Turbo my 7A-FE engine. Scary to break it! Options

[AnaXyd]

Hello!

I have a 1996 Celica with the 7A-FE engine, and want to turbo it. But, on the Norwegian forums (where I come from) they forbid me to do this modification because the engine may be too weak, some parts may be wrecked and the costs will be high for reparation.

So what are you guys saying? Are there some modifications I have to do with the engine to strengthen it? New rods, valves, seals etc?

I am not thinking of a extreme turbo boost in my engine, just a little one for fun and for some more hp!



Any answer will be appreciated!

[AnaXyd]

Ah.. I'll see that the downpipe is a rare thing. I must get this custom built my self? Bah..


I am currently looking up a list of items that I need for the conversion. Do you guys have some tips here?


By the way, wastegate is important right? What is best? Internal, or external? (Which is a bit more tricky according to the manifold and to the rest of the exhaust)