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? -------------------- |
Apr 1, 2003 - 11:35 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Snadman/sandman
The 3S-GTE 3rd gen has 255hp that is where the number came from. Silver, swapping the 3S head has its advantages. the 5S-FE, as stated is a economical engine. it has a 22 degree angle on the manifold making it so. the 3S-GE has a larger angle, more adapt for racing. It allowed greater flow and all. The arguement over swapping the head is the cost. Apparently to do the head swap is supposed to cost as much as just swapping the engine. i know this sounds really off. but there's more to it that i don't remember ? Also, the head doesn't just snap on, so to say. there has to be some minor changes due to the extra .2L in the 5S -------------------- |
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