3sge engines, just wondering? Options

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Hey, I was just wondering how much hp does the 3sge engines come stock(not the "Beams" engines but the ones found in the early SSII's)? I'm just asking because I seen one for sale and I was just curious how fast they were. Thanx.

Quincy V.

[GT4WRC]

I'm looking at installing a 3SGE motor into my rally car and have no intention of going down the BEAMS or turbo route.
After some research, it appears that the Gen II is a better option if you want more power due to the smaller inlet ports on the head. Saying that, the plan is to completely rebuilld the engine with uprated everything and aim for a higher CR and a rev limit around 9k. I'll also be looking at a decent set of throttle bodies too (which will require some ingenious firewall modifications!) See no reason why a flywheel figure of around 230bhp should be achievable. And with a Quaife straight cut gear set, the @ wheels figure should be over 200 given the reduced transmission losses. Not to shabby in a 1000kg (approx 2200lb) car
Another reason for chosing the 3S motor is that due to it's 15 deg inclination, it will actually allow me to position the engine so that there is more weight directly over the front wheels and it will also give better weight distribution than most 4 pots. Just a shame that it doesn't have an alloy block. And before anyone says it, the 2ZZ motor won't fit as it is too long.
The 3SGE does have quite a lot of potential, especially if you throw a lot of $ at it. However, not everyone has a large budget so it's not surprising that people go down the BEAMS route for decent power straight out of the box. But for racing purposes, I'd rather have a heavily worked 3SGE than a BEAMS for the simple reason that there is less to go wrong.
Gary