I Re-Engineered it to Fit Like OE // 2UZ V8 '74 Celica

[@kentalanlee]

The OCD that went into this Celica build is so over-the-top, it would easily be worth over $200K to any Toyota fetishist. I am absolutely floored by the quality and care. Sarah, you are rapidly approaching GOAT status in the KZbin rebuild video game. I really can't think of a single human being who does it better. Wow.

[@roachwerks3043]

i love "high effort" builds and this is one of the highest high effort builds ive ever seen.

[@Primus54]

@@kentalanlee Sarah could make thousands and thousands of dollars as a restorer for rich collectors, but they’d have to be patient. Her level of perfection cannot be rushed.

[@luisamoa2500]

😂😂

[@mr.m325]

200K ?

[@TheAxecutioner]

IMO it's the greatest build in youtube history

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

This is one of those videos that other automotive channels wouldn't have even bothered filming, and if they did, people would have skipped past to other, more exciting build steps. However, with Sarah, nobody skips around and everyone WANTS these detailed parts of the build- mostly because of the extreme attention to detail, but partially out of fear of missing a robot joke!

[@nvanderhoff]

I haven't seen anything auromotibe on KZbin it has zero or my interest, i clicked because of girl and Toyota I stayed for the absolute fact spitting engineering stuff

[@doolar]

Facts.

[@jennifurzoe1302]

Bender approves robot jokes.

[@tomhorgan6719]

I've been an aerospace engineer for close to 20 years and a massive gearhead completing automotive projects for a lot longer and I still learn something new every time I watch Sarah's videos! Thanks for the tip on drilling fiberglass, Sarah!

[@mostcom]

Cabinet makers will also apply tape to a veneered surface which is being drilled.

[@toddsmash]

Came for the ferret floatation device...stayed for the celica!!!

[@NOFAPC]

Sara should have been at a million plus subscribers, she’s amazingly talented 😊

[@judih.8754]

Slowly but surely getting there.

[@jasonbeagle841]

Hi Sarah, you can mount the cooler upside down so the lines come in from the bottom, that way they are hidden behind the valance.

[@stevenreid-g2y]

I believe all of us gearheads dream of 'Sarahafying' our favorite projects (mine's a cl55 amg kompressor) but just don't have enough ambition to do it. So we live vicariously through you as you zinc plate, cad plate and chrome plate your way merrily through life! Thanks for the ride!

[@daylightdies7194]

I’m no petrol head but I still appreciate the effort that goes into these restorations

[@garyworokevich2524]

I love it when you clean voids that most people will not likely see when you display your car at a meet. Your attention to original equipment is very satisfying.

[@jasonh4167]

Those voids are where the rust starts on a car 99% of the time.

[@riddlemethis01]

Sarah you are crushing it with this build. I can't wait to see you put her on the road.

[@scottbradley9602]

The attention to detail makes the build a piece of art. Fantastic, as always.

[@sam_i_am6410]

Hot cup of coffee and a new Sarah video... what a great morning :)

[@bulletproofadventure]

I just spent the past couple days watching every single video of this build from the beginning and this is by far one of the best car builds I've seen. I used to do this kind of work for a private collector and yes putting a modern LS into an older model is pretty straight forward. I'm super impressed which is the same as regular impressed except I'm wearing a cape🤣

[@Wylef_the_Stubborn]

Sneaking Bender in from Futurama was masterfully done.... 🤣😂

[@Riverdeepnwide]

The history of the model versions is very interesting too. Thanks for all of this Sarah!

[@amillionbandsC4]

The Celica is looking awesome Sarah ☺️ you are doing a fantastic job on all the details and engineering 👍

[@robertbisson964]

You are one of the very few ones capable of rebuilding and modifying a car to this level, keep it up ! Love your video's from Quebec, Canada

[@50goingon15]

Comments apparently help boost the visibility of your videos so I comment because everybody into cars needs to watch your insanely excellent channel.

[@sveneasley]

Remember painting and working on my 1971 St Celica. Was my first car I bought for 165 dollars from a junkyard close to Tokyo Japan. Thanks for detailed adventure you provided. Felt like I was working with you during your progress

[@zackschumann5521]

This is like Project Binkey, but with an end in sight! I regret not finding your channel sooner. This has been a treat to watch. Cheers!

[@garytate8284]

That build is so clean! Sarah, you are an example to all of us - and I watch everything you make and all car reviews.

