Is this Home-Built Turbocharged Toyota Celica Better than a New BRZ?!

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Hey guys! Today on the show I drive quite possibly one of the most fun custom-built turbo cars in the world. This 1985 Toyota Celica is some of the best times i've ever had in a lightweight sports car, and that's saying a lot. With a 2.4L 22-RE inline four under the hood, complete with a home-built turbo kit, Cameron's project car has me wondering about the word "torque." Seriously, it was so much fun.
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"We race because we're not allowed to go to war."

[@RobertIsMusic]

Those 22r engines are almost unbreakable, there's a lot of Celicas & Toyotas pickups still running Strong here in Pr.

[@inwardboy]

🙋‍♂️

[@SaturnPR]

I bought a red RA65 (coupe) for $1,700. Red boi. My first car. Currently daily it to university de Vega Alta a Bayamon.

[@scottfoster7297]

I have a '85 Celica GT-S Convertible. 315,000 miles on it. Stock.

[@mentals555]

They've most likely been rebuilt 30 times lol go on Toyota forums and you'll see

[@6uiti]

but you can DIY ez

[@Mclovin2469]

Unlike 99% of other car related KZbin channels, I am sure every single subscriber you have is a legit car guy.

[@terbennett]

I loved those cars, but Toyota actually made a turbocharged version of that engine called the 22R-TE. It was used in a few of their trucks from 1985-87. I'm sure it didn't put out the power that this one dishes out but a turbo upgrade would've done well since it had strong internals.

[@hkn_r34]

Engine looks like its about to fall out lol

[@jamarharrison7895]

Maybe some new motor mounts or it's just torque either way it's clean

[@DeShawnaldTrump]

KoNLaR good thing god decided to build a motor so strong that even he couldn’t blow it. That motor was the 22re

[@AwesomeAlex808]

Jiggles like jello

[@alexlafreniere6573]

the cam is the reason why it was shaking like crazy

[@hkn_r34]

The shitty engine mounts is why its shaking like crazy lol

[@ChimkenNuggers]

I've seen this car twice. One at the Japanese car show in North Vancouver this year and one time at a parking lot. I loved it haha

[@skip741x3]

you would swear it was an old supra from the rear view

[@dposcuro]

From the A pillars back, the GT-S Celicas are identical to the same generation supra. You can literally swap any thing from one to the other. A pillars forward, is different. The Supra's nose is stretched, including the wheelbase. So fenders and the like cannot be swapped (well, anything is possible with enough cutting and welding I suppose).

[@brettdonnelly1846]

Yeah i have one the hatch rusted out and i got a replacement from a mk2 supra

[@povchannel9134]

The supras of old were known as Celica Supra, and the first two generations were simply higher trims of the Celica

[@crahola54]

I live next to another apartment complex and in the parking lot there is an old Celica I want to try and buy it off the owner as a project.

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

I find the cut scenes to the engine shaking hilarious. I wonder if he upgraded the mounts on his build? Engine and Trans.

[@invertedv12powerhouse77]

He removed the dampener... Excessive vibrations isnt good for an engine, neither is shaky loose wires.

[@notq64]

Awesome build! I had an 84 Celica GTS for 8 years. I loved it! It was comfortable on trd sport springs ( lowered before I got it). I had stock wheels with the 225/60/14 Z rated tire that glued you to the road. It had A better ride, better handling, more room and more Creature Comforts than the 70's 240Z and early 80's 280ZX non turbos that I could outrun all the time. I even sewed a new leather cover for the steering wheel when the original one wore through where you normally keep your hands. It was a little rusty around the sunroof and rear hatch and when the transmission failed at 225000 Miles I sold it for $1,000 instead of fixing it. I bought a 1990 Celica GTS and regretted it because it wasn't as near as good handling with only comprable power and gas mileage, better stereo though. I looked at but could not afford the alltrack at the time. I still love the Celica brand though. And I still daily drive a 2002 GTS. I bought that one brand-new and drove every one of the 225k on it now.

[@TheFunGun5]

It's a shame what happened to the brand. With Toyota cheating with the GT-4 and getting banned from WRC and the japanese market going bust In the early nineties spelled the doom for the brand. They tried saving it with the 99-05 redesign with snappy tight steering and sleek looks but it lacked too much in the power department to compete with its competition. Currently driving a 2002 GT(sadness) and for 02 its fantastic, still holds up in the looks and it's faster than generic econo-boxes everyone drives nowadays.

