I just got a new engine swapped in..., New Engine Options

[JiGGa]

I just got a low milage engine swapped in...and I was wondering wut octane level I should use....I'm not sure if it's a 5sfe or a 3sfe all I know is it's JDM....and I read that using regular octane levels makes the engine preform better. Is that true?

[Inferno]

Well, I doubt (if its JDM) that its a 5S-FE. I've actually never heard of that being in a Japanese car, but I could be wrong. It might be a 3S-GE or a 3S-GTE. A good way to tell is if it had a turbo-charger on it. Hmm...well, since you have it swapped in, let's get some pics or notes that you might have written about it during the process. Hope to hear more information! As for octane levels, just use your own discretion...you normally only have three choices at the pumps anyhow.

[JiGGa]

There no turbo on it. So either it's a 3sge or it's a 3sfe.

[Coomer]

Can you take some pictures for us? If you do, then we can tell you which engine you have.

[Inferno]

Yeah, some pics would own. Thanks for sharing this with us, as well.

[Falkon45]

Hey, check for the engine code on the block.

Sometimes, either the valve cover, or the Timing belt side of the valve cover will have the engine name on the side of it.

[XSTeknique]

If I remember correctly, the -FE series aren't available in Japan or Europe, but only the US due to emissions and fuel economy. I could be wrong. If it's a 3S-GE, I think you'd know...considering that has 50hp over the ST and 15 over the GT. Maybe a 4A-GE? Ah hell, what the hell do I know?

[Supersprynt]

Wait, hold up, im confused here. Your saying you got someone to do it, or you bought the car with a swapped engine, and you dont kno what it is? Are we on the same track?

[JiGGa]

I bought a the car, and the engine died on me. So I took it to the mechanic and he swapped in a JDM engine, but I wasn't sure which. I think it might be a 3sfe.

[Inferno]

Do you have any pics?

[Supersprynt]

Well if i were a mechanic i'd be swapping in the same exact engine just cuz its the easiest

[bonzaisushi]

they have jdm 3sfe's, the 3sfe is in the curren

[Coomer]

QUOTE (bonzaisushi @ Jul 13, 2003 - 8:03 PM)

they have jdm 3sfe's, the 3sfe is in the curren

Also, the Celica SS-I has a 3S-FE.

[Pvc99gT]

maybe like... ask the mechanic? and it should say on the engine somewhere... if it has a red valve cover... BEAMS... drool... but prolly not, shouldnt be too hard to figure it out.

[JiGGa]

Silver top, no turbo, so I'm guessing a 3sfe. The Information said that it's better if I used regular octane gas instead of premium octane gas. Is that true?

[jayi12-15psi]

QUOTE

maybe like... ask the mechanic?

thats a good idea smart ass

[kuya1284]

QUOTE (JiGGa @ Jul 16, 2003 - 8:16 PM)

Silver top, no turbo, so I'm guessing a 3sfe.  The Information said that it's better if I used regular octane gas instead of premium octane gas.  Is that true?

You know... if you posted a pic like people have been asking, it would be A LOT easier for us to tell you what motor you have in your car...

You keep saying that it's a JDM motor, but how do you know? Just because the mechanic told you? If you want some serious help in trying to figure this out, go down to Walmart, but a cheap disposable camera, and take some quick shots.

Otherwise, here's my other suggestion if you'd rather help yourself. Do a search for various motors on the Web and find the pictures... then see which one resembles the motor that was installed...

This post has been edited by kuya1284: Jul 17, 2003 - 4:13 AM

[neophile]

Hi

Take a look at my profile, if your engine looks exactly like mine, then you have the 3S-GE. If the picture isn't clear enough, take a look at this site Celica Engines - it has both the 3S-GE and 3S-FE. Both engines were available in the celica and the curren.

My SSI, SSII, SSIII & GT-FOUR handbook says the SSI should use Regular Unleaded and the SSII, SSIII & GT-FOUR should use Premium Unleaded. However the Octane rating for my 3S-GE is supposed to be 100 Octane (unfortunately in NZ the max we have is 98) - now I would assume your mechanic would have adjusted your engine to run on lower octane, but like the others suggested, a quick phone call to your mechanic might be best, and it might also give you some backup if something goes wrong, because you would've been following the mechanics advice.

Good Luck

[HyperDeathKill]

It never hurts a car to run stupidly expensive high octane fuel. Just hurts your wallet.

[JiGGa]

QUOTE (kuya1284 @ Jul 17, 2003 - 1:24 AM)

QUOTE (JiGGa @ Jul 16, 2003 - 8:16 PM) Silver top, no turbo, so I'm guessing a 3sfe.  The Information said that it's better if I used regular octane gas instead of premium octane gas.  Is that true? You know... if you posted a pic like people have been asking, it would be A LOT easier for us to tell you what motor you have in your car... You keep saying that it's a JDM motor, but how do you know? Just because the mechanic told you? If you want some serious help in trying to figure this out, go down to Walmart, but a cheap disposable camera, and take some quick shots. Otherwise, here's my other suggestion if you'd rather help yourself. Do a search for various motors on the Web and find the pictures... then see which one resembles the motor that was installed...

Calm down...I'm looking for a digital camera now. If I went to by disposable camera I would still need a scanner anyway. Well it's JDM because the mechanic said it was. He just didn't tell me what engine it was. I would go down there again, but didn't have time to go ask. Everytime I call he's busy, so I'm trying to get the picture once I get it up I'll put it up ASAP ok?