how to mod a 2.2L 96 celica? Options

[rstype23]

Hey everyone im new here.

im looking for suggestons on how to mod a 2.2L celica. from a 130hp to 200-240hp. any suggestions?

everything is stock and i would like to keep that car as N/A not turbo. and if it were to go to 200 - 240hp what other changes should be made to the car to have a great perfomance.

Thanks

[_Jim_]

I am a firm believer in, if you want LESS than 300whp (not to be confused with Flywheel HP, which would actually be around 350) then the 5sfe is the way to go. I like it for the fact it is still STOCK. There is no BS when ordering parts, if you do need to take it to a mechanic, the car is exactly the way it let from the dealership except for the addition of a turbo kit, and it is CONSIDERABLY cheaper than swapping. Be clear, do you want 265hp or 265WHP. They are two very different animals. If it is 265whp I would go with a T3 46trim turbo, that will suit your needs and provide fast spool. The turbo new is 700shipped. If you have cash to burn you can pick up a GT3071 if "lag" is a concern of yours. The GT3071 is a ball Bearing turbo and will spool faster than the 46trim T3 and still provided you with 265whp. The draw back to this turbo is it comes in at 1300$. But like I said, if you have the cash and are concerned about lag, that is the turbo for you.

If you decided to turbo your 5sfe, do a leak down and compression test to make sure your motor is healthy.

With the 46trim turbo, the kit will run you about 2000-2500 (price includes everything, 3" exhaust, a new clutch, and all the work done yourself)
With the GT3071, the kit will run you about 2500-3000 (price includes everything, 3" exhaust, a new clutch, and all the work done yourself)

Now for a swap, well there are many different ways to go about it. I will talk about the GEN3 3SGTE since you are starting from scrath as to me the GEN2 3SGTE is NOT worth it.

A motor set will run you about 2400
Clutch will be 500
Timing job and pump 300
3" Downpipe (DP) 100
3" custom Exhaust DP back 400
Boost controller 50
New gaskets, fluids, misc, etc. 500

Total 4000-5000 (5000 being closer if you bought a clip like I did and use the GT4 body parts, if not you can sell them for 1000$ +)