5sfe build? Options

[cavernouspluto]

I've been looking into getting more power out of my 94 gt, i don't want to turbo it or swap to a 3sgte. so is it possible to build a reliable na 5sfe that will push around 200bhp?

[Rusty]

There is a reason why not many people do a 5S-FE build, its because the 5s isn't the best starting point for making NA power, compared to other celica engines


Start out by pricing up the items needed for a high power NA 5S, total it up. Also look up the prices of turboing your 5S-FE (5S-FE+T). And lastly the prices of beams redtop/greytop, 3rdgen 3S-GE
I suggest at looking at Manny's (Presure2) 5S-FE+T build, so you can see what is needed.

What you should start to see, is NA tuning is quite expensive for lower results. That a 3S-GE or beams will get you a closer to your power goals alot easier with less work & effort, more drivability. They will be more reliable & will be easier in getting more power out of it - should you choose to down the line.

In terms of swapping a 3rdgen 3S-GE is the easiest followed by the beams.

Check the above NA sticky, and you'll see these threads

3S-GE BEAMS Redtop Information Thread
ACIS & BEAMS (3S-GE) Discussion thread.
3rd Gen 3S-GE swapping
BEAMS 3S-GE Wiring




If you're still not sort what to do engine wise. Leave it and focus getting your 'slow' celica to handle fast.