19914afc Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Hey, just wondering if a 18RG will bolt into my 1980 Series 1 T18/TE72 with a 3tc and would it bolt up to my T50 gearbox as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 No, and no :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19914afc Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 how hard would it be to put the 18rg engine and whatever gearbox they came with in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 I could only presume custom engine mounts, although RA40 MIGHT work at a big guess. And custom gearbox member / checking tunnel clearance as I think a W series box might be bigger. And seeing if you need a custom tailshaft. And any wiring you need to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgzz Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 any celica that had an 18rc will have all the gear you need.. even the gear box dude.. just gotta get the cross member to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19914afc Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 aww well, ill just build up a 3t/2tg engine instead sounds like it would probably be easier in the long run cause it would just bolt in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19914afc Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 any celica that had an 18rc will have all the gear you need.. even the gear box dude.. just gotta get the cross member to fit what if I just get the cross member from the ra28 ill be getting the engine from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wde_bdy Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) ... Edited October 16, 2010 by wde_bdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19914afc Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 You need- Front sump setup Custom mounts (I had the factory mounts on the crossmember cut off, moved wider and set at the right angle) modded gearbox crossmember Change end on driveshaft Tunnel is big enough for either a W50 or W55 gearbox I used an 18RGEU and W55 from an RA63 Celica. Since you have a T18 which runs a steering box there are no clearance issues, when I converted to rack the steering shaft wanted to hit the starter so had to move the rack over a little. Callum Thanks for the help, I think ill just go 3t/2tg hybrid which will bolt straight in or even carbed 4age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgzz Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 what if I just get the cross member from the ra28 ill be getting the engine from? then your in luck my friend... all you gotta do is sort out the gear box shit and then youll be cruising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wde_bdy Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) ... Edited October 16, 2010 by wde_bdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19914afc Posted June 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Doesn't matter now anyway as I'm going 3tc/2tg hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJM85 Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Doesn't matter now anyway as I'm going 3tc/2tg hybrid. uber charger + solid bottom end + heaD work = $kid$... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19914afc Posted June 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) uber charger + solid bottom end + heaD work = $kid$... What do you mean by "uber charger"? and I can do the majority of the engine work myself (other than machining of the head and boring), and I get parts at trade price. and are you trying to say skids as well as it costing alot?? lol. Edited June 9, 2010 by 19914afc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW42 Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Honestly i reckon if you put the t series engine mounts onto the 18rg it might work either way, build a pissed off t series engine and either add boost or not up to you but i have a 2tg head here that needs valve stem guides welded back on inside the head, yours for 50 bucks if your in brisbane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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