$2500 burning a hole in my pockets, looks, performance, or sound? Options

[Redline_Racer]

I am the new owner of a 95 celica gt hatchback, I just sold my truck and I have $2500 to spend on my celica. I want to buy a Turbo, what size should I put in, and would I have to bullet proof the block or is it strong enough as is.
Or maybe I should spend it on some custom graphics and a body kit w/wing?

Or hell maybe even a system?

I even thought about a 3s-gte engine swap but I dont think I want to go that far, or maybe I should. You guys are the experts, Tell me what you think.


Thanks in advance for your help,

-Brandon

[jayi12-15psi]

you can run the 5sfe with less than 6 lbs very reliably, saying you would be lucky to get a year out of it is a bit arbitrary, I mean ****, you dont even know how many miles he has, or what condition the engine is in. you would be fine running boost on the 5s, but get an intercooler

for further information on turboing your 5s-fe please check the thread at the top of the engine performance forum

now I am in no way putting down the 3s-gte swap, if you have enough money, go for it, but it will be initially more expensive than turboing your 5s-fe

good luck in whatever you decide, and welcome to 6gc