1979 celica supra
 

My firend found an almost mint condition 1979 celica supra that's been sitting in a barn for about 7 year now. I'm gonna help him get it running.
Here's the deal, there is NO info on these things besides the specs. I found out it makes 110 hp and is a 2.6l inline 6 with a frieaking 8.5:1 compression ratio.
So, yeah I'm thinking about brainwashing him into turbos, there is just NO damn info for these things!

Re:1979 celica supra
 

those are the kind that look sorta like old mustangs? yeah, just get a motor swap.

Re:1979 celica supra
 

those cars look like absolute -------, but it could make a hell of a sleeper. if you overnight parts from japan.

Re:1979 celica supra
 

that's what I was thinking but there is NO info on these things, and yes they do look like cheese wheels. Anyone know if toyo parts are interchangable in the block?

Re:1979 celica supra
 

i di dsome thinking, id send it out to pasturte.......prob not even worth your time

Re:1979 celica supra
 

I would but it's in such hella good condition.

Re:1979 celica supra
 

I would say swap a different engine in it. the 5mge from the 82 - 85 supra will fit with little modification. The engine is 160hp. But if you really want some power, throw the 7mgte engine in it.(from 86-92 supras)It has 230hp.

I would say engine swap would be the only way to go because I believe the 79 celica supra has a 4me in it and i am pretty sure you wont find parts for that.

I wouldnt put it out to pasture. Sorry i am an old RWD Toyota Fan

Just my $0.02

Re:1979 celica supra
 

give it to me :)

The tranny and rearend in that car is very strong, so yeah, go ahead and throw in a 7mgte, it shouldn't be too hard of a swap, I think the block is nearly identical.

Neil

Re:1979 celica supra
 

picts? I have no clue waht this thng looks like

Re:1979 celica supra
 

here is a picture of a 79-81 Celica - supra

http://www.celicasupra.com/images/pics812.jpg