3sgte (2.2L) vs 5sfe 2.2 Options

[Random_Stranger]

Ok, I am looking at options here for upgrades and I wanted to know if there is even a difference in keeping the 5sfe 2.2 and maybe swapping the head for a 3sgte (Ofcourse turbos are going to be used) to have the 2.2L or is having a 3sgte doing the 2.2L any different? That's what I really would like to know.

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Mar 25, 2010 - 12:52 AM

[playr158]

Ok, I am looking at options here for upgrades and I wanted to know if there is even a difference in keeping the 5sfe 2.2 and maybe swapping the head for a 3sgte (Ofcourse turbos are going to be used) to have the 2.2L or is having a 3sgte doing the 2.2L any different? That's what I really would like to know.

Ok the OEM 3sgte is 2.0L....if you want to do a 2.2L stroked 3sgte you'd have to use 5sfe parts anyways.

If you chose to go 5sgte (head swap the 5sfe) to achieve your 2.2L, I believe you end up with a better cylinder wall thickness than the 3sgte. (i could be wrong on the wall thing, its been awhile since i looked at it) Also, if you go 3sgte 2.2L, you'd use a 5sfe crank machined to accept 3sgte rods, which is kinda just more work than really head swapping.

Also oil squirters, i'm not sure if the 5sfe has them?
It really is just 2 methods of achieving a very similar goal with small differences.