[@rickgrant9580]

Sarah, I find you fascinating, interesting, entertaining very intelligent, very elegant and I love your humor I find the fact that you actually take the time to explain what you’re doing and actually showing exactly what it takes to do what you’re doing when I was younger. I didn’t quite go as far as that you have gone, but I find it what you’re doing is beautiful .❤

[@xseedingme]

Sarah, I love everything you do here. Your humor, patience, problem solving, warts and all presentation and your work ethic are all worthy of life goals. But the one thing you do, for me, that stands above all else...your editing abilities are at a legendary level. Best. Damn. Editor. Ever!

[@We-R-Racing]

I just learned something thanks Sarah! Run the drill in reverse. Cannot tell you how many fiberglass parts I messed up in my life.

[@garygurniak7156]

That Toyota Celica is coming along really great 👍❤️

[@LK-vb2pl]

At 657 I noticed that bike in the background it looks like a Schwinn Predator free form EX from 1986.. wow that brings back some memories of being 14 years old with my friends and I putting on freestyle shows for everyone at the block party they used to have in the summertime in the neighborhood.

[@PrimaryIgnition]

I consider myself a bit OCD when I build schtuff but every now and then I go "meh, it'll do". Sarah don't play like that. Wow, mad respect. Celica is crazy amazing robot getting all the cool upgrades. Pew pew pew.

[@deliawolfe]

As you enter the home-stretch of this project, I remain a loyal fan and watcher. I never miss an episode !!! Cars of the early 1970s -- especially the Japanese manufacturers -- knew how to engineer and build quality automobiles. When the Celica ST first came to the USA in 1972 I was truly impressed with the styling and the engineering. Though I didn't buy one, I eventually owned two AE86 Corolla GTS models in the late 1980s. At the time, I was driving and tinkering with a BMW 2002 -- a model with a reputation for durability and practicality as well as engineering and performance. I'm still playing with the BMW 2002 and currently a 2002tii, there are days when I wish I still had my old AE86 Toyota Corolla GTS. Might be the hands-down BEST car I ever owned.

[@paularietta6744]

I'm actually going to be a bit sad when the Celica is done. I've been watching this build since the beginning and have enjoyed it so much. You've done an absolutely incredible job Sarah!

[@Youngberg1000]

You deserve a ticker tape parade for the job that you’re doing making this car so special!! Big thumbs up 👍!

[@bobuncle8704]

That anti-sway bar was oh so close. Looking forward to your solution.

[@azraghcca]

Some where in your garage is a bracket that is vertically mounted in front of the radiator. It provides a mounting location for the grill and supports the center valence piece. You'll want to verify the cooler fits between the bracket and radiator. Cheers!

[@GammaFields]

Thanks for this series. I inherited a non vvti cable throttle 2uz tundra from my late father. Watching your videos has really been an inspiration and a learning experience.l

[@randywl8925]

Penguin working hard at the order desk..... Very cool. 👍 ...until the sardines show up and the dry ice evaporates.

[@mostcom]

Can't get enough. The fastest 1020 seconds I can remember. Thank you for all that you do for us the viewing public.

[@MickeyC-o6v]

Thank you for this video. Your tips and engineering are the best.

[@3henry214]

Suggestion for the oil cooler attachment... there are radiator zip ties and fan zip ties that are used to mount coolers/air con condensers and fans on the radiator by running them through the cooling fins. My '87 GMC pick-up had the transmission oil cooler, a/c condenser and the radiator all sandwiched together with radiator zip ties, from the factory. I'm lovin' this build!! Your adaptation ingenuity is off the charts.

[@mikeklein4949]

What a project. Detail, detail, detail.

[@stephenmoxley3004]

This is getting exciting, Sarah. I'm dying to see your car run and drive.

[@rickgrant9580]

The research you go through to determine what fits and what might fit is amazing that takes a lot of patience. That’s impressive.

[@jaydoubleu101]

Received my order of Beep Boop Bop Bleep Bundle | Robo Bubble. Only used the Oe and Sg so far; works a treat. Nice progress on the Celica.

[@pclayton5063]

Your attention to detail is second to none. It would be interesting to know the bottom-line cost, once the project is complete, as you don't cut corners. Awesome work!

[@SarahnTuned]

I could have bought a Ferrari for what it cost to restore this.

[@worseorbetter]

​@@SarahnTunedThat level of work becomes very expensive despite doing the majority of it yourself. At least some things can minimize costs. For instance you have a local company or 2 near that can do zinc coating where I need to send my parts out of the state. Also, many chemicals are illegal in my State. If it is not money, it's time.

