new celica

**GUY** · 03-27-2010, 11:51 PM

whats up everyone i'm looking at a 1990 celica im not sure of the trim. it's an automatic thats all i know. my next door neighbor is selling it for 800 good body and runs. i dont anything about these cars so for someone who is looking to build and race is it a good start

**jons02gts** · 03-28-2010, 12:41 AM

well first off, let me welcome you to celispeed. as for the celi, it all depends. more info would be nice.

**GUY** · 03-28-2010, 12:47 AM

Well lets assume it's the 1.6

**jons02gts** · 03-28-2010, 01:39 AM

I would suggest hitting up the 5th gen forum.

**GUY** · 03-28-2010, 01:57 AM

I just wanna know can I do anything with the car it would it be a waste of time

**jons02gts** · 03-28-2010, 02:01 AM

nah, it wouldnt be a waste. celicas have some nice potential.

**GUY** · 03-28-2010, 02:21 AM

OK I was just woorried that swapping engines would be a pain cause its an auto and I don't know how much the potential the1.6 has if I was to keep the engine in there

**jons02gts** · 03-28-2010, 03:02 AM

like I said, your best bet would be to hit up the 5th gen forum. I dont really know anything about the 5th gens.

**subspec** · 03-28-2010, 03:59 AM

the 1.6 aint a bad motor but if your interested in raceing and high hp applications the 1.6 or 4afe isnt the way to go. if you want serious power you need to look at getting a GT/GTS or better yet a alltrac. also in my opinion the automatic is the killer on the deal.

also what type of racing are you thinking about. drag. circuit. drift. rally. autox.

**jons02gts** · 03-28-2010, 11:52 PM

thank you for providing info sub.

Locker · 03-29-2010, 12:57 AM

for 800 and a good body it sounds like a decent deal. 1.6L 4afe is a decent little motor but not powerful. If your wanting to race then your probably gonna want to do a 5 speed conversion.
The ST isn't a bad platform to start with I'd just rather start a build with a 5 speed but the junk yard can solve that pretty easily I'm sure

03-27-2010, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
GUY Location: texas Posts: 4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Last On: 03-28-2010 02:52 AM	new celica whats up everyone i'm looking at a 1990 celica im not sure of the trim. it's an automatic thats all i know. my next door neighbor is selling it for 800 good body and runs. i dont anything about these cars so for someone who is looking to build and race is it a good start

03-28-2010, 12:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
jons02gts check me out Location: central North Carolina Posts: 3,517 Join Date: Feb 2009 Last On: 02-09-2012 01:16 AM Vehicle: 02 gts blfvfa 2nd Vehicle: 1985 RX-7(rip?)	Re: new celica well first off, let me welcome you to celispeed. as for the celi, it all depends. more info would be nice. __________________ mods: modified factory airbox, k&n panel filter, removed back seat, stg 2 clutch, c-one style frp high rise wide bulge scoop, pure white driving, highs, and fogs, 6" stubby antenna, filled in rear lp valance black housing head and tail lights, de-badged, adjustable coilovers(2-2.5 drop) after market center mount fog lights. need to do: mount hood diffusers, re-do axle back "keep racing on the track and off the roads" 0-60: top of 2nd gear

03-28-2010, 12:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
GUY Location: texas Posts: 4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Last On: 03-28-2010 02:52 AM	Re: new celica Well lets assume it's the 1.6

03-28-2010, 01:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
jons02gts check me out Location: central North Carolina Posts: 3,517 Join Date: Feb 2009 Last On: 02-09-2012 01:16 AM Vehicle: 02 gts blfvfa 2nd Vehicle: 1985 RX-7(rip?)	Re: new celica I would suggest hitting up the 5th gen forum. __________________ mods: modified factory airbox, k&n panel filter, removed back seat, stg 2 clutch, c-one style frp high rise wide bulge scoop, pure white driving, highs, and fogs, 6" stubby antenna, filled in rear lp valance black housing head and tail lights, de-badged, adjustable coilovers(2-2.5 drop) after market center mount fog lights. need to do: mount hood diffusers, re-do axle back "keep racing on the track and off the roads" 0-60: top of 2nd gear

03-28-2010, 01:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
GUY Location: texas Posts: 4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Last On: 03-28-2010 02:52 AM	Re: new celica I just wanna know can I do anything with the car it would it be a waste of time

03-28-2010, 02:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
jons02gts check me out Location: central North Carolina Posts: 3,517 Join Date: Feb 2009 Last On: 02-09-2012 01:16 AM Vehicle: 02 gts blfvfa 2nd Vehicle: 1985 RX-7(rip?)	Re: new celica nah, it wouldnt be a waste. celicas have some nice potential. __________________ mods: modified factory airbox, k&n panel filter, removed back seat, stg 2 clutch, c-one style frp high rise wide bulge scoop, pure white driving, highs, and fogs, 6" stubby antenna, filled in rear lp valance black housing head and tail lights, de-badged, adjustable coilovers(2-2.5 drop) after market center mount fog lights. need to do: mount hood diffusers, re-do axle back "keep racing on the track and off the roads" 0-60: top of 2nd gear

03-28-2010, 02:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
GUY Location: texas Posts: 4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Last On: 03-28-2010 02:52 AM	Re: new celica OK I was just woorried that swapping engines would be a pain cause its an auto and I don't know how much the potential the1.6 has if I was to keep the engine in there

03-28-2010, 03:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
jons02gts check me out Location: central North Carolina Posts: 3,517 Join Date: Feb 2009 Last On: 02-09-2012 01:16 AM Vehicle: 02 gts blfvfa 2nd Vehicle: 1985 RX-7(rip?)	Re: new celica like I said, your best bet would be to hit up the 5th gen forum. I dont really know anything about the 5th gens. __________________ mods: modified factory airbox, k&n panel filter, removed back seat, stg 2 clutch, c-one style frp high rise wide bulge scoop, pure white driving, highs, and fogs, 6" stubby antenna, filled in rear lp valance black housing head and tail lights, de-badged, adjustable coilovers(2-2.5 drop) after market center mount fog lights. need to do: mount hood diffusers, re-do axle back "keep racing on the track and off the roads" 0-60: top of 2nd gear

03-28-2010, 03:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
subspec angry modder/5th gen guru Location: albuquerque Posts: 7,271 Join Date: Apr 2009 Last On: 12-20-2011 02:57 PM Vehicle: ST184 5SGTE 2nd Vehicle: 02 golf gls	Re: new celica the 1.6 aint a bad motor but if your interested in raceing and high hp applications the 1.6 or 4afe isnt the way to go. if you want serious power you need to look at getting a GT/GTS or better yet a alltrac. also in my opinion the automatic is the killer on the deal. also what type of racing are you thinking about. drag. circuit. drift. rally. autox. __________________

03-28-2010, 11:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
jons02gts check me out Location: central North Carolina Posts: 3,517 Join Date: Feb 2009 Last On: 02-09-2012 01:16 AM Vehicle: 02 gts blfvfa 2nd Vehicle: 1985 RX-7(rip?)	Re: new celica thank you for providing info sub. __________________ mods: modified factory airbox, k&n panel filter, removed back seat, stg 2 clutch, c-one style frp high rise wide bulge scoop, pure white driving, highs, and fogs, 6" stubby antenna, filled in rear lp valance black housing head and tail lights, de-badged, adjustable coilovers(2-2.5 drop) after market center mount fog lights. need to do: mount hood diffusers, re-do axle back "keep racing on the track and off the roads" 0-60: top of 2nd gear

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