99-mod AT200, turbocharging with stock tranny/clutch++ Options

[Illyont]

My question is. If I turbocharge my standard engine, will I need a new transmission/clutch, brakes etc?

Or to put it this way, how many horsepower/psi of boost can my standard transmission/clutch/brakes etc. handle before something blows?

I'm not interested in a GT-4 or all out engine swap and 300+ horsepower. I just want to freshen up my 116 hp standard engine a bit. Anything above 150 wheel horsepower and I'm happy. New intake, header, exhaust and a turbo should be able to get me those extra 35-40 hp, right?

Also, the part search lists the Greddy SP1 Cat-back exhaust as a possible addon to my car, but is that because in US the 99-model Celicas are all 2.0 litre GTs? Or will this exhaust infact fit my car (non-GT european). On a sidenote, why should exhaust for the GT not fit the non-GT? The cars look the same, don't they?

(This is the German version of the car with a 1.8 litre engine (1.8i), not the 2.0 litre)

This post has been edited by Illyont: Apr 9, 2005 - 3:05 AM

[97sccelica]

it can take 150whp easily if its in good shape and you know how to drive

the clutch on the other hand, i would plan on changing that soon.

brakes, depends on how quickly you plan on slowing down, just because the car accelerates faster, doesnt mean that it will brake slower, get fresh rotors and nice pads and new fluid. you should be fine, you might even consider a rear disc conversion if you are still worried about it.