engine swaps, ive heard but dont know much about Options

[syaoran60085]

x2 More work to put in an ~170 HP AE101 4AGZE but well worth it at the end when you know it's running right.

yup yup it will be worth it

[SinisterWhisper]

I'd go with a blacktop 20v. Just get one with a 5-speed and save the bell housing off your current c-series. Later down the line find a good c160 with an lsd already installed. Swap bellhousings and there you go.

[netrata]

Here's a very old speedo video after I completed the silvertop swap. This was recorded on a road with a slight uphill BTW. The celica is all stock, no modifications has been done to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM09JGrebEs


Yes, it may not be as powerful as 3s or v6 engine, but it's a good improvement over the 7a. Also, with the new free flowing intake filter, improved exhaust, and replacing the pulleys, responsiveness and acceleration improved and the car has a bit more top end power in the higher RPMs. I'll try to make another vid to see the difference from then and now

This post has been edited by netrata: May 4, 2007 - 9:43 PM

[syaoran60085]

Here's a very old speedo video after I completed the silvertop swap. This is recorded on an road with a slight uphill angle BTW. The celica is all stock, no modifications has been done to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM09JGrebEs


Yes, it may not be as powerful as 3s or v6 engine, but it's a good improvement over the 7a. Also, with the new free flowing intake filter, improved exhaust, and replacing the pulleys, responsiveness and acceleration improved and the car has a bit more top end power in the higher RPMs. I'll try to make another vid to see the difference from then and now

Very nice vid you have up there!
look forward to your new vid that is with free flowing intake filter, exhaust, and new pulleys in your silvertop in action
i just love the 4AGE N/A sounds when you rev it up to 7500rpm when it was stock

This post has been edited by syaoran60085: May 4, 2007 - 6:01 PM

[CelicaST_CALI]

ok well i want over 150+ hp how the hell with i get that,what engines are we talking about and how much money will it cost?Ill go to 4000$ i think if i have to but no higher.Also IF i buy one of the nicer engines,ill have to get a new tranny right?What else will i have to replace?

This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: May 4, 2007 - 11:18 PM

[netrata]

If you go with a direct bolt-on engine like a 20v, you can still use your axles from the 7afe since it shares a c-series transmission. If you get a 4agze, then you'll probably have to get a complete set of axles only for that engine I believe. Doing an engine swap will cost alot less if you do it yourself, but I do advise that you do as much research on whatever you want and see what other parts you may need to complete it (And have some mechanic how-to will help alot). You'll run into some type of obstacle when doing it though, I did at least. And if you want something that's not a whole lot of pain to put in but produce the power that your asking, then a blacktop 20v is your best bet.

This post has been edited by netrata: May 5, 2007 - 12:57 AM

[syaoran60085]

like netrata said, "If you go with a direct bolt-on engine like a 20v, you can still use your axles from the 7afe since it shares a c-series transmission."

go for the 20 valve blacktop 4AGE for your best bet for an easy swap. that engine is over 150hp like you wanted and it same goes for Silvertop 4AGE as well. just the difference between those two engine is silvertop is 5-speed with 160hp and blacktop is 6-speed with 165hp.

if you cant find the blacktop 4AGE then go for silvertop 4AGE, just the blacktop 4AGE is harder to find and abit expensive than the silvertop.


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i have to apologize to you CelicaST_CALI for a confusion with the 4AGZE i just recommended.

basically just go for the blacktop 4AGE, if cant find the engine then silvertop 4AGE will do as well and netrata basically answered your question already. i also got your question answered as well on how much horsepower the silvertop and blacktop 4AGE produced as well.


This post has been edited by syaoran60085: May 5, 2007 - 3:19 PM