beams vs 5sfte Options

[freddy121389]

ok so I've done so much research for the past year mostly because i dont have the funds but within the next couple months i plan on getting my car more power somehow and I'm not sure what to do. My power goal is to get 200-250whp, I have a 5sfe stock with auto tranny and i just want a cruiser with a little kick is all and the stock 5s isnt doing it for me. Now as far as cost a beams swap is a little more pricey than just piecing together a turbo setup for the 5sfte for the 8psi i plan on running, but the beams would be more reliable considering my car has about 86000 miles on it. I just want everyones advice what they think i should do, the 5sfte would cost about 2000$ total for parts, and the beams i plan on buying a front clip from rpmgarage for about 2000 but I plan on getting both installed professionally since it is my daily and I need it to run especially being in the airforce and i travel alot. anyone have any insight to this sorry know this was kinda long

[NYp8tBaller07]

I would leave it the way it is and find another car to do a swap; If choosing one of your choices I would go with a beams swap because it'll be more reliable and if it's your daily driver you don't want the chance of blowing the motor.

Also you may want to chack out a tranny swap lol XD

[freddy121389]

true but being military i dont wanna have 2 cars i move alot, im thinking about saving up for that beams though, and auto is what i want to keep it a nice cruiser with a little more kick than it has now

[njccmd2002]

with a turbo setup and being a dd, you better be a damn good mechanic, more moving parts tend to break more frequent, now sometimes if done right, then it will work right..

A Beams engine is reliable, but certain options to consider, if it ever breaks, then better just get another block..

I keep telling everyone the beams gasket set is only available oem and is near the range of 400 usd, that is if you can get it from japan.

that is why i keep telling everyone that the solution is a low mileage beams clip like the ones in rpm. some of the sellers in the usa will sell you pieces of crap...

ask for pictures. some missing sensors will cost you dearly....


i went for beams, because is reliable if its low mileage, i did not even change the timing belt or clutch, since mine only had 40 - 45 miles.... it went straight in....

[SupraKid]

A beams wont get you 200-250Whp easily. I say go turbo, but do it RIGHT, don't cheap out. You shouldn't need to run over 15lbs of boost for your goal, so if its done right it should be pretty reliable. Id talk to manny, Jen and him ran the 5sfte for years without any major issue.