5SFE-5SFTE, Is it possible? Options

[Poonicus]

Alright my father in law found a Toyota CT-26 Turbo in almost new condition and I am wanting to install it in my 5sfe celica and I was wondering if I really need to swap the head and go 5sgte? Or is it possible in low boost (about 4-9) applications, because if so in theory all I would have to is get a manifold made and then the normal turbo stuff; wastegate, intercoolers, oil lines, oil pan, 315 green injectors, etc.

Has anyone seen it done or done it themselves?

This post has been edited by Poonicus: Dec 27, 2013 - 11:20 PM

[Syaoran]

Boosting the 5S-FE is a learning process and you better make sure you start with a good, sound engine to avoid MAJOR problems.

With that said, you can use that good CT26 and get a 2nd Gen 3SGTE stock exhaust manifold to go with it. However you will need to route your oil lines from one of the block's pressurized oil holes (there's one on the front of the block about halfway down the block below cyl #4) and also run the water lines (not necessary but recommended)

Oil return will require welding your oilpan or getting a 2nd gen 3SGTE oil pan with the oil return already there.

You can't clock the turbo enough without making a custom wastegate actuator bracket to run a clean FMIC setup so you'll need to do a 180 degree bend over the cylinder head when using the CT-26 as well.

You'll need to buy or make some kind of downpipe (Berk, EMSPowered, ATS) to go with it too, and a custom exhaust system, preferrably 3" in diameter.

It's not as simple as bolting on the turbo and that's it. That's just the mechanical side of things too, let's not forget about the more important part of it which is using a GOOD ECU to control everything. It is highly recommended to get a standalone ECU installed and tuned, unless you wanna do it halfassed and get the supra injectors, mr2 MAP sensor and SAFC piggyback.