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hs2g


1997 Red Celica GT Convertabl
 Post # 1953582311 5 Years ago  

Ok after reading what people have done to there cars and all about turboed celica's. I have a big decision, I can either get an RSX-S or a Celica GT-S and then Turbo it. I have 16000K right now and the Celica is at 10750. The RSX-S is at 16777. I can either go fast but not riable or go for just decent street car.

If I get the celica I would be turboing it and boosting at 6-8PSI on stock internals. If I get the RSX-S that would be all my funds so I won't be added anything big except for I/H/E maybe Hondata.

I know this is a celica forum but lets not get bias about this. What car would you choose if you had a choice?
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: St. Cloud, Minnesota

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Celica^2k1


 Post # 1953582314 5 Years ago  

Not a fan of the RSX, I say Turbod GT-S
Joined: 7 Years ago · From: Tampa, Florida

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JuL
Julien

2000 Carbon Blue Celica Gt
 Post # 1953582315 5 Years ago  

Honestly, I'd go Rsx-s. It's a pretty good base and a nice project to start
Joined: 5 Years ago · From: Qc, canada

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2003cbgts


2003 CARBON BLUE CELICA GTS
 Post # 1953582318 5 Years ago  


Joined: 7 Years ago · From: SOUTH CAROLINA
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gts_drew
andrew

2000 white Celica GT-S
 Post # 1953582329 5 Years ago  

im thinking rsx-s
Joined: 5 Years ago · From: nc, usa

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hs2g


1997 Red Celica GT Convertabl
 Post # 1953582344 5 Years ago  

Quote:
Originally posted by JuL:
Honestly, I'd go Rsx-s. It's a pretty good base and a nice project to start


Well If I get the RSX-S its not going to be a project because I won't be putting major mods like a turbo etc. on it. Becuase The RSX-S is going to take all of my money. I'm also leaning towards the RSX-S because i hear Celicas 2zz motors have had a lot of problems like spun bearings etc. Is this true?
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: St. Cloud, Minnesota

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ct


 Post # 1953582370 5 Years ago  

rsx...with bolt-ons and hondata you can go 230whp n/a!!....that k20a is somethin' else
Joined: 7 Years ago · From: woodland hills, california

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BaTMaN_4


2002 Black Celica GT
 Post # 1953582377 5 Years ago  

How is the GT-S not reliable....as far as i know Toyota and Honda both are reliable. I always hear of parts breaking in the RSX...such as headers and shiet like that...soooo i would say Celica. I was considering the RSX too until i began to see problems with my friends and their RSX's

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Joined: 6 Years ago · From: McAllen, TX

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nebraskaGTS
Judd

2000 Black Celica GT-S
 Post # 1953582384 5 Years ago  

there's gonna be comparison between a TURBO'd gts and an rsx. it all depends on what you want man. the turbo gt-s would roast the rsx even with hondata and i/h/e. boost plus vvtl-i means lot and lots of power. but if all you want is a good street car, go with the rsx. it's all up to you in what you want!
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: Nebraska

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ct


 Post # 1953582388 5 Years ago  

both gt-s and rsx-s have their share of problems....personally i have never heard of rsx owners having to replace their lift bolts every 10K
Joined: 7 Years ago · From: woodland hills, california

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MptGlw69
Lance

 Post # 1953582394 5 Years ago  

Definitely RSX-S.
Joined: 7 Years ago · From: Grand Rapids, Michigan

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JuL
Julien

2000 Carbon Blue Celica Gt
 Post # 1953582423 5 Years ago  

Quote:
Originally posted by BaTMaN_4:
How is the GT-S not reliable....as far as i know Toyota and Honda both are reliable. I always hear of parts breaking in the RSX...such as headers and shiet like that...soooo i would say Celica. I was considering the RSX too until i began to see problems with my friends and their RSX's


A GT-S is reliable for sure, but the reliability of a turboed car isn't the same as a stock car. I'd go RSX-s and add those easy mods I/H/E, everything bolt-on. It obviously won't be as fast as a turbo gts but I believe you will be able to keep the car more than 2 years...
Joined: 5 Years ago · From: Qc, canada

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2003cbgts


2003 CARBON BLUE CELICA GTS
 Post # 1953582424 5 Years ago  

damn ud think this was an rsx board ... sheesh
Joined: 7 Years ago · From: SOUTH CAROLINA

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SquareEnix


2003 Super White Celica GT
 Post # 1953582426 5 Years ago  

i say gts but don't go with a turbo. you can get plenty of small performance mods like intake, exhaust, pfc, trial header, etc. with the money left over you get buy a body kit, rims, audio/video system, etc. that's what i would do.
Joined: 5 Years ago · From: 225

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flyimages


 Post # 1953582427 5 Years ago  

rsx-s.. there's tons of aftermarket parts for it, therefore the mods/parts would be easier & cheaper to get.

hmm but then in the long run probably everyone would have an rsx & it probably could become the top 10 stolen cars like the integra...

