questions on 1994 celica gt Options

[Rcdel239]

Hello forum new guy here with some questions. So I have previously owned a 94 st but wasnt able to work on it much so I'm still basically a newbie.
I plan on buying a 94 celica gt hatch 5 speed. I know the whole afe system isnt much but a eco. gas saver so I was wondering what can be done as far as swaps or part swaps or mods. Ive always heard that you can use a age head but im not sure if thats true. Im not looking to have a super fast ride but pick up some more hp than its factory gives.

[richee3]

Opinions on boosting the 7A are mixed. Some people like it, others see it as a colossal waste of cash. If you're getting a GT, you'll have an S series engine, not an A series, so you'll want to stick to S series swaps, not the A series. You CAN do the 4A swap... but why would you when you already have S series motor mounts and can swap a BEAMS for the same price and get more power? Or a 3S-GTE?

By the way, it isn't an "AFE" engine. It's an "A" engine with an "FE" head. That's why there's a hyphen between the "A" and the "FE." Your old ST had a 7A-FE engine, which is from the A series of engines. The GT you're about to get has an 5S-FE, which is an S series engine with an FE head. All the S series engines use the same motor mounts, and the A series use the same motor mounts. So the 4A-GE is NOT a direct swap for the GT you're about to get. Don't worry about a 4A-GE (A series engine, GE head) swap for your new car. Stick to the S series engines- more power, about the same cost. Most people who have swapped the 4A-GE into a Celica say it simply doesn't have enough torque for a Celica, which is heavier than the Corolla that the engine was designed for.

[Rcdel239]

Opinions on boosting the 7A are mixed. Some people like it, others see it as a colossal waste of cash. If you're getting a GT, you'll have an S series engine, not an A series, so you'll want to stick to S series swaps, not the A series. You CAN do the 4A swap... but why would you when you already have S series motor mounts and can swap a BEAMS for the same price and get more power? Or a 3S-GTE?

By the way, it isn't an "AFE" engine. It's an "A" engine with an "FE" head. That's why there's a hyphen between the "A" and the "FE." Your old ST had a 7A-FE engine, which is from the A series of engines. The GT you're about to get has an 5S-FE, which is an S series engine with an FE head. All the S series engines use the same motor mounts, and the A series use the same motor mounts. So the 4A-GE is NOT a direct swap for the GT you're about to get. Don't worry about a 4A-GE (A series engine, GE head) swap for your new car. Stick to the S series engines- more power, about the same cost. Most people who have swapped the 4A-GE into a Celica say it simply doesn't have enough torque for a Celica, which is heavier than the Corolla that the engine was designed for.

Holy good info wow. I appreciate it. this basically answered any questions I've had forever. good stuff thanks alot richee.
so if i get a swap and its an s series is it direct drop in. I know I gotta do harness work and little adjustments but as far as dropping in the motor and tranny it will just bolt on to my stock mounts