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1997 Toyota Celica GT
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Hello! First time poster here! I was wondering what are some good performance parts for my Celica. I want to to go as fast as possible. I am a high school student so my budget isn’t crazy, just things that are really the bang for their buck, thanks!

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Have a quick read through these posts:

Guide to the Aftermarket Performance, What Should I Do First?
https://celicahobby.com/forums/ubbt...-performance-what-should-i-do-first.html
and
Top Tips For Improving Performance
https://celicahobby.com/forums/ubbt...gine-tips-for-improving-performance.html
and
Making the Celica Handle
https://celicahobby.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/19048/suspension-making-the-celica-handle.html

Or basically any of the top/stickied posts over at:
https://celicahobby.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/guides.html

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Hey, welcome!

Unless you've got a bunch of money, I wouldn't expect to make a whole bunch of power out of your Celica. The Celica isn't known to be a straight line car, but it's alright because it makes up for it in the turns.

That being said, you could easily do intake/headers/exhaust for not too much. But like I said, the strength of the Celica is in the turns. Upgraded sway bars, strut bars, and coilovers/springs would be great suspension mods to stiffen your ride and improve handling. Also don't neglect the less exciting things like tires.

It didn't take me long to figure out that the best bang for your buck when it comes to the Celica is not straight line power mods, but a good suspension set up.

Enjoy!

-Connor


2001 Toyota Celica GT-S 6 speed (sold 12/19)
2002 Toyota Celica GT auto (totaled 5/18)

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Thank you! Good to know!

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Thank you too! Hadn’t seen those posts!

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