 5sfe rebuild?, 5sfte/3sgte guys please chime in.. |
 Nov 2, 2008 - 7:42 PM
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Before i start, let me say that i ran a search and found alot of info about this, and yes it has been discussed before, but my hearts not content with what i've found.
My celi is getting pretty up there in mileage and i read horror stories all the time, so before my 5s catastrophically craps out on me, i wanna either rebuild it or figure out if i should just save for a swap. basically all i want to ask is if i decide to rebuild the 5s, is there anything i should do now while someone will be in there that will assist with a future turbo setup? I don't have the money for a turbo now, so thats out of the question at the moment, but id love to prepare the bottom end for boost. Pistons? rods? any suggestions? is stock better? mainly, how much will this cost me? average with parts and labor, and what are the costs of pistons? Ive also read not to even think about a 3s swap unless ive got 6k lying around, which i don't. Is this really true? 6k? i see 3sgtes selling for 800 sometimes on ebay, do they require rebuilding? what moves this figure to 6k? I have about 2k, i don't really want to spend it all on this rebuild (or drop 6k on a swap), but i just want to be one step ahead of this engine. Please give me some advice guys, i see alot of happy 5sfte-ers on this site that run reliably and with power comparable to that of a 3s, and i just dont want to spend my money only to regret it or wish i had done the opposite of what i already did, if that makes sense. sorry this is so long. 
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QUOTE (14:19:21) Daniel: That was a JDM hole in the side of the box too. There was so much JDM trapped inside that box that they couldn't contain it, so they had to put a JDM hole in the box to let the JDM out. QUOTE Ferdi says (11:29) No, it looks like a hooker put her acid vag on your hood. Acid vag = bigger problem than a few dings. |
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Nov 2, 2008 - 7:56 PM
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you dont need knowledge. Well I am very mechanically inclined and as long you have heart you'll get her done. It doesn't just stop there, it cost more then that. You'll need the wiring harness done, clutch, just maintenance stuff.
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Nov 2, 2008 - 8:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '08 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (bccentaur3 @ Nov 2, 2008 - 8:56 PM)  you dont need knowledge. Well I am very mechanically inclined and as long you have heart you'll get her done. It doesn't just stop there, it cost more then that. You'll need the wiring harness done, clutch, just maintenance stuff. does the clutch from the 5s line up in there? ive got the ACT stage 2 currently, that would be too perfect. How much is a harness to get done? and then just regular stuff like the t-belt, fluids etc? So this can be done for under 3k almost? -------------------- ◊◊◊ My F/S Thread! ◊◊◊
QUOTE (14:19:21) Daniel: That was a JDM hole in the side of the box too. There was so much JDM trapped inside that box that they couldn't contain it, so they had to put a JDM hole in the box to let the JDM out. QUOTE Ferdi says (11:29) No, it looks like a hooker put her acid vag on your hood. Acid vag = bigger problem than a few dings. |
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samir0189 5sfe rebuild? Nov 2, 2008 - 7:42 PM
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