The Celica That Toyota Should’ve Built: 1UZ Powered RA65
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- The mod journey that Frank de Jesus took on this RA65 Toyota Celica a tale older than time. Needing more power in his daily, but being appalled at the cost of a turbo kit for the engine in the car already, Frank took it into his own hands to swap the car with one of Toyota’s finest V8s ever made: the 1UZ. The result? OEM looks, with much more power. And better noises. Win.
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🌴Hey,Larry Chen,De Jesus forgot the golf cart multiple angled mirrors rear view mirror for inside of the windshield.🥡
I was just wondering what is in the dumpster, that demanded a full time security guard..?
I've watched a s*** ton on Autofocus and this is the first time I've ever commented. This thing is one of the coolest cars I've ever seen. Looks and sounds completely OEM. The cop details... Just perfection. And thanks so much to Larry. You're a huge asset to car culture and too modest.
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how do you do a video abd dont even put the car year on the title or description
@@EternalResonance Its an RA65 which gives you a 2 year window: 1984 or 1985.
Agree, I love how he doesn't rush anyone
The passion he has on EVERY single detail of the car is admirable
Hopefully he won't talk too much at older age.
Oh yes I love that this one has been 1UZ swapped not LS swapped
Not against LS swapped but seeing a Toyota car with a 1UZ is just special especially with sticking to the brand
LS swapping is a disease
@@juaneer Agreed. I inherited a free LS and will not put it into my roller celica, waiting for a 1uz hahaha
@@juaneer It's not a disease, it's just good sense. It's an excellent, versatile engine that has a low exterior displacement compared to many inline 6 and turbo engines, a favorable power/torque to weight, decent availability, and relatively low cost. That's why LS swaps are so common.
They fill a roll that not much else does. Calling it a disease is like saying AE86s and Silvias were a disease in the drift community.
All that being said, I love seeing 1uz swaps.
@@NoBrakes23, Silvias are a disease in the drift community
@@NoBrakes23, they stole all the JZs
My cousin in Ireland bought parts from this gentleman, good guy by all accounts. Great car, attention to detail is key.
This guy is a genius
Modern Hot Rodding
Frank is such an asset to the Japanese car community, very down to earth and approachable guy!
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This is why this channel is gold
Absolutely, i love when people build these types of cars that just seem like they where meant to be. That is legit the jdm version of a foxbody that id keep forever. Great episode, excellent execution
Toyota for the win 🔰🦾
Agreed!
It's platinum
@@Spikyzzzz thats true.
Yes, the moment every celica lover has waited for. A high end auto channel making a quality video on a celica.
As much as I loved this, I'm still waiting on the st205 from mr chen.
Love seeing these 3rd gens getting attention. Ive got a red '85 GTS with a Kaminari aero kit, and Frank's car is the reason I've decided to go with the 1UZ for an engine swap
Love the Kaminari kit, looks so good on the 3rd gens. Good choice!
@@sr5punk I love it. I was so happy to get my hands on one
If you like 1 uz you should watch the skid factory
My buddy has a mint 1UZ swapped IS300 and it's the perfect swap. Makes 313 wheel on pump gas and is lighter than the 2j. Fantastic motor for so many applications
stay at it
Respect to the owner taking pride in his ride, you can see the love that has been invested.
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Holy shit, that engine bay looks stock ! Like it came with that engine from the factory, thats amazing ! If you weren't in the know, you would never know this thing was engine swapped. Even the wheels look stock, they really do match the car. Absolutely fantastic job done with this build, so clean both literally and metaphorically, everything is packaged so well.
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That was my thought, looks like it rolled outta TOYOTA LIKE THIS.
Everything that has a 1UZ in it instantly gets my love 😍
*Can’t stop staring at the 3G Civic in the background*
Had to scroll way too far down to see someone mention it! Clean as hell.
I feel you every time it was in the video I couldn’t take my eyes off it. Hopefully Larry does a feature on it.
I just spent 32 minutes in school, college, university. This celica is the foundation on we're Toyota’s roots we're formed. Always an honor maad respect to you guy's.
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That guy by the dumpster tho... “ when your Uber has a build biology in between destinations “😂✌🏽
thats an NPC in a video game, he's waiting for you to walk up and talk to him lol
@@Q-nt-Tf It's not some random homeless dude... look at this shirt.
lol half life npc
You know this guy did it right when it looks factory stock but high performance at the same time. Clean af build.
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i love the attention to detail this guy made when building this car. the brand correct engine, decals, everything is so clean, oem looking, and original. good stuff
Right ? Blew mind the first time I saw the engine bay, it looks like it came straight from the factory almost, looks so stock. The wheels match it really well too, did a fantastic job picking out all the parts, you know its done well, when you can hardly tell its been modified.
