em up at the strip later this year ^_^

take care, and keep it up

Dave @ Lethal
770-343-9969
Si soy juan que pasa bro, Long time no see you men i will pay you a visit at lethal one of these days bro and yea i wish i can finish this before summertime to have fun and see if i can get this black Celica down the strip and lay down some mid 8's;)

[Z U L8R]

hell yeah man!

i have a little 4 door 72 datsun 510 ka-t in the works as well :D

stop by anytime

Lethal Injection Motorsports
205a Tidwell Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30004

our dyno can handle 2500 rwhp, and go 250mph. you can run the 1/4 mile on our dyno and everything so when you wanna see what she'll do, bring it by.

take care man, keep it up

Dave (CHE ARGENTINO!)

[dragoncelica]

hell yeah man!

i have a little 4 door 72 datsun 510 ka-t in the works as well :D

stop by anytime

Lethal Injection Motorsports
205a Tidwell Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30004

our dyno can handle 2500 rwhp, and go 250mph. you can run the 1/4 mile on our dyno and everything so when you wanna see what she'll do, bring it by.

take care man, keep it up

Dave (CHE ARGENTINO!)

Hey i will pay you a visit soon cuz when i am ready for dyno my tunner from Puerto Rico is comming here and we can tune the car at the dyno we need to talk about it cuz this car will be running in Atco NJ Maryland Florida and maybe in PR too so a good big Lethal Injection Sticker can be stuck on the front fenders in trade of some dyno time :D we can talk about it i will visit you maybe next week!;)

[WalkS]

Can't wait to see more! Keep it up bro!

[dragoncelica]

Soon stay tunned!

[Brian*]

HOLY JESUS!! Can I recomend this:

[dragoncelica]

HOLY JESUS!! Can I recomend this:

Naaahhhhhh thats mickey mouse i will go with a thing more like this!
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/DSC00939.jpg

[dragoncelica]

This cold weather is preventing me to make more updates in this but as soon as i feel a window of good weather i will post more stuff!

[dtmcnamara]

this weekend 55,60,63....great working weather.

[G.C]

Naaahhhhhh thats mickey mouse i will go with a thing more like this!
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/DSC00939.jpg

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

[jdm_crx_man]

Naaahhhhhh thats mickey mouse i will go with a thing more like this!
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/DSC00939.jpg
saftey first and thats what you need to run 8.50's:goodjob: :goodjob: keep up the great work and the pics and i want to see a video of the first start up

[Brian*]

Naaahhhhhh thats mickey mouse i will go with a thing more like this!
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/DSC00939.jpg

SIC! I can't wait to see this thing*

[dragoncelica]

If this weekend is as good as they predicted i will do something on it ;)

[EL_DISTROYEL]

finally i see a real beast in GA doing a great job i cant wait to see it run you should be doing at least 8 or high 7 on the track good luck

[Dejvid1785]

Its been a while since i've seen something this sick!!!. Mad props!!

[DUBSf22c]

ok well I need moar pics.. this makes my build a joke

[dragoncelica]

ok well I need moar pics.. this makes my build a joke
Good weather is comming our way so new pictures are comming very soon guys stay tunned for rollcage instalation 101!:D

[eg mike]

Waiting for updates then :P

[Jason..]

Waiting for updates then :PX2

[Sinfix_15]

serious skills.

[singhondeck]

damnn that an insane build...keep it up bro..keep us updated

[WalkS]

Where ya at man? Its getting warmer outside, perfect time to work on your car :goodjob:

[dragoncelica]

thanks for all the support, i am very exited and motivated to keep going with the buildup in this thing you'll see the progress as fast as next week engine is getting together as we speak so pics are comming sooner than you guys think!

[dragoncelica]

Some updates in the chassis department ;)
I start with the subframe connectors, still need the x brace betwine the connectors, as soon as the rain goes away :roll:
it is a litlle heavyer but it is going to be real safe with all the power i want to apply in this car!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica007-3.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica008-2.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica009-2.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica010-2.jpg

[ranj]

Looks like a good start but can you please use complete sentences or be more descriptive when you type. Translating what you were writing was giving me a headache. Other than that it looks amazing

damn, shut up


good lookin project, can't wait to see it finished

[Big_Dave]

Awesome engine + old skool japanese car + mad skills = One sick ride...You gotta come out to one of the old skool meets. Who's going to paint the car???

[dragoncelica]

Awesome engine + old skool japanese car + mad skills = One sick ride...You gotta come out to one of the old skool meets. Who's going to paint the car???

I cant wait to take it to one of those ol school meets bro!
Right now i am still looking to someone who do the paint and bodywork, i want it satin Black but it got to be perfectlly done cuz the car is going to be at diferent events and a magazine from Australia want to do a coverage of it after finished, and we can negotiate somekind of sposorship for the paint to be exposed in the drag circuit of NSCRA new race events coming to the south east and northeast!

