3sgte head on a 5sfe 2.2l motor?, Has anyone done this conversion? Options

[apexi_gt4]

Ok well I'm doing some research on things before I go buy a 5th gen or 6th gen which I prefer. I'm planning for a project car and it seems to me to get a better in expenses is just get a 5th gen All-Trac. But in the other hand the 6th gen is much better in looks and will be better in performance, just the thing is the expenses. But to cut to the point anyone here know or has done a 3sgte conversion head to a 5s,7a motor etc...

[Punch]

you are right!!!!

A month? Wishful thinking. It took three months to get all machine work done and have all parts in, engine assembled and car fired up. Both rods will fit, upgraded 5S rods are $$$$, 3S rods are cheaper but you'll still spend a bit to grind down the journals on the crank. CP makes stroker pistons that are the size of 5S pistons but with valve reliefs for the 3S head. Depending on the 5S block you may need to have water channels drilled. Etc etc. A good time to consider upgrading the head.

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Well, if you’re using the 5SFE block you need the 5SFE pistons unless you get an overbored set of 3SGTE ones, which would pretty much make them 5SFE pistons. You’ll have to get the crank modified if you use 3SGTE rods as well. That combo should have no problem hitting 300 hp.


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This post has been edited by Punch: Mar 17, 2005 - 10:30 PM