eboz74

#1

I've owned hondas all my life this is my first Celica and there is no going back




its still pretty much stock
i swapped the engine for another 2.2L (last had a bad rod knock)

Mods
-Exhaust
-Rims
-HID's
-Intake

I'm open to all ideas on makin this car even better

This post has been edited by eboz74: Dec 14, 2010 - 7:48 PM

mkernz22

#2

Welcome to the forum!

First, off what is you're range money wise for this car?
Also, you should get some bigger and wider rims, it makes the Celica's look pretty mean haha

eboz74

#3

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QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Dec 14, 2010 - 9:16 PM)

>Welcome to the forum!

First, off what is you're range money wise for this car?
Also, you should get some bigger and wider rims, it makes the Celica's look pretty mean haha

lol i'm splurging on this car so its limited to 10k (over time lol) but what sized rims you talkin

Johnnyny

#4

curren tails are a must

This post has been edited by Johnnyny: Dec 14, 2010 - 8:39 PM

eboz74

#5

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QUOTE (Johnnyny @ Dec 14, 2010 - 8:39 PM)

>curren tails are a must

what you mean

mkernz22

#6

245/45/17 and then maybe some spacers to make it a little more flush.

As for suspension, there are Suspension Techniques (ST) Sway bars, about $300 for a set. There are others too, but that's the one I always here about.
Coilovers are between $700 and $1000 depending on the brand you get. The Megan Racing ones are about $850? I believe.

Engine Swap:

The most feasible ones for the GT are the 3SGTE or the 3SGE. If you're looking for a turbo setup, then go with the 3SGTE, preferably a 3rd Gen.
It'll cost a little over 2 grand just for the engine and depending how much you want to build it, it can easily run up to 10g's or more haha

That's just the basic stuff I know about. I'm still considered a noob cause I've only been on here for 7 months, but I know a decent amount and I'm still learning a lot more!

eboz74

#7

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QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Dec 14, 2010 - 8:42 PM)

>245/45/17 and then maybe some spacers to make it a little more flush.

As for suspension, there are Suspension Techniques (ST) Sway bars, about $300 for a set. There are others too, but that's the one I always here about.
Coilovers are between $700 and $1000 depending on the brand you get. The Megan Racing ones are about $850? I believe.

Engine Swap:

The most feasible ones for the GT are the 3SGTE or the 3SGE. If you're looking for a turbo setup, then go with the 3SGTE, preferably a 3rd Gen.
It'll cost a little over 2 grand just for the engine and depending how much you want to build it, it can easily run up to 10g's or more haha

That's just the basic stuff I know about. I'm still considered a noob cause I've only been on here for 7 months, but I know a decent amount and I'm still learning a lot more!

i dont plan to make this a 400hp car lol but thanks that helps i was pricing some skunk 2 springs but which is preferred lowering springs or coilovers?

mkernz22

#8

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QUOTE (eboz74 @ Dec 14, 2010 - 8:44 PM)

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QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Dec 14, 2010 - 8:42 PM)

>245/45/17 and then maybe some spacers to make it a little more flush.

As for suspension, there are Suspension Techniques (ST) Sway bars, about $300 for a set. There are others too, but that's the one I always here about.
Coilovers are between $700 and $1000 depending on the brand you get. The Megan Racing ones are about $850? I believe.

Engine Swap:

The most feasible ones for the GT are the 3SGTE or the 3SGE. If you're looking for a turbo setup, then go with the 3SGTE, preferably a 3rd Gen.
It'll cost a little over 2 grand just for the engine and depending how much you want to build it, it can easily run up to 10g's or more haha

That's just the basic stuff I know about. I'm still considered a noob cause I've only been on here for 7 months, but I know a decent amount and I'm still learning a lot more!

i dont plan to make this a 400hp car lol but thanks that helps i was pricing some skunk 2 springs but which is preferred lowering springs or coilovers?

Coilovers are better on the suspension, plus you can adjust the camber on the so there isn't uneven wear on the tires

eboz74

#9

okay thats a big help thanks

Johnnyny

#10

Curren tailights





This post has been edited by Johnnyny: Dec 14, 2010 - 9:23 PM

eboz74

#11

sweet lol i cannot find tail lights anywhere for my car

whatthe

#12

Nice old school rims, keep them!

