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 Jun 1, 2008 - 10:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi i was just wondering wether you could turbo charge a BEAMS 3sge red top? And what would be involved in doing it if it was possible? thanks...
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Jun 1, 2008 - 10:36 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 29, '07 From Hoyt Lakes, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Yes you can. Is it wise to do so? No. Why? Too high of a compression. What can you do to be able to boost the 3sge red top? Get factory 3sgte parts such as the manifold, turbo and downpipe.
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Jun 2, 2008 - 2:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
there was already a thread on this:
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...66&hl=beams This post has been edited by azian_advanced: Jun 2, 2008 - 2:24 AM -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Jun 2, 2008 - 9:20 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0303...s300/index.html
This post has been edited by playr158: Jun 2, 2008 - 9:21 AM |
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Jun 2, 2008 - 2:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (playr158 @ Jun 2, 2008 - 9:20 AM)  WHY would someone do that swap???? -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jun 2, 2008 - 4:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE (jgreening @ Jun 2, 2008 - 3:11 PM) QUOTE (playr158 @ Jun 2, 2008 - 9:20 AM) WHY would someone do that swap???? i don't know...nobody said anything about a swap?! just an example of a turbo'd beams...don't get grumpy grandpaw |
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Jun 3, 2008 - 3:12 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
It's very possible... I have seen one few days ago on Cyprus
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Jun 3, 2008 - 7:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '03 From Wichita, KS Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (playr158 @ Jun 2, 2008 - 4:13 PM) QUOTE (jgreening @ Jun 2, 2008 - 3:11 PM) QUOTE (playr158 @ Jun 2, 2008 - 9:20 AM) WHY would someone do that swap???? i don't know...nobody said anything about a swap?! just an example of a turbo'd beams...don't get grumpy grandpaw IS300 = 3.0 liter = 2JZGE IS200 = 2.0 liter = 3SGE Therefore it must have been swapped... son. Why would someone go with a turbo beams instead of the almighty 2JZGTE? I don't see the advantage. --------------------  Project ST204.5 99.88946% complete... |
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Jun 3, 2008 - 7:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 14, '06 From MN, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Its one of those "because they can" route.
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Jun 3, 2008 - 8:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE (WannabeGT4 @ Jun 3, 2008 - 8:19 AM) QUOTE (playr158 @ Jun 2, 2008 - 4:13 PM) QUOTE (jgreening @ Jun 2, 2008 - 3:11 PM) QUOTE (playr158 @ Jun 2, 2008 - 9:20 AM) WHY would someone do that swap???? i don't know...nobody said anything about a swap?! just an example of a turbo'd beams...don't get grumpy grandpaw IS300 = 3.0 liter = 2JZGE IS200 = 2.0 liter = 3SGE Therefore it must have been swapped... son. Why would someone go with a turbo beams instead of the almighty 2JZGTE? I don't see the advantage. going the "authentic" Altezza route I would assume...or weight? (but my B, I thought swap referring to into our cars  )
This post has been edited by playr158: Jun 3, 2008 - 8:07 AM |
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Jun 4, 2008 - 10:38 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (playr158 @ Jun 3, 2008 - 8:06 AM) QUOTE (WannabeGT4 @ Jun 3, 2008 - 8:19 AM) QUOTE (playr158 @ Jun 2, 2008 - 4:13 PM) QUOTE (jgreening @ Jun 2, 2008 - 3:11 PM) QUOTE (playr158 @ Jun 2, 2008 - 9:20 AM) WHY would someone do that swap???? i don't know...nobody said anything about a swap?! just an example of a turbo'd beams...don't get grumpy grandpaw IS300 = 3.0 liter = 2JZGE IS200 = 2.0 liter = 3SGE Therefore it must have been swapped... son. Why would someone go with a turbo beams instead of the almighty 2JZGTE? I don't see the advantage. going the "authentic" Altezza route I would assume...or weight? (but my B, I thought swap referring to into our cars )No problem - hows the 500whp pump gas 3sgte coming? -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Jun 5, 2008 - 10:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 28, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
GDAY MATE. the best thing to do is actually get a 3S-GTE since they are cheaper and less rare. Chuck that in and ur ready to BROOOM BROOM
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