6G Celicas Forums

I like rare cars, and that's one of the reasons I got this 6th gen Celica. IS, to me, they are every where.. and doesn't really catch my attention as much as this family coupe that rarely anyone would fix up:

I love Solaras:

http://my.is/ is the best website if you are looking for info.

Let me clear up some misconceptions. IS parts are expensive(big suprise). Turbo and supercharger kits start at $5,000 and up. A stage one TC or SC with basic bolt ons will put at about 300 rwhp. 2002 was the first year of the 5 speed. If you take your time you can find a nice 5 speed for under $20,000. Stock bottom end on the 2jz-ge will only hold up to about 400 rwhp before it reaches it's limits as well as the stock IS 5 speed. The 2jz-gte bottom end will hold close 1,000 rwhp. The link below should answer most of your FI questions.

http://my.is/forums/showthread.php?t=240227

I hope this info helps in your decison making process. The first gen IS is a great platform. I enjoyed the car very much before I had to move on to the GS. If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

Daniel

second gen IS should be released in mid October.

IS250
2.5 liter V6
204 hp @ 6,400 rpm
185 tq @ 4,800 rpm
red line 6,600 rpm
available all wheel drive
6 speed manual or 6 speed paddle shifter

IS350
3.5 liter V6
306 hp @ 6,400 rpm
277 tq @ 4,800 rpm
red line 6,600 rpm
6 speed paddle shifter