1997 celica st swap to 2zzge or 1mz-fe, whats the best option for a swap and gain more horsepower? Options

[97cecilia]

Well my goal is set by the end of this year I wanna have a 2zzge engine with 6 speed transmission or a 1mzfe into my 1997 toyota celica st, however my big predicament here is witch one of those two motors will fit best in the bay of my celica 97 and which motor will produce more horse power here is the tricky part. I don't wanna spend more then 3 thousand on it but if I have to in order to do the job right I will.

If anybody got any ideas please let me know. Oh yea one more thing since I live in California with all these strict smog regulations. I have to make sure i swap all the emission components from the vehicle (motor) that I'll be installing into my 97celica. bummer right, but oh well I figure its worth it to avoid the law from harassing me.

hopefully someone here might have experience doing something like that. I will really appreciate the help. I'll be uploading photos of my car later today or tomorrow just for an idea of what I'm working with lol

[97cecilia]

Yea I figures I was gonna have to go for the 1mzfe since everywhere I looked they gave me high prizes on the 2zz and transmission also thanks for wake up call on the weight of my car your very right its useless adding a 2zz into my heavy car. I will really appreciate the help, also do you know of any places were I could get the 1mzfe motor it might take me a few months to get the money ready but my thing is, if I plan ahead then I know my outcome for the future.

oh yea, BTW. I'll see you out there in your town this Saturday I need to go pick up some of those parts from you