Here is my daily driver TA22 Celica 'Tweety'… so named by my daughter Courtney when she was a lil kid!

Colour:Bright yellow
Model:1974 Toyota Celica TA22
Engine:3T-GTE (1983 twin-cam, twin-spark, turbo 1.8L)
Power:163RWKW @14-15PSI

Gallery

  

Engine

  • Bored 87mm (Feb 2007)
  • WISECO ceramic coated forged pistons (thanks to Jason Myers)
  • Eagle forged H Conrods with ARP bolts (thanks to Rod Try)
  • Balanced crank, pistons, rods, flywheel, clutch & harmonic balancer
  • Reconditioned Head
  • ARP Head studs
  • CT20 turbo – Hiflowed by Garrett
  • Haltech E6X Computer (MANY thanks to Phil Lawrence! June 09)
  • Lightened flywheel
  • Redesigned engine mounts (oil turbo)
  • Front mount 13B intercooler & 2.1/4” IC piping
  • Single stage electric Turbosmart boost controller
  • Bosh BOV
  • Davies Craig Thurmo fan
  • Custom surge tank
  • Bosch inline & pre fuel pumps
  • Battery relocated to boot

Driveline

  • W55 gearbox
  • Heavy duty Exedy clutch
  • AE86 disc brake shortened rear end
  • 4.11 diff ratio

Suspension

  • King lowered rear springs
  • Koni Red adjustable rear shocks
  • IDB Shortened front XT130 strut assembly
  • Camry heavy duty front shocks inserts
  • Adjustable heavy duty panhard rod
  • Urethane bushes
  • Engine strut brace
  • Larger front & rear sway bars

Brakes

  • Front: 268mm vented rotors with 2 spot Sumitomo callipers
  • Rear: AE86 Import disc brakes
  • ST185 1” Master Cylinder

Rolling Stock

  • Custom ‘NEALES’ chrome wheels
  • 15" x 7" Front (195/50/15)
  • 15" x 8" Rear (225/50/15)

Bodywork

  • Bright Yellow baked enamel paint
  • GT grill and GT clear front indicators
  • VX commodore clear side indicators
  • All new genuine Yota seals
  • Debadged
  • Solex locks
  • GT Falcon side mirrors
  • Halogen headlight upgrade
  • GT front spoiler

Interior

  • ST185 GT4 bucket seats
  • Retrimmed black/yellow door trims
  • Retrimmed black roof lining
  • Retrimmed dash
  • Custom centre console
  • Boost gauge
  • Black fitted carpets
  • SAAS Sports steering wheel
  • Custom billet gear knob
  • GT oil/amp gauge
  • Central locking
  • Several alarm/immobiliser systems

Stereo

  • JVC front load CD/USB with 12 stacker

Future Plans

  • PWR Radiator & SPAL fan
  • Front coilovers
  • Oil cooler (have but not fitted yet)
  • Replacement steering arms & box
  • W58 Gearbox
  • RN25 Hilux shortened G Series disc brake Slippery 3.7 diff ratio
  • Coilovers