5sfe or 3sgte?

**barrybliss333** · 09-02-2005, 05:13 AM

So this is goin gto get some different oppinons but that's what I need... I have an 88 celica gt with a 3sfe engine... I'm deffinatly going to swap it out but I'm not sure if I want to put the 5sfe in there and supercharge it of just put a 3sgte in and modify that... Any oppinion will help.

**Locker** · 09-02-2005, 10:14 AM

I'd go for the 3sgte to start with its a much better base to start your mod's on. The 5sfe is an engine built for economy.

**90CelicaGT-S** · 09-02-2005, 01:08 PM

Locker is right. 3SGTE will have more available mods too. More base power = more power in the end IMO

**Seven Of Nine** · 09-02-2005, 01:23 PM

Voted for 3SGTE they are generally built very well and lots of potensal for upgrading.

**Pineapple** · 09-02-2005, 03:00 PM

Where do you get SC for 5S-FE? Probably more expensive then 3S-GTE.

**Rick89GTS** · 09-07-2005, 12:49 AM

3SGTE. Supercharge the 5SFE for what? Not worth it.
For that matter, just keep the 88GT as a second car and get an ST165 too.
I'm serious. You can get a decent 165 for $2,000+ which is about what you're gonna spend on motor, installation, modifications, etc, anyways. You'll spend more than that on either of the 2 options you listed.

**fomple** · 09-07-2005, 08:23 AM

The 3sgte is a true dohc, where the 5sfe is not

**Pineapple** · 09-07-2005, 10:21 AM

^I won't call that true and false. One is possible for adjustment and one doesn't. To 99% of people, there is no different.

**barrybliss333** · 09-10-2005, 07:15 AM

alright guys first off the coment about buying a st165 i don't like the hatchback but it is a good idea for a parts cars. and as for the one about costing alot for instalation and shit.. i'm doing all my work myself but for all of you out there who want someone elses work into your car there is a company that will beef up your 3sgte the adress is http://www.racetep.com/mr2tpart.htm have fun and happy tuning.

**Rick89GTS** · 09-11-2005, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barrybliss333

...i don't like the hatchback...

Uh-oh, the old coupe vs hatchback thing...

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09-02-2005, 05:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
barrybliss333 Location: Bellingham Washington Posts: 12 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: 05-26-2006 11:09 AM	5sfe or 3sgte? So this is goin gto get some different oppinons but that's what I need... I have an 88 celica gt with a 3sfe engine... I'm deffinatly going to swap it out but I'm not sure if I want to put the 5sfe in there and supercharge it of just put a 3sgte in and modify that... Any oppinion will help.

09-02-2005, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Seven Of Nine Location: England (U.K.) Posts: 424 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 01-07-2009 05:17 PM	Voted for 3SGTE they are generally built very well and lots of potensal for upgrading. __________________ Get ahead with the Donkey Network, Get Edonkey2000 For all your desires the Huns Yellow pages

09-02-2005, 03:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pineapple Location: Toronto Posts: 4,331 Join Date: Jan 2004 Last On: Yesterday 05:25 PM	Where do you get SC for 5S-FE? Probably more expensive then 3S-GTE. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/fredericklaw http://members.rankmyride.com/pineapplelaw

09-07-2005, 08:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
fomple Location: I cnat splle wotrh a sith!!!! Posts: 292 Join Date: Jan 2005 Last On: 07-01-2007 06:49 PM	The 3sgte is a true dohc, where the 5sfe is not __________________ Honda line tech

09-02-2005, 01:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
90CelicaGT-S Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 247 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: 04-29-2007 09:31 PM	Locker is right. 3SGTE will have more available mods too. More base power = more power in the end IMO

09-07-2005, 12:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rick89GTS Posts: 81 Join Date: Sep 2005 Last On: 01-06-2009 11:18 PM	3SGTE. Supercharge the 5SFE for what? Not worth it. For that matter, just keep the 88GT as a second car and get an ST165 too. I'm serious. You can get a decent 165 for $2,000+ which is about what you're gonna spend on motor, installation, modifications, etc, anyways. You'll spend more than that on either of the 2 options you listed.

09-07-2005, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pineapple Location: Toronto Posts: 4,331 Join Date: Jan 2004 Last On: Yesterday 05:25 PM	^I won't call that true and false. One is possible for adjustment and one doesn't. To 99% of people, there is no different. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/fredericklaw http://members.rankmyride.com/pineapplelaw

09-10-2005, 07:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
barrybliss333 Location: Bellingham Washington Posts: 12 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: 05-26-2006 11:09 AM	alright guys first off the coment about buying a st165 i don't like the hatchback but it is a good idea for a parts cars. and as for the one about costing alot for instalation and shit.. i'm doing all my work myself but for all of you out there who want someone elses work into your car there is a company that will beef up your 3sgte the adress is http://www.racetep.com/mr2tpart.htm have fun and happy tuning.

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