 2001 caldina 4thgen 3sgte |
 Mar 12, 2007 - 12:41 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%)  |
I was saving up for a beams until this caught my eye.
is this any good, it seems cheap and since theres more parts available for this engine than a beams. This post has been edited by LewFX: Mar 12, 2007 - 8:14 PM --------------------  |
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Mar 12, 2007 - 1:04 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
That motor is really sketchy....it has no turbo, is lacking an oil cap and looks like its been ravaged by whoever had their hands on it last.
For that price you really aren't getting very much, just a long block that might be OK, but by the looks of things you'd be much better off looking elsewhere. The more complete you can get, the less of a headache you'll face down the road. -------------------- 3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting. |
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Mar 12, 2007 - 8:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
engine has 30K miles on it, he has offered me 1200 shipped with no tranny, any other advice from the pros on here?
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Mar 12, 2007 - 8:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
there is no intercooler on there either... not that its necessary. i dont know man... looks sketchy...
 look at mine... 
This post has been edited by easternpiro1: Mar 12, 2007 - 8:14 PM --------------------  QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM)  You want power but have no money. That's a problem. Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two. |
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Mar 12, 2007 - 8:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 23, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
silver, the oil cap is there, it is just unscrewed. i wouldnt get that if i were you. it doesnt even have the turbo on it.
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Mar 12, 2007 - 8:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
a turbo can always buy bought and even upgraded
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Mar 12, 2007 - 8:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 23, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(LewFX @ Mar 12, 2007 - 7:34 PM) [snapback]535727[/snapback] a turbo can always buy bought and even upgraded not on the st215. the exhaust manifold and turbine housing are cast as one piece. this one looks to be much better for not too much more st215 This post has been edited by celicaST: Mar 12, 2007 - 8:38 PM -------------------- I think Bigfoot is blurry, that's the problem. It's not the photographer's fault. Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra scary to me, because there's a large, out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside. |
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Mar 13, 2007 - 9:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 14, '06 From MN, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Is this motor better than 3rd gen? Drop in motor?
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Mar 13, 2007 - 12:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Its really has no benefits over a 3rd gen, it's not really as plug and play since you can get a ST205 motor that came in our chassis.
Either way, this motor is not worth looking at.....trust me. Keep looking and you'll find a much better, more complete motor. -------------------- 3rd gen ST205 3SGTE - Alive and boosting. |
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Mar 13, 2007 - 3:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
i was told you can upgrade the turbo...
-------------------- QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM) You want power but have no money. That's a problem. Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two. |
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Mar 13, 2007 - 4:18 PM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE(easternpiro1 @ Mar 13, 2007 - 3:07 PM) [snapback]535943[/snapback] i was told you can upgrade the turbo... you can, just need to replace the manifold first. lew, i 100% agree with corey, stay away from this one. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Mar 15, 2007 - 5:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '07 From Québec, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I got a 4th gen 3SGTE St215 and I'm curently swapping it in my ST184. I upgraded my turbo to a T3/T4 unit. To do this, I used a ST205 SSAC exhaust manifold, a modified SSAC downpipe, and the XS-power T3/T4 adaptor with a 38 mm wastegate flange. Everything is fine, but the downpipe is really near the radiator and the turbo compressor outlet too. I'll need to buy some slim fan (if you can post a link to a good slim fan, you will help me a lot).
I'll post pics of the swap when It will be complete. Maybe next week. Thanks Sam |
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Mar 16, 2007 - 4:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 9, '05 From Modesto, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
FYI there's no real 4th gen 3sgte. It's just a 3rd gen with a few exterior mods. If it were a true 4th gen it would have vvt-i
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Mar 19, 2007 - 2:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
oh lord...lets not start THAT again
 
-------------------- QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM) You want power but have no money. That's a problem. Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two. |
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Mar 19, 2007 - 4:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(Celicaguy13 @ Mar 16, 2007 - 9:08 PM) [snapback]536935[/snapback] FYI there's no real 4th gen 3sgte. It's just a 3rd gen with a few exterior mods. If it were a true 4th gen it would have vvt-i QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Sep 4, 2006 - 11:53 AM) [snapback]475998[/snapback] I think it's silly to make an issue about the ST215 3SGTE not being the 4th gen. I mean, the ST165 has the 1st gen, the ST185 has the 2nd gen, the ST205 has the 3rd gen, and the ST215 has the 4th gen. Each engine is by and large the same, but there are differences between each of them. The 4th gen has a LARGE air/air intercooler, coil on plug ignition, it's OBD2, side-feed intake manifold, one piece exhaust manifold/turbine housing, makes a different hp rating, etc. There are enough differences to classify it as a new generation, I don't see why it shouldn't be known as the 4th Gen. -Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Mar 19, 2007 - 4:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Um - my Caldina clip specifically said 4th Gen 3S-GTE on the tag. IDK who put that there but chances are they know more about it than you do Celicaguy13 seing as how all they do is import JDM motors.
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Apr 6, 2007 - 10:29 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 9, '05 From Modesto, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Negative @ Mar 19, 2007 - 4:44 PM) [snapback]537756[/snapback] Um - my Caldina clip specifically said 4th Gen 3S-GTE on the tag. IDK who put that there but chances are they know more about it than you do Celicaguy13 seing as how all they do is import JDM motors. They're in the sales business 
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Apr 6, 2007 - 12:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 9, '06 From Ma Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Negative @ Mar 19, 2007 - 4:44 PM) [snapback]537756[/snapback] Um - my Caldina clip specifically said 4th Gen 3S-GTE on the tag. IDK who put that there but chances are they know more about it than you do Celicaguy13 seing as how all they do is import JDM motors. While I do agree it's a 4th gen, what it says on the tag means absolutely nothing. I have been sold an RC set as an ST205 set. Being a JDM engine importer doesn't mean much or take much, other than ambition and some $$$$$. --------------------  |
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Apr 6, 2007 - 1:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 30, '04 From So Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
Awww jeff you're gonna ditch your Red-Top for a 4th gen 3SGTE?
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Apr 9, 2007 - 2:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
DO IT!!! DO EEET!!!! and pit celica...you and i have to talk!
i want to see a pic of this manifold!-------------------- QUOTE (Galcobar @ Oct 15, 2008 - 2:44 AM) You want power but have no money. That's a problem. Cheap. Reliable. Fast. Pick two. |
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