UPDATE: i no longer have the celica :( had to get rid of to get my truck
plannin on buying another within a few months to finish what i started :) keep checkin back for more updates
Came across this car the other day and couldnt pass up the deal 1996 toyota celica 25th anneversary special edition had a rod shoot through the block so i dropped in a new 1.8L powerplant with a 5spd tranny........ check back often i will update following mods and progress and be adding pics of the new makeover :)
Pullin the old motor

Hole in the block and through the oil pan

got the new motor in

cleaned it up a bit

gave it a bath
blacked out corner markers

freedom keyless entry and security

before rims

Threw some 17's on it

Lowering springs came in just have to get them installed
picked up some 17" black ace rims




the lowering springs
sweet shot with the rims
new gauges
Body work and fresh paint after winter
Will be puttin on lowering springs soon as well as