 3sgte vs v6 swap, pros and cons |
 Mar 13, 2008 - 12:15 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Apr 25, '05 From nyc Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  |
Hey guys, been a long time since I been back. But I’m looking into the next celi so it’s about that time to get my plans together. I’ve done the 5sfte and loved it, but after losing it, I don’t think it’s a road I want to walk down again. I want some more power…300hp +. So that brings me to one of two options. Nicely worked out 3sgte or mildly boosted v6 or nicely worked out vs. with cams and so on….
What are the advantages and of these three possibilities? I remember a member and his dad was setting up a v6, not sure how it turned out (I’m going to hunt down that thread after I write this) but it was looking very promising. I won’t be doing the work myself, and my mechanic is very good and is willing to make it happen. So I’m really leaning towards the v6 right now. But will it be that much better than the 3sgte? Is it worth it? The car will not be a daily driver so that’s not a problem for me. Hope to hear from you guys on this…. |
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Mar 14, 2008 - 3:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '08 From Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If our celicas were RWD then i would recomend V6, but FWD definitly 3s.
Just not enough room. |
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Jun 11, 2008 - 8:46 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
First, be aware that many people will side with the 3s - its only natural here. I love my V6 because its got torque/power with NA reliability. Also its a camry V6 - what could be easier to have worked on? I wouldn't do a turbo setup, maybe a TRD S/C though...
 QUOTE (6_GEN @ Mar 14, 2008 - 3:13 PM)  If our celicas were RWD then i would recomend V6, but FWD definitly 3s. Reasons please? QUOTE (6_GEN @ Mar 14, 2008 - 3:13 PM) Just not enough room. You are wrong about the V6 not fitting. But, if you meant to say V6 +turbo you could be right. Just think before you post so you really say what you mean. 
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rzanology 3sgte vs v6 swap Mar 13, 2008 - 12:15 PM
presure2 the v6 will prolly end up costing quite a bit more... Mar 13, 2008 - 7:06 PM lagos v6 + turbo = very expensive to do, and lots of cus... Mar 13, 2008 - 7:18 PM
trdproven QUOTE(lagos @ Mar 13, 2008 - 7:18 PM... Mar 14, 2008 - 10:05 PM Culpable04 I don't know your mechanic abilities, but a V6... Mar 13, 2008 - 7:22 PM stephen_lee i would go V6 + turbo. you'll easily get some ... Mar 14, 2008 - 12:08 AM rzanology 3 of the most valued memebers all pointing the sam... Mar 14, 2008 - 6:15 AM rzanology okay....i've decided to go with the 3sgte. qui... Jun 11, 2008 - 8:10 AM frisp Mine heading for V6 transplant on the 20th Jun 11, 2008 - 8:52 AM x_itchy_b_x 3sgte = 93 octane
v6 = 89 octane
figured i thro... Jun 11, 2008 - 8:52 AM DEATH QUOTE (x_itchy_b_x @ Jun 11, 2008 - 8... Jun 11, 2008 - 9:07 AM reko if you TRULLY want a v6... you should just go with... Jun 11, 2008 - 11:10 AM DEATH QUOTE (reko @ Jun 11, 2008 - 12:10 P... Jun 11, 2008 - 11:47 AM PhilipK QUOTE (reko @ Jun 11, 2008 - 5:10 PM... Jun 11, 2008 - 11:29 AM |
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