[@patrickarchibald6787]

Thanks for doing this review Marcus. It's a much more attainable car for the average person. I grew up with these cars in Australia, they are full of character, it's not the overall speed but the driving experience that counts. That thing is a torque monster! More usable in the real world.

[@SaveTheManuals]

This was awesome guys. Getting back to the roots with pure driving experience and three pedals!! 👍👍👍

[@petecrocombe698]

Pretty similar to mine! Mine’s an 83 running a haltech ecu and 10psi through a slightly larger turbo 👍

[@schecter006]

That engine looks like it's gonna fall apart any moment...

[@freestyleskyline]

It's called shitty engine mounts

[@mikewilson1719]

That's the thing. 22res always look like that. But they almost never do. And you CAN make low 300s. But it costs an assload

[@georgerivera4266]

Kinreal it won’t

[@Alientraveler003]

I bet it's still making super tough burnouts .2019 Nov.

[@sterlingmakara]

@@mikewilson1719 Yep a non ticking, non smoking, non oil burning 22re would worry me.

[@billblackeye]

Easily one of the best builds I've seen! Really glad other cars get some attention they deserve!

[@bobbyread]

We have over 2,500 track miles on our ‘85 Celica GT-S. Brakes and handling are where it excels.

[@therealboofighter]

The last few days I have been thinking it would be fun to have a 3sgte swapped in to one of these chassis.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Yes.

[@KIINGS100]

I agree I’ve been thinking about that 4 Awhile or 1uzfe

[@Cryndyne]

Ive thought about it. And its way too hard. Top hard to find a bellhousing without going with the 3sge beams and a j160 trans. Problem is the j160 is weak.

[@therealboofighter]

Cman132 how different is the rwd bell housing from the fwd version?

[@Cryndyne]

@@therealboofighter much different. The fwd bellhousing is half of the trans in it and the rwd bolts onto the trans

[@quantumperformance6686]

Scored one of these for FREE (minus about 100 dollars for abandoned vehicle/title fees) when a neighbor put his house up for sale. He pushed it out front and let it sit until it got a parking/tow notice on it. I had my eyes on it for weeks. Come to find out, it was the previous home owners vehicle - who had since passed away. I moved it across the street, and applied for abandoned AZ title, and BAM I own a red 84 Celica GTS. It started off the 5 year old Optima battery that was left in it, and had half a tank of varnished fuel! Bone stock, old folk owned, EVERY receipt and document from window sticker to oil change in the glovebox, manual, 22r-e, 160k miles. I have plans for this lovely piece of history, and none that will let the deceased owners turn in the grave. It will remain stock and CLEAN! I LOVE what has been done to this platform in the video though, I have had thoughts, but I think leaving her stock is the way to go.

[@M0l2175UN3]

Man this thing is awesome. I honestly feel its my favorite video of yours. Low budget old school is the way to go.

[@DanielRodriguez-kl1ls]

Sick episode. It reminded me of my friend who is a huge tinkerer with all things mechanics / electronics. He drives an Aspire heh and the inside of that thing is crazy.

[@gansitoheimperformance271]

Blue Collar Horse Mule Engine + sport chassis + Turbo = Gettin the job done ✅ (Awesome Build!)

[@Daniel_B79]

I honestly think that guy bought my Celica! Pretty cool 👍

[@Xyrkul]

Been saying it wrong the whole time until I saw Speed Academy's build vlog on Connie Celica. I love this car so much, my mom owned one and I totally regret not holding onto it.

[@Envy701]

Finally a video that pronounces Celica correctly. This was my dream car back in the 80's, The only thing is what is going on with the bumpers. They are huge. Anyhow thanks for the video and a trip down memory lane. I would still have one any day

[@mrdennisday]

I guess Toyota themselves don't know how to pronounce it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3SWk4aIn92Lo9U

[@mashedpotatoes77]

Had a mate slapped on a 1JZ-GTE in his brother's A60 Celica and let me tell you the engine barely fits in the damn engine bay. It's pretty much a bootleg Celica Supra.

[@kasaimampuya2074]

Love the channel, and I love the old school cars! Keep em coming.

