my 5SFTE turbo project, 300+whp PG 23!!!!!!! Options

[supershannon77]

Manny presure2 has been using the berk technology one and as far as I no its running good for him...they have a new one with a flex section..that will run you about $300 iirc for the new one with shipping.

[6strngs]

which downpipe would you recommend?

the berk technology V3. the one with the flex section built into it. mmm

[mr2_5sfe]

I have a 5sfe as my s.n. indicates, and I, too, am working on eventually turbo'ing the 5sfe. There really isnt any difference of what is on the engine, but merely what can be located on her in the mr2 bay. I have talked to a few tuners and have searched with no clear indication of where, if any exist, forged internals for the 5s.
Another thing I am trying to find is stronger axle's, wheel hubs, and a 2 way lsd, and maybe even changing the gearing of the tranny for a little more of a pickup in first gear.
I should start with what is, and will be done to her.
I bought my 91 mr2 about a week or two ago, i have already been to several tuning shops and the general concensus was to do a jdm engine swap, which is all fine and dandy, if i didnt WANT to keep the already strong toyota block, but methinks they assumed little or no internal work.
she has about 172k miles, which is an easy fix if bored, stroked, jacketed (if need be), ported and polished. oh did i mention forged and balanced?
but nonthing internal so far.
she is getting a custom made ram/cold air intake this week, custom exaust from the catalytic converter mounts down, with a new high flow cat installed as well. stage 3 clutchmasters kit with flywheel will be put in sometime soon, this week or next.
grt aerodynamics widebody fenders, most likely to be carbon fiber
can be found here
with the advent of the custom exhaust, no header mind you, the fabricator, and many others, have stated the mr2 exhaust to not be too restrictive.
I do have a free flowing air hosing from spectre or something (complete and utter crap, but works better than regular air box.) and of course the K&N Air filter.
The exhaust will be made by american muffler, just outside San-Diego, and the Intake by Revenge Motorsports.
I will appreciate any imput, even if its a bashing for being on a celica forum, and not having a celica, but it is a toyota still.....

[presure2]

mtbuggies.com (MCS motorsports over on mr2oc) can get you whatever forged bits you need.

although for sub 300whp goals, none of it is really needed IMO.

(search for my thread about supershannon77's 5sfte for proof)

have a talk with scooterman over on mr2oc, he built a very nice mr2 based 5sfte, with megasquirt for tuning.

[camryman68]

I read through your whole thread and it gave me a lot of good information but I own a 99 camry 5sfe, does this info apply to my 99 5sfe? In other words is there a difference between the 6th gen celica 5sfe and the 4th gen camry 5sfe? Can I use the 3sgte turbo manifold, ct26 turbo and oil pan off a 90-93 alltrac celica or mr2 like you did or do I need to get that stuff from a later model celica/mr2

This post has been edited by camryman68: Oct 29, 2008 - 10:21 PM

[1bwilson]

It will all fit just the same. A 5sfe is a 5sfe when it comes to those parts. The only issue you may/will have is when it comes down to come eletrical work. You have a obd2 and Manny has a obd1.

[presure2]

ok BIG update.

3 pics will tell the whole story for me.










initial results later today, gotta button her back up a little later.

im planning on installing a new clutch here within the next couple/few weeks, along with a new IC and 2.5" piping, then its back to the dyno!!

[NGHTKD]

CAMSSSSSSSSSSSSS WOOHOOO... cant wait for results champ!!!

[presure2]

hah just for sh*ts and giggles, i went back and copied one of the pics with the valve cover off from when i installed the turbo.
you can tell i do regular oil changes, the head looks the SAME.

[supershannon77]

awesome Manny! Awesome Jenn! IThis is really exciting I can't wait to hear how big the difference is. As always amazing work and for regular oil changes .

[_Jim_]

Looking good Manny, its going to feel like a WHOLE new animal........Cant wait for the results

[lagos]

Thats great dude. I think you'll be the first boosted and camed 5sfe on here. It will be interesting to see the gains they provide on a boosted motor.

[6strngs]

I've been waitng for this!!! update ASAP!!! lol.

Are you getting a bigger intercooler than what you have? what kind?

[x_itchy_b_x]

big power coming!

[Defgeph]

Cant wait to see that dyno sheet !!!!!!!!!!!1

[presure2]

well, crap.
got it all buttoned up, go to go for ride, and the damn clutch master took a dump on me.
i guess i shouldnt really complain, it does have 199k on it...lmao.
ill replace it tommorow afternoon and get to it.

[6strngs]

the suspense is killing me!

[presure2]

the suspense is killing me!

you and me both!
can you imagine how pissed i was....warm the car up, get her out onto the street, hit 1st..feels great...2nd..even better (i bounced the rev limiter) go to hit 3rd..where the car REALLY comes to life...and boom, it wouldnt allow me to shift.
what a downer!

[trdproven]

well, arent you still getting your clutch kit and flywheel and put that all on together, thatll be something to wait for.

[Terracar]

Oh man what a kick in the nuts.

Can't wait to see the dyno results - raising the bar as always.

-Terracar