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Gopher Love · 12-09-2007, 03:53 PM

Ok well I recently bought a 1998 celica gt liftback with a 5s-fe engine in it with a 5 speed. I'm looking to do alot of stuff but it will take a while so im just wondering what some of the best parts for it will be... I just put some new yokohama tires on it. I'm looking to get full exhaust (headers-tip), a turbo w/ intercooler kit, high performance plugs and wires, cold air intake, new suspension, once I get the turbo im gonna put in a performance clutch, and various things for the engine (most engine work will be done for the turbo). What would be the best place to buy some of these parts from and what would be the best brands to get. I won't need anything professionally installed as I have access to a large automotive shop with tools, lifts, and anything else I will need.

Supersprynt · 12-09-2007, 09:53 PM

Are you getting a header and CAI or a turbo? Header and turbo don't go together, neither does a CAI and a turbo.

Gopher Love · 12-09-2007, 10:02 PM

Exhaust... the turbo ain't happenin for like 6 months because of the engine work that'll have to be done on top of it

Supersprynt · 12-10-2007, 08:18 AM

I wouldn't start buying parts for an n/a setup if your going to ditch it. Save your cash for the motor because it's going to get real expensive.

There are no exhausts that are bolt on and suitable for a turbo. You'll have to go custom.`

TenZen · 12-10-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Supersprynt

Are you getting a header and CAI or a turbo? Header and turbo don't go together, neither does a CAI and a turbo.

i thought CAI and turbo would be a good combo since on a eclipse i saw he had both and it seemed to be great. Or am i missing something since i dont know alot about turbos.

Gopher Love · 12-10-2007, 05:09 PM

O ok ill save then... Does anyone know any good parts stores online or that i can order from.. i live about 2 hours from chicago so i can't really get to any big citys for a nice performance shop and I don't think theres any in Rockford, IL where i live.

Supersprynt · 12-10-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TenZen

i thought CAI and turbo would be a good combo since on a eclipse i saw he had both and it seemed to be great. Or am i missing something since i dont know alot about turbos.

The point of getting a CAI is to get colder air into the motor, obviously. With a turbo your sucking in cold air, but because the turbo itself is very hot, it heats up quickly so it really kills the point of it, that's why theres an intercooler after the turbo, to cool the intake after the turbo heats it up.