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[Ted95]

hey guys, i was jw is there a difference between red top and black top beams? are they all the same engine with the same specs? is there a certain gen beams thats better then another or is there even different gen beams? lol and would it bult up on a 5s 5speed tranny? im guessing yes

[Rusty]

is there a difference between red top and black top beams?

yes one is for FWD/also found in G-limited MR2's & other models (thats the redtop) one is for RWD (thats the blacktop) & wont fit FWD (there are more differences)

are they all the same engine with the same specs?

they are the same cast, except the blacktop has addtional drilling/ports for dual vvti. see above for specs ^^

is there a certain gen beams thats better then another or is there even different gen beams?

No, the BEAMS engines are consider to be all the same gen (4th Gen 3S-GE), also depends on your setup and how you define 'better'

and would it bult up on a 5s 5speed tranny?

yes, but they came standard with a LSD which you should look into, unless you like torque steer?

to get more information visit peoples beams swap threads or the sticky threads eg 3rd gen 3S-GE & redtop 4th gen 3S-GE info thread

This post has been edited by Rusty: Feb 7, 2010 - 11:24 PM