beams engine, st-202 vs altenza Options

[maikl]

i have an ss-iii with the beams vvt-i engine and i was wondering if the performance parts for the altenza bems vvt-i will fit in my car parts like pistons, cams..... can anyone tell me please??

This post has been edited by maikl: Apr 1, 2003 - 12:22 PM

[Charlie97L]

it should, i think the "beams" denotes a 4th gen 3sge. i know the ss-II had the 175 HP version of the 3sge. if you have the 200-210 HP one, that's the same as the 3sge in the altezza.

[FallenHero]

You need to talk to top secret about modding a beams.

[Coomer]

Moved to engine/performance.

[97sccelica]

lucky bastard.

but yeah the engines are the same and the mods will work for the most part, atleast the internals, but since the altezza ia rwd, the placement of some external mods might not fit right

[andreas]

It should be the same,but if you are planning to modify the internals why dont you go for aftermarket performance parts?I mean not Toyota parts.

Peace

[Charlie97L]

QUOTE (97sccelica @ Apr 1, 2003 - 10:31 PM)

lucky bastard. but yeah the engines are the same and the mods will work for the most part, atleast the internals, but since the altezza ia rwd, the placement of some external mods might not fit right

actually, the heads are different. there is plenty of stuff out there, just make sure you buy internals (like cams) that are only made for your car. the pistons and rods (the block) parts will be the same, tho.

[maikl]

QUOTE (andreas @ Apr 2, 2003 - 10:02 AM)

It should be the same,but if you are planning to modify the internals why dont you go for aftermarket performance parts?I mean not Toyota parts. Peace

actualy i was thinking more about cams, as for my internal parts i allready have hight compresion 11:00:1 and my pistons are forged.......

[andreas]

If you thinking to buy cams choose them for daily driving (stage1 or stage2) and i recommend valve springs and retainers,also if you dont have metal gasket go for it and polish the port.Then upgrade the ECU and also a VAFC will be nice and later go for the intake monifold.

[maikl]

i have a metal cascet, but where i can find cams or retainers or shims? i have looked everywhere and i didn't find anything

[Magic]

Re file! (Means m8 at Greek)


I think http://www.todaracing.com got few things for the 3SGE but check it out.I think you should done a complete work,dont upgrade just the head wait until your engine goes to the limits and later do the all job complete.Me pre-previous(My previous was a WRX) car was a prelude JDM 2.2 VTEC 1994 and i upgrade the BLOCK(Camshafts,itr,valce springs) and with a lot of other mods (cc headers,fuel pressure Reg,Flywheel,racing clucth,intake system,Apex VAFC,spark plug wires,exchaust) and the car just hit only 260HP@8700 but i wasnt happy,what i`m suggesting to you,cuz (celicas,Preludes etc) are a little bit heavy cars its not easy to get HP without force induction like(turbo or Nos),and besides its dangerous for your car pushing it for the High RPM without upgrading the botton.i had a lot of troubles with my previous cars thats why i choose something fast and reliable like the GT-4.

Good luck with it and if you need anything else let me know.

I`ll be glad to help.

[maikl]

thank you men...............

[west_minist]

QUOTE (Charlie97L @ Apr 2, 2003 - 12:32 PM)

QUOTE (97sccelica @ Apr 1, 2003 - 10:31 PM) lucky bastard. but yeah the engines are the same and the mods will work for the most part, atleast the internals, but since the altezza ia rwd, the placement of some external mods might not fit right actually, the heads are different. there is plenty of stuff out there, just make sure you buy internals (like cams) that are only made for your car. the pistons and rods (the block) parts will be the same, tho.

Hi Charle!

What are the main differences between the heads?

I a highyly assuming that the newer head might have better flow.

Where and I get info on this engine?

[west_minist]

maikl.

What year car do you have?

Is your engine a blacktop or redtop?

[maikl]

QUOTE (west_minist @ Apr 4, 2003 - 1:26 PM)

maikl. What year car do you have? Is your engine a blacktop or redtop?

10/1998 the same as altenza and my engine is the red top one

[west_minist]

Do you know if the engines are the same?

[maikl]

i am not sure

[west_minist]

oK