Wath its better!? Options

[fran]

hey guys!... im wondering what will be better of this two options!... im thinking to put some HP`s on my engine, but i dont know wath will be better, if doing swap or turbo on my engine.

I need some good info about where buy 3SGTE, how much it cost... can help!?

Thx

Fran

[scothaniel]

Ouch, 3SFE - that sucks. All of the economy and none of the performance. 3SGTE is the way to go.


I personally like the 3SGE for big power build-ups. The 3SGTE is definitely the way to go, especially for the 250 to low 300's HP range. Above that, you start to reach the limits of the stock 3SGTE and start swapping parts out.. The CT20B is out of air around 320HP so you need a turbo kit. You upgrade the cams, the ecu needs chipping / replacement, and the cast pistons become concern (though there are a few 400HP motors running a stock bottom end). You end up replacing nearly everything thats makes the GTE different from the GE.

So if someone was building a high HP motor from day 1 - planning on getting the engine and immediately rebuilding it with forged pistons and such, then the 3SGE can save a fair amount of cash and give you same building blocks. But thats a rare case, most people buy a motor, drive it, and upgrade it over time.