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A slightly different approach to the turbo

Sep 25, 2003 - 3:08 AM
BigEdge169 View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Nov 18, '02 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	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 - 10:08 PM

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QUOTE (BigEdge169 @ Sep 25, 2003 - 2:08 AM)

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.

ya man i dont think your mechanic knows what he is talking about...the 3s-ge is a 2 liter engine has like LESS torque than the 3S-GTE

3S-GE 2.0 liter with VVT-I has 197 Horsepower @7000 RPM
3S-GE 2.0 liter with VVT-I has 152 lb ft of torque at 6000 RPM

3rd gen 3S-GTE 2.0 liter has 251 Horsepower @6000 RPM
3rd gen 3S-GTE 2.0 liter has 225 lb ft of torque 4000 RPM

2nd gen 3S-GTE 2.0 liter has 225 Horsepower @6000 RPM
2nd gen 3S-GTE 2.0 liter has 200 lb ft or torque @ 4000 RPM

that looks to me like they are the same size and the 3s-gte has MORE power and since its about the same cost as a 3S-GE with VVT-i would be

your mechanic also said that the 3s-ge has better torque in the low end range which AGAIN he is wrong.

I dont see why you would spend EXTRA money building up the bottom end of a HIGH compression engine when if you saved that money for parts for the 3s-gte then you would have way more power and more stability.

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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

BigEdge169 No, he did say 3S not 5, that's why I was aski... Sep 25, 2003 - 11:20 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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