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TurboNikki
03-21-2002, 04:17 PM
I am in the market for a new car and I have my eye on a Celica. I am interested in upgrading whatever car I get to possibly a turbo. What is needed to upgrade a Celica? What other upgrades will I need? Can the engine really handle it? What kind of turbo should I get? I need all the information that I can get so please just fill me in with anything that you know of. I also need to know which can handle the turbo better: GTS or GT. Thanks a lot.

Nikki
Tony01Gts
03-21-2002, 04:30 PM
Currently you can only get turbo for a GT. Hopefully soon something will be out for the GTS but it will probably be expensive. If you want turbo buy a WRX!!!! That's what I'm droolin over. Check out the forced induction forum.
TurboNikki
03-21-2002, 04:39 PM
I like the WRX's but the only thing that turns my head away is that it's a four door. I also am not hip on the hood design. That can always be changed but the 4-doors kill!!
xav3x
03-21-2002, 04:48 PM
There is turbo for GT-S .. its by XS engineering.. just costs an arm and a leg.. when i get my turbo i'd get it from XS engineering.
TurboNikki
03-21-2002, 05:02 PM
How much would the GT-S turbo cost?? What mods do you have to do to the engine along with the turbo? Would it be more reasonable to get a GT and put a turbo in that? Do you know how much the turbo for the GT costs? Thanks.
MarkyMark
03-21-2002, 05:02 PM
the answer is an eclipse GSX can handle a turbo really well :)
xav3x
03-21-2002, 05:10 PM
haha good one markymark! hehehe You can have a Turbo GT-S for $6,000USD hehehe.. I'm saving up for mine..

interested? go here...

http://www.xs-engineering.com/asp/news.asp?id=43&version=1
MarkyMark
03-21-2002, 05:17 PM
i'm so into turbos right now that I"m just gonna sell the celica as soon as humanly possible....my next baby will be either a VR4 if I can afford the insurance, otherwise a 2g GSX...
TurboNikki
03-21-2002, 05:22 PM
Are there any other mods needed for the engine to handle the turbo? Would it be more reasonable to put a turbo on a GT? What the price of a GT turbo?
MarkyMark
03-21-2002, 05:27 PM
Originally posted by TurboNikki
Are there any other mods needed for the engine to handle the turbo? Would it be more reasonable to put a turbo on a GT? What the price of a GT turbo?

custom forged pistons....might as well get rods too....valves....this sh*t is very expensive and I personally dont see any worth in converting a factory N/A car to turbo
My2ktoy
03-22-2002, 04:56 PM
On a GT with no engine work you'll be able to push between 200 and 240 Crank HP. thats around 6-7psi. If you plan running any higher than that get some serious engine work done. BTW 240 HP in the celica is about the same power to weight ratio as a supra twin turbo. :)
Austinbrtndr
03-23-2002, 07:20 AM
wait a minute... there is already a turbo kit out for the GT?!?!? by who... i want it... gotta have it... please gimme some info...
David Draper
03-23-2002, 08:54 AM
Originally posted by MarkyMark
custom forged pistons....might as well get rods too....valves....this sh*t is very expensive and I personally dont see any worth in converting a factory N/A car to turbo

Of course, Marky doesn't see any worth in upgrading from Atari 2600, so you have to take that with a grain of salt :D

If you want to turbo a car, the GT is going to be the most cost effective option. You might as well get a used one, since the warranty will go out the window with a turbocharger attached.

The GT-S could be turbocharged, but you would have to replace the pistons and rods, you should insert a block guard, and should seal the deck of the block (all expensive!).

There is a company that is planning on releasing prepped 2ZZ engine blocks, which would save you the time and trouble of doing the above mentioned things, but would still cost $3000 to $3500. Toss in about $3500 for a turbo kit, and $1000 labor, and you've got yourself a really nice TT Supra. :)

Actually, to be fair, that really would let you have about 300hp or so, which would make the car totally incredible....but that is a huge investment.

So get a GT, preferably used, and put the turbo kit on. You'll have enough extra money at the end to do wheels, suspension, brakes...whatever you want.

Hope this helps,
David
Keyshawn
03-23-2002, 08:59 AM
Originally posted by David Draper


The GT-S could be turbocharged, but you would have to replace the pistons and rods, you should insert a block guard, and should seal the deck of the block (all expensive!).





With the exception of getting lower compression pistons, wouldn't you have to do this stuff to a GT also? The 1zz is also an open-deck engine with cylinder walls and rods not made for high boost, right?
larryd
03-23-2002, 08:50 PM
all depending how much boost you want to run
phillytec
03-23-2002, 08:56 PM
can some one explain htese terms to me?


you should insert a block guard, and should seal the deck of the block
Oo DaRk StAr oO
03-23-2002, 11:48 PM
The "izzy" seems to just be more boost friendly all-in-all. The spyder guys are pushing 300hp with it without a problem. Both engines are open deck. The debate on Spyderchat right now is that... the 2ZZGE with a supercharger is AWESOME and the "izzy" with a Turbocharger is AWESOME. The GTS can get boosted, it would just take a lot more time and money. With the money you would put into get it boost "happy" you could buy the Trial 3ZZGE
"izzy - 2ZZ hybrid" kit and get 2.0L high revving 240hp N/A car.

Just my 2 cents. Who wants to deposit more :)
CIN
03-24-2002, 01:28 PM
There are 2 guys on spyderchat that are aiming for about 400hp. One of them is hoping to run 25psi with lower comp pistons.
oldster
03-24-2002, 04:00 PM
Originally posted by Oo DaRk StAr oO
The "izzy" seems to just be more boost friendly all-in-all. The spyder guys are pushing 300hp with it without a problem. Both engines are open deck. The debate on Spyderchat right now is that... the 2ZZGE with a supercharger is AWESOME and the "izzy" with a Turbocharger is AWESOME. The GTS can get boosted, it would just take a lot more time and money. With the money you would put into get it boost "happy" you could buy the Trial 3ZZGE
"izzy - 2ZZ hybrid" kit and get 2.0L high revving 240hp N/A car.

Just my 2 cents. Who wants to deposit more :)

"Open deck" is not a term I'm familiar with, what does it mean? Thanks
DaksGT
03-24-2002, 05:22 PM
Originally posted by oldster


"Open deck" is not a term I'm familiar with, what does it mean? Thanks
I'd also like to know.