our ST's are just slow!, even with the 4age swap its still slow.. Options

[soulshadow]

Went to a racing meet today In faytteville. I saw some really nice cars and a crazy hot looking chic flash for us . I went racing against an nissan (old school car forgot what it was called), and B16 JDM type civic swap. Unfort. lets just say that my car is slow. Lost to both cars. My car is completely stock + stock 4age ST engine (stock) too.

Im at the point where drag racing is out of the question, cause my car is so slow and furthure engine mods are somewhat useless cause Im so poor.

I was thinking somewhere that I might get a GTS and swap it out with a BEAMS motor. I want NA, cause its just less maintence.

Any comments.. (yes! im stupid cause I race on the streets)

[Smlogg]

The celica was never built or intended for drag, the ones you see in official races are usually in rally courses. It's a heavy car built for looks and comfort, and the st version is built around economy. To convert it for drag is going to take a lot of money resources and time. The easiest method is of course going the turbo route, and then gutting out parts of the car (backseats, ac, sound proofing, etc). As has been said by many people who have done it, its not worth it. And keep in mind when you race, there is always someone faster than you.