If you guys had a 3S-GE Celica would you....., Still deciding! Options

[Kadett]

This maybe sounds strange. Ive been here about 5 months and have seen lots of guys with engine swaps. Mainly because you US peeps do not have to same engines as we got.

I was thinking to myself, "Is it worth all the money and trouble to either upgrade my 3S-GE engine or do a Turbo swap (3rd gen 3S-GTE)"
I already have 177 horses under the hood.

So this question goes out to al of the swappers and turbo driven 7A/5S celica owners.

Would you have considered doing a swap or upgrade if you had a 3S block in your car???

[Kadett]

I dunno, but isnt it the 3 gen 3SGE has 186 hp ?

First of all, i dunno, but i drove a Euro GT and it was more then enouth of power for me for daily driver... And there are alot of stuff to do on this engine, and still if you did some mods, i think 200 hp mark going N/A is really a reality......

Keep this engine and drive safe mate
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Nope as it has 177bhp. Some say 175 but it is 177.

With a different ECU, cams, cai, exhaust system and better pistons(??) the 200 hp mark would be to do. But that will cost about 2500-3000 here in Holland.

Someone is already trying to get 240 BHP with has 3S-GE. He spend about 5000 euros on it as it is.