 A slightly different approach to the turbo |
 Sep 25, 2003 - 3:08 AM
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I talked to a local mechanic not too long ago about the infamous 3S-GTE swap and he suggested something a little different. He said that instead of using a 3S-GTE, use a 3S-GE and beef up the bottom end and boost that. This engine is bigger (2.2 compared to 2.0) and puts out better torque, especially in the low-end range. He said that they haven't done this in any Celicas, but they have in several MR2 turbos and it worked better than building up a 3S-GTE.
Let me know if anybody has tried this or what you think about it. |
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Sep 25, 2003 - 11:20 AM
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No, he did say 3S not 5, that's why I was asking if any else had heard of that.
Also, since I do have the ST, I had thought about just turboing it, but my car has about 160,000 miles and even though Toyota makes some reliable engines that run for a long time, I don't think that would be too smart putting that much pressure one the bottom end of the engine. Has anyone gotten custom pistons and rods for the 7A and if so how's it working out for you? |
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BigEdge169 A slightly different approach to the turbo Sep 25, 2003 - 3:08 AM
doGGy You mean 5S-FE, cuz 3S-GE has 2l... Sep 25, 2003 - 3:46 AM Jabberwock I'm probably going to do the 5SFE setup and fo... Sep 25, 2003 - 3:54 AM macavely ok how about this for us ST(7afe) owners... seeing... Sep 25, 2003 - 6:03 AM 97sccelica QUOTE (macavely @ Sep 25, 2003 - 4:03 AM) ok how a... Sep 25, 2003 - 1:21 PM 1bwilson You can use a 5sfe short block with forged pistons... Sep 25, 2003 - 6:23 PM Matthew QUOTE (BigEdge169 @ Sep 25, 2003 - 2:08 AM) I talk... Sep 25, 2003 - 10:08 PM FallenHero Thus the age old question: Do I want a really pow... Sep 25, 2003 - 10:33 PM BigEdge169 That's all I wanted to know, and it lets me kn... Sep 26, 2003 - 1:47 AM boosted_K2 QUOTE (BigEdge169 @ Sep 26, 2003 - 1:47 AM) That... Sep 26, 2003 - 2:03 AM BigEdge169 Does anyone know of any good shops in the Houston ... Sep 26, 2003 - 2:09 AM zipstrips QUOTE (97sccelica @ Sep 25, 2003 - 11:21 AM) QUOTE... Sep 26, 2003 - 10:43 AM NEVERSTOP go the 3sgte route.. fallenhero made a very good p... Sep 26, 2003 - 12:53 PM 97sccelica QUOTE (NEVERSTOP @ Sep 26, 2003 - 9:53 AM) BTW 6ps... Sep 26, 2003 - 1:11 PM NEVERSTOP yea I understand the point your making there.. and... Sep 26, 2003 - 8:33 PM FallenHero Just buy a 4age black top for 3 grand and be happy... Sep 26, 2003 - 9:21 PM snadman I'm changing my ways right now. The 3SGTE is t... Sep 27, 2003 - 1:09 AM Matthew if you get JUN's stroker kit (like i have) you... Sep 27, 2003 - 1:55 AM 97sccelica i understand, but 6psi isnt that high and so long ... Sep 27, 2003 - 4:02 AM
97sccelica QUOTE (NEVERSTOP @ Sep 26, 2003 - 5:33 PM) yea 6ps... Sep 27, 2003 - 4:19 AM |
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