[@moonkooky]

May be better to not know.

[@dreamlinerkoa6438]

@@SarahnTuned that could be true, but you would just tear it down and clean it 😁☺☺

[@wild_lee_coyote]

@@SarahnTuneda Ferrari would not be as impressive as this car is. Anyone with money can buy a Ferrari, but only you could do a restomod this clean.

[@paulfraser5711]

Your attention to detail is amazing. The result well worth the effort great job .

[@rickyv3911]

As someone who occasionally installs fiberglass custom parts..drilling it in reverse..I did not think of that. Appreciate that so much thank you.

[@captainkirk1745]

I love your commitment to doing everything is DONE RIGHT. EXCELLENT!

[@ronaldmallette]

Gotta admit, initially I was skeptical about the car. It really is looking hot! I loved the Chevy Vega's look, like a little camaro and you've captured that spirit. Excited about hearing it fire up!

[@ml.2770]

I wasn't a fan of the fender flares until you put on the chin spoiler. I was wrong to doubt. This car is going to be amazing. Looking forward to you giving it the beans. A burnout would be even better.

[@YouTubePentium]

Your dedication to detail, ie OCD is soooo great to watch... I think all the modern automotive engineers are a bit jealous of older cars.

[@546Scott]

This is such a great channel and this young woman knows her stuff!!!

[@timothystark5986]

"Status: AWP" As an old AF maintainer I love it!

[@mrwest5552]

That was smart of you putting the penguin to work. Nice vid Sarah 👍

[@femmefataleracer]

there are only a few automotive youtubers i faithfully watch…..ms sarah here, angie king and prizzzamike. actual automotive enthusiasts who are a joy to watch, and exponential infotainment. thank you for a wonderful morning maam!!!

[@ciwerks1]

Thanks!

[@henriyoung3895]

Love from Thailand. SGT DOUG, RECON, 101ST, RVN 68-69 LZ SALLY

[@bankait_rex1860]

We demand the ferret flotation device video!

[@fredericdeblois]

It's crazy how many details and parts you have to think about, luckily you have quality assistants; but it must be time-consuming for them to type letter by letter with their foam beaks 😄

[@StirlingLighthouse]

Thanks a bunch Sarah 🙏 ❤

[@tkcphoenix2k4]

I’ll never be able to look at a rubber grommet without thinking “robot butthole” ever again.

[@leonb2637]

You are blessed with the patience of a saint. This project has challenged you to the point of near insanity but somehow you are making it work.

[@adergas1]

Go CELICA ST...cant wait for the first drive.

[@MaryDodd-z7w]

I’m really grateful for the clear and detailed explanation you provided!

[@Pompomgrenade]

Thank you Sarah. You're really knocking the bottom out❤

[@davidspector8055]

I feel the same way about the lack of tech but elevated levels of quality in the older vehicles. My 1958 Buick literally comes apart and is rebuildable (is that a word) super intuitivly.

[@falcon_three_fifty]

Is there any chance that both the air dam and Sheet Metal valance were supposed to be installed together? I watched twice to see if you mentioned anything about it. But the way you phrase it in the finished edit it almost sounded like Toyota intended for the valance to be installed over the existing sheet metal. I could be wrong. I wasn't there to see how they would line up if someone attempted that.

[@ryanwilliams1651]

This was an episode of automotive soft core ;) so tempting and satisfying!

[@johnt.848]

I'm pretty sure only the U.S. market Celica had the clear corner "marker" lights or indicators as they are also know, the majority of countries had Amber indicator lenses. You can also get Amber globes to go inside the clear lenses, IMO making it safer.

[@simonallan9941]

I've never owned such a modern Toyota as the 74 Celica, but I'm definitely loving the style and now modifications 🤗, my brother in Maryland has many Tundra (I just discovered he's been following this channel for years) and I've used a Celica but 99 and not nice at all, especially when it had major water leaks and many mushrooms on the carpet 🤢, also it was a 2200cc with less power than my 90 Nissan Pulsar GA16DE

[@francisstone8221]

I am loving this build. A solution to sway bar issues is a custom kit or blade style sway bar. Maxpeedingrods do a kit

[@ChrisArmstrong-ir3fg]

G’day Sarah, I have always admired your attention to detail, whilst building your projects. You really do have a high mechanical aptitude when it comes to not only building the car but also problem solving. I totally understand that you don’t have an unlimited budget, but I have been watching videos which show how you can anodise parts at home. Maybe you could check that out, as you do a lot of that style when you reassemble your cars. Loving the car, Cheers mouse

[@jetsons101]

Sarah is such a great way to start a day. Thanks............

