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

[easternpiro1]

3sgte link



WELL WELL WELL...look what i found...its interesting....

thanks phattyduck i guess most of the things will fit hopefully, but still it is a big risk involved...the motor should be in soon what do u guys think about that link?

This post has been edited by easternpiro1: Aug 29, 2006 - 7:13 PM

[Dr_Tweak]

3sgte link



WELL WELL WELL...look what i found...its interesting....

thanks phattyduck i guess most of the things will fit hopefully, but still it is a big risk involved...the motor should be in soon what do u guys think about that link?

I think it's silly to make an issue about the ST215 3SGTE not being the 4th gen. I mean, the ST165 has the 1st gen, the ST185 has the 2nd gen, the ST205 has the 3rd gen, and the ST215 has the 4th gen. Each engine is by and large the same, but there are differences between each of them. The 4th gen has a LARGE air/air intercooler, coil on plug ignition, it's OBD2, side-feed intake manifold, one piece exhaust manifold/turbine housing, makes a different hp rating, etc. There are enough differences to classify it as a new generation, I don't see why it shouldn't be known as the 4th Gen.

-Doc