the 4th gen 3s....(aka st215), people dont seem to like it much? Options

[easternpiro1]

ive been researching about the 215 swap that the good DR will be putting in for me and ive gotten alot of good advice, what i dont understand fully is how can the st215 be so different from the 185 and the 205? i was told looking for replacement parts would be a NIGHTMARE if at all possible, but the engine is mostly identical to an st185 and 205. im confused, someone please clear this up for me and provide more insight!

This post has been edited by easternpiro1: Aug 24, 2006 - 6:20 PM

[WannabeGT4]

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=27219

The turbine housing and the exhaust manifold is one piece. The intake manifold is also different as it exits at a different angle. It also has Coil-On-Plug DLI, top feed injectors and completely different ECU compared to the generations before.

If Tweak can figure out the wiring and you don't mind finding an exhaust manifold for any turbo upgrades you should be ok with the Caldina engine. Parts may be a problem to find but a lot of it will be interchangeable with previous generations especialy the ST205.