The car went away a couple of weeks ago. Another summer gone! I did not end up getting the spark plugs/wires replaced. I have been working lots more than I thought I would this year and plan on having this stable job all winter now, so spring is looking promising for the GT-Four! I will install the sway bar over winter/ spring, and I am lining up BC coilovers, possible strut bars, and the Cusco underbody brace through Klue. I'm hoping to have some serious handling improvements, and then I'll be looking into more power either late next year or the year after, depending on funds
I already have a turbo back exhaust, and a shitty manual boost controller. I'm looking for peoples opinions on what the best bolt-on, bang for buck performance parts will be? I am still technically a student, and have been saving a bit for a house so spending an extra $5k is out of the question in the short term, anyways. With~$2000 going into suspension next year, I would probably be looking to spend a max of another $1000-$1500 on some power in the next 2 years as well if I can..
I've been thinking a ct20B/ct27 and proper boost controller will be very beneficial.. Thoughts? Maybe a ROM tune from ATS would be very cost effective after? :shrug: Getting a proper cold air intake has sounded like a bit of work (battery relocation etc) so I've held off for now, but maybe I should start looking seriously into this?
On top of this, I have been looking into all possible preventative maintenance I can/should do now that the timing belt has been done. I've come to realize that there has been very little maintenance done to the car by the previous owner, and possibly ever! At close to 22 years old, I don't want to miss anything and have problems in the long term because of unnecessary negligence.
I did the timing belt this fall, and I still want to have the plugs/wires replaced (possibly by me if I'm feeling adventurous this winter!). Are there any other worthwhile maintenance jobs worth looking into? I've read about getting the valves serviced but mine don't seem to be an issue atm. They are not very loud or anything like that so I've been holding off, although I'm not positive what to expect if they are due for a tune-up..
I'll state again that I am by no means experienced when it comes to working on cars, and I am too nervous to work on this car because I love it so much, and want things done right. I've done little things to Honda Civics, and other rust buckets that I care very little about. The biggest job I have done to the Celica by myself was installing the mid-pipe and cat-back haha! I tend to gather as much info as I can, and then hand it off to the licensed mechanics most of the time so I can trust its been done with proper tools etc.
I look forward to gathering more info and hearing any tips and opinions on where I should go with my budget-oriented build
I have all winter to weigh my options, so feel free to chime in with your experiences and convince me to buy your parts! :twisted: