$7k for motor, tranny, and other work....ideas? |
$7k for motor, tranny, and other work....ideas? |
Nov 20, 2007 - 12:01 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 19, '07 From Indianapolis Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
So in the spring, my dad and I will be fixing up the Celica. He's basically giving me $7,000 to upgrade it. I'm dropping a new motor and tranny in, but I don't know which motor I want.
-3S-GTE isn't an option = not allowed to have a turbo'd car. So I'm considering the 5S-FE, the 4A-GE, and possibly the Beams engine (3S-GE I think...?). I'm also going to be swapping in a manual tranny. (AT's suck!) but with this in mind, what would you all suggest? I'm thinking maybe go with the 4A-GE, and go with the same setup the Yelli Celli has. I love the clean, tucked look. I'd like to get a Koyo Radiator, an MSD ignition setup, Optima battery, stainless steel hoses, just some better parts in general. Besides the motor, These are some other things I will be doing and buying: -fixing rust along roof/windshield line -buying '96-'99 front fenders, sideskirts and bumper - facelift! -Z-Max rear lip -Curren taillights once I find a set -StreetGlow neons -Full 2.5" custom exhaust setup, de-cat test pipe, possibly new muffler - suggestions? -Infinity 6.5" speakers all around, maybe a subwoofer. -Tinting 15% all windows and windshield -K&N drop-in filter. taking out bottom part of airbox. -eBay header modded to fit -17" wheels and tires. I'm thinking 5Zigens. -Eibach Sportline springs -Koni Yellow shocks -Suspension Techniques sway bars -front strut bar of some sort So I've got my work cut out for me. This is probably more than $7k worth of work. But it's gonna happen. Let me know what you think for a new motor and trans. thanks! - |
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