Celica Vs. Prelude...?, Not a typical question Options

[No0bOne]

Since my celica is in a shop being done on I shared rides with my buddy with a 97 Prelude today to friends party and all. First thing i noticed was the lack of back space and its small trunk but that's cool. Now, I've beaten this car silly when we money raced when i had my other car. As time went by, people were later chillin outside. Started talkin about cars and be checking out eachothers rides. Being quiet as i am whenever these topic are stirred I thought about the Celica.

I was told that the prelude handles really well and it is fast. So what do you guys think handles better? I' didn't have the chance to test-drive it yet. haha. Oh they also have this shift-kit which is pretty neat, strange enough..my friend doesn't even use it? wierd.

Prelude: 195hp @ 7000 rpm / 156tq @ 5250 rpm / 15.4s(1/4 mile)
Shoot if it runs 15.4s stock than I must've ran mid-high 13's at least that time.

You guys know what? Many people says my car is slow:)
But you guys know what? I've been doing private races more than public races, and suprisingly these fools can't keep their shame but to hide it with false lies. it's cool , faster money win like that right? Okay i'm done with my blabbin

[No0bOne]

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I've beaten this car silly when we money raced when i had my other car

I guess you guys either didn't read it or didn't understand it or missed that part of my post.

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my guess is your friend is running a S, otherwise he'd eat you alive.

My "other" car runs 16s stock and with few minor mods that can be felt dramatically, it feels like it can run high 13's. To give you a better estimate which you might not believe at all, imagine from a dead stop awaitin at the traffic light. When it turns from red to green, four cars on each lane roars out as they compete eachother on the street late at night. Out of 4 cars, an automatic turbo woops on a 99(?) thunder/firebird pontiac(hood has two holes), friends 91 MR2 Turbo, and a red C5 starting straight off the line in gears 1-2-3. While 4th already kicks in, other cars slowly catches up. In the end, third place was me doing a 135mph, 2nd place pontiac ~140ish(half car length ahead), first place C5 doing ~150-155(~1.25 car length ahead of me), while the Mr2 is way behind(probably gave up). It was exciting. There were also other cars that really wanted some action too and they consist of few imports((2)93+ supra, and others, no honda's.) and domestics(camaro,mustang, few others)

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okay here's a question... what would win in a race... a celica with it's engine swapped with a ST165 3SGTE engine rated at 205 hp or a VTEC prelude with some minor mods? like intake and exaust?

If Celica is swapped with an ST165 3S-GTE with same setup as the vtec prelude(intake/exhaust) than I would say it'd be the Celica.

is ST165 same as ST205? or is it the generation difference? ST165=5th gen? hehe

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BTW: the st165 motor isnt rated at 205HP, its rated between 185-190 HP and 177-190 FTlbs of torque.

Considering that it is stock?
With just a basic setup like intake, mbc and a complete exhaust setup you'll own him like nothing. Keep in mind that you're using an older motor?

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I love celica's but Ive also always liked preludes too

There are many cars out there, Although they're nice and all i rather look at other peoples ride than to be in one of my liking. So? It's better to be in a different car. I only like looks of cars, not its other goodies so yea even if i have the money i am not most likely to buy em just to be different. That means much to me:)