If you guys had a 3S-GE Celica would you....., Still deciding! Options

[Kadett]

This maybe sounds strange. Ive been here about 5 months and have seen lots of guys with engine swaps. Mainly because you US peeps do not have to same engines as we got.

I was thinking to myself, "Is it worth all the money and trouble to either upgrade my 3S-GE engine or do a Turbo swap (3rd gen 3S-GTE)"
I already have 177 horses under the hood.

So this question goes out to al of the swappers and turbo driven 7A/5S celica owners.

Would you have considered doing a swap or upgrade if you had a 3S block in your car???

[Kadett]

Well to be honest. This is one of the fastest and still a bit exclusive car thats available here. If you look at the engine size (2.0 liter or less) and no forced induction.

If you look at whats available here the only 5 cars faster then mine are.

Honda Integra Type R
Honda Civic CRX VTEC
Opel Kadett GSI
Honda S2000
Toyota MR2 (1994 model and up)

Only less common ones (and affordable) are the Type R and MR2.
But i am still happy (very happy) with the engine. Maybe i will replace the cams for more agressive ones (more and longer lift)

And no i am not using the car for racing or drag strips. Its a every day car for me. Use it to go to work, shopping, vacation and shows.

You guys are right. Should be more then happy with the car as it is. Only need new paintjob + rims and then I'm done.