[@theslimeylimey]

Sooo close. Cannot wait to see and hear this beauty rip.

[@HimanshuShekhar1]

That Indian/Rock fusion music is wayy coool. Can't wait till the next Celica Episode

[@Vimps69.]

😂😂😂”If only you could smell what I smell…” Isn’t that a Lynrd Skyrd song 😂😂😂

[@johnnymossville]

when I was a teenager and had a 78 corolla, i mated a chin spoiler from a 240z onto the corolla and held them on with tiny C clamps. It worked surprisingly well, nobody could tell but me how they were mounted without crawling under the car. Your way is much better. LOL

[@lyttonwilliams7161]

Your car Needs to be in The Sema show. Beautiful build. 👧 Power.

[@elgenerz]

Awsome work in this car, it's coming out to be a beautiful machine! 0:42 FYI, the Chassis codes are A for Celica, specifically A20 for that gen Celica and E for Corolla - E80 for that gen Corolla (E86 and E85). The first letter in the model code (RA25, AE86) is the engine family that was put into the chassis, which varied by the market it was destined to be sold in. Example, the old LandCruisers were FJ40s & BJ40s , gasoline ones had the F then 2F engines, diesel ones had the B then 2B engines (USA mostly got gas). Celicas had the 8R/18R/20R in the A20s (RA21, RA22, RA29) we got in the USA as well as a T engine in other countries (T, 2T/2T-B, 2T-G)

[@thorsong1]

Hey Sarah. Mechanical engineer here, I made you a low profile steering rack boot. Not sure where to send it. Do you have a PO box? I did send a picture of it and the step file to your support email. Happy to send you the boot, made from thermoplastic urethane, so it should withstand oil and grease just fine. Built to the dimensions you asked for with provisions for zip ties on either end to hold it in place.

[@Jim-ic2of]

OMG ! ❤😮😂😊I love it when you whisper .

[@Jim-fe2xz]

You'll know you're a true designer when you can't stop thinking about how you could have done things better LOL! We were often accused by anxious manufacturing folks of holding on to designs too long for that reason LOL.

[@iainf6]

Looking absolutely 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Excited to see this come together 🤗👍🏻

[@nicklutz61]

Slow and steady wins the race. Keep up the great work!

[@charlemondcharles2622]

The car is coming along great.

[@douglasboyle6544]

You are getting close! 🎉 This might be done by January... 2026 🐧Keep on rockin'

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

Sarah, the light of my eyes!

[@Axial_Andrew]

Seriously appreciating the A.M. posting times, Sarah...😎

[@paulb354]

That airdam adds attitude, looks badass. Im diggin it

[@eljefe1077]

Looking great! Can’t wait to see the end result.

[@kevinrose5058]

If I was to finish my auto mechanics I'd say you'd be the best teacher on line to learn from .

[@raph0412]

Nice blue socks! Rock on! Car is almost done!

[@jeffreymoore4132]

Love the Bender cameo!

[@ColinBarrett001]

You're wonderful, Sarah. Thank you for what you do. ♥

[@tylerlloydboone]

The dirty robot music made tablet go from ‘beep boop boop’ to ‘pew pew pew’ 😂

[@ZackaryMac]

This Celica is just AWESOME!!

[@ovejrp1]

Great job! It's almost done ✔️ 🙌

[@jasonh4167]

All the work you put in to this car is increasing the value into 80-90k$ range. I wouldn’t just give it away.

[@SarahnTuned]

WTF?! Who said anything about giving it away.

[@sickjohnson]

That has her fathers truck engine in it...

[@wkmingus]

@@SarahnTunedI thought this was for another give away project car too. Must’ve been mistaken.

[@corneneethling2277]

My Thursdays always gets better when Sarah uploads project stuff

[@FD-is1ug]

I love this build and I'm looking forward to the Datsun...

[@mdhensel750]

That Celica is gonna look sweet. I don't want to wait until final tune to the sound.

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Friday Eve Sarah!!! So cool to see the headlights in. It's coming back to life with some spice!!😁 Stay excellent!!!😎

[@jeffreykreidler5223]

Sara, I think it would be worth having a fabricator give you an estimate on making a custom sway bar. Save time and headache!

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Sarah, you never cease to amaze! Mega kudos!