A Manual Transmission Swap Transformed This Car!

[@davidsimmons6197]

The expression on your face when you took it outside was priceless! Pure joy, thanks for sharing that part of the build with us Sarah. You're awesome

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Sarah definitely make that Celica Supra much better and more enjoyable with manual gear shifting swap.. We watch her from Europe otherwise we would enter the competition to win such a cool car..

[@niklaswejedal463]

Heeey - that is word by word exactly what I was going to write!!! 😅

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

Thanks

[@johnmcfetridge3974]

Thanks! "Pineapple"

[@mikelazure7462]

You having your own detailing product line would make a LOT of sense. You could call it "Down the Rabbit Hole" with the subtitle "When it has to be 200% done right."

[@ericthomas3181]

100% agree

[@neoanderson7]

Don’t you love it when things are already in place to do a swap? 👏🏻 Can’t thank you enough for being 1 of the few channels that don’t promote useless crap. 👍🏻 That expression is classic when you finally took it for the run around. 😉😂👍🏻

[@henrymatthews9365]

Also I would love to use her code and get a discount at Rock auto. I buy oil and parts from them all the time.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Supporting the channel so we don’t see sponsor ads. Also someone is going to get very lucky.

[@davidvalletta2755]

What you get done in a video is quality. That’s what I watch for. Quality over quantity. That said there was a lot of content as well. Clutch in. Wiring. Fluids topped up. Start. First manual drive. Big smiles :) Great video.

[@SarahnTuned]

Each passing year algorithms make that recipe harder and harder to sustain.

[@melodicchronic5181]

I've made the mistake of removing the drain plug first, instead of the fill plug. Only to discover that the fill plug is seized and proceeds to strip, creating a very large headache. I was a bit surprised to see you remove those drain plugs before the fill plugs. But, I'm glad it worked out for ya. This car is gonna make someone very happy. Great work.

[@LMacNeill]

This is such a *SATISFYING* feeling when you complete a large amount of work on a car, and you're finally able to crank it up and drive it. There's nothing quite like it!

[@LAP1050]

Sarah, one of the many things I enjoy about you is how you take on a project like this one, retrofit an automatic transmission car with a manual. You get into disassembling something you’re not familiar with and it all goes back together like it should. Then seeing the joy on your face when the job is done is ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS 👏🇺🇸

[@raven4k998]

please note no one wants an automatic transmission

[@LAP1050]

@@raven4k998 "retrofit" is to install (new or modified parts or equipment) in something previously manufactured or constructed. Sarah is retrofitting the "automatic transmission car with a manual"

[@philbuell6657]

Love early model Toyota's, easy and simple to work on. I have felt your joy when it started up 👍

[@bobuncle8704]

It’s so nice to see how happy you are when a plan come together.

[@rickynolen8882]

Lady you absolutely make my day to see another video from you. I have learned so much about cars, that I didn't know before your channel. You are a treasure.

[@Nonakame]

Love, love, love this project car! You really are doing some amazing work!

[@joshgroff9218]

Excellent work as always, Sarah!

[@kurtstephan7039]

I'd been dragging my heels on entering to win this car. This video was the push I needed. Great work, Sarah!

[@raven4k998]

Error 47 run for your life

[@jayceecombs6887]

Loved the look on your face when you appeared to feel "The Force" of you realizing the "TRANSformation" of your swap! You can be So Cute & "girl-like!" Thank you, J

[@amoni1959]

Still can’t get over that steering wheel. It’s so retro and cool. 👌🏾

[@jts09]

Love your videos. Just one comment. I've been taught to always remove the fill both first. That way, if you can't get the drain bolt loose, you still have fluid.

[@SarahnTuned]

..it was shipped without fluid in it

[@johng7590]

yep, every auto to manual I've done puts that blissful joy into my driving experience. Bravo!

[@mayflowerlash11]

Sarah, you make exactly the right amount of progress in each video. Who is telling you you are not making progress? Tell them to Eff Off. We love watching what you do and say each vid. It's your channel. Do it just exactly the way you want to. Cheers.

[@soyeux27]

You are intelligent and you're beautiful, beautiful and intelligent. Thank you Sarah for being there for us !

[@mothmagic1]

Your over the top with everything you do is part of what makes your work so high quality. We can stand a delay in your posting the videos if it means you manage to get the job done that you want to. The biggest transformation you've ever witnessed and the great thing is it's all your own doing. That has to be stisfying.

