3sGTE worth the swap @ $6500, 245hp on a fWD? Options

[Lacs21]

Hey guys, I would like to hear from some owners of the swap. I want to know if u guys think its worth it to put that much pwoer into a FWD car? And can u guys use all that power with so much torque steer? is it worth the $6500 this garage is asking to have it done?
this is the garge
http://www.xatracing.com/xatracingparts.ht...oyotaswaps.html

Thanks guys for all ur help

This post has been edited by Lacs21: Dec 15, 2004 - 8:44 PM

[jgreening]

I want to know if u guys think its worth it to put that much pwoer into a FWD car?

I think 200whp in a front wheel drive car is no problem. I have never had a traction problem with my car. The tires spin only when I want them to.

As for whether its worth it, it really depends on your goals. If your goal is to have a car that is screaming fast at high RPMs and you dont mind spending the money, I would say go for it. A 4cyl performance car is going to get maximum power in the above 4000 RPMs. Thus, for drag applicatoins or fun while performance shifting its great. On the other hand, if you want the feeling of 300ft lbs of torque right when you step on the gas (like a big V8), then its not the best route to go. That has been the only disappointment for me. In the lower RPM range, I can barely tell the difference from my 5sfe. I find that my driving habits under normal conditions result in mostly lower RPMs where bigger displacement would be a benefit.

As for LSD, I have never driven a swapped celica without one so I can only comment based on my experience. I have had torque steer one time since I swapped. It happened on a right hand turn from a stop where I floored it around the corner. I hit a bump with my inside tire and the wheel left the ground. When it did, the steering wheel was literally ripped out of my hands. I would imagine that might happen more regularly without LSD - particularly if you are on a soft or slipperly road.

Good luck

- Jay