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eboz74

#13

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QUOTE (whatthe @ Dec 14, 2010 - 9:52 PM)

>Nice old school rims, keep them!

lol 1k with tires but i think wider tires would be a improvement

whatthe

#14

how wide are your rims now?

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eboz74

#15

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QUOTE (whatthe @ Dec 14, 2010 - 9:57 PM)

>how wide are your rims now?

my rim size are 15 but the tires are 185 60 R15

mkernz22

#16

damn! 185? the stocks aren't that skinny! lol

eboz74

#17

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QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Dec 14, 2010 - 11:27 PM)

>damn! 185? the stocks aren't that skinny! lol

lol they came with the rims

mkernz22

#18

Wow lol definitely look into getting some rims then haha

eboz74

#19

but what size and what sized tires

mgnt232

#20

How much time, is over time? lol Cause if you have a potential for spending 10k, save and swap in a 3rd gen 3sgte (alot to read in the forums). Which would still leave you with a chunk of change depending on who does the work.
But otherwise, new rims IMO, not a big fan of those
Projectors
Curren tails
Side skirts, IMO the celi looks way better with any skirts because of its curvy body style
Spoiler like in the pics below, the higher ones dont look good on the verts IMO
Clear side markers/blinkers
5th gen mirrors
But thats just things I would do, ultimately its ur decision

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eboz74

#21

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QUOTE (mgnt232 @ Dec 15, 2010 - 12:45 AM)

>How much time, is over time? lol Cause if you have a potential for spending 10k, save and swap in a 3rd gen 3sgte (alot to read in the forums). Which would still leave you with a chunk of change depending on who does the work.
But otherwise, new rims IMO, not a big fan of those
Projectors
Curren tails
Side skirts, IMO the celi looks way better with any skirts because of its curvy body style
Spoiler like in the pics below, the higher ones dont look good on the verts IMO
Clear side markers/blinkers
5th gen mirrors
But thats just things I would do, ultimately its ur decision

lol im a fan of the curren lights (i just seen em lol) but which spoiler because i have been looking into the supra style

eboz74

#22

does anyone have a good link to some decent tail lights?

mgnt232

#23

Best bet, and for something reasonably priced, post in the Buying forum for things you want, people have all sorts of things you wouldnt expect on hand
And the spoiler I said was the small stock one, just cause i think it looks better for verts for some reason. but if you like the supra style go for that, its ur car, make ur decisions on what you like

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whatthe

#24

Trd spoiler. Do it.

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SupraKid

#25

I have a TRD for sale for you car, it looks like this:


175$ plus shipping as it needs a bit of work.


The 3sgte is a 4 cylinder Turbo engine that produces roughly 260 hp and was offered stock in the gt-4(awd 6gcs not offered in the usdm market) and usually comes out to be over 300whp with little money and mods(front mount inter cooler,exhaust,intake, up the boost,ect). The swap can run from 2 grand up until roughly 20 depending how you build it. Its a basic swap for the GT trim as you keep your stock tranny(unless your shooting for 350hp+) and use the stock mounts.


Just take some time and read through the stickies and various threads on this site. I recommend reading through Defgephs 3sgte swap how-to, and presure2s 5sfte build thread They are both great threads PACKED full of info on swapping in a 3sgte, or turbocharging your current 5sfe.
Good luck and welcome to the site.

This post has been edited by SupraKid: Dec 15, 2010 - 2:03 AM

eboz74

#26

isnt the 3sgte a direct fit for a 5sfe?

SupraKid

#27

Yes, you have to change the wiring a bit but its i think like 3 wires you have to splice.But you still have to get a new exhaust,and mount an intercooler(unless you go top mount).

eboz74

#28

that would add a nice lil kick to it lol but ill definately keep that in mind is there any other good motors that drop in as a direct fit

eboz74

#29

okay and one more dumb question lol do headers make that big of a difference because some people say they do and some say they don't i just wanna know so i know where to put them on my priority list

okay and one more dumb question lol do headers make that big of a difference because some people say they do and some say they don't i just wanna know so i know where to put them on my priority list

SupraKid

#30

You can feel a slight difference...but not much. If your planning to keep your 5sfe id get them, if not put that money towards a 3sgte or turbo setup for the 5sfe

This post has been edited by SupraKid: Dec 16, 2010 - 11:07 PM