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[Random_Stranger]

So you have a celica that you didn't care for before. It grew on you and your heart swells with love for it. You decide you want to modify it. What's that? Your state frowns on modification to your vehicle? Who gives a $#!t. Let's do this!

I ask your thoughts. You have a stock 95' GT Hatchback Celica. You have $2300 (I realize this isn't a whole lot, but dude, it's free money) ready to dump into it. What do you do first? So many things I plan on doing in the future, but would like to save up more before getting into swaps, just because I do not have the proper tools or the knowledge of doing so at this time. Unless you know people :-D Even still, I doubt $2300 can get it done. So would anyone like to be the best 6gc friend to a stranger and send your thoughts this way?

Thanks,
Faust

[Random_Stranger]

Honestly, you guys have given some really great advice. Question is, if someone hasn't done a swap before, and you speak on experience, how should I gain engine swap experience then? Just wondering. Or is the 3-s engines too delicate? Anyways, does anyone know about the whole drivetrain issue regarding this AWD conversion? The same engine you are all speaking of or not? I hate having a front wheel drive car. Hell, I would even settle for a RWD celica. As far as laws go, I am not concered with California no longer. If I am going to modify then I am going to go all out and just pay for the pass. California sucks anyways when it comes to modifying cars.


Okay, so generally, how much should this swap cost me? Because I can save up for it, but I want to plan ahead so I can take care of things now. Also, do I do exhaust after I do turbo or can I get a turbo exhaust prior to installing the turbo? Because I seen a turbo kit for under a grand.... if it is still available. I have no idea what they run for, but I did see a supercharger kit for the celica that is a little over $6k. Details guys, details.


Again, thank you all who are posting. I really, really appreciate it and impressed.


---Faust