wats a good engine to drop in a 1990 toyota celica st
08-07-2003, 01:16 PM
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imo, dont buy it for racing purposes..especially the ST version. there is no engine that can be put in that thing w/o doing tons of work. i mean opts are to turbo a 5sfe...but whats the point, it is stilla 5sfe and you will go through trannies quicker than oil changes. or to put in a 3sgte...omg what a pain in the ass that would be...put the factory 4ac in it and drive the helluv it.
08-07-2003, 04:57 PM
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the 3sgte would require you taking a sw20 tranny and converting to accept the front wheel drivetrain...
4age not power full enough...
the gze would be interesting..however for the power it has stock, wouldnt really be a big performance gain..all my opinions
4age not power full enough...
the gze would be interesting..however for the power it has stock, wouldnt really be a big performance gain..all my opinions
08-08-2003, 11:17 AM
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the 4AGE was done in japan as an option for the ST162
the ST162 can be eligible for a 3SGT-E swap. what a pain in the ass!!! i did it once...only once...what a bitch! also, the handling gets all funky cause of the extra weight and your suspension (if already done) is practically useless. prepared for major pain! the GT-S trans (3sg-e) will work, but is kinda queer.
don't turbo a 5S!
the ST162 can be eligible for a 3SGT-E swap. what a pain in the ass!!! i did it once...only once...what a bitch! also, the handling gets all funky cause of the extra weight and your suspension (if already done) is practically useless. prepared for major pain! the GT-S trans (3sg-e) will work, but is kinda queer.
don't turbo a 5S!