3sgte (2.2L) vs 5sfe 2.2 Options

[Random_Stranger]

Ok, I am looking at options here for upgrades and I wanted to know if there is even a difference in keeping the 5sfe 2.2 and maybe swapping the head for a 3sgte (Ofcourse turbos are going to be used) to have the 2.2L or is having a 3sgte doing the 2.2L any different? That's what I really would like to know.

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Mar 25, 2010 - 12:52 AM

[_Jim_]

It all depends on goals.

Yes a forged 5sfte turbo setup will make 400whp without much trouble.

A forged 2.2L stroker is easier work for you to accomplish then a 5sgte. After you have the 5sfe crank machined to accept 3sgte rods, it is just a standard forged engine rebuild.

The 5sgte requires a fair amount of external block work to mate a 3sgte head on it, and a large mismatch of 3sgte and 5sfe parts. There is a fairly extensive amount of block work that needs to be done if you are looking to attach an AWD transmission to it also. I am going the 5sgte route for that fact of the stronger block, thicker dynlinder walls, and the fact that I have the factory 2.2L 5sfe stroked out to a "2.4L"

But to answer your question about them being the same thing (which I guess you mean displacement) then yes, it is the same thing. The 5sgte with 87.5mm pistons is only .05 larger then the 2.2l 3sgte stroker kit.