A slightly different approach to the turbo Options

[BigEdge169]

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.

[1bwilson]

You can use a 5sfe short block with forged pistons, rods and such with a 3agte short block. You will have to swap the wire harness just like you would a 3s swap. All this will give you a 5sgte. That is pretty much a strocked 2.2l 3sgte. Real stroker kits for the 3s use 5sfe parts (Crank).

Your guy is dead wrong about the 3sge its a 2.0l and has cast internals. So theres no point in that. Maybe he said 3sfe???

-Bryan-