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For those who see the futility of following automotive fashion, here's a timeless maxim: A V8 in a small car never goes out of style.
100% agreed
NEVER GOES OUTTA STYLE....
Frank is such a great guy. So awesome to see his Celica be featured.
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This guy has the best Humble Flex. I love how Larry let the owner/builder describe every aspect of this Celica - What was OE, OE Cross-Over and custom components/badges that make it appear period correct.
This is one of the better, well informed HAF.
Love old Celicas back in the day had one .
I love this. I graduated HS in 1990. One of my friends got an 85 Celica for her birthday in 1988. The one in this video is the same color and trim. Massive nostalgia vibes, but the era appropriate badges and such that he fabricated are great. I wish my friend's car had had a V8. :)
This is so perfect. I love his attention to detail in making this look like it came from the factory. One of the best builds to hit this channel.
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There is nothing like the Classic 1980's Toyotas awesome reliable vehicles. Growing up in the 80's my parents own the AE86 and that car never gave us mechanical problems I loved that car. I now own a Manual 1984 Toyota Celica GTS Convertible and I am in Love all over again. Thanks for sharing his story awesome build.
That Eddie Murphy clip! Sold me!
I met frank years ago at the old school Japanese car meet in Burbank when I bought my first car. I had a 98 Nissan s14 and was my first time in a car scene. This was the first guy I ever met and is by far the nicest man in the car scene
The content Larry puts out gives me chills !!!!
Totally agree. He puts out higher quality content than the Hoonigan main channel.
I just love the original トヨタ logo on the shift knob and the wheel 23:47 I am a 51 year-old Japanese guy. My father worked for Toyota from 1962 to around 2004. I remember when I was a kid, Toyota used to have that logo as a company emblem. I’ve never seen a person who has the logo on the actual car in Japan, which I think is really cool!! (He owned Celica 1600 ST coupe from 1970s).
This has been my dream swap since I got my '85 Celica GT as my first car senior year. She's still going strong with the 22RE though props to 4Runner/Pickup guys
The wheels suit that car so nicely, size and style, the tyres aren't to low profile... perfect imo.
This is basically a japanese fox and I love it
As I've grown older, my love for the 80's and 90's cars just goes up. Newer cars are just computers with little to no "soul." You can't explain it, but man, I miss the golden age of cars
Might be one of my favorites so far. It’s these clean, INTERESTING builds that Larry does that pulls in more viewers.
My sister had this year Celica. When she advertised it in the newspaper, it was gone on a matter of minutes. We love the thin blue line around here. Thanks Frank for your service. Larry is the man. 🇺🇸👍
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Happy to see Larry turning the humble brag to a minimum
The way this man can spit out the part specs and numbers for his car though. Respect.
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I love Toyota ❤️
99 percent of NON Toyota people would think this is OEM.
Larry, you always find these rare gems. When I sit there and go... wouldn't be cool if someone did this or that to this or that; low and be hold... you find it!
Really wanted to listen to the engine running and the headlights flipping.
Great car great video
They flipped in the intro
@@rustedratchetgarage6788 but we couldn't hear them 😭
I wanted him to pop the trunk lmao :(
Time for the build biology
It was pretty quiet for being an 8cyl I have to say.
I just want to say there’s something so special about 80’s cars and their owners. Passion on both sides.
This is beautiful. My Dad owned and I came home from the hospital in an '85 Corolla GT-S.
Corolla and celica both have their perks
You probably were conceived in one too. 🤦♂️
@@michael-michaelmotorcycle And you were probably conceived in a McDonald's Bathroom.
I just love this 85' Celica. Props to the owner/builder. Super clean!
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So glad to see a 3rd gen Celica get some love!
A great build Frank! :)
My first car, 1985 Toyota Celica GTS. Sitting at my parents collecting dust. Maybe one day. What he did to that car is amazing!
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The SC400/Soarer is a sports car that Toyota made with this motor.
That chassis is more or a gran touring like the Supra (in respect to the MK4). Lots of power but not as nimble as smaller cars.
@@400ss coming from someone who races a sc400 chassis, it's plenty nimble lol. Get a rid of the kushy luxury shit & it feels like any other 90s JDM coupe.. difference being it's more stable doing high speeds from the factory. It's 300lb & a small wheelbase difference from a supra. These chassis do well pretty much all around.. drifting, time attack, straight line, hillclimb. The non interference factory forged internal 1uz can also eat 800+ hp & rev up without much help at all, and is lighter than a 2j 🤷
It’s like SC stands for “Sport Coupe” lol people are weird
I recently bought a Toyota Soarer from Japan and I must say it's a weapon of car with the 1UZFE
You can always tell what kind of person someone is by the Car they Choose to Drive & I Love This Guy!!
