Here's my ra40!! always liked the shape of it because it's different from the more common TA22-RA23 shape, more long and sleek....and people don't know what the hell it is which is cool!! I bought it as is from 'Fours n More' in Adelaide, and it's a buzz to drive!! I hope to do my own one day when I can afford to....always dreamt of a twin-turbo 1UZ-FE ra40....one day anyway....lol
It was originally a standard 18RC 2.0L Celica, but it has a rebuilt 5 spd 18RG 2.0 Litre Twin Cam GT Motor. Upgrades include extractors, twin 4" Webbers, upgraded valves and springs, blue powdercoated rocker cover, new exhaust with a 2.5" dumped muffler and even factory air con ;) Anyhow, the rebuild makes it a lot more different to the old single-cam!! She is responsive on the foot, and loves the high revs with a slightly worn second gear...:S I have also converted to Redline gearbox oil, which has helped to smoothen it out again, whilst making some very sleek shifts ;)
As you can see, the interior has also had some changes, with RA60 Celica bucket seats, sports steering wheel, new dash, and a TVC Head Unit wired to a powerful sound system which has just had a better battery installed to power it!!
Rockford Fosgate 'Punch' Series 10" in a custom-ported box
Rockford 6.5" 3 ways
kept the same set of Alpine 6x9's as they're in good condish
The body is in immaculate original condition, very straight and no signs of rust (except for a minor spot on the firewall). It has also been lowered a bit, and is running on 14" Dragway rims.
Previously being a city car, it has quickly settled to country roads and highways!! I'd confidently recommend to anyone who wants something economical, fun, different and head turning to get an old skool celica!
Thanks for checking out my Celica!! I hope this has given you some ideas or at least you enjoyed looking at it!! Make sure you leave a comment and drop me some opinions and suggestions!!!
