Mods for BHP for £££ Ideas..., Best mods for money Options

[jaq1967]

Hi Folks.

I am new to the world of Celica's and have fallen for my 6G - called Lucile, an ST-202 (...sad I know! lol). Lovely curves...Ummmm.....

Can anybody tell me what modifications can be done to enhance the BHP of the car and at what price? - just average bhp increases and value needed!

I know it is a little bit like 'how long is a piece of string' kind of question, but I would love to know where everybody started and which mod they went for and why and what results they got and if it was hard to do/install.

Hope I'm making sense.

Jaq1967

[west_minist]

Hi there!

You have a nice car.

If you have the 3SGE, that is also a very very nice engine.

Fensport.com is in the UK. go to the sight and contact them. There are also ery nice and can help you

What you can do is:-

1) Air Filter (Apexi, HKS, Greddy
2) Muffler (Veilside, hks, apexi, greddy, tanabe)
3) Nology Hotwire
4) Racing plugs (Nolgy Silverstone, NGK)
5) Adjustable fuel Pressure regulator with fuel pressure meter.
6) Autometer A/F Ratio meter
7) CraneCams HI6TRC w/ Nology M75 or M80 coil
8) Apexi SAFC

AT this point you may have gone from 200+HP to well over 225+HP

If you purchase a header, expect to see maybe up to 240. Cams maybe 260.

Chat with fensport.com They can really help you.

9) Tein HA Coil Overs
10) Bridgestone Potenza S03 tires

You can also look at a strut bar and other stuff to stablize the car.

Sorry that I cannot go into details. I am at work now and pressing for time.

[jaq1967]

Thanks for getting back on that and some feedback. Will look into it. Been looking through Banzai and all looks like damn good fun and look forward to playing with my new toy. Any more feedback welcome. I will check out other posts as I am sure this isn't an original question. Any idea on what the cheapest mods are to get on with? I fear there is nothing cheap in ANY mod! lol...

[west_minist]

HP cost money.

Start off with what I have listed.

You can run into the problem of buying somehting useless and then have to change it.

Save and buy something good.

[doGGy]

ST202 in UK goes with 3S-FE engine... and this engine is like 7A-FE only it is 2.0l...

[edo17982]

QUOTE (doGGy @ Apr 30, 2003 - 4:20 AM)

ST202 in UK goes with 3S-FE engine... and this engine is like 7A-FE only it is 2.0l...

In Europe the ST202 comes with 3SGE not 5SFE Doggy......

X West: you've a PM

[doGGy]

QUOTE (edo17982 @ Apr 30, 2003 - 4:31 AM)

QUOTE (doGGy @ Apr 30, 2003 - 4:20 AM) ST202 in UK goes with 3S-FE engine... and this engine is like 7A-FE only it is 2.0l... In Europe the ST202 comes with 3SGE not 5SFE Doggy...... X West: you've a PM

I know Edo, I know... But in UK ST-202 comes with 3S-GE or 3S-FE!!!

[jaq1967]

Thanks for ideas guys and hints and tips! Keep em coming!

Jaq1967

[evolve]

Fensport are a good call for toyota owners in the UK, ive had a few things off them, good service and help.

I have an imported Celica GT, in the UK with the 3SGE engine, which by the way lets have a look at that beutiful engine....heehee



Im not too sure what the standard engine was for UK built celicas, but i have been told the imported models have a bit more bhp than the UK ones, this is reflected in the insurance!

Anyhows if you have the same engine as above, congrats!
I have a blitz intake on it which i think has helped a little, and a S/S exhaust, although wish i went for a branded one now as the pipe is a little crushed bent so avoid people like powerflow!

Congrats on the new car anyhow!

[west_minist]

very good evolve.

[west_minist]

QUOTE (edo17982 @ Apr 30, 2003 - 6:31 AM)

QUOTE (doGGy @ Apr 30, 2003 - 4:20 AM) ST202 in UK goes with 3S-FE engine... and this engine is like 7A-FE only it is 2.0l... In Europe the ST202 comes with 3SGE not 5SFE Doggy...... X West: you've a PM

pm you already. both 3S FE&GE

[jayi12-15psi]

west, I was wondering if the crane cams effect the drivability of the car?

