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Keyshawn

11-08-2001, 09:17 AM

Do you know when and where World Racing plans to race the Celica, or at least when they'll release specs about the TRD-built engine? When does the new import race season start? Thanks in advance for any info you can share.

Unity112

11-08-2001, 10:51 AM

Yeah, I'm interested too in when the Rado Celi will be able to compete. The Skunk2 RSX's are being prepped up as the current moment (though they might be in different classes) I just want them to go up and compare times http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smile.gif

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11-08-2001, 11:06 AM

Engine
type: TRD 2ZZGE
Disp: 1863 CC
Pwr: 750 HP @ 9k
Ind: Turbo
Bore: 3.2892 In.
Srtoke: 3.3460 In
Comp R: 9.4:1
Fuel: VP Racing Gas
Exhst: TRD Custom Headers

Drivetrain
Trans: Fortin 4 spd man
Clutch: Tilton Triple Disc Carbon Racing

I have specs from the rest of the car if you're interested.

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Keyshawn

11-08-2001, 11:22 AM

GTSnut,
Thanks. Yeah, can ya post all the specs you have for the rest of the car? Also, do you know the target date for the debut of Rado's Celi at the track?

11-08-2001, 05:09 PM

It's first race will be in March in Florida I think. The official debut will be at Englishtown a week later though. I'll be there for that one.

Chassis: Tube, NHRA 25-1-C Certified
Body: Toyota Celica GT-S Liftback
Steering: Manual Rack with OMP Quadro Steering wheel
Paint: PPG/ County Line Autobody Designed by Bo Studios
Aero Package: B&R Aerospace

Suspension
Type: Computer Generated Drag Setup
Front: Ladder Bar fully adjustable
Rear: Spindle mount setup
Shocks: Penske Racing w/adj comp and rebound

Wheels:Front 15"x10" Weld Magnum pro
Rear 15"x3.5" Weld Magnum pro
Tires: Front 30"x10" Toyo drag slicks
Rear 26"x4" Toyo Runners
Brakes: Front & rear - 1 piston Strange Magnesium Calipers w/ slotted rotors

Additional Features:
Safety: Full roll cage, titanium wheeley bars
OMP Six point Harness
OMP On-Board Fire system
OMP Fire suit and Helmet Painted by Bo Studios
Custom Window Net
Diest Parachute

Dimensions
Race Weight: 1400 lbs
Wheel Base: 103 In
Overall Length: 186 In
Overall Width: 71 In
Overall Height: 47.5 In
Track width: Front - 66.0 In
Rear - 66.0 In
Fuel Capacity: 3 Gallons

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Keyshawn

11-08-2001, 05:21 PM

GTSnut,
Awesome! Thanks for the info! Did World Racing release any info on the unibody Celica yet?

11-08-2001, 05:34 PM

another 4-speed!!! HELL YEAH!!! http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/biggrin.gif

i wonder what the gearing is like and where fuel cutoff is. <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm13.gif" border=0>

do they use VVTL-i? if they do, they're using different, probably more aggressive cams, no?

11-08-2001, 05:44 PM

The unibody was sent to be dipped today and Cousin Bob will be the driver when it's ready. The motor will be built by World in an attept to produce 900 hp or blow it up, whatever comes first.

Lift is not used in the tubeframe and I don't have specs on the cams. That info is available in Turbo magazine.

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Team_WORLD_Racing

11-09-2001, 07:19 AM

Thanks for giving them the info pimp daddy... All of it is correct and we do want to make more power than TRD for the Uni-Body, TRD is saying like 750 to the wheels for their enigne though, and that is about what we made in the integra, shouldn't be a problem, the 2ZZ bottom end seems much stronger than the Honda. Later Guys!
Jay

Mjolnir

11-09-2001, 07:36 AM

Why do they call this thing a "Celica" as it bears no resemblance to our cars and has few if any actual Celica parts?

It's really a Kit car.

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11-09-2001, 07:39 AM

Originally posted by t2000gts:
i wonder what the gearing is like and where fuel cutoff is. <IMG SRC="http://www.newcelica.org/ubb/smilies/cwm13.gif" border=0>

do they use VVTL-i? if they do, they're using different, probably more aggressive cams, no?There was a article about the World Racing 2ZZ in the July '01 Turbo Magazine.

It doesn't mention the gearbox, but it stated that their target was 9800rpm.

And it stated they would be using TRD Japan camshafts (no further info on the cams in the article). The VVTL-i would be disabled for now (both varaible lift and timing), and possibly restored in the future, once the get the engine running well without it.

However, some of the Turbo data might be incorrect by now. For instance, Turbo states they planned to use a 9.0:1 CR, but GTSnut states above that they actually ended up using a 9.4:1 .CR

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Keyshawn

11-09-2001, 07:55 AM

I'm anxiously awaiting the Unibody Celica racer. I'm possibly EVEN MORE eager to see it run than it's big brother, since it will resemble our Celica's much more than Rado's tube-frame monster.

This message has been edited by Keyshawn on November 09, 2001 at 12:07 PM

11-09-2001, 08:57 AM

Why do they call this thing a "Celica" as it bears no resemblance to our cars and
has few if any actual Celica parts?

It's really a Kit car.

it's got a 2ZZ-GE, and it looks like a celica somewhat. what more do you want from something that's supposed to run 7s and have a parachute?

11-09-2001, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by t2000gts:
it's got a 2ZZ-GE, and it looks like a celica somewhat. what more do you want from something that's supposed to run 7s and have a parachute?

Amen

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