1975 Celica Posts 10-Second Quarter-Mile

April 25th, 2016

1975 Celica Posts 10-Second Quarter-MileYou seldom see a vintage Toyota Celica making waves on the drag strip. This little car has everything it takes to pull off that classic import look and all the high-performance goodies to make it run like a modern roll racing superstar. It has the shape that drag racers love; narrow and sleek with a low center of gravity but what about horsepower?

How about a 2JZ 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder with a piston upgrade – then add an 8285 turbocharger and presto – you are ready to go racing. The setup is good for 1,000hp. The Speed Warehouse team did manage to locate a weak point after a day of beating on the rear axles but they’ll be back next weekend with some bigger and better lug studs.

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