2004 Celica GT What gives the most BANG for the buck?

**dtsabai** · 11-25-2004, 01:40 AM

I just bought this, aside from getting new rims, I am wondering that the best mods are to increase HP without getting really heavy into the engine work. I already have a CAI. Just trying to think of what to do next.

**Ratko** · 11-25-2004, 01:44 AM

a header

**Sal** · 11-25-2004, 08:21 AM

nitrous

**MM2000GTS** · 11-25-2004, 09:46 AM

Find a hilly road, and only drive downhill.

**dtsabai** · 11-25-2004, 11:27 AM

Well, thanks for the replies! But I was being serious. Nitrous is out of the question. I was talking more about pullies, header, etc... also, is there a TRD exaust that doesn't sound like a pissed off weedwacker?

**DaksGT** · 11-25-2004, 11:31 AM

Header.

**MM2000GTS** · 11-25-2004, 11:32 AM

Intake, exhaust, header are probably easiest, and cheapest in that order.

I have an HKS exhaust, and it is nice and quiet.

I've heard many different opinions on things like pulleys, etc. Personally, my feeling is that since basic bolt-on's don't really offer all that much power on a Celica, pullies aren't worth the risk/reward. I/H/E are pretty safe though. I've heard talk of things like grounding kits and all that, but I can't speak to them - some of the other guys here can likely give you better advice.

**MartinGouda** · 11-25-2004, 12:25 PM

header

**dtsabai** · 11-25-2004, 07:28 PM

Thanks again guys! I will let you know when and how the mods turn out

**Burrcold** · 11-25-2004, 08:08 PM

meh...header is nothing if you arent going to do the intake and the exhaust as well. It depends what you are looking for.

Are you into making your car faster? better handling?

Faster - (not that I would do it, but you did say best bang for the buck) I would say nitrous.

Handling - sway and strut bars

**Diesel Dud** · 11-28-2004, 10:50 PM

lots of "header" suggestions, although a header is not always cheap
the DC header seems pretty affordable while the Trial header will cost you a mint

the CAI & exhaust combination is pretty common
i have a TRD exhaust and like the sound, pretty much a personal taste i guess

i havent done anything to my engine yet for several reasons
1) engine mods usually flush ur warranty pretty quick
2) this typa stuff can get pricey pretty fast and can force you into getting more and more parts (e.g. cant just buy a turbo without chnaging other components)
3) grant's experiences have done very little to encourage me to fuk around under the hood

suspension is a great mod, will make u wanna kick ur celica like a madman around curves; a nice set-up costs $$$ though

**7thgensuperman** · 12-10-2004, 02:38 AM

Injen RD cold air intake$220 (people say that tpr is better)feedback?

eibach pro-kit$225

aem pulleys$77

apr front strut bar $110

www.everythingcelica.com

aem C2DI $297
cheapest i found anywhere (thats the vest 300 u can spend)

along with suspension
its always fun turnin heads when driftin!!!!!!!!!!

and get a local guy that u can pay a few hundred to install t4 like me

thats my next mod along with some more suspension

headers dont add much but the best i know from dyno ive seen is the DC headers
TPR is comin out with some though i think theyll be better

**sittinonvolks** · 10-23-2005, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MM2000GTS

Find a hilly road, and only drive downhill.

And make sure you have a tail wind behind you

**yellowceli04** · 10-25-2005, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burrcold

meh...header is nothing if you arent going to do the intake and the exhaust as well.

I agree... but I would go with those 3 things...
(btw- love the color of that celi!)

**harv_08** · 10-27-2005, 12:49 AM

if you don't want to pay for a header since it is quiet expensive. port your stock header, it gives great results, and its FREE!!

**SafeCloud** · 11-09-2005, 07:02 PM

port your stock header--it gives better results than aftermarket ones.

**sittinonvolks** · 11-12-2005, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtsabai

Well, thanks for the replies! But I was being serious. Nitrous is out of the question. I was talking more about pullies, header, etc... also, is there a TRD exaust that doesn't sound like a pissed off weedwacker?

Dude if you want an exaust that looks meaner thatn hell but doesn't sound like an angry bumble bee then go with the EVO 2. I have it on my 00' gts and it has a low rumble even at high speeds.

