$7k for motor, tranny, and other work....ideas? Options

[NapTown94]

So in the spring, my dad and I will be fixing up the Celica. He's basically giving me $7,000 to upgrade it. I'm dropping a new motor and tranny in, but I don't know which motor I want.

-3S-GTE isn't an option = not allowed to have a turbo'd car.

So I'm considering the 5S-FE, the 4A-GE, and possibly the Beams engine (3S-GE I think...?). I'm also going to be swapping in a manual tranny. (AT's suck!) but with this in mind, what would you all suggest? I'm thinking maybe go with the 4A-GE, and go with the same setup the Yelli Celli has. I love the clean, tucked look. I'd like to get a Koyo Radiator, an MSD ignition setup, Optima battery, stainless steel hoses, just some better parts in general.

Besides the motor, These are some other things I will be doing and buying:

-fixing rust along roof/windshield line
-buying '96-'99 front fenders, sideskirts and bumper - facelift!
-Z-Max rear lip
-Curren taillights once I find a set
-StreetGlow neons
-Full 2.5" custom exhaust setup, de-cat test pipe, possibly new muffler - suggestions?
-Infinity 6.5" speakers all around, maybe a subwoofer.
-Tinting 15% all windows and windshield
-K&N drop-in filter. taking out bottom part of airbox.
-eBay header modded to fit
-17" wheels and tires. I'm thinking 5Zigens.
-Eibach Sportline springs
-Koni Yellow shocks
-Suspension Techniques sway bars
-front strut bar of some sort

So I've got my work cut out for me. This is probably more than $7k worth of work. But it's gonna happen. Let me know what you think for a new motor and trans. thanks!
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[95CelicaST]

Blacktop 6sp FTL....

Silvertop has more torque. Blacktop puts down 10whp more, and has 110tq. 6sp is not needed.

4A-GE is a good route to go, however if you want to tuck the engine bay, please do not put your fusebox upside down.... in the fender... unless you want to invite water in to play with your fuses and relays