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Old 05-18-20, 11:47 AM
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Default Toyota Engineer Built a Lexus V8-Powered Celica
Toyota Engineer Built a Lexus V8-Powered Celica
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We've always loved the way later Celicas look, but this one solves their lack of performance.

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Somewhere, I can hear Scotty Kilmer's angry cries.
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Originally Posted by Motorola
Somewhere, I can hear Scotty Kilmer's angry cries.
"Rev up your engines!"
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I had a 2003 GT-S. Loved the looks, but hated the interior ergonomics and seat comfort. This V8 conversion is cool as hell, but doesn't address my issues.
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That’s awesome!!!
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Old 05-19-20, 07:48 AM
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Very cool! Not my favorite Celica model but cool nonetheless.

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"Rev up your engines!"
I've always found that tagline funny when he hates large good sounding engines LOL
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I thought it has the 5.0-liter V8 from ISF.....the 4.3-liter 3UZ V8 is not quite a performance engine + weight. Don't think it have good weight distribution.
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crazy to convert this from FWD to RWD and make it look stock with no obvious changes to the tunnel and rear end! i'm impressed.
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So when is he being promoted to the Lexus design team. Out of the box thinking is excelllent
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Very cool.
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