SC or TC., hmmm?? whats you think Options

[5sfeTurbo]

After reading the big topic on celica.net Im almost convinced on the supercharged 5s. "Go with the 3s blah blah blah". NO, anywho the rippmods sounds pretty awesome. Unlike the fabled 3s.. you get all NEW parts and direct plug and play. So if your even contemplating the do a swap reply, in your upper left hand hand corner of your screen is a "Back" button go ahead an press it. SC 5sfe at 190whp out of a box is pretty awesome.

[FallenHero]

The 7a isn't that bad,it's not heavy, and not near as weak as people say.

" Engine Block: 7A-FE fitted with oil cooled pistons
Cylinder Head: 4A-GE 20valve head
Pistons: 4A-GZE pistons
Connecting rods: ARGO custom rods with 3/8" ARP bolts
Crankshaft: Standard 7A-FE
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Boost pressure: 18psi
Power: 300hp @ 7000 rpm
Turbocharger: Garrett GT25 twin ball bearing, 320hp model
Intercooler: Water-to-air "

This is a far off example, but an example none the less. I put this up to show that a 7a crank can handle 200+hp. I have e-mailed the guy that did it to find out how long it lasted. (hopefully still on the road.)
Now: a 7a with 4agze pistons and custom rods could be had for about a grand I would think. Then throw in the turbocharger and you could have boost around 12-14 and no problems.(properly intercooled.)

That's not bad for power or money, as long as you were only looking for about 250 hp.

I may be off the mark here, but if I am, I'm not too far off.

Jon