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Joined: 5 Years ago · From: RI

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combatc87
Don

2001 Black Celica GT
 Post # 1953582508 5 Years ago  

Is the GT-S a 6-speed? If not, then Type-S.
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: FRANKFORT, IL

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wiredthief


2004 Jet Black Celica GT-S
 Post # 1953582512 5 Years ago  

turbo's are wicked, in any car.
Joined: 5 Years ago · From: Wilkes, NC

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hs2g


1997 Red Celica GT Convertabl
 Post # 1953582520 5 Years ago  

Yes the GT-S is a six speed. I really want to get the GT-S and turbo it, but I don't have the motor to blow after a year or 2. If I really know how to maintain the motor then I guess I would go with the GT-S. Because I can get a turbo and get some exterior mods.

Such a hard decision, i want a nice street car that can be able to run at least low 14's, but I also want a turbo because I love the BOV and the look on peoples faces. Plus I get the bragging rights. Am i just too much of a show off? because I really want that GT-S then turbo it and do it right.
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: St. Cloud, Minnesota

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ct


 Post # 1953582523 5 Years ago  

you won't blow your motor...just don't be stingy on maintinence and boost conservatively (6-8psi) and you'll be fine.
Joined: 7 Years ago · From: woodland hills, california

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hs2g


1997 Red Celica GT Convertabl
 Post # 1953582558 5 Years ago  

Ok thats final GT-S it is. I won't be boosting so high as 8PSI, well maybe on the weekend races. But just on daily driving I will probably be at 5PSI. I take care of all my cars very well far.

I was worried that The motor be get fucked and my mom is going to really spaz at me because this is going to be my 4th car and i'm only 18.
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: St. Cloud, Minnesota

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KickScrew
Craig

 Post # 1953582565 5 Years ago  

Put a nice sized down payment on an Evo and own them both
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: St. Augustine, Florida

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hs2g


1997 Red Celica GT Convertabl
 Post # 1953582629 5 Years ago  

too much money man, lol I would love to but just too much money.
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: St. Cloud, Minnesota

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Haulin_A_Doo
Haulin

 Post # 1953582736 5 Years ago  

The thing about turbo'ing a car, is you need another one as a daily driver. It WILL leave you on the side of the road & cost you a lot in gas. IMO, if your gonna spend the money on a turbo, for god sakes do it on something with more than 1.8L!!! Its a waste.

Get the RSX.
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: Ontario

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combatc87
Don

2001 Black Celica GT
 Post # 1953582785 5 Years ago  

Or, you may think about getting a GT. You can turbo it with less worry, and save yourself some money while you're at it.
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: FRANKFORT, IL

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Rick
Patrick

2002 Black Celica GT-S
 Post # 1953582796 5 Years ago  

Go RSX-S
or
Go GT Supercharged
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: Texas

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wiredthief


2004 Jet Black Celica GT-S
 Post # 1953582833 5 Years ago  

GT????
Joined: 5 Years ago · From: Wilkes, NC

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hs2g


1997 Red Celica GT Convertabl
 Post # 1953582857 5 Years ago  

The cheapest GT in my area is the same value as the GT-S i'm planning on buying. So it would all be the same. I have thought about that choice also. I also am very picky, I want leather sunroof and all the option just to have some luxury.
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: St. Cloud, Minnesota

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GT2111
David

2004 Red Celica GT
 Post # 1953582859 5 Years ago  

GT Supercharged???? Screw that Turbo the shit outa it
Joined: 6 Years ago

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jyboygenius


2001 Silver Celica GT-S
 Post # 1953582871 5 Years ago  

RSX, Celica is goin out. RSX will have more potential. Your call.

Whattya think of WRX?
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: Colorado, USA

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RedCeli
Rick

2001 Silver Celica GT-S
 Post # 1953582872 5 Years ago  

I love EVO's but theyre overpriced...go with the gt-s and roast them rsx-s...soon everyone and their grandma will have one....
Joined: 6 Years ago · From: Bakersfield, California

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