[@benbuilds8553]

Anyone else get anxiety when the engine started floppin around at the beginning

[@redvasquez9934]

Odd numbered generations of Celica were by far the best looking, taught one of my high school friends how to drive manual in one of these and I thought that car was the jam even back then

[@omnombubbletea]

Hey Marcus Glen Valley shots? Because those roads are too much fun. Keep up the good work man! Love the video

[@najirban]

nostalgia... dad used to roll an 83. It's rare to see them out there. Cool video

[@stubbk3]

Loved this. One of my old mates had a celica supra like this it was so cool.

[@schnobpack]

I have a celica almost exactly like that one, but im doing a high rev n/a build on my engine. Truly one of the most slept on classic cars, wish it got the same love as the ae86 and wish toyota would revive the celica again. Brilliant car with remarkable pedigree in motorsport.

[@Alientraveler003]

Oh man ..I can't breath bro It is sitting pretty Congrats!!

[@EssentialXL]

I like how he says "Celica", Hey Latisha! Celica called, she can't make it today, she's got some drifting contest to attend to.

[@reaperredni9e605]

That's my next Celica, I currently have an 03 Celica gt, 7th gen, love it, but have always loved the 80s and 90s versions

[@sigmaprojects]

can't believe I missed this video. These Celicas are so much fun. The AE86 gets all the love, but hop into a clean GTS with new shocks/springs and man is it so much fun.

[@Kacpa2]

AE85/AE86 is for kids, Celica/Celica Supra for grown up car enthusiasts.

[@sigmaprojects]

@@Kacpa2 I wouldn't necessarily go that far, but Celica/Supra of that era were definitely for a more mature crowd.

[@Shutchohole]

This brought back a ton of memories. I had an 83 non hatch (notch back? ). Ton of fun, handled well in stock form. Mine was worn out when I bought it. I remember if you unscrewed the oil cap and left it in the valve cover if you started the engine it would literally blow off. It developed a rod knock at 289k miles. I was sad to see it go. Fun simple sports car. Always thought I should have swapped in a 350 chevy. Then it would have been a riot.

[@Spectacularhuman]

I had a 77 gt. Wish I still had it. Total blast

[@Shutchohole]

@@Spectacularhuman mine was a gts. Had the flares and the 8 spoke rims. I'd love to get ahold of a supra and swap in a 2jz. Unfortunately, I never see them in any kind of decent shape.

[@wills.junks7]

That thing is a street dominant! Respect the owner!

[@deezy9595]

I love old Toyota's, I had a 1981 Toyota Corolla rwd. Known as the Ke70. Definitely going to get another one.

[@sterlingmakara]

9:24 "kinda like a truck" Correct! the 22re was made for Toyota pickups and had them up until 1995. My 94' pickup has a 22re and its slooooooooow af. Buuuut they last forever: 426k on the odometer.

[@jrp1981ful]

That car looks like a blast to drive good job

[@JaredR1996]

That launch control shaking that shifter 😂

[@Alientraveler003]

Stick a chain as the engine mount I have one with a 2jz I love it thanks. Awesome. it's going to love you back. Keep the rear defoger working the best you can . THANK you

[@mr2marc]

the blurb about the gtfour wrc stuff made my day 👌👌

[@robertpeters1497]

I'm currently working on a 1985 Monte Carlo. 180 or more HP. Low mileage built in stock, with original 305 Chevy motor. New battery just bought today cold start since the last 2 years it been sitting here in hope British Columbia. I'm 22 everything original start from the steering wheel to front back wheels rear drive no diesel

[@NovaRedHead]

Cam did a great job! Was going to ask about the 'Cell-eeka' and 'Cell-Ick-Ah' pronunciation difference, just before you mentioned about it at the end. Never knew 😅

[@Cryndyne]

Thanks man. Its been a labour of love

[@Charvel86]

Really Raw build, very cool

[@slipperyyang5125]

Beautiful built!!!!😍😍😍

[@garysue7561]

the car is gorgeous. love that old skool

[@motogte]

Was a truck engine was in the hilux in the 80's. 18rg was the race engine at the time used in rallying.

[@TheDutchTexan]

I actually never saw (or noticed) one of those on the road until one drove past at cars and coffee recently. They seem to be more rare than the MKII supra's. I like these, but I would still have to go with the flared PType MKII Celica/Supra.

