Any ideas for this build? Options

[chris32880]

Okay let me first start off by saying I do not know a lot I learn as I go. I own a 99 celica convertible gt 5sfe 5 spd. I want to do a build on it. I know the head sucks on the 5sfe... For bottom I have ideas for using the crankshaft the factory one and then some new rods and forged pistons to hold power, if that is possible what brands make them? As for cranks, pulleys, and what not should they be upgraded in a build? I want to turbo the car, oem parts are best, I know you do not want to go cheap and use the 2nd gen mr2 3sgte parts. Anyways gude performance made a head and intake manifold package, not many people bought them, 2 celica have them the other 3 mis shifted and tried blamming gude, the rpm with how the head builds is up to the 8,000. It comes with a new ecu, now if I could build the block and im on the right track with what I am saying im not sure if I am but if the bottom end can be built and the top end can be used with the head package, how would it be tuned with a turbo set up and could a turbo be put on afterwards? The head is a hole in your pocket, but with the idea I think it would be pretty fast. I heard to use camry 98 or above block for 5sfe because it can with hold a lot more, If I go the 3sgte route for a swap, would it be a good build as well? I want to push good hp say 300-500 max, I just want to make sure because I can turbo my 5sfe but I want to have my first build, I never rebuilt or built a engine but you do not learn unless you give it a try

[cardshark525]

Your safest way to go if you want 300-500 (I assume you mean at the wheels) would be to go ahead with a 3S swap. It's also probably going to be easier and in the end more cost effective than literally changing everything on the 5s so that it doesn't blow up once you push it past 350hp or so. There are a lot of build threads on here regarding both builds, and we all support people trying something new and different, but from my standpoint I would go with a 3S-GTE swap if your looking for 300-500hp in a turbo application. Everything is already purpose built to run boost anyway so you don't have to worry about a particilar part not being up to snuff with the added stress.

This post has been edited by cardshark525: Oct 28, 2013 - 4:26 PM

[chris32880]

Your safest way to go if you want 300-500 (I assume you mean at the wheels) would be to go ahead with a 3S swap. It's also probably going to be easier and in the end more cost effective than literally changing everything on the 5s so that it doesn't blow up once you push it past 350hp or so. There are a lot of build threads on here regarding both builds, and we all support people trying something new and different, but from my standpoint I would go with a 3S-GTE swap if your looking for 300-500hp in a turbo application. Everything is already purpose built to run boost anyway so you don't have to worry about a particilar part not being up to snuff with the added stress.

So for the swap can you swap a st205 3sgte or get the mr2 2 Gen 3sgte and swap, I know clips are better but I can buy the the engine? What parts would be missing and what can the 3sgte block stand before I blow anything all stock internals.