[Big_Dave]

I cant wait to take it to one of those ol school meets bro!
Right now i am still looking to someone who do the paint and bodywork, i want it satin Black but it got to be perfectlly done cuz the car is going to be at diferent events and a magazine from Australia want to do a coverage of it after finished, and we can negotiate somekind of sposorship for the paint to be exposed in the drag circuit of NSCSS new race events coming to the south east and northeast!Cool! That's kind of what i was getting at. I would like to be a part of such a nasty car! Call me when you're ready. 404-587-5590. Dave.

[dragoncelica]

Cool! That's kind of what i was getting at. I would like to be a part of such a nasty car! Call me when you're ready. 404-587-5590. Dave.
Cool i will call you today, i want to fix a mistake i did in my last post the new racing sanctioned body is NSCRA, National Sport Compact Racing Association.
http://www.nscra.org/

[mirz833]

so sick

[VickNotic]

the sickest build i've ever read . superb job

[dragoncelica]

Well guys i call Dave at www.GARAGEZERO.com (http://www.GARAGEZERO.com) and i will be there on friday to talk about the paint sponsorship and all the minor stuff of this situation,

I am really exited to join forces with them in this adventure seeya Friday guys!

[puregroove]

Well guys i call Dave at www.GARAGEZERO.com (http://www.GARAGEZERO.com) and i will be there on friday to talk about the paint sponsorship and all the minor stuff of this situation,

I am really exited to join forces with them in this adventure seeya Friday guys!

Awesome, I think I'll have to come by, as well. :goodjob:

[dragoncelica]

Awesome, I think I'll have to come by, as well. :goodjob:
yeap come by to meet you as well bro, thanks!

[Brian*]

This thing is turning out AWESOME man, I can't wait to see the final product!!

[dragoncelica]

It should be done by sumer! I HOPE! :D

[J Taylor]

Very cool project. Nice work!

JT

[hadouken]

niiicceeee

[BrianB]

damn this guy is ballin'. looks like you know what you're doing. keep it up man, can't wait to see the finish product. it'll be badass!

[dragoncelica]

damn this guy is ballin'. looks like you know what you're doing. keep it up man, can't wait to see the finish product. it'll be badass!
Good pick for your first Post bro, :rolleyes: thank you on your comments,

[dragoncelica]

More pictures!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica011-2.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica014-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica015-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica016-1.jpg

[.:Stirfry:.]

man that thing is gunna be a beast!

[dragoncelica]

Well is done WWW.GARAGEZERO.COM (http://www.GARAGEZERO.COM) is onboard as sposor in this project so i am very pleased with the warm welcome they give me and they make me feel like i know them since forever very humble and hard working kids,

So guys i am very exited to be in your team and Proud to have your shop sticker on my racecar.

Updates on this very soon!:D




WWW.GARAGEZERO.COM (http://WWW.GARAGEZERO.COM)

[On_Her_Face]

here is a rendering of the car to see how is going to look when finished!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/xscelicaalterno.jpg

Man, you should be going to MIT or something! :lmao:

Good luck, looks fun!!

[dragoncelica]

Man, you should be going to MIT or something! :lmao:

Good luck, looks fun!!

???????:rolleyes:

Didnt get it! but thanks anyway i am doing my best!:thinking:

[The Green Monster]

It's from the first Fast and the Furious lol



Looks sick Juan...when I come back to Atlanta I'll have to see it, and you as well, it's been a couple years since the Finishline days


- Pearce

[dragoncelica]

It's from the first Fast and the Furious lol



Looks sick Juan...when I come back to Atlanta I'll have to see it, and you as well, it's been a couple years since the Finishline days


- Pearce
Pearce my brother from another mother how you doing men long time no hear from you bro, i hope you'r doing good men yea give me a call i am still have the same phone number or send me a pm here i tell you my adress so you come by and have a litlle BBQ bro take care!

[03RCode]

Looks siiick bro... Can't wait to see the finished product!

[puregroove]

It was good meeting you last night, Juan. You have some crazy stories, man. --cracked me up. --lookin' forward to seein' your car in the shop. :goodjob: fa sho::: +reps::

[Big_Dave]

Super nice to meet you Juan. We're excited to be a part of this project. Dude you got a lot of awesome knowledge. See you soon.

[dragoncelica]

Thanks Dave and here is some update ;)
Subframe connectors are finished! R154 TRANY in mocked up.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica017-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica018-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica019-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica020-2.jpg

[dragoncelica]

Soon more updates

[Glides]

That things gonna be a monster.

[dragoncelica]

OK here is the engine, i start to put it back together so here we go ;)
by the way i got a set of Eagle Rods with the new 3/8 ARP 2000 bolts yeap not the normal 5/16 weaker bolts, so i got to give it a try cuz eagle rate'em up to 1200 whp. i trust em with the new bolts ;) also there is always to upgrade to a L19 ARP bolts!
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica022-2.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica025-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica024-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica026-1.jpg

[WhiteAccord]

Dude, this is just monster.. Sick

[Mooseiah]

Nice project man!

