3S-FE (NOT 3S-GTE) direct replacement for a 5S-FE???

**fifthgentoy** · 10-17-2005, 10:26 PM

I've been looking on ebay for an engine for my '91 GT w/2.2L 5S-FE and everywhere I look I see "3S-FE direct replacement for 5S-FE" I know quite a bit about 5th gens and I have NEVER heard about this has anyone else??

**TRDcelicaGT-FOUR** · 10-17-2005, 10:32 PM

The 3S-FE is the GT motor for the 4th gen, FE is the head, the 3S-GE is the GT-S motor.

**fifthgentoy** · 10-17-2005, 10:39 PM

alright is it possible that the 3S-FE will directly replace the 5S-FE

**MartinGouda** · 10-17-2005, 10:41 PM

it works...

**fifthgentoy** · 10-17-2005, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinGouda

it works...

how involved is it. Do I need the 3sfe ecu or will my 5sfe work alright, motor mounts, etc. like I said I have never heard of this swap so im not sure of the differences or what is used.

Locker · 10-18-2005, 10:23 AM

um... its quite simple actually. I've gone the other way 3sfe to 5sfe and the swap went great. I stiped the motor down to block and head and bolted all the original 3sfe stuff onto the 5sfe.

**fifthgentoy** · 10-19-2005, 11:45 PM

I'm also wondering if the 3S-GE would work it seemd to be rated at a higher horsepower for the same price but I haven't seen anything about that swap

Locker · 10-20-2005, 08:29 AM

yep same thing.... the 3sge is a dual overhead cam 2.0L. It also has a much better flowing intake mani than the 5s

**ThroesofRejection** · 10-20-2005, 09:50 AM

Hmm..would getting a 3S-GE be better than getting an All-Trac motor? How much more horse could I be pushing to comparison to my 5S-FE?

**Pineapple** · 10-20-2005, 10:10 AM

Depