1994 Celica GT 2.2L, Where should I start? Options

[GTcelica1994]

Hey I'm wes and i just bought a 1994 celica GT about a month ago. I love the car and i'm just wondering where to start with having little cost. I also am wondering where i can find a cheap turbo kit and nice set of rims. Just buying a car... i cant afford much ... but u have to start somwhere right???? write back please... i am open for any input and suggestions that one may have. thanks!!!

[sinner96ST]

Ask yourself two things :

1) How much time / money / effort are you willing to dump in to the car?
2) Are you able to diagnose problems / troubleshoot the car if it breaks.

If you can't dump lots of money in to the car, or you can't fix it yourself, I would honestly push the engine to it's limits right now in it's N/A form. Lightened Flywheel, intake, exhaust, header, clutch, anything else you can do without a lot of labor. Flywheel/Clutch work will probably be the most labor intensive out of all of that. With all these mods, I think you'll be happy with the results, but of course being the engine is only 130bhp, you will be left wanting more.

Since it's a 94 GT an engine swap would be a perfect choice for you. That will run you a few grand, but will basically double the amount of horsepower you have right now. 99.9% of swappers will tell you it is worth it, boost is addicting & pretty much the only way you're ever going to be able to make that car as fast as it looks.

"cheap and easy" always screws you in the end, especially when you're dealing with an automobile.. it's just not safe. I would not, under any circumstances, boost on your motor, or any us spec 6gc motor, without a lot of preparation. Most people on here get screwed by running boost, because they overlook one or two things. You'll hear a lot of people talk about blown fuel pumps, head gaskets, and melting pistons. It just really is a mess, and you would honestly be better off swapping out the engine for a 3SGTE. That motor has better head design, and has a factory installed turbo. Search around these boards for "swap" and you'll see tons of info related to it. Good luck!