[@BrianAndersonTT]

A fun good-looking ride with loads of old school character.

[@chinchin3274]

The shifter shaking during launch control is funny to watch.

[@Kaedenfu]

10:32 was that a license plate😂

[@ericp8345]

Dude, nice catch, I didn't see that the first time I saw it, I have no idea what that was😂

[@sophisticated]

Kind of jealous right now haha. It seems like a blast to drive.

[@Cryndyne]

It is a blast to drive lol

[@killgee54]

Your phone kept going off indicating is dying.....I thought it was mine, it was driving me crazy!!! Cool Celica tho

[@ddoormatt4834]

22re Gang! That's thing is sick!

[@skip741x3]

would Also be cool to see an 82-85 supra with a turbo or supercharger...so many of the later ones are done up but ive never seen a 2nd gen supra with turbo..im sure someone has done it! great reviews brother!

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Skip741 x there is plenty out there just search

[@shawnclyne1904]

For the 80's i always loved the stock seats that this car and the supra of that generation had!

[@Spectacularhuman]

Right!! Back in the day when you see a brand new 86 Supra pull up you would say, Damm. I remember those days

[@jked7463]

I was a round when these came out. "Sell-i-ka" soft I like 'it". Not "sa-leek-ka". Nice transformation.

[@angrybird32495]

That engine has done too many drugs! It has the shakes!

[@CP110]

Hell yeah, great to see the 22r get love outside the rock crawling community. He should get a 20r head a suitable cam for turbo applications and rev to 6500... Also 10:32

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

i have cam swapped 22re with no issue with out pulling head as it was not warped n gasket did not leak so it cam be done i gould pull turbo if i thought weight may pull head to one side n all that but just like sloppy mechanics on ls 5.3l gm he reuses gasket now its only with mls type can be pulled out but not the old graphite and like i said i did it just for fun on a 22re with stock type fresh but used gasket just was careful not to break seal i guess ye could say love this build

[@highboost101]

You need to drive my buddies Celica, it's a convertible on 28psi, car is sick nasty!!!

[@_Bakamunati]

Finally a video about this! I love 3rd gen Celica's so much! I always wanted

[@mrdennisday]

That's not how the Toyota commercials pronounced it. I guess someone should tell them how to pronounce it.

[@ChronoCard]

I had an 85 GT-S as my first car. What I wouldn't give to have it back.

[@Jeremy-io4hm]

Agreed. I'd take this Toyota before a frs all day every day.

[@MrKhoshino]

Kind of like a truck? It's a truck engine.

[@fluxmasterfix]

I have one of these, and yeah, it drives like a truck. Kind of imagine it feels like an El Camino...

[@bassparanxia4737]

It Has the Engine Of a 1986 Toyota Hilux v4 22 r

[@masonfollansbee5527]

@@bassparanxia4737 v4 huh? 🤔

[@Yixdy]

The EFI version (this one) was put in a Celica first, so... And really only the ST and GT handle like trucks, because they have a live rear axle, 4 link suspension, and some leaf springs. The GTS has independent rear and it literally just a 4 banger Supra, hence Celica supra

[@Raevenswood]

not really actually it is a fork lift engine for industrial applications that they put in the celica and pickup/4runners

[@CR931]

That seleeka is killing me!

[@mickmuzzmkmz1628]

Very cool, and nice to hear "Celica" pronounced properly! One thing though, did it have an exhaust leak or something? It sounded a bit funny, especially from inside the car. Still awesome though. I used to own a '77 RA23 which was an awesome little beast, & planned to retro fit a 3S-GTE in it, but unfortunately life had other plans! 😩😭

[@tomadamo3226]

I've never heard anyone pronounce it that way

[@mickmuzzmkmz1628]

@@tomadamo3226 Now you have.

[@mrdennisday]

The lumbar pump doesn't change the side bolsters. The pump inflates the lumbar bladder. The buttons release air from the bladders. To adjust the bolsters, there is a knob on the left side of the seat.

[@patrickfields3392]

I've got a 22re in my 92 toyota pickup, terribly slow when stock but if you build them then they can get pretty insane.

[@justinr4201]

I miss my '84 GTS! Damn it!

