For those of you who have AWD Conversions, Yeah Options

[Random_Stranger]

Search, search, search. What the funk ever. Dude, I can't even find the guy who is selling the bulbs for the freaking speedometer gauges (if you can direct him for me, that would be awesome, unless you know a better way). Anyways, I was wondering if a complete front clip is all I need (as far as parts go), or would I need other things? Was it worth it (money and time wise) in the end? Is there a better way to get more speed out of your celica than just that conversion and swap? Is just the swap more sensible? Bigger engine? What kind? Spit your knowledge for me here, so I have one source to save and always go back to.

Thanks,
Faust

[_mikeE]

with FWD you only lose about 15-20% power due to the distribution as for AWD i'm not too sure but probably 35% power.
As for your suspension, the most commonly purchased springs are the eibach ones or the tein s-tech's.
On the contrary, one thing that's more vital then even doing the swap itself and budgeting funds to purchase the parts required for the swap is your ability to research. I can't count on how many times i've seen mods and frequent enthusiasts emphasize on that one single point to people.
And i'm not meaning to bring down your confidence or esteem or anything and i'm not saying the swap is impossible, there are a couple people on this site who's done it but they've put in crazy hours doing it and for some, we're still all awaiting to hear a reply to see how it went.
So is it worth it? Maybe, depends on where you stand. How's the mileage on a GT? 30mpg approx depending on how you drive.
How's the mileage on a 3s motor swapped AWD? I'm not too sure because the gas tank is on the whole other side for the st205 rear clip which if you didn't know, you will have to change due to your gas tank being in the way but i'm not sure if the st205 gas tank is larger than ours but one reason why so many people are selling their 3s swapped celica's is becuse they can't keep up with the gas.
But if you determined to do this swap whch is essential to doing any mod then follow up on the stickies and find the threads with people who've done or even further, contact them and hopefully you can meet with them.
Hope the new radiator and new suspension does you well. I'm still saving up to get the Tein SS coilovers but due to my limited time because I plan to attend the Sherbrooke meet in the summer, I might just go down to getting the KYB GR-2's w/ Tein S-tech's.