5sfe head swap? Options

[momentai99]

Hey guys, I have a 5sfe in my celica. it's a 94 gt and I was looking for a little more, how should I say oomph out of the engine.It's decent but not good enough yet. My other car is a 350 horsepower camaro so understand my need for speed.
I've been told I can either do a head swap although with a pre 97 model that wont work? thats what I heard.
I'm not interested in a v6 swap. The only other thing I can think of is a 3sge or 3sgte swap?
I have a 5 speed tranny and I can get the stuff for less than a grand (have a buddy who runs a shop).
So its a matter of choosing and deciding the easiest option. But that 3sgte with the twin entry turbo sure sounds nice....


Also in the 5sfe can I port and polish the heads for less restriction? I've been told thats where the main problem is with the engine.

[trdproven]

a 5sfte is not bad if you are not going to go super high hp, at 300hp thats already more than enough to sport. a 3sgte is more for those going to go all the way with much more potential. the V6 sounds good too but more custom work. i think a 5sfe with metal headgasket, cams, turbo, bolts on, may be good enough for some, maybe most who just want the extra ooomph.