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.

[Guest_Matthew_*]

if you get JUN's stroker kit (like i have) you have to bore out the 3s-gte to 2.2 liters.

it MIGHT work because the block is about the same


and 97sccelica, i had a turbo on my 5s-fe and it was at 8 psi or so for normal driving and it does make some difference but its just putting more pressure on the engine than its supposed to have. after a while like neverstop said something will go.

the 3s-gte can handle (3rd gen) 17 psi on STOCK internals. thats enough to give 325hp easily. that will increase with air/fuel tuning.

without a major rebuild on the 7a-fe or 5s-fe you will never see those numbers and keep the engine very long.

but i do agree with you. if someone doesnt have the money for a swap then turbo your stock motor.