Getting a beams Options

[mi645]

Getting a beams who wants to help me instal it into my car? Any ideas anyone have experience!? I live in socal

[richee3]

Some excellent points in this thread. The powerband of any of Toyota's V6's and the BEAMS are totally different. I enjoy my BEAMS, but I don't like having to rev over 5k to have all of my power. It would be great on a track but for street use, power lower down would be better. The BEAMS is not a lightweight engine, it's about the same as a 5S.

I prefer the ease of swapping a BEAMS, easy wiring and bolts in. Uses the same S54 trans as a GT so axles are the same. Contrary to popular belief, parts for the BEAMS aren't rare or difficult to get at all. However, the BEAMS is not cheap, it's a lot of money for 200 hp and you're stuck with 200 hp without spending huge money.

I've never driven a V6 swapped Celica, but for my style of driving I think the powerband would be better. However, after getting more power and considering all options, I will say that I'm pushing myself to pull the BEAMS out and buy a 3S-GTE.

Both engines will make your Celica a lot more fun to drive and that's what counts at the end of the day.

[presure2]

Some excellent points in this thread. The powerband of any of Toyota's V6's and the BEAMS are totally different. I enjoy my BEAMS, but I don't like having to rev over 5k to have all of my power. It would be great on a track but for street use, power lower down would be better. The BEAMS is not a lightweight engine, it's about the same as a 5S.

I prefer the ease of swapping a BEAMS, easy wiring and bolts in. Uses the same S54 trans as a GT so axles are the same. Contrary to popular belief, parts for the BEAMS aren't rare or difficult to get at all. However, the BEAMS is not cheap, it's a lot of money for 200 hp and you're stuck with 200 hp without spending huge money.

I've never driven a V6 swapped Celica, but for my style of driving I think the powerband would be better. However, after getting more power and considering all options, I will say that I'm pushing myself to pull the BEAMS out and buy a 3S-GTE.

Both engines will make your Celica a lot more fun to drive and that's what counts at the end of the day.

I heard about you driving in dustin and steffs swap..haha trust me, going from that, back down to 170ishwhp of either the beams, or the v6 for that matter would be a dissapointment for anybody. lol
but, just like comparing the beams to the v6, comparing the 3s to the v6 is just as silly. totally diffrent design, built for a totally diffrent purpose.
it really all depends on what the individual wants out of theyre own car.
not everyone wants 300+whp that screams up to 7200rpm like a bat outta hell...lol (why is beyond me, but thats a whole other topic..BWAHAHAHA)
some guys like the down low torque the v6 provides..but for me the limits of the setup compared to other, easier (IMO) options out there just make it not worth it for me.
again, it all comes down to what the individual wants.