 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 27, 2003 - 1:09 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Minnesota, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I'm changing my ways right now. The 3SGTE is the way to go. I have always said turboing a 5SFE is OK, but recently learned that yeah it';s ok...but the 3SGTE is much better.
And BTW...the F and G are difference in the heads. The 3S and 5S essentially have the same block. The difference in size and performance is the next letter...either F or G. F is generally an economy head while the G means more performance. That's just kind of a rouch outline of how the engine codes work for Toyota. There is a stroker kit for the 3SGTE as well as for the 5SFE. I will post links if I can find them again. -------------------- 95 Toyota Celica GT
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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 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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