Possible to put a Turbo In a 4A-FE 1.6L '91 Celica ST ?

[Be-Gone-Pro]

Just wanting to know if its SAFE to put a turbo in a '91 Celica ST with 1.6L Engine. I bought a used turbo from a '90 Celica All-Trac junker at the salvage yard for $55 and i'm wondering if its worth it to install it or is it safe for my engine?

[Be-Gone-Pro]

Oh by the way , i already have a custom exhuast (already installed when i bought the car, and performance brakes, thinking maybe they were gonna try to supe the car up but sold it instead) and i estimate my car to have about 120-125hp but trying to get to atleast 175hp. So maybe a turbo could gimme the 50 or so hp i need? Anyone know the possible cost to get it installed cuz i dont trust myself working on cars!! lol

[Snafubmx]

WELL. yes, it is possible. first, i'd talk with the company turbonetics inc. they're good guys. if you have high miles on the car, i wouldn't do it, but if you got lower (x<100000), then i'd say sure, but don't boost a lot. 4a-fe is an economy engine, so don't expect a lot out of it. i was going to do the same, but then i got my hands on a 3sgte. it's definately better, but you could run a 4-5 psi boost, get about that much hp. it'll probably run you about 3k with intercooling, turbo and everything. peace.