3S-GTE vs modded 5S, just thinking Options

[Consynx]

i know most people say 3S-GTE because it was made for power...
but just think w/ me for a sec

Cost to swap 3S-GTE into a GT: ~$3000(yes i said $3000)
Mods for 5S-FE:
Camshaft Regrings $500, Guaranteed 30hp(WebCams)
Custom Turbo Kit $1200
Spearco Intercooler $1000
that right there should put you right at, if not over the 3S-GTE's horsepower.
then an ECU programming would be in line, along with possible lowering of compression and all...


just food for thought.
any suggestions why the 5S-FE is a bad idea?

[Swifty]

Not to bash the whole 5sfe idea but the costs are pretty close (plus or minus 1000 right), and you would get a world class racing engine if you went with the 3sgte.
The engines are different past the point that one is a 2.2 L and the other a 2.0 L.
The 3s has internals that rival the Nissan Skyline R34's engine in strength and capacity for horsepower. Also if u go with the 3s and get the 225/255 Hp, and if thats not enough yet (it not enough... its NEVER ENOUGH heh heh heh...) you could always get a nice new boost controller and double the boost there by achieving the HP of the average Supra TT. While on the other hand your 5s would top out somwhere around 300 Hp and blow up a week or so after that. I love the Celica in all its forms but given the choice (by which I mean if I had the cash) I would trade in the 5s for the 3s. But whatever you decide It should be your choice, If you only want an engine with a little more go for every day driving spend a little on a small turbo or mabye get one of the 4A engines (like that exotic 20 valve), but when it come to substituting a turbo 5sfe for a 3sgte its just not worth it

HEY Toyota, How come the celica has such a wimmpy engine. Please give us 200+ for the 7th gen.