[jaq1967]

QUOTE (evolve @ Apr 30, 2003 - 5:30 AM)

"Im not too sure what the standard engine was for UK built celicas, but i have been told the imported models have a bit more bhp than the UK ones, this is reflected in the insurance!  "

Evolve... seeing you mention insurance Christ it is a nightmare when mentioning the word 'Import'. I did quote on UK spec online with Bugdet Insurance (hehe! cr@p) and came up with £700. Changed it to 'Import' and it too changed to £2490 F/C.

Did some shopping about and did get it down to £550 full comp (I live in SW2, London - Brixton (Riot Zone), if you know it! So if it sounds a lot it probably isn't living here!!!). The average quote for me was £750 to £800 with those who specialise in Imports. The big firms suck. BTW...I'm 35 with 18 years driving and no dings or points. The insurance company if your interested was Liverpool Victoria (08706-004528) that I used!

That engine is a beaut btw... how many bhp do you reckon the intake makes on top???

Jaq1967

[west_minist]

QUOTE (jayi12-15psi @ Apr 30, 2003 - 10:07 AM)

west, I was wondering if the crane cams effect the drivability of the car?

No. It will improve

Easy starts, great mileage and more hp

[Aus]

QUOTE (jaq1967 @ Apr 30, 2003 - 5:53 PM)

QUOTE (evolve @ Apr 30, 2003 - 5:30 AM) "Im not too sure what the standard engine was for UK built celicas, but i have been told the imported models have a bit more bhp than the UK ones, this is reflected in the insurance!  " Evolve... seeing you mention insurance Christ it is a nightmare when mentioning the word 'Import'. I did quote on UK spec online with Bugdet Insurance (hehe! cr@p) and came up with £700. Changed it to 'Import' and it too changed to £2490 F/C. Did some shopping about and did get it down to £550 full comp (I live in SW2, London - Brixton (Riot Zone), if you know it! So if it sounds a lot it probably isn't living here!!!). The average quote for me was £750 to £800 with those who specialise in Imports. The big firms suck. BTW...I'm 35 with 18 years driving and no dings or points. The insurance company if your interested was Liverpool Victoria (08706-004528) that I used! That engine is a beaut btw... how many bhp do you reckon the intake makes on top??? Jaq1967

my insurance cost £2000 - and im not even 1st driver!!! (Thats what u get for bein 18!!) The only company that would insure me on a GT was Tescos

[jaq1967]

QUOTE (Aus @ May 8, 2003 - 4:53 AM)

my insurance cost £2000 - and im not even 1st driver!!! (Thats what u get for bein 18!!) The only company that would insure me on a GT was Tescos

Sh&T....

Sorry man! I'm 35 and old I know, but £2000 - phew!!!. Hope you've a good job! Try that insurance company I mentioned. Tesco quoted me £1600, but I kept looking!

I know your young and it is pant's really but it does get cheaper!

:-S

Honest!

Jaq1967

[Aus]

QUOTE (jaq1967 @ May 8, 2003 - 7:59 PM)

QUOTE (Aus @ May 8, 2003 - 4:53 AM) my insurance cost £2000 - and im not even 1st driver!!! (Thats what u get for bein 18!!) The only company that would insure me on a GT was Tescos Sh&T.... Sorry man! I'm 35 and old I know, but £2000 - phew!!!. Hope you've a good job! Try that insurance company I mentioned. Tesco quoted me £1600, but I kept looking! I know your young and it is pant's really but it does get cheaper! :-S Honest! Jaq1967

Sorry i replied late!

I tried every possible company - went through whole of yellow pages!!! - but no-one would insure anyone under 21 for a group 16 car (I've got a 1998 GT, this didn't help!). 4 - 5 years time and my insurance should cost me less than what i paid for the car!! lol