1977 Toyota Celica with a Supra motor, and '06 Tc <--Newb

Hey all,
I just purchased a '06 Flint Mica Tc Yesterday, 49k miles, it will just be a DD, joined up here to see what I can learn from you guys.

On to the fun one....


My other car is a 1977 Toyota Celica, originally a Califorinia car but has been in MI for the last 3 years

Once I purchased the vehicle I used it for a DD for a few months until I realized how under-powered it was.

Here is a pic when I first received it. Trailer hitch and all


After doing research for a few months I figured I would try to stuff a supra motor in it. I measured it, and I figured it may just fit.

I purchased a 1992 Turbo Supra's 7M-GTE and R154 trans from Japan, replaced the headgasket, and went about tossing it into the bay. I worked on the car sever times a week, and had the swap finished in 3 months time. I had to move some stuff around, and do a ton of modifications of course, but not as bad as you would expect.
All new fuel lines, moved radiator 2 inches, moved shifter hole back 3 inches, tons of other stuff, and one of that hardest parts... I put in a 8.75" 1968 Dodge Dart rear axle because I knew the 6.7" factory diff just was not going to hold up.
Had a ton of fun with the car, and then decided to pull the car apart again over last winter to do a few modifications. I installed coated forged wiseco's, shot peened and resized rods, micropolished crank, and dynamically balanced the entire rotating assembly. I also had the head and block decked and I installed a metal head gasket, a fuel pressure regulator, and a 57 trim ct26 turbo.
I never really liked the Tan color too much, so I decided to prep and paint the engine bay "08 Scion Tc Super White". I also got rid of the huge USDM style safety bumpers and switchd to much lighter and smaller fiberglass bumpers. This winter I plan on finishing the rest of the body and paint work, and then doing some suspension modifications.
This year, I took the car to Milan Dragway..... on the TINY 195-70-14's that are on it, I still somehow managed to run a 12.4@117mph, on only 12-13 lbs of boost. When it comes back to life next year I hope to have a Holset HY or HX35 on it, and more boost, lots more.

Anyways, here are a few more pictures

First install


test fitting rear axle


Xceed car meet, car gets a lot of attention


Pretty damn good sleeper, looks stock


pistons


After engine bay paint


another xceed meet






So what do you think of my "Hatchi ride from hell" as many call it?


Chris

Welcome to the club. Can someone say major sleeper?

LOL. Nice one, Navy.

:driving:hey dear, thats very awesome car,
what are the specifications of this car?
and what price?:driving: