3sge or 5sfte, cant decide Options

[ummmx2]

there are so many pros and cons to both the 3sge and 5sfte. although the 3sge is cheaper, im not sure i have the mechanical ability to swap the engine successfully although it would probably be more reliable than the turbo setup. however, the 5sfte makes more power, i can put it together, BUT it also costs more and is less reliable. the 3sge is also a tough motor to find. what do you guys think?

edit: i have a 5th gen, so if anything id prob. be swapping a 2nd gen 3sge

This post has been edited by ummmx2: Oct 13, 2005 - 11:34 PM

[kevstir]

having owned a Celica for the last 4 years with the rev 3 3s-ge i can say the worst thing about is its severe lack of low down torque , below 3k its just pants (rubbish), you know how every car has 0-60 times and along side this you see the 50 to 70mph in 5th gear times well i tested mines last week and got 12.2 seconds , again that's pants as most new tdi's these days can do it in 8-9 seconds , don't get me wrong its a good strong engine but you have to make it work hard to get it going

Kev

This post has been edited by kevstir: Oct 17, 2005 - 4:06 AM

[BLADDER_MASTER]

having owned a Celica for the last 4 years with the rev 3 3s-ge i can say the worst thing about is its severe lack of low down torque , below 3k its just pants (rubbish), you know how every car has 0-60 times and along side this you see the 50 to 70mph in 5th gear times well i tested mines last week and got 12.2 seconds , again that's pants as most new tdi's these days can do it in 8-9 seconds , don't get me wrong its a good strong engine but you have to make it work hard to get it going

Kev
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Part of the reason why it takes so long is because of the transmission. It has a long final drive. Swap it with a USDM S54 and it should rev quicker.