[@greenespirit4973]

the editing is crazy

[@Joshua_N-A]

Looks like a good car for rallying.

[@boi5599]

wtf my name is kameron and I fell in love with the celica monthes ago. I hope this is my legacy lmao

[@dkeightsix1871]

Looking to go 22re with my Ae86 build.

[@thomashood5901]

I own both an FRS and a 1983 Toyota Celica GTS and I can confirm the celica over the frs but I love them both for different reasons.

[@kadensledge3937]

how did you lower it?

[@roblinfilms]

what kind of dash is this im trynna buy one for my RA64

[@lilman227]

The fuckin breather filter rotates!! I love it!

[@SHIREDRIFT]

On the celica Supra F type 7.5" diffs, toyota never put the splined clutch packs in, they are just 3 stationary plates each side. They are 2 way clutch type lsd though, so first thing is to go to weir Performance and buy their Max grip upgrade kit, and a solid pinion crush sleeve. This stops the diff wearing itself out prematurely as the only thing that locks them up is wearing on the back face of the gears. The splines are there on them, but unused!

[@fourocker]

Had an 85 Toyota Corona CSI that was manual 22R and yeah.........torque monster, the super long timing chain is a weakness though.

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

fourocker no the plastic guides are the problem the chains never wear out

[@SwiftlyGuyver_]

@@rustedratchetgarage6788 not true my father-in-laws 93 Toyota pickup broke on him and I helped him take it apart to find it in pieces at the bottom of the oil pan.

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Didnt say the couldn't break but first the guides go because of loose chain slapping the weak plastic guides they use post 1982 then usually the chain rubs a home in the timing cover letting coolant into the clock and people think the head gasket is gone ive bought/fixed/sold 3 with this issue if coolant gets to the t chain tensioner the chain will jump and most likely break so I guess I was wrong about saying they don't wear cause they do stretch when high miles

[@TomatoFettuccini]

Nice car, looks like a lot of fun! You really oughta tie down that wiring better though. That's the first thing I saw: a lot of shaking wires. Bad for wear.

[@sweetlowfatjesus9663]

Awesome build!!! Where are you located? You pronounce Celica "leekah" like Canadians do. Look up Eddie Murphy's Celica commercial, thats how most of the people I've heard pronounce it, including Japanese people. But the Canadian commercials even pronounce it like you do. Cel"leekah".

[@AaronBonBarron]

Damn it sounds like it has a ton of spark knock

[@Chad.D]

The nemo Key is like 50HP right there dude!!!!

[@danbee6407]

Your launch pained my soul. Awesome to see as a whole though.

[@unityelt]

I've been wanting to get this car for so long. So hard to find.

[@MontyMonteka]

The Salika 😭😭✌🏽

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

Sell-ica

[@DmanGamer27]

Looks just like my old RA64! Wish I never got rid of it :(

[@noone6905]

What trim is this one?

[@Audiojack_]

The wires at the connector on top of the rocker cover are going to break eventually, it should really be fixed somewhere with proper strain relief...

[@gman8578]

Cool car 👍👍

[@makah21]

Must Agreed as the most underrated Toyota thanks to the powerplant. Run a non turbo all new poly bushings, remanufactured rack, camber plates, coilover conversion, beefier moog control arms, agx adjustable struts from mk2 mr2 250lb springs upfront 225lb rear , whiteline and addco sway bars makes it all very tight and predictable, and good steering angle in stock form. Pnp2 Megasquirt v3 board, maf delete, port and polished heads, oversized valve 270 cam w/.430lift, balanced rotating assembly header 2.5" custom exhaust. Tomei 6.7, 1.5 way that probably detonate under turbo. And still plays second to a stock miata in autox. But the drifts are as easy as cutting pizza slices. Worth it? 22re. Have a few cuts to help you decide if your are interested. Most videos are before the lsd and megasquirt. Have about the same amount of money in my 84 mustang.

[@TheMostAriel]

Toyota squad checking in ✊🏼👽🤘🏼

[@nicholasmanning7935]

God I wish my dad would've kept his celica

[@KingJRZJ]

Miss my 81 GT. Really wish Toyota would've developed that engine more.

[@grandmarquis_86]

I love it 😎

[@juliuskalawa7860]

Whats the mode of an engine

[@koolkev75]

Fun car 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