Opinions, 5sfte over 3sgte Options

[Legit94GT]

So i am now leaning more towards turboing my 5sfte instead of doing a 3's swap.

Wouldn't the 5 have a great power potential over the 3's because it is a 2.2L and not a 2L?

If i do all the work to turbo it myself, i can use my extra money to stroke the engine, but if i do that would that maybe be to much horse power for the motor?

Has anyone stroked thier engine and what was your gain in hp?
I've seen some posts say for around a $2,500 it make your engine put out around 300hp...

Thanks for the info...

This post has been edited by Legit94GT: Feb 18, 2008 - 7:26 PM

[lagos]

What motor you use turbo'd has nothing to do with how reliable it is. Reliability should be more based upon who owns the vehicle and who did the set-up or swap. Its how you build you motor and how you maintain it. About the 5s being toublesome with boost is obviously the ecu. The ecu wasn't programed for boost like the 3sgte motor. So obviously its going to be doing some funky stuff. Its how you tune it man. I say if your not ready, don't bother wasting your money.

Well said man. There have been a lot of guys who parted out their turbo kits and guys who have sold their swaps. The simple fact is that regardless of the setup, those people cut corners and didnt take the time to do things right.

Presure2 has put about 40k (i think) on his 5sfTe, and I have about the same on my 3sgte. We both drive our cars on a daily basis. They key is to do your own work, don't cut corners, and learn about your car.

This post has been edited by lagos: Feb 18, 2008 - 11:22 PM