[@raymondhood4704]

❤ l love your commentary l always get a chuckle. You young lady are the all round perfect woman, A great sense of humour, A passion for cars, Brains AND easy on the eye. Incredible video as always Thank you

[@azarahwagner2749]

Ok ! Others may have said similar but the expression on your face ( 13:00 ) was priceless. I swear I was in the drivers seat experiencing it for myself 😂 Awesome work

[@jeffsr8300]

The look on your face when you first drove it said it was all worth it. Great Job Thanks.

[@edwinlawrence1299]

Your attention to details is a big reason I enjoy your videos. The lucky person that wins one of your builds is getting the best version of that vehicle.

[@winchestersons6258]

Owned an 83. Modified it as much back in the day as i could. Managed to get it going real fast. Loads of fun.

[@davidkucher5.0Coy]

I love how your a stickler for detail, great work Sarah. Love your great sense of humor too. 😎👌👍

[@paulhall170]

I love the loony tunes t-shirt, Sarah! Terrific achievement, and the smile on your face when the clutch first engaged was priceless!

[@gregsheppard1457]

There was so much work compressed into the video. I can see how fulfilled you are doing this and the result is going to be brilliant. Thank you.

[@jenniferdouthart1210]

Just bought my 80's Supra Shirt to enter. This car would be an amazing addition to our MKIII and MKV! Thanks for showing the Supras some love!

[@ThisIsVinecessary]

I would love to win this Celica but I guess shipping it to New Zealand is out of the question. PS, luv you Sarah...

[@petermoller8337]

Just across the ditch same, bugger

[@ianritchie1666]

It would keep veering to the right hand side of the road. Sheep would be confused everywhere.

[@RowanBradshaw-vc2mf]

Yay for Sarah, LHD though, RHD Aus/NZ . 🎎

[@ThisIsVinecessary]

@@RowanBradshaw-vc2mf We can have LHD vehicles here in certain circumstances. Many have to be converted to RHD though a lot get a LVV cert and remain LHD.

[@RowanBradshaw-vc2mf]

@@ianritchie1666 And super fun, the Kelpie/Shetland isn't the driver.

[@eugenecandelaria4651]

The magic of the right gearing🙂🚜

[@r8ley]

At 14:20, Sarah discusses the Hootenheiser with the extendo Wimble-dimble. As one does. (Seriously, though, excellent work, and another outstanding video.)

[@LucklessGun]

such an amazing looking car, and this was an awesome project. very cool!

[@Modified1]

I couldn't have explained how to adjust a clutch any better lol😂

[@Pierre.P4]

Much respect for your mechanic skills Sarah.

[@petermoller8337]

Thanks buy some coffee 🇦🇺👍

[@malikdigger4544]

3rd gen Celica seems like amazing project work it's kool classic JDM car & every working outfit u wear Sarah is gorgeous

[@a9entjones]

I know this one was empty, but ALWAYS remove the filler plug before the drain plug. At least if you're unable to get the filler plug out, you still have fluid in your gearbox/diff/transfer case ;-)

[@RBcymru]

It is like a step back in time watching this. I had a black Celica 2ltr lift back 1982 model. My first car at 19 (in 1989) with the same wheels as that with the plastic centre caps. My car needed welding at the rear as it was a show room car then never looked after. I took the fuel tank out to weld in new inner wings / fenders and repaired rusted outer wings / fenders. Gear box was the same as the Supra, basically the same car from the fire wall back. I had pop forward lights but fitted later model pop up ones with a slight bonnet mod. The gear box was so heavy changing the clutch with no lift or pit. I had a oil blockage in the crank at 70 mph which bent a con rod and big end bearing "issue". 21R engine was an old Mercedes iron block, Mercedes crank shaft, a Toyota aluminium head and big carburetor With my dad and brother I had to lift out the head, then the bottom of the engine with gear box last. Rebuilt the engine and it ran for years with electric windows added from a 2.8 Supra that had been scrapped after a bad crash. Regretted selling that car as they are worth over £40,000 now. Broke several fingers working on that car fixing it but loved every second and would do it again in a heart beat.

[@shawnnelsonwhalen]

I remember this car because I used to have one. Worked on it in the snow one winter, and got it running.

[@simpletonengineers9450]

I dont know why but i have absolutely love pop up headlights and i cant explain why

[@desertrat77]

Watching you do this work is inspiring, Sarah! Yes, Toyota builds great products (I'm a huge fan), and so, obviously, do you! What a team -- Sarah and Toyota!! Btw, from the time I first saw this car in 83, I fell in love with it and wanted one. But life . . .

