built 3sge or beams Options

[lumbercis]

I was wondering. If I wanted to build an all-motor 3sge, is there actually much advantage using a Beams motor as the base rather than a regular 3sge? Would there really be much hp advantage to justify the extra cost, assuming that you would be changing much of the engine internals anyway? I know the Beams has VVTL, which is to it's advantage, but would that really be so much of an advantage if you would be using aggressive cams on the 3sge anyway?

Basically, if you had X amount of money, could you get farther with the Beams and light mods, or a 3sge with heavier mods?

J.

[lumbercis]

^So the Beams would just give you more low-end drivability because of the VVT-i?

J.

PS Whats the best hp thats ever been made on a 3sge and/or Beams?

[Kwanza26]

^So the Beams would just give you more low-end drivability because of the VVT-i?

Both are fine. Beams makes slightly more power because of compression and has a pretty red valve cover.

PS Whats the best hp thats ever been made on a 3sge and/or Beams?

Race versions around 300hp n/a... but be realistic here.