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]

Which is why Random_stranger, you should just spend about 1400-2000 and get yourself a 3s motor which is already turbo'd and built with a turbo already so you won't have to go through the trouble and 3s motor has a lot of potential just like what you're looking for.
3sgte 3rd gen is goin for 1300 in Toronto. 2nd gen. for 850 woot!

[MaskedMan]

Which is why Random_stranger, you should just spend about 1400-2000 and get yourself a 3s motor which is already turbo'd and built with a turbo already so you won't have to go through the trouble and 3s motor has a lot of potential just like what you're looking for.
3sgte 3rd gen is goin for 1300 in Toronto. 2nd gen. for 850 woot!

Those prices are most likely for an engine set. He is definatly going to need a full front clip judging from his ability to locate parts. It would just be so much easier for him. An ST205 front clip will run you about $3,500 (it's worth it). I will assume you want to save money so you'll go ahead and use your S54 transmission instead of buying an E153. Not a bad choice, but judging on you wanting to go with a lot of potential, it might be a good idea to go ahead with the E153 w/ lsd.