Beams or 3SGTE?, Opinions Options

[RyuCelica]

I know a few members have a Beams in their 6th Gens. I'm thinking about swapping my stock 5SFE with either a Beams or a 3SGTE but I want to hear about member's experiences with either. What are the pros and cons of both and why pick one over the other. I know the 3SGTE is amazing and powerful so why did some of you decide to got with the Beams?

Thanks everybody!

[1soljaslim5]

Well from my experience i can most definitely tell you that aside from my issues im having with my beams i sure as hell enjoy it.
upside to having a beams. well for starters man its a BEAMS its a strong and reliable engine great gas saver too its an engine that just keeps the fun going when you floor it i almost feel like thats how the celicas here in the U.S. shouldve made them but like always the japs always get the good stuff.
As far as the bad well for one get ready to have a ton of money because finding parts are sometimes rare and pricey luckily there's a few inter-changeable parts (from what i have learned) if you live in the U.S. and depending on what state you live well Smog this engine is illegal so as long you are good at keeping low profile then you need not worry thankfully there are loop holes
but with all that said i enjoy my beams aside from the issues im having with it its a love hate sort of thing at the moment (hate due to its start up issue but love once it runs normal and im able to just sit back and drive