[@The102012]

Your persistence is unmatchable

[@dan-othemando7958]

Nice!! What A Beautiful Car!!

[@bikedoc4145]

Oh those Stereo's with the dedicated EQ bring back memories! My uncle had a salvage yard for Toyota and Nissan stuff in Tn. and I remember these being in lots of Toyota stuff back then from Celica to 4Runners. Those where pretty sweet back in the day, now you have to go through 20 clicks and turns to get to a EQ

[@mymoparstoo]

Another great video from Sarah, so smart and love seeing her enjoy the first drive in manual mode!

[@rjkStudios]

😎👍 Brilliant work! Loving the result of the manual conversion. Your Toyota builds are my favourite build videos on KZbin. Excited to see the eventual v8 in the Celica. Mr. Dos along with these two, make for a nice collection of cool Toyotas spanning 3 decades.

[@christophertyacke6019]

Your face says it all when it started, pure joy that your work proved correct, in motion.

[@niklaswejedal463]

Watching you drive it was pure awesomeness all over - I am so jealous of the person who will win this (as I am not an US citizen and it won't ship to Sweden, I am not entering the competition, but hoping at least my Pateron-support will make some small difference). I still remember when I saw these, whenI was a kid, thought they looked super cool and the still do. Thank you fpr what you do and Stay Awesome!

[@RatRickenbacker]

Thank you so much for giving that baby life. An automatic in the MK II Supra is pure sacrilege. I’m confident this will make someone extremely happy; and that’s what it’s all about. I owned and drove an ‘85 I purchased back in 1990. I kick myself for ever getting rid of it. Black as well. Keep up the humor, the relief and honor you provide these (hard to swallow) classics. And the hard work you put in producing these videos. Enjoy the ride!

[@kirsteneklund2509]

Im a mechanic( in Australia )by trade as well and I always get blown away by the size of the projects that you take on! ( and complete ) I admire the motivation & perseverance that you muster each time. Also just wondering if you might consider an aircraft project on the channel. Maybe something like an engine swap on a piper cub or a taildragger conversion on a Cessna. I know that talk is cheap when Im not the one doing the work ! A dabble with aircraft could be Fun ! Just sayin' Warmest regards, Kirsten.

[@rorykelly8275]

Yet again another great video, No one on youtube can match your humour and your expressions. Keep it up girl.

[@SeanLynchXY]

Thanks Sarah!

[@BenPress]

Love your work. Hot tip, crack the fill plugs on diffs and gearboxes first. You can always drive on old oil other than no oil, if you drain them first.

[@sivart54]

Had an '83 Supra as the first car I bought when I was in High School. When you started it up...the sound and the memories. 🙌

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I used to love these cars back in the day!

[@craigpennington1251]

If I ever did get a car from you, I know with confidence it will be right. You do great work and attention to details. And I know for a fact it will be clean. Best of wishes & hope your shop has A/C for the high temps outside.

[@michesauveur8165]

that video was awesome and I love the expression on your face when the car turned over

[@1256giff]

Excellent job on the Celica.

[@byronvision2589]

Very cool to see an old school JDM getting refurbish with so much detail to just be a giveaway. Also nice to see what resources are available in that part of the U.S. although a majority of parts get ordered online. Love the Celica too. 👍👍👍

[@marknelson8724]

Things I don't enjoy. Working under the dash. You are a trooper.

[@adamthirdbourne324]

You are the best, through and through.

[@Buffrt66]

Yes. I put a manual 5 speed in my 73 Camaro with a 454. So awesome!!!

[@DavidGarcia-lf7bd]

Thanks!

[@jeffreyshepherd8488]

Thank you for not shoving products down our throats its really a turn off on other channels

[@1999jimi]

Hey Sarah, tgat neutral safety switch, if you wire in a switch to it (hidden toggle or not hidden power antenna/rear window defogger/seat warmer/WHATEVER) you can have an ignition kill switch/theft deterrent for FREE!!!

[@richscott2483]

We love your passion, enthusiasm, work ethic, and reviews. It's a pleasure and joy to watch your videos. Keep on doing what makes you Happy! Caring and Sharing is Classy.

[@lickwidapex222]

Love it. The video pace, fast forwarding bits of work time, the personal excitement, the typical garage errors (starter bolt placement) and everything else. This one really hits home with what its like to get a bit grimey and the experience of success that comes with it. Thank you Sarah. Nailed it!

[@aazflin5792]

Thanks this info helps when I do mine. Those louvers at the back are rare.

