 Opening a can of worms?, 3S-GTE vs 3S-GE |
 Mar 28, 2006 - 7:02 PM
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I like faster cars, but I hate doing engine swaps. So when I do one, I want it to last. I'm assuming that (like every other turbo'd engine) the 3S-GTE does not have the longevity of the naturally aspired 3S-GE.
Is this a good assumption? How many miles could I expect to get out of each engine? Also, I will only be using motors produced in the US, as I live in California where they frown on JDM motors. |
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Mar 29, 2006 - 12:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 1, '03 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE any motor you buy, 3sGE or 3sGTE will be something out of a junk yard or a wrecked car Words of wisdom! I say pick up a used 3SGTE motor off mr2oc.com or ebay and spend the money to have rebuilt properly. A full gasket kit and new timing belt is like $250. USDM motors aren't too hard to find and are usually a litte cheaper, as people (foolishly) go for JDM motors instead. -------------------- Scott
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Jeremiah Opening a can of worms? Mar 28, 2006 - 7:02 PM
j0e_p3t well there aren't any usdm 3rd gen 3s-gte... Mar 28, 2006 - 7:11 PM
Jeremiah QUOTE(j0e_p3t @ Mar 28, 2006 - 7:11 ... Mar 28, 2006 - 7:52 PM Jeremiah "Due to request, below are the horsepower fig... Mar 28, 2006 - 8:34 PM lagos QUOTE(Jeremiah @ Mar 28, 2006 - 7:02... Mar 28, 2006 - 11:22 PM Jeremiah QUOTE(scothaniel @ Mar 29, 2006 - 12... Mar 29, 2006 - 3:17 AM lagos QUOTE1) I didn't get 230K miles on my existing... Mar 29, 2006 - 11:34 AM OOBE Garbage of the wealthy; wealth of the poor. Mar 29, 2006 - 11:55 AM scothaniel Keep in mind that the only difference with the JDM... Mar 29, 2006 - 1:52 PM Jeremiah Thanks for the advice guys! Mar 30, 2006 - 12:18 AM |
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