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Ok I need some advice a turbo kit for my celica just popped up for sale. It included everything like injectors coolant lines, oil lines, etc. it runs about 5-7 psi and adds about 45 hp to the wheels. I of course would find a lower mileage engine and do some maintenance stuff before I install the kit. It would probably put me at around 190hp at the crank. Now for similar money I could put in a JDM NA 2.0 with 197hp and a LSD transmission(if I can find one that comes with the engine). This is a more modern engine with variable valve timing and coil on plug ignition. The only issue with this engine is its a Japanese engine and some of the parts aren't available in the states. I've made a similar thread to this but that dealt with me custom making my own turbo bits and not a bolt on kit. Anyway what are your opinions on this?
Edit:I love my celica to death an I'm never selling it so no more "sell the car" comments please. Seriously I'm not looking to blow the doors off of anything or brag about dyno figures. I just want a decently powered well balanced car.
Edit:I've already decided to go the NA route and drop in the 197 hp 2.0 litre engine.
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Edited by Crazy Man: 12/5/2014 4:56:19 PMMy advice.. Sell your Celica. Find an AWD 91' Eclipse/Talon/Laser (more affectionately known as the "Triplets") These cars come bone stock Turbocharged with one of the strongest 4cyl blocks ever built, the -4g63-. They can be endlessly upgraded and have the bottom end to support 400hp. They will smoke a Corvette off the line like it's standing still scratching it's ass.. These cars are a blast to drive and tune, and are constantly underestimated by v8's.. More often then not, these little beasts will beat a v8 with ease in a street race because of their ability to put power to the pavement without spinning their wheels.