[puregroove]

:goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
:goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
:goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

[dragoncelica]

i just mock up all the stuff on the engine to have a clue of what it is going to look! :roll:
Check the turbo this is not the unit i am going to run in my car this is a spare i got to upgrade later on you know just in case, and the BOOST LOGIC race harmonic balancer ;)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica028-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica029-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica030-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica031.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica033-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica036-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica037-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica040-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica042-1.jpg

[Drummerboy]

I Love that intake manifold. A close friend just cnc'd his and welded it together. It's on a 1000awhp Dodge stealth.

great build!

[bigpanda16]

that thing is the b*tches tits fo sho

[dragoncelica]

Lets keep going with the engine assambly!
Pistons and rods already in and torqued down ;) how it looks?
Next the head :roll:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica043.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica044-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica045-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica046-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/celica048-1.jpg

[dragoncelica]

well here are some crapy pictures of the panhard bar replaced by a wishbone track locator, and the cage foundation welded in the chassis already.
More updates soon to come, very soon ;)


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/CRV-1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/CRV004.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/CRV005.jpg

[puregroove]

^^--lovin' your updates, man.

[dragoncelica]

^^--lovin' your updates, man.

yea i need to finish the damn cage to bring the car to dave ASAP:eek:

[dragoncelica]

another thing slowing me dow besides a month vacation last summer in PR :rolleyes: is that i have a hell of work backed up, 1 cage in bigpanda 2JZ cressida, another cage and RWD conversion 05 eclipse, single turbo and microtech stand alone 3000 gt VR4 conversion, a down pipe fab plus tunning a 80 turbo 3tc corolla, and a possible AE86 cage comming for next weekend! as u guys can see i am packed! :thinking:

[puregroove]

jeez, man... you are pullin' in some work!!

[dragoncelica]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/suspensionceli2.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/suspensionceli.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/suspencionceli1.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/CRV004.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/CRV005.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/CANDUNGO1515/CRV006.jpg

[The Green Monster]

I cant see any of the pictures on this page :(

[secondgencamaro]

You should upgrade to pro today so I can see the pics, lol.

[dragoncelica]

You guys got 2 options here,
Option 1;
right click copy the adress in properties and paste it on your adress bar.

Option 2;
Wait till the 3rd so the bandwith bulshit is over! :)

[Bigt8aford]

I'm not seeing the pics????

[dragoncelica]

check the post avove yours! ^^^^^^

[dragoncelica]

lets see if this work!!!! ok it does :) so here are some more in the cage ;)


As you guys can see, i did the rollcage foundation to be one with the subframe connectors to tie evrything together in one very strong SFI Cert. way, it is going to be a 8.5 Cert for now as i state before, i know it doesnt need all those other tubing for the 8.50 Cert. but i do it anyway to upgrade later to a 7.50 Cert. adding just couple of tubing more ;) planning on future more agresive upgrades!
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs185.snc1/6175_148494276339_759841339_3459264_4346297_n.jpg
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs185.snc1/6175_148494796339_759841339_3459266_7731489_n.jpg

[dragoncelica]

here are some more updates!
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs277.snc1/10433_150585236339_759841339_3489422_1240011_n.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs257.snc1/10433_150585531339_759841339_3489424_4417057_n.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs257.snc1/10433_150585946339_759841339_3489425_1951969_n.jpg
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs277.snc1/10433_150586556339_759841339_3489428_5960972_n.jpg
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs277.snc1/10433_150587521339_759841339_3489443_6218747_n.jpg
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs257.snc1/10433_150586966339_759841339_3489431_2259475_n.jpg

[dragoncelica]

I got something on the mail last week

THANKS, MR. HONG!
Remember guys for all your TURBO and parts related needs go to, http://WWW.MIKETURBOINC.COM

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs276.snc1/10321_182141021339_759841339_3834969_3702392_n.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs256.snc1/10321_182141401339_759841339_3834970_7179920_n.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs254.snc1/10131_182141736339_759841339_3834971_4604538_n.jpg

[dragoncelica]

Camber plates on the car they are AE86 units they fit with minor mods to the struts towers, now need to take em out and fix the sloted hole to make it look like factory
more to come!
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs277.snc1/10433_177108091339_759841339_3784389_5060603_n.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs257.snc1/10433_177108311339_759841339_3784390_154879_n.jpg
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs277.snc1/10433_177108541339_759841339_3784395_2807817_n.jpg

[dragoncelica]

new updates comming soon;

1- mini tubs
2- bigger rear tires and wheels
3- finished roll cage
4- R154 trany custom pull to push clutch actuator conversion
5- engine instalation to beggin soon
6- drive shaft fabrication + balancing
7- custom rear disc brakes + wilwood brake proportion valve
8- front brake roll control solenoid instalation
9- rear wing fabrication
10- rear chute instalation

just to beggin this new season after christmas!

[dirk-diggler]

props to u great fab work

[dragoncelica]

thanks bro.