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The 22RE Celica GTS was available
only for the U.S. market. The low
speed high torque engine was perfectly suited to U.S. driving conditions.
We have raced this 22RE engine in a Celica in Macao, the most famous
international racecourse in South East Asia.
We placed 3rd, behind 2 Six-cylinder factory prepared BMWs.
In Japan the Celica GT and GTS models were equipped with an 18RG/GEU
for earlier models and a 3TGTE since 82.
The 3TGTE was based on the 2TG/18RG models, but upgraded to turbo and
twin-spark plugs. Why did we do
this project? In one of the shipments
we received from Japan, we were sent a complete engine and transmission- with
full harness, ECU, airflow meter, igniter, etc., including the air-cleaner,
engine accessories (steering pump, AC compressor, igniters) and even a down-pipe!
It called for a factory original install into a U.S. body.
Everything fits, except the turbo exhaust- which was conveniently replaced
with a 22RTE unit. The 3TGTE uses
the same turbo as the 22RTE, with the only difference being the exhaust side
housing. Since this is basically
a Japanese spec car- the HKS F-Con for the 3TGTE and turbo exhaust were available
and bolted in perfectly. This was
too easy a 2-day project! Now we
had a companion to our Group B Celica.
Toysport likes having pairs for everything.
The suspension is Eibach with Tokico Illuminas and Sway-Away stabilizer
bars. Wheels were stock 14 X 7,
to keep the stock look. The only
thing replaced on the body was the trunk emblem- it now reads GT-TS, the correct
designation.
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