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90CelicaGT · 06-16-2003, 04:40 AM

Hey guys,
I am brand new to this board and I have a quick question for you guys.. I have just puchased the 1990 GT and am curious on how much HP the following mods would do. I know the 90 celica was rated at about 16.5 on the 1/4, but im wanting to try and get it into the high 14's on all NA. What would I be needing to do this without a rebuild? If I do go with a rebuild would it be easier to just import a 3s-gte and swap? I read up a couple pages back and it seems like you guys really recommend that engine (from the GT-S right?) If so what is the pricing on the engine normally? Any info or links that could help out would be appreciated. Below are the mods im considering.

1) Intake - K&N
2) Exhaust
3) Headers
4) Chip

90CelicaGT · 06-17-2003, 07:00 PM

Anyone?

Deep · 06-17-2003, 07:17 PM

If you're lucky, the mods you've listed will get you down to around 16 flat.

14's is quick dude. If you wanna do it n/a be prepared to drop some serious cash on the 5SFE you've got or possibly import a 3SGE and build that. You're looking at a lot more than I think you realize, cams, valvtrain, machine work, high comp pistons. Expensive. The 3SGTE is out of the MR2 turbo and the Celica GT4/Alltrac/Turbo 4wd.

asianchen · 06-17-2003, 09:06 PM

i dont know the regular price on a 3sgte engine but this guy on ebay is sell it a whole front clip of a ALLTRAC with engine and everything for $2k us so u can go check it out on Ebay

90CelicaGT · 06-19-2003, 05:33 PM

Yeah, im looking into doing a swap rather than modding out the NA engine. streetimports has the jdm 3s-gte for 1500 + 500 for tranny. My car is fwd so it should be nice on the highways :P

Deep · 06-19-2003, 05:36 PM

If you're getting an alltrac motor then you can't use the tranny that comes with it.

asianchen · 06-19-2003, 06:33 PM

you can't use the alltrac tranny that comes with it on a SWAP?? what? what can u use then? a v6 camry tranny?

TewksCelica · 06-22-2003, 06:53 PM

get a jdm 3sge tranny..... like i might be getting

GO BETTER GEAR RATIOS. or does the fron clip from the alltrack come with the whole drivetrain? why not build an alltrack..... thats what i want to do..... either that or a 98 jdm vvti 3sge with tranny..... mmmmmm vvti....drooooool

Deep · 06-22-2003, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by TewksCelica
get a jdm 3sge tranny..... like i might be getting GO BETTER GEAR RATIOS. or does the fron clip from the alltrack come with the whole drivetrain? why not build an alltrack..... thats what i want to do..... either that or a 98 jdm vvti 3sge with tranny..... mmmmmm vvti....drooooool

Dual VVT-i mmmmmm mmmmmm

Awesome motor, BEAMS 3SGE.