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Turbokit for 3SGE engine??

Aug 16, 2003 - 9:19 AM
Robban View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Jun 12, '03 From Sweden Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	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

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Aug 18, 2003 - 4:49 PM

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QUOTE (scothaniel @ Aug 17, 2003 - 3:42 PM)

Actually, turbo's love high compression pistons - you just need a TON of gas to keep it safe. I remember reading an artice in Max Power (UK edition, not the pathetic US version) about Norris Designs 700+ Evo running 11:1 pistons with a huge HKS turbo. They were running out of fuel with 1000cc injectors at 2.5bar, so they added a second set of injectors!

For the rest of us, low compression pistons are a great safety net. I'm going cheap on my motor, since its for my wife's car and she doesn't need 350+ hp. I'm using a set of used stock all-trac pistons with new rings and all new bearings. All total it was like $300 for parts and labor. I'm also using a TTE head gasket which is good for 20+ psi of boost.

I personally dont like using a thicker head gasket as a way to lower compression. It usually only gives you around 1 less cr (which would put you at 9.5:1) and puts more stress on the gasket, which is a known weak point on the 3SGTE. Then again, if your not pushing 20+ psi, and you use a HKS 1.6mm, you wont have a problem.

i dont think that 3sgte pistons will fit in a 7afe

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Robban Turbokit for 3SGE engine?? Aug 16, 2003 - 9:19 AM

macavely i'm pretty sure some one makes a turbo kit for... Aug 16, 2003 - 9:33 AM

Matthew HKS makes one using their 3037S turbocharger. tr... Aug 16, 2003 - 9:48 AM

west_minist Let me say that you have a very nice engine. Spen... Aug 16, 2003 - 4:59 PM

west_minist QUOTE (GT2GT4 @ Aug 16, 2003 - 9:48 AM) HKS makes ... Aug 16, 2003 - 5:01 PM

scothaniel The exhaust manifold bolt pattern on the 3SGE is t... Aug 16, 2003 - 5:57 PM

west_minist RE: Turbokit for 3SGE engine?? Aug 16, 2003 - 9:03 PM

phat94celi Isn't the 3sge a high compression engine? If ... Aug 16, 2003 - 9:33 PM

west_minist It is not the turbo, but the high compression on t... Aug 17, 2003 - 8:05 AM

Robban Thanx for all answers. it helped alot but i think ... Aug 17, 2003 - 3:34 PM

west_minist Yet, thicker head gasket will do it, or just buy j... Aug 17, 2003 - 4:37 PM

scothaniel Actually, turbo's love high compression piston... Aug 17, 2003 - 5:42 PM

west_minist You normally run low compress to run high boost wh... Aug 17, 2003 - 7:31 PM

Robban Ive found a used turbo from a celica ST185 cs. is ... Aug 18, 2003 - 11:10 AM

Robban Maybe its a bit overpriced for a used turbo? So l... Aug 18, 2003 - 4:41 PM

97sccelica QUOTE (scothaniel @ Aug 17, 2003 - 3:42 PM) Actual... Aug 18, 2003 - 4:49 PM

west_minist QUOTE (Robban @ Aug 18, 2003 - 4:41 PM) Maybe its ... Aug 18, 2003 - 8:54 PM

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