3S-GE VVTI vs. 3sgte, which one should i swap Options

[cyb593]

should i get the 3S-GE VVTI or 3sgte, which one is easier and which one is better and quicker and by how much. also to let u know i have a 97 st

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

Also consider that stock for stock, the 3SGE will require lots of revs to make any power and feel quick....whereas the 3SGTE is a beast and provides a wide range of useful power across the powerband and its easy to make even faster with the aid of a boost controller and simple bolt-on and wire-up modifications. More people in the Celica commmunity have performed this swap and has yielded very satisfying results among all of them.

However the 3SGE motor is far more rare to be seen swapped in, which can be an individualistic appeal thing. Also with some bolt ons, as well as with a little squeeze of Nitrous, the motor could also be downright fast. But it will be far more difficult in every way....from getting the motor, to finding replacement and aftermarket parts, to making more power. However its really an individial choice as to which is the better swap.

On that note, I happen to know somebody with a 97 ST who made the right decision and is a very happy person now.