Save for swap or upgrade? Options

[slipgun]

Hey I just joined ive been drooling over the boards for about a week now. I just bought a 96 celica ST which I love to death. Im interested in either upgrading it some or swaping the engine *thought it will take me forever to get the money*. Im not particularly experienced with cars but im tryna learn. Would you all sugest saving for a swap or a catback change? I cant figure what to do. Also how much do you really think I will spend on a swap and can someone without huge experience figure out how to do it you imagin? Thanks

[TurboGT14PSI]

i would start out by research, and asking lots and lots and lots of questions, i am sure the guys here will answer, then i would do some minor bolt ons till you are comfortable with something as complex as a swap, it may be bolt in, it may be easy to some, but not everyone is mechanically inclined like some of us, like i said dont jump into something without knowing what the stuff your dealing with is, read everything you can about the car, your engine now, and what you are wanting to swap. then read everything about the possible swaps, and ask questions, and more questions, bolt ons and swaps dont mean jack if you dont know the difference between a impact wrench and a torque wrench