A.It's nice to hear from someone who can appreciate an old school Toyota. with any swap, you must consider your realistic budget and horsepower goal when choosing an engine. Other areas to consider are your skill level, how long you can afford to keep the car down and your intended use of the car. The 7mgTE or 6mgTE will be the easiest engines to swap in. If you're just looking to get the car running, have limited mechanical skills or have a low budget, this would be a good choice for you. If you can afford it, the 1JZgTE swap would be a lot nicer and will give you an easy 250-275 whP just from a few bolt-ons. It's a very stout engine with potential for more power than most would need in a mKII. Compared to the 7mgTE, you'll find more aftermarket support for this engine as well. The engines are relatively inexpensive, but expect to spend some money on the swap. also, expect some downtime as this type of conversion requires sourcing a lot of parts and a little more fabrication. The 2JZgTE is one bad mother! It's arguably one of the best engines to build power from. and yes, it will fit into a mKII. On the other hand, who needs a 1200 hp celica Supra? This swap is for the elite. It's for those who want to go overboard-just because they can. and if you need to ask, this swap will cost you some coin. There's a bunch of mKII swap information at www.celicasupra.com. Do your homework before dropping any money because the key to any successful swap is good preparation and taking the time to do things right the first time. as for the interior, this is not a classic camaro or mustang. Don't expect to find aftermarket companies producing replacement parts. Try finding a knowledgeable parts guy at the dealer or hit the junk yards like the rest of us. good luck on your search.
Q.I currently own a '91 Stealth R/T Twin Turbo and I want to do a few modifications. I have a high flow filter and I'm working on an exhaust, but I can't seem to find any direct bolt-on side mount intercoolers or polished piping. I was looking at gReddy's website and thought my eyes needed checking when I read "discontinued" as the price listing for my car. also, what are some semi-inexpensive boost controllers that are reliable and easy to use?Seth LamountainSouthampton, ma
A.Unfortunately, there is little aftermarket support for the Stealth R/T. hKS (www.hksusa.com) does list a side mount upgrade (part #1301-Sm008). however, due to the cost, you might consider sticking with your stock units until you do further mods. Try online forums such as 3si.org for other options and there's always the custom fabricated route. as for a cheap boost controller, you get what you pay for. There are many inexpensive manual boost controllers on the market that will do the job, but a good quality electronic unit will control your boost more accurately.