how much can 5sfe take?, how much is to much? Options

[Toyota_guy31783]

Does anybody know how much boost the 5sfe can take. Im am seriously thinking about getting turbo on my car and i dont want to blow it up. How much would be a same daily running. My car has almost 100k on it. would it be wise to put on a turbo without a overhaul on my engine. I dont want to get rid of my engine for a 3sgte, I want to keep my gt a gt. It is a sentimental thing. I just couldnt part with my 5sfe.
also i have an automatic, will it be able to handle the extra boost?

[Guest_Matthew_*]

i have a turboed 5S-FE

its just sitting there not being used now


umm i boosted 9 psi at the highest (if i can remember) that puts about 200hp.

but i had a HKS head gasket for the 3S-GE which lowers the compression on that engine from 12:1 to around 9.1:1

so it helped a lot on the 5S-FE



and about not swapping in a 3S-GTE...its worth it.

i used to think the same way that you did but its not worth dealing with all the problems of turning a N/A car into a turbo car

you would spend about the same cost of a ST185 clip to get the 5S-FE turboed even if you bought separate parts instead of a kit