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I really enjoyed that. Takes me back, because my father used to own one. Big thumbs up and to the owner "be safe brother".
I love that car, looks great! I'm a Police Officer in Dallas and a Car Guy, too. My daily is a stanced Alfa Romeo Guilia but my project is a 89 Toyota Corolla GTS w/a Silvertop 20V 4AGE and ITBs. I'm glad he let people know that we are car guys too. We respect the game. I've been fortunate to have some common interests with kids that I met when I worked in Community Engagement with my Department.
Definitely saved soo much money going the V8 route.
Love this type of build. Something that’s already rare but under appreciated, built into something truly unique that only certain people will recognize and truly appreciate just from looking at it.
Great car, excellent interview. Happy to see an owner who can articulate the build intelligently, much respect...
duuude I want to do this!! I was thinking of getting a 70's Corolla SR5 sport back with a 1UZ. THIS IS GORGEOUS!
I actually found one in the salvage yard here in CA, that thing must have flown. The entire front end was crushed, I had to take some photos because it was pretty amazing to see.
I've been waiting on an A60 for soo long!!!! I'm building one and I'm even more excited to finish it🤤🤤
I have rebuilt 2 6th gen Celica myself and I used a Corolla engine to rebuild both of them. It's all done right no check engine lights one stick one's automatic. One is a 94 st OBD1 and one is a 97 st with everything OBD2. The only part of the Corolla engine I didn't use was the aluminum head because it does not have the EGR port. I did use all the parts in the head though including the cams. My uncle had a Celica just like that one you modified. I am a big fan and I am super impressed with what you did with that Celica. I've heard a lot of good things about that Lexus 6. Eventually I want to turn both of mine into 7agzes.
I literally just picked up a 1984 Toyota Celica GT last week. It's in great condition but I've been thinking of how to create a build similar to this! Im fairly new at car builds but this was very inspiring to watch!
This car was a monster on corners at speed
Such a great built! I loved the idea of a 2JZ swap Celica Supra but wow, a UZ Celica is dope 🔥
I owned an ‘85 Celica GTS and it was one of the nicest cars I’ve ever owned. The work done here addresses every one of the cars weaknesses. It has to be brilliant...
Damn, that Celica is so legit! Completely immaculate with all the right little touches 👌
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Beautiful car. Tastefully done.
Anybody else eyeballing that Civic back there?👀
What a beautiful build! I used to have a 82 Celica GT coupe and I dreamed about building it to this level.
You can tell this guy had a solid vision. Whatever he thought of he made it happen. This car is perfect and looks amazing.
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This dude is so chill and mellow
That is real passion here! Most of us build and eventually move on to the next. It’s awesome to hear someone building their dream and hanging on to it over 20 years! #goals
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Keep up the good work . He’s so humble you’re humble I love this keep up the respect for one another.
My favourite Celica build ever! Love how it looks like it was made factory from Toyota. The little touches and all the oem parts, the 1UZ conversion is the best and the air box mod to fit it in, the entire engine bay is one of the cleanest example ever and as a daily driver you’d love to driver it as you’re daily. Frank you are a legend much respect too you’re build you would inspired a lot of Toyota and car lovers too create this agian i know you have inspired me and one day im going to build me something like this 🙌🔥
My father bought one of these new. I eventually had it in later on after my older brother gave it back to my father as a beater. I loved that car. I lost it in a accident, unfortunately. If a chance appeared to buy one, I'd do it. An '85 GT-S hatchback.
Glad I came across this video. I'm a cop in the NY area. There's so many of us that are enthusiasts. I've been working on Hondas since 2004 and been involved in the scene around here since then. My passion is cars. The job helps supplement that passion.
My favorite episode so far, I owned a 85 celica in red , miss my cars 🙌🙏😷👍
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I'm 61 yrs old and retired NYPD. My partner had a Celica GTS new. It was the car to get for young 20 somethings like us back in the day who wanted a little more room that you got with the Corolla SR5 along with the Datsun/Nissan 200SX. I was the oddball so I drove a Mitsubishi built pre-Starion Dodge Challenger/Plymouth Sapporo. The stock motor in Celica GT and GTS was the 2.2 liter 22R. Wasn't much was available for these engines. The hot ticket was to ditch the stock fuel injection and slap on a pair of Mikuni 40mm sidedraft carbs along with a cam.
