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1973 Toyota Carina with 1UZ-FE V8 swap

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Old 06-28-17, 05:20 PM
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Like the post on the HP says, the ad doesn't mention any chassis reinforcements, but since I love a good sleeper — and Toyota's styling in this era — I'm loving this crazy project. It's rad that the owner kept the engine in the family and didn't just default to an LS motor, like 90% of people do. Head to the HP for the full break down of this beast.
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Old 06-29-17, 05:13 PM
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Like the post on the HP says, the ad doesn't mention any chassis reinforcements, but since I love a good sleeper — and Toyota's styling in this era — I'm loving this crazy project. It's rad that the owner kept the engine in the family and didn't just default to an LS motor, like 90% of people do. Head to the HP for the full break down of this beast.
I seriously would love to drive this baby... Though it might be a little scary...
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that 1UZ looks like a non-vvti, so about ~250 hp (the article said 300 hp). still a fun lil car, great power to weight and silky smooth v8
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That's a beautiful restomoded classic!! 250hp in a '73 Carina is plenty. It's been updated very subtly and tastefully.
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