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    7M-GTE powered 1977 Celica Liftback, kicking ass

    Went to the strip yesterday with her.... total sleeper. I LOVE beating expensive cars!!! Videos!! Nice burnout... vs some mustang, spun a lot, but I win http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kQs12f6yAg Vs Lingenfelter CTS-V 600+hp.... I win...
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    Turbo car gear ratios for drag strip, I need some advice!

    I need some decision making guidance here guys... Some background info: I have a 1977 Toyota Celica that I swapped a 92 turbo supra engine and R154 manual transmission into. Rear axle is out of a '68 big block Dart, a 8.75" with a 3.91 gear. I built myself a Megasquirt system for the...
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    R154 Carnage

    Apparently this is what happens when your transmission guy forgets to install the snap ring on the outside of the counter shaft bearing. The center race of the bearing ejected into the bellhousing after about 3000 miles. This is installed into my 1977 Celica GT along with a 7M-GTE Pics...
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    Piston Slap? Ridges on bottoms of cylinders (pics and vids) Help!!

    Last year I purchased a JDM 7mgte to put into my 77 Celica. Upon receiving the engine I pulled it apart, lightly lapped the head and block to remove small imperfections, installed a new OEM HG, and put it back together using ARP head studs. Mods are(if it matters): Cooleeze Big Mouth DP...
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    Strange R154 problem, 7m swapped celica

    This is in my 1977 Celica with swapped drivetrain 7M-GTE, R154, Mopar 8.75 axle, 9psi. I got stranded last night, sitting at a stop light I went to go and the shifter just flops between first and second like it isnt connected to anything, the shifter moves into first and second but nothing...
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    Digital dash speed sensor

    I purchased a JDM 7M-GTE and R154 for my celica project. It did not have a speedometer cable, instead it has the electronic sensor that was for the digital dash. If it matters.... My friend and fellow member of supramania (7MGTESUPRAPAT) told me that he thought the engine and trans were out of...
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    My 1977 7M-GTE CELICA! Finished! Test drive vid on page 18!

    I am finally starting my build thread after a few months of lurking after my introduction. This is my 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback (RA29) I am currently installing a JDM 7M-GTE and R154, she should be pretty damn fast when its completed. Ok here are some pictures and info! I decided I...
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    7mgte 1977 celica

    I am Chris and I live in Brighton, Michigan I have a 1977 toyota celica liftback and I recently purchased a 7mgte and r154 to put into the celica in place of the stock 20r motor. I am going to have to do decent amount of modification to get it to fit right but I am just starting the...