Turbokit for 3SGE engine?? Options

[Robban]

Is there a turbokit for the 3SGE engine?? i´ve searched alot but havent found anything or is there any other way to get more hp under the hood? now i only have an open air filter and 2,5" exhaust. but i want more.. any tip anyone??
i could probably have someone making turbokit for my car but i think it would be to expensive.

/robban

[scothaniel]

The exhaust manifold bolt pattern on the 3SGE is the same as the 3SGTE, so any turbo kit for the 3SGTE (which will be the 3rd gen in your case) will be a direct bolt on for your car. The only extra steps you need to do is tap into an oil line, which is as simple as putting a T connector between the oil pressure sensor and the head. The other step is an oil return port, which just needs to be drilled out.

As I've said on another post, I am in the process of converting the same motor to 3SGTE. Its sooo easy it's scary. I'm going a bit more in-depth with my buildup though, and switching to stock ST185 pistons. But everything outside the block will be the same as yours.

So, here are a few choice's for you:

A stock 3SGTE manifold (can be purchased from your local Toyota dealer for around $150 USD), and CT based turbo and custom DP ($250 used). Figure $100 for fittings and lines. You would also need to route water to it, which is really easy.

A stock manifold, CT to T3 adapter ($75), and any T3 based turbo (w/internal wg) and custom DP ($500- $1600 new). Since your compression is so high to begin with, anything above a standard T3 would be a waste of power. For instance, you could bolt up a Greddy 20G kit, which doesn't use water cooling - less lines to run, but its high boost output would create the equivalence of 18:1 compression - good bye motor.

Paul Rennison's exhaust manifold 325 Euro, T3 based turbo w/ internal WG and custom DP.

Then, you'll need an Intercooler, which is really easy to do with the side mount TB. There are a ton of options - my buddy just made an IC using 2 Saab 900 intercoolers welded together. Cheap and very efficient.

This post has been edited by scothaniel: Aug 16, 2003 - 6:09 PM