 5sfe turbo build, I finished rebuilding the engine and now I am thinking about a turbo |
 Feb 14, 2016 - 9:34 PM
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HI, I am just finishing up the rebuild my 6th gen after some pretty small oil leaks (i.e. coming out of everywhere). so now I am stuck looking/listening and drooling over every turbo i come across. I love everything about them but the price tag.
The engine thats in it now has been rebuilt with new pistons/rings, and all the basic stuff. As well as its been bored 2mm over, shaved, but not Port and Polished because my engine guy did not have the equipment. Ive been looking into the several options into a turbo for this car, and ideally i would drop a 3sgte in...i mean, wouldnt we all? BUT, im a college student and dont want to have my car in the garage for a few more months. Plus, the wiring harness and all. So my question is, can i run 5-7psi on my 5sfe safely. if so, where is a good place to get a kit, whats the minimum of parts i will need if piecing it together one at a time, or would a supercharger be easier? Any advice from the master mechanics or someone who has done this before would be greatly appreciated because this is my first time messing with forced induction, and I am still doing lots of research. 
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Apr 5, 2016 - 8:20 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
why not a v6 swap? its easier, because parts will be readily available, and plenty of them around for cheap.
3sgte is a good engine, solid, but a bit old. I know i will get a lot of hate for this. but if you are considering a 4th gen 3sgte maybe. I suggest see smaay thread for a v6 swap. or if you are crazy, and win the lottery do a 2grfe swap. -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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BornToyota 5sfe turbo build Feb 14, 2016 - 9:34 PM
Smaay poor college student, here is my advise. LEAVE IT... Feb 15, 2016 - 12:23 PM Tigawoods Leave it alone and wait until you can afford the t... Feb 15, 2016 - 3:35 PM 4-eyed-freek Adding to what's already been stated..
You ca... Feb 15, 2016 - 4:40 PM 6thgen94 Don't let these guys tell you that the 5sfe is... Feb 21, 2016 - 10:36 AM
4-eyed-freek QUOTE (6thgen94 @ Feb 21, 2016 - 10... Feb 21, 2016 - 2:53 PM
Smaay QUOTE (6thgen94 @ Feb 21, 2016 - 7:3... Feb 22, 2016 - 12:55 AM njccmd2002 I think it was slap on harbor freight kit.
OP. I... Feb 24, 2016 - 3:47 PM BornToyota Thanks so much guys, i have given this a lot of th... Mar 27, 2016 - 2:05 PM |
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