What do I need?, I need help picking parts for my car! Options

[DirtyCon]

HI My name is Andrew, I own a 1994 GT Coupe Front Wheel Driven. It was manufactured in Japan ( i know this because of the J starting at the beginning of the s/n). This car was handed down to me from my father when he bought it 10 years ago. Its in decent condition, everything works mechanically(radio is starting to come apart but i know how to fix that). There has been no modification made to this car. The only thing ive change is the clutch(for same one but newer) and the antenna.
The only problem i hear is when sometimes i turn left it starts to squeal as if to rough metal pieces are rubbing againts each other. NOt a lumpy kind of squeal a solid one that ends only after the car starts to straithen up. However this does not happen every time, it happens once in a while. I am a aggressive driver and i love this car. I have seen the possibilities with this car and finally got a job that will pay me enough to spend money on this car.
Now the problem is im not very familiar with aftermarket parts. I have a very generall knowledge about the car(i.e. I know where most things are brakes, engine, exhaust, raidiator, etc, but i dont know the specifics which make all differnece in my car). Now im not doing this project alone i have my dad and my uncles to help, They know alot about "fixing" cars. But what i need help is what parts should i buy for my car and where should i start. Im looking in to buy ithe best or something close to the best for my car. So if anyone can help please post. Also the last thing i plan on buying is a 3rd gen 3sgte to swap with(I belive this is the best engine to swap my current one. Unless theres a better one please post). So the parts i need, need to work around this engine.
...Appreciate the help...

[D-Man]

DIRTYCON:

AWD conversion is a hard thing to do in the US because of parts. the AWD GT-Four was never sold here, and is unavailable through USDM suppliers. So, you have to import the parts, or have a spare GT-Four laying around

Now, luckily the 3sgte as well as the 5sfe were also put into MR2's that were sold here. So that makes life a bit easier And if you want to pump up you're car, but dont want to tackle a full fledged swap; Why not Turbo the 5sfe that you already have? It's been proven time and time again, that a 5s is capable of pumping 250-300 HP like a champ. Pressure has had a 5sfte in the neighboor hood of 250 (+) for over 3 years now, without any problems. Totaly Reliable.

Infact, alot of guys will argue that the 5sfte (When done right) Is more reliable than 3sgte swaps.

Just an idea for you. Check the stickys for the BIG 5sfte post. It's in the Forced Induction Thread.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=5574

[lubu]

AWD conversion is a hard thing to do in the US because of parts. the AWD GT-Four was never sold here, and is unavailable through USDM suppliers. So, you have to import the parts, or have a spare GT-Four laying around

The parts itself is not hard to find if you know where to look for it, the conversion itself is the hard factor.

Infact, alot of guys will argue that the 5sfte (When done right) Is more reliable than 3sgte swaps.

Done right meaning you need all the good parts, maybe some internal works. In the end you'll probably spend more money than the 3S swap itself.
The 3SGTE is designed specifically for racing and it is a very well design. The 5S is a reliable engine but when you turbo it, it is NOT more reliable than the 3SGTE (for the same boost and hp).

[D-Man]

No no, Lubu, Please dont misunderstand

Infact, alot of guys will argue that the 5sfte (When done right) Is more reliable than 3sgte swaps.

I'm not saying the 5sfte is better than the 3sfte, that'd be a dirty lie. I was simply saying that guys who've owned both, always say the 5s was more dependable than their SWAPPED car. But it's to be expected when you swap out an engine, the slightest most insignificant things that you never see or even know to look for, WILL come back to haunt you. I know a guy with a swap right now, that he had swapped elsewhere; and he's been busting his butt trying to work out all the kinks and gremlins that were installed along with it.

The 3s swap can be reliable; but the amount of work is immense.

[lubu]

Infact, alot of guys will argue that the 5sfte (When done right) Is more reliable than 3sgte swaps.

I understood u the first time.
It doesnt matter whether the 3S in the st204 or the st185/205 shell. If he didnt cheap out on little parts and used the correct parts and most importantly did the swap right then the swap should be fairly reliable.