Caldina V8

skoty · Post by **skoty** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:22 pm

I remember seeing this 1uzfe powered rwd Caldina at the drags a few years back. Does anyone on these forums currently own it, tempted to buy. What do you guys think of it?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Toyota/auction-188689406.htm

RomanV · Post by **RomanV** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:25 pm

RomanV wrote:Heh that's sweet!

Would have thought it'd have a bit more in it than a 14.8 though, are those wagons quite heavy?

deaf_rattle · Post by **deaf_rattle** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:27 pm

i wonder if thats the one that used to be twin turbo'd as well.

would make a good sleeper.

skoty · Post by **skoty** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:29 pm

deaf_rattle wrote:i wonder if thats the one that used to be twin turbo'd as well.

would make a good sleeper.

I was wondering that also unless there are 2 of them around

GTTpower · Post by **GTTpower** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:31 pm

skoty wrote:
deaf_rattle wrote:i wonder if thats the one that used to be twin turbo'd as well.

would make a good sleeper.

I was wondering that also unless there are 2 of them around

Pretty sure that used to be twin turbo then reverted back to n/a. Buy it!

skoty · Post by **skoty** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:35 pm

GTTpower wrote:
skoty wrote:
deaf_rattle wrote:i wonder if thats the one that used to be twin turbo'd as well.

would make a good sleeper.

I was wondering that also unless there are 2 of them around

Pretty sure that used to be twin turbo then reverted back to n/a. Buy it!

Wonder why they did that - V8 twin turbo fuel economy got a bit too much prehaps :lol:

repowered · Post by **repowered** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:43 pm

i remember seeing this on trademe a year ago with diff wheels i think

xsspeed · Post by **xsspeed** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:44 pm

Needs st215 body

that thing must be insane though!

GTTpower · Post by **GTTpower** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:47 pm

Heres the previous setup, did someone order wheelspin?

skoty · Post by **skoty** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:48 pm

repowered wrote:i remember seeing this on trademe a year ago with diff wheels i think

Yeah think its had a few owners after the V8 conversion

strx7 · Post by **strx7** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:38 am

for that kinda economy i'd prefer a landcruiser 4.5 petrol, can buy them for the same price

Pedey · Post by **Pedey** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:54 am

skoty wrote:
GTTpower wrote:
skoty wrote:
deaf_rattle wrote:i wonder if thats the one that used to be twin turbo'd as well.

would make a good sleeper.

I was wondering that also unless there are 2 of them around

Pretty sure that used to be twin turbo then reverted back to n/a. Buy it!

Wonder why they did that - V8 twin turbo fuel economy got a bit too much prehaps

The old twin turbo set up is now sitting between the struts of a certain pink show car...

d1 mule · Post by **d1 mule** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:07 am

^ what a waste.......

soopachargen · Post by **soopachargen** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:56 am

Pedey wrote:
skoty wrote:
GTTpower wrote:
skoty wrote:
deaf_rattle wrote:i wonder if thats the one that used to be twin turbo'd as well.

would make a good sleeper.

I was wondering that also unless there are 2 of them around

Pretty sure that used to be twin turbo then reverted back to n/a. Buy it!

Wonder why they did that - V8 twin turbo fuel economy got a bit too much prehaps

The old twin turbo set up is now sitting between the struts of a certain pink show car...

Im guessing thats tonis car pedey? I hope they tidied the turbo setup up because it looked to be a bit more go than show.

UZZ30 · Post by **UZZ30** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:10 am

V8 1UZ in a Caldina... Please!

Be like putting a 2JZGTE in a lifeless, base model Camry.

Who cares if its a 'sleeper'... fu<k-a-doodle-do, still a boring car that's too powerful for it's intended design.

1e-pwr · Post by **1e-pwr** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:40 am

I reckon its cool as hell, quoted gas mileage seems a bit shite for factory computer though, and thats the figure theyre admitting to...

snwtoy · Post by **snwtoy** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:05 am

UZZ30 wrote:V8 1UZ in a Caldina... Please!

Be like putting a 2JZGTE in a lifeless, base model Camry.

Who cares if its a 'sleeper'... fu<k-a-doodle-do, still a boring car that's too powerful for it's intended design.

Since when did you become the fun police/ :roll:

GTTpower · Post by **GTTpower** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:44 pm

snwtoy wrote:
UZZ30 wrote:V8 1UZ in a Caldina... Please!

Be like putting a 2JZGTE in a lifeless, base model Camry.

Who cares if its a 'sleeper'... fu<k-a-doodle-do, still a boring car that's too powerful for it's intended design.

Since when did you become the fun police/

I reckon, haters! :lol:

UZZ30 · Post by **UZZ30** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:53 pm

Hahaha, but it's true in my perspective. Aren't forums about sharing opinions anyway? - makes it more entertaining....

:roll:

I personally just don't see the advantage of putting a hefty amount of into a car like that. Ehh

OMG so shiny! · Post by **Dell'Orto** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:21 pm

Its more akin to the hotrodding style really, find a cheap shell and make it into something cool.