How to Upgrade My 1986 Toyota Celica GT

The Toyota Celica is a line of compact cars. The 1986 Celica was the 4th generation of the model. It was also the year the Celica underwent major changes, including a move to a round body as opposed to the square body featured in previous years. By upgrading the engine in your '86 Toyota Celica GT, you can give a dramatic boost to the car's horsepower. First you will need to purchase certain aftermarket parts from your local auto parts store.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

things you'll need:

• 1986 Toyota Celica owner's manual
• Performance exhaust
• Aftermarket intake
• Turbocharger

1. • 1

     Replace the factory stock exhaust with a performance exhaust. This is an advanced upgrade that requires a good amount of automotive experience. This upgrade not only increases the horsepower but it can also results in a more powerful engine.

   • 2

     Replace the intake with an aftermarket intake. The aftermarket intake will increase the air flow to the engine. This will provide a boost of 15 horsepower to the car. Installing a cold air intake will also improve fuel efficiency up to 20 miles per tank of gas.

   • 3

     Install a turbocharger to the factory engine. This is the most advanced type of engine upgrade available for a Toyota Celica. and will increase the performance dramatically. Turbochargers force a large amount of air directly into the engine, boosting the horsepower and performance.