differences, in 3sgte's Options

[redtcel]

well, i know there are big differences in the different generations in 3sgte's the 165 sucks period, most of us do 2nd gen swaps cause it is either A: cheaper or B: more parts for the second gen. now what is the big difference between the second gen and 3rd gen? i would think with the same block you would be able to use the same parts right? if not educate me. please? i am eventually going to do the swap and i figure if i get the 205 front clip i get the projectors also so that saves me money in the long run.... any way any info would help thanks.

[presure2]

there are sevral diffrences between generations...(not that i konw them all!! lol)
but heres a couple
gen 1 water to air intercooled. its like what guys 200hp?
gen 2 top mount air2air intercooler, 225hp
gen 3 back to water to air, but a better setup then the gen 1 around 250-260hp
theres ALOT more to it all than that, im just not that smart...lmao
most of the swaps are 2nd gen for a few reasons.
#1 the 1st gen 3s is now somewhere around 14-16 yrs old...and is rated lower HP than the other 2
#2 parts are readily available for the 2nd gen 3s here in the us,...3rd gen parts usually have to be ordered from japan which= downtime. which all of us hate
the 3rd gen 3s is a beast,..and has been known to snap the gt tranny's axels like twigs..

This post has been edited by presure2: Aug 29, 2004 - 9:13 AM