I like this. It's well thought out to be a cohesive unit. Nice to see when there's so many "I just stuck a (LS/JZ/Cummins) in this car" type builds out there.
Great video. I love the way Frank went into detail and how he was allowed to talk freely about is car.
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Dude in the back gives an unsettling vibe😂
And he's in almost every shot
Those are his kids 😅
@@maynorquevedo8832 for real, if they are then I didn't know, so my bad
Filipinos never not mobbin.
I think they’re homeless.
I had an 84 back in 1998 in high school, back during the street racing days. Unfortunately it got no love from people. Glad to see this build, takes me back. Also this car had little to no aftermarket support, great job
I LOVE THIS CAR IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD TO SEE THIS , AND I LOVE THIS SHOW THANK YOU FROM THE BAMAMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this build. My Dad had an 84 Celica GT when I was growing up (he bought it new). I can remember sitting in the car in the driveway as a kid rowing through the gears and pretending I was driving down a back road. It's one of my first car memories. His even had the rear glass louvers like this one. Thanks to the owner for sharing - it brings back some memories.
This and the Starion look like cousins
One of my favorite Celica's of all time💕
Frank inspired my 1UZ swap and the video documentation as well!!
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im doing a 1Uz swap in my MK2 and need to sort out the driver side header can you tell me what you did?
Thanks Scott
@@scottkraus3492 I'll share details in my upcoming videos, but I had to remake and reroute the 3rd and 4th runners and make the collector exit a little bit more outboard than stock, so that it'll clear the steering shaft. Start by cutting off he collector with the O2 sensor bung, and then you'll see where it has to go
That dude is so humble and the car is so clean.
Awesome build. I have always liked these cars when I was a kid. I tried to buy one as my first car and it needed a head gasket but dad wasn't going for it lol
Excellent. Love the attention to detail, sticking with brand purity, a million times better than some random LS swap.
Dude by the dumpster made sure that you are seeing a large T-shirt Celica Logo that is a Dragon
That's his son 😅
I love his passion and all he put into this build. I hope he reads the comments because I want him to know just how much I love his car and what he has done to it. Its a very special build and is just so special.
I love my Celica All Trac. You guys should do one of those next.
I have a first gen but any generation will do.
There are a few quick ones in the states also!
The ST165 is my most favorite looking All Trac
Oh man!!! original owner back in 2000! I bought mine in 2004, butnwith 280,000 miles haha! Man that was a gem 21 years ago!
Beautiful car! Also the Mitsubishi Starion from that era has some design elements shared with these Toyota’s.
Especially with these 5 spoke wheels, it’s got some of that flavor.
Very nice!
What are the rims called though I know XXR but like the name of those
Props to Frank man. Beautiful car done right and seems to be a super nice guy.
that BMW in the back tho o-o *NFS Most wanted sound track starts playing*
Incredible build. Amazing that he dropped a V8 in there and it looks TOTALLY OEM. And those louvers on the back glass look absolutely PERFECT on that car. Brings back so many memories.
That honda in the back needs an episode!
I’ve owned 3 MkII Supras and always wanted to 2jz swap one but never knew a 1uz would fit. I worked at a Toyota dealership in the early 90’s and I used to see Celicas, Supras and Cressidas regularly and my first one was an 85 Supra with a 5 speed and factory 4.30 rear gears that earned me a few tickets, even with the 5MGE only rated at 168hp. This brings back a lot of memories. Great build!
Damn his Celica looks gorgeous and is flawless in my eyes. Congrats to the owner.
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Fucking love that he dailies this. So much respect for people that daily such unique and custom vehicles. I love my '95 Celica daily but it's a goal to one day be able to build and daily something this cool. Awesome car
Beautiful car... just beautifully done. That 1uz pulling around that featherweight of a car should run forever.
Love the guy, love the build, thank you for sharing this with us Larry! Also a request - any chance you could cover that 3gen Civic that was in the background? Couldn't take my eyes off it
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Always liked these cars. I didn’t have any money in High School but there were a lot of well heeled families in my area. In the mid 80’s, there were so many of these in the school parking lot. The motors were bullet proof. Very Nice job keeping this period correct looking.
Oh man, he didn’t replace the starter? That thing is going to be a PITA when it’s time.
I thought the same thing, the whole intake has to come off to replace it, much easier to do outside of the car. Pretty ballsy to only do a timing kit on an engine he got from a dismantler too.
It's a manual...you don't neeeeeeed a starter 😂
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Thanks for showing this build. I love the many subtle details all over this car.