1992 Toyota Celica GT Sports Coupe Liftback from North America - Comments

Hey.

I'm thinking about importing a 1991 Toyota Celica gt4 from japan, and I am wondering what would have to be done for it to be street legal in the United States?

Thanks.

There is a 3sge N/A 2.0 liter. I believe they were Japan and Europe only. Also, a BEAMS vvti 3sge came out for the IS200 (japan only). If you're in the US, they never came out with them for the Celica or MR2.

Here in Australia we have the 3SGE. You have to import the 3SGTE from Japan. You Americans are so lucky :)

Hey, I recently got a 91 celica gt. It's a very nice car, but I was suprised about the accelaration in 1st gear... its slow. Its got some speed when I hit 2nd gear, but first is slugish. Also I'm only getting about 17 miles to a gallon with normal driving.. is that normal? I haven't done any modes to it yet and I will probebly just put an engine swap on it once I hit 200 thousand.

I am currently driving a 94 Celica GTS in Canada.. I find the car works good in first gear and pulls really good in 2nd. The car responds well to exhaust upgrades, as long as you don't go to big and gut the converters. there is such a thing as to big exhaust on N/A vehicles... you want more torque, then upgrade fuel, air, exhaust ** a little bit** and ignition. I currently have Nology ignition, TRD positive charging system, Cosmo racing Fuel pressure regulator, upgraded injectors, F1 Stage 2 clutch, Fidanza lightweight flywheel and a Cold air intake. Even with 17 inch wheels, the car works pretty good. I also have a 3sgte sittin in the garage waiting to be put into the celica!! Overall the Car looks good and is fun to drive, not super fast and sporting 190 HP cause I gutted the Cat converter.. come on ppl. learn what makes power.. real power!!

To the guy who says first gear is sluggish. I have no problem with first gear. maybe you're not launching well. you also said your car gets 17 miles to the gallon. that is definitely low. check your tire pressure. if its low this can kill gas mileage and power. after reading all of these comments on 5th gen celicas it has accured to me half the people here have no idea what they are talking about. everyone is saying that the 2.2 needs a turbo. it really doesn't to go fast. clutch masters makes an amazing flywheel. its really kicks in at 4k where it shoots to the red line. and when your flooring it the your rpms shouldn't drop below 4k if your driving good. I have had my 92 gt for a year and I think this car is amazing for a 92 with only 135 hp. and to the guy who said only 90 hp gets to the wheels, yeah maybe is you don't take care of the car. to those of you out there who want to do anything to your cat, Don't. these cars run worse without them. a cat isn't something you really need to do anything to on your car. a turbo really isn't the only thing you can do. turbos are sweet, but they aren't the only option. you just have to look around for parts. I just wish trd still made parts for this car. it just seems like they completely stopped making anything for our cars. my friend found like the last set of trd brake pads in cali. the place he got them from said they just chucked a bunch of them cuz they didn't sell. its sad to think they just trashed a bunch of trd parts. I even looked in japan for trd parts and a bunch for this car are no longer made. 2 thing I wanted from trd for my car was the kevlar clutch and short shifter. if anyone knows ware to get trd parts please hit me up at dan11teen@yahoo.com. one website I found some good parts on is sportcompactonly.com.

I just bought my son a 92 Celica GT for his first car and this car is sweet to drive, 24 mpg with gas prices going up it's a keeper. To me the car is fast enough for a 16 year that just got his license of course he's already talking about making it faster. My point is when I was his age I wanted the same thing to make my car faster and guess the car I had...75 Toyota Celica GT now those were nice!

Hi, I just bought a 91 Celica GT. I'm new at this car thing and don't know much. I've read all the comments and everyone is saying completely different things. I just want to know what simple mods could I make to my car to make it go faster?? Please someone who knows what they are talking about let me know... Shooter1154@aim.com... Thanks.

Hey guys I just posted the comment above and it took me a while, but I JUST realized that I had the numbers wrong...Shooter1164@aim.com. Anyone with any ides please let me know...thanks.

Hey guys, I have a 1992 Toyota Celica with a 2.2. I race it in dirt track racing. I was wondering what are some good things to do for horsepower? I can't have a turbo.