**Lfsabch** · 11-12-2005, 06:31 PM

www.C2power.com

11-25-2004, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
dtsabai Posts: 5 Join Date: Nov 2004 Last On: 03-11-2005 09:24 PM	2004 Celica GT What gives the most BANG for the buck? I just bought this, aside from getting new rims, I am wondering that the best mods are to increase HP without getting really heavy into the engine work. I already have a CAI. Just trying to think of what to do next.

11-25-2004, 08:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
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Burrcold Location: Toronto Posts: 6,403 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: Yesterday 07:19 PM Vehicle: 08 Lexus IS250 2nd Vehicle: 08 Acura CSX	meh...header is nothing if you arent going to do the intake and the exhaust as well. It depends what you are looking for. Are you into making your car faster? better handling? Faster - (not that I would do it, but you did say best bang for the buck) I would say nitrous. Handling - sway and strut bars __________________

11-25-2004, 01:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
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11-25-2004, 09:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
MM2000GTS Location: Mississauga Posts: 539 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 01-16-2007 11:05 AM	Find a hilly road, and only drive downhill.

11-25-2004, 11:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
dtsabai Posts: 5 Join Date: Nov 2004 Last On: 03-11-2005 09:24 PM	Well, thanks for the replies! But I was being serious. Nitrous is out of the question. I was talking more about pullies, header, etc... also, is there a TRD exaust that doesn't sound like a pissed off weedwacker?

11-25-2004, 11:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
MM2000GTS Location: Mississauga Posts: 539 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 01-16-2007 11:05 AM	Intake, exhaust, header are probably easiest, and cheapest in that order. I have an HKS exhaust, and it is nice and quiet. I've heard many different opinions on things like pulleys, etc. Personally, my feeling is that since basic bolt-on's don't really offer all that much power on a Celica, pullies aren't worth the risk/reward. I/H/E are pretty safe though. I've heard talk of things like grounding kits and all that, but I can't speak to them - some of the other guys here can likely give you better advice.

11-25-2004, 07:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
dtsabai Posts: 5 Join Date: Nov 2004 Last On: 03-11-2005 09:24 PM	Thanks again guys! I will let you know when and how the mods turn out

11-28-2004, 10:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Diesel Dud Location: Montreal, CA Posts: 848 Join Date: Nov 2003 Last On: 10-23-2005 01:53 PM	lots of "header" suggestions, although a header is not always cheap the DC header seems pretty affordable while the Trial header will cost you a mint the CAI & exhaust combination is pretty common i have a TRD exhaust and like the sound, pretty much a personal taste i guess i havent done anything to my engine yet for several reasons 1) engine mods usually flush ur warranty pretty quick 2) this typa stuff can get pricey pretty fast and can force you into getting more and more parts (e.g. cant just buy a turbo without chnaging other components) 3) grant's experiences have done very little to encourage me to fuk around under the hood suspension is a great mod, will make u wanna kick ur celica like a madman around curves; a nice set-up costs $$$ though __________________ 2002 BMW M3 (current) 2002 Toyota Celica GT (sold) http://www.cardomain.com/id/dieseldud

12-10-2004, 02:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
7thgensuperman Posts: 8 Join Date: Nov 2004 Last On: 12-01-2004 02:19 AM	off the top of my head Injen RD cold air intake$220 (people say that tpr is better)feedback? eibach pro-kit$225 aem pulleys$77 apr front strut bar $110 www.everythingcelica.com aem C2DI $297 cheapest i found anywhere (thats the vest 300 u can spend) along with suspension its always fun turnin heads when driftin!!!!!!!!!! and get a local guy that u can pay a few hundred to install t4 like me thats my next mod along with some more suspension headers dont add much but the best i know from dyno ive seen is the DC headers TPR is comin out with some though i think theyll be better

10-27-2005, 12:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
harv_08 Location: Surrey B.C. Posts: 15 Join Date: Sep 2005 Last On: 11-06-2005 09:03 PM	if you don't want to pay for a header since it is quiet expensive. port your stock header, it gives great results, and its FREE!!

11-09-2005, 07:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
SafeCloud Posts: 6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Last On: 11-10-2005 06:12 PM	port your stock header--it gives better results than aftermarket ones. __________________ Mess With The Best, Die Like The Rest.

11-12-2005, 06:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
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