5sfe block with 3sge head? Options

[Tsizzles98]

I own a 98 celica gt, pretty basic nothing special
and im lookin for a little more power with little expense
so i have read that the 5sfe stock head was built specifically for economy performance
and i was wondering if its possible to throw a 3sge head on it with a ton on modifacations or work.
my car has 270,000 miles on it and i need this information for when i put a new 5sfe in it.
but i also was wondering if its possible for a 3sge to hook staright up to a 5sfe tranny?
i know you need a new ecu and what not but transmission hook up im not sure
im guessing the motor mounts are the same too.

Thanks

[str8thugginit4ya]

I'm not sure if the tranny would work, but I would suggest going with a better tranny. I'm not saying the 5s tranny is a bad tranny, but if you're going to be putting down a lot of HP, then why not just go with a stronger tranny, such as the E153. I've heard talk about putting the 3s head on the 5s, but never actually seen it done before. Hopefully if it's possible, there will be some threads out there with some info for yuh. Good luck bro!



-Ryan

[Smaay]

of course the tranny will work, you are not changing anything on the block. yes you can put the 3S-GE or 3S-GTE head on the 5S but some modifications need to be made. it might actually be cheaper to turbo your 5S-FE. i did mine for less than 800 bucks

[Tsizzles98]

well my engine has alot of miles and i was thinking either buy a 3sgte or get another 5sfe and turbo it
i didnt mean to put 3sge up top, i meant 3sgte

[97toyotacelicagt]

i dont know whether to turbo my 5sfe or get a 3sgte swap,need help.

[nics]

google 5sge

[vndroopy]

If I were you , I would go for the 5sgte . The 5sfte wont last long without alot of mods. ATS Racing makes headgasket for 5sgte or 5sge.

[bccentaur3]

I built a 5sgte. Not that hard. Just like assembling any motor. Just make sure coolant passages line up, if not some modifications need to be done.

Correction, ATS's headgasket is just a TTE 3sgte head gasket they use. Just keep in mind, buy the head first then figure out which HG to use.

And the s54 trans from your car will bolt up to a 3sgte or 3sge of your choice no problems. just need a custom clutch.