[@1974UTuber]

Thanks. I can't enter to win cause I'm in Australia. I'm seriously loving all the Toyota content though.

[@802Garage]

Wow looks sooo good with a manual! I'm sure you already figured it out, but you just have to adjust the clutch pedal switch/stop at the top opposite from the rod adjustment to change the pedal position. Have to change both to adjust the rod throw.

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah, I adjusted it while I was rendering the video lol

[@Anya-Prime]

I don’t need it. I don’t need it. I definitely don’t need it… I need it!!! Also a crop top as a giveaway shirt would be hella nice, but if that doesn’t happen I guess I’ll settle for a chance to win the car at least

[@Zigg3man]

Love the old retro background music, feels so unique 👍😎

[@seispaul]

Another amazing job Sarah. It was great to see the expression on your face when you let it rip a little during the test drive!

[@LibLibertyLibertarian]

3:45 next time take the seat off. It's 4 bolts and a wire. It'll allow you to lay down upside down under the steering wheel making the process simple.

[@happyplace00]

gear box oil comes in a squezy bottle bag too

[@JasonX0659]

The beats in your videos are awesome!

[@illuminaughty2929]

2:27 need more of this.

[@schoterson]

Wow that was a quick turnaround. .fantastic job as always!

[@adambanas6365]

Love the 4:3 aspect ratio framing in shots! It didn't go unnoticed. This is such a cool build and such a cool car! When you consider what else was on sale in 1982 you could a lot worse than this Toyota Supra. I would love to enter the contest myself but I live in Canada and have my own '80s sports car fix with my 1984 Corvette. Still I appreciate all the hard work and passion you put into your builds Sarah! ❤

[@mayflowerlash11]

Nice choice of background music in this vid.

[@Stue-e]

the tube bottles of gear oil are ok, its the squeezy bag ones that are the best, the extra $2-3 dollars for the convenience of being able to fill any transmission with ease is well worth it, over having to undo stuff to gain top access to the fill port, as well as not wasting a single drop of oil.

[@cruisemansgarage]

Excellent job on the transmission swap. You are a true pro. I learn something from you in every video. You are my KZbin mentor (unknowingly).

[@nigelweaving9045]

Greatest respect to you Sarah. Love your channel and the projects you embrace. Nigel, UK

[@jaydibernardo4320]

Sarah is kind of a klutz but in a fun loveable way. If I had half her abilities I'd be one happy mechanic. I get more and more impressed with her skills in each video.

[@Notasheepleandneverwillbe]

If you can mechanic airplanes you can probably mechanic anything .

[@Wooley689]

Another incredible job done by Sarah.

[@ne2i]

I remember these when they were new. So neat to see one.

[@joecovey2235]

Amazing how fast you did that manual swap. Just WOW! Love your surprise at how big a difference the swap made.

[@SarahnTuned]

Really wasn’t hard, research and finding parts is the difficult part.

[@GregZentTrumpetMan]

What a great recreation of a classic stick shifting Japanese sports car!

[@ShiftyKen08]

All of your project car videos are awesome! And the surprised look on your face on that first drive was indeed priceless. This is why i love manual transmission cars. Thanks for making my day, again, Sarah!

[@The102012]

Love your wholehearted devotion

[@utilityart]

When you got extendo pipe out for the drain plug I’m telling my phone “Sarah check the fill plug first”. Recently teaching my son about car maintenance I told him always check the fill plug first, you don’t want to drain everything then find out it is stuck or you need some special tool or something.

[@delukxy]

Clutch adjustment is at the slave cylinder to throw out arm. Adjust to give about 1/16 to 3/32" play (guess) The clevis you adjusted sets the pedal pad position relative to the brake pedal. Normally parallel. I posted that before I got to the bottom of the comments. Hope all is OK now.

[@troglodyte1969]

If you can't find the reverse light pigtail, Google KFI Polaris quick connect handlebar wire harness. I like that you actually repair your projects the correct way instead of cobbling shit together like many other automotive youtubers.

[@GregPalmer2]

Nice upgrade,l remember upgrading my old land rover l was that excited l forgot to do up some of the wheel nuts and one wheel fell of while my neighbors was watching.

[@rustinpeacegarage]

Sarah thesee celicas etc clutchs can gravity bleed really easy , and the clutch pushrod adjustment dont remove the clevis , just loosen lock nut and spin push rod around in the clutch while its all connected , regards mick

[@baodo_cake]

Congratulations on a successful first drive! Looks like a super fun car.

[@sg1fan75]

love the cool cars you are restoring.