3S-GTE vs modded 5S, just thinking |
3S-GTE vs modded 5S, just thinking |
Mar 22, 2003 - 12:31 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i know most people say 3S-GTE because it was made for power...
but just think w/ me for a sec Cost to swap 3S-GTE into a GT: ~$3000(yes i said $3000) Mods for 5S-FE: Camshaft Regrings $500, Guaranteed 30hp(WebCams) Custom Turbo Kit $1200 Spearco Intercooler $1000 that right there should put you right at, if not over the 3S-GTE's horsepower. then an ECU programming would be in line, along with possible lowering of compression and all... just food for thought. any suggestions why the 5S-FE is a bad idea? -------------------- |
Mar 24, 2003 - 1:12 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 1, '03 From miami Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I would modify a 5s instead of swapping in a 3s-gte if i ever wanted my car faster. Getting at least 300hp for our lightweight cars is more than enough to beat most anything on the road, its too bad i drive like grandma. Doing the 3s-gte swap .. just too much crap that can go wrong or worrying what might go wrong, whereas modding a 5s-fe is relatively less of a burden, and there's nothing wrong with a turboed fwd engine. The most powerful fwd engine i ever seen was boasting 1000hp.
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