WTB: 3s or BEAMs, lol just curious whats out there. Options

[JuMPiiN]

So im pretty sure my 2.2 just crapped out on me, and im looking into getting a 2nd or 3rd gen 3s or a BEAMs. And hopefully just using my stock tranny with a upgraded clutch and flywheel. So if anyone could tell me who to talk to about doing the swap and so on please let me know, and i would like to get my hands on one with the uncut wiring harness please. Thanks in advance for any help i get. And im looking to do this asap i have the money saved up to do so, and this is my daily so im looking to get it back on the road as soo as possible, so i figure if im going to have to put another engine in why not put in a 3s.or a BEAMs. AS if someone could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.

This post has been edited by JuMPiiN: Apr 19, 2010 - 9:03 AM

[_Jim_]

GL with the Beams Jumpin, let us know how it goes.

And for the Beams fans...maybe I was a bit harsh saying waste of money. I should have said over priced. I would consider the beams swap a "nice" swap for someone in this situation who blew up there 5sfe and needs to pull the motor anyways, but not for 1700 shipped to his door. A new low mileage 5s will run you about $600.....so if the beams swap was say $800, then hell why not.

But let me ask you beams fans this (and njccmd2002, dont back out the 3sgte vs beams debates, there is no need for that)...

The way I see it is, the person who wants to swap to a beams, more then likely (but not always) blew up there 5s, and there mentality is since they need to pull the motor anyway, why not just throw in something with a bit more power, right? Well that makes sense to me, but the money they are spending on a Beams swap...they can get a 98+ 5s motor (which is a GREAT motor by the way, ESPECIALLY if you plan of ever boosting down the road), and a set of performance cams for the 98+ 5s motor....which will give them the kick in power they are looking for, TRULY be a drop in swap, no wiring needed, AND they can still pass emissions....and STILL be under the cost of Beams swap.

So the question is this...Why spend the money, and the aggravation on a Beams swap (aggravation meaning wiring, transmission, axles, JDM motor not having everything required for the swap. and emissions), when you can get basically the same thing with a cammed 98+ 5sfe, and you dont have to worry about ANYTHING, including emissions?

[njccmd2002]

But let me ask you beams fans this (and njccmd2002, dont back out the 3sgte vs beams debates, there is no need for that)...

Well Jim since you pointed me out, and i decided previously to retract and you brought me back, now its my turn to rant.

Getting pretty tired of your attitude.

it seems like you are a 3SGTE supporter, im supposed to be a Beams fan. Gotta a problem?

You sell 3sgte, i dont sell beams.

Everytime a beams post comes in, and I support people, to go ahead you come in to sell your engines.

Numero Uno: There is a for sale section.

Numero Dos: Leave me out of your discussions.

Numero Tres: No matter if you are wrong or right, I really dont care anymore. The customer is always right. If you are sellling, then you are not a customer.

If people want beams, let them have beams. Want to sell engines, start a thread.

To the OP, and moderators, sincere apology, no need to close the thread, it just makes me ill that JIM comes in and bashes me and with intent to sell.

Yeah, hes been long timer and great supporter, i respect that. I dont know anything about cars, and to those who know me, well you probably have figured out what i do.

To JIm, sorry dude, but you should have kept me out of it. In your words you just said that i bought a worthless engine.

No dude, i bought what I wanted. Its all about preference, and not boost. Im not a fan, but an enthusiast. I do not sit with the crowds and cheer. I did it myself. Yeah, like you said a worthless accomplishment.

The 3SGTE IS A GREAT ENGINE, no need to force feed it to people.

Im out of here.

Respectfully,

me.