Turbo Ona Celica
jgaucher
12-07-2002, 09:18 PM
Hey all I need some help i have purchased a mint and rare 1974 Toyota Celica ST and currently has the 18r I was wondering if anyone could give me tips on installing a turbo on a non turbo car and if you can even do it if your car wasnt made for turbo well thanx hope to get some replies:flipa:
Polygon
12-09-2002, 02:31 AM
I am sorry but I just don't see the point. I have a friend that had a 1978 Celica and that thing couldn't even keep up with my Jeep Wagoneer, and that thing couldn't get out of its own way to save its life.
However; to each his own. Yes you can turbocharge a naturally aspirated engine. It is just a matter of time and money, and you better have a good amount of both.
I wouldn't suggest even thinking about doing it yourself, take it to a professional that you implicitly trust to install the turbo if you decide to have it done. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
However; to each his own. Yes you can turbocharge a naturally aspirated engine. It is just a matter of time and money, and you better have a good amount of both.
I wouldn't suggest even thinking about doing it yourself, take it to a professional that you implicitly trust to install the turbo if you decide to have it done. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
jgaucher
12-09-2002, 11:15 AM
It may sound like not a good car but the St was made a rally car like they raced them thats all it was used for im sure if you look it up on the itnerenet youd see a pic of my car but any point is car has 130 hp right now and it weighs absolutly nothing but i dunno i work for an autowrecker if i blow an engine or two who cares
Polygon
12-09-2002, 01:15 PM
I say, if it is what you want, you like the looks, the by all means do it. There could be huge differences in a 74 and 78 afterall, and I am by no means a Toyota expert either.
toyosupr
12-15-2002, 02:21 PM
the only thing you really should do is upgrade the injectors and lower your compression(if its high). also get a a/f gauge so you and see how your running (rich or lean) and then do what has to be done. if you can get your hands on the november 2002 super street there is a 1980 toy cel that was running 12-17psi but alot of work was put into it. good luck
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