Skip to content

VHT Racing’s Starlet is Swapping to a RPE V8

Toyota Starlet with a Radical Precision Engineering V8

Mikko Kataja from VHT Racing has competed for several seasons in their Toyota Starlet powered by a 4A-GE inline-four. The built motor made 250+ hp at 10,309 rpm on 102 octane fuel. For several years Mikko considered other engine options. Eventually he settled on a Radical Precision Engineering (RPE) V8. Mikko is using their first-generation 2.6 L RPA V8 for mockup while rebuilding their next-generation 2.7 L RPX V8. The rebuilt motor will feature high-compression Cosworth pistons, custom camshafts, flat-plane crankshaft, and reworked heads. It should produce 420-440 hp and be 10-15 kg (22-33 lb) lighter than the 4A-GE.

Toyota Starlet with a Radical Precision Engineering V8

Radical Precision Engineering V8 being rebuilt for a Toyota Starlet

Radical Precision Engineering V8 being rebuilt for a Toyota Starlet

Source: VHT Racing FB page

2 thoughts on “VHT Racing’s Starlet is Swapping to a RPE V8”

  1. Hello , congratulations on the new engine I hope you have much success ! is there any possibility of selling me the 4a-ge engine?

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Discover more from Engine Swap Depot

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading