2nd Aug 2015, 06:22
I had a 1981 Toyota Celica GT; it was the best car I've ever owned. It had plenty of get up and go. I would try to find a factory carburetor for it; with only 90,000 miles, it should have plenty of power. I put over five hundred and sixty thousand on mine, and it still ran great. It just had some rust issues. I wish I would have kept it and fixed the rust; it was that good of a car. Good luck with your Celica!!
1st Nov 2011, 05:03
Celica mileage: You should get 34 MPG highway, and 20 MPG city. I have a 5 speed one, and that's about right.
I am thinking of fitting an old school six, like a 149 Holden red six, as in the 1963 Holden EH, which gets 36 MPG around town, at a steady 30 mph. (the EH weighs about the same as the Celica).
Other options might be a 225 cu in slant six (which in the 2500 odd pound Dodge Duster returned 35 MPG, in 1976-78). Best of luck!