Why is the 3s better than the 5s? Options

[homebuilder]

I am considering an engine swap. I see the 3sge and the 3sgte are both more powerful than the 5s. I can understand the turbo one being faster, but why is the 3sge?

I was reading where the 5s was basically a newer improved version of the 3s, but it looks like it is not as fast, is anything about it better?


I have the 5sfe now with a manual. I value reliability, low maintenance and fuel efficiency. Power is great but not the main deciding factor.

Thoughts?

[homebuilder]

Thanks so much! Great information!

You mentioned swapping heads, how much of a difference will that make and how hard is it?

Where can you get the ge heads?

If at a junk yard, what cars could you find them on?

Is the fuel efficiency much worse with the ge compared to the fe?
A little more gas is not a problem but my last car/truck got 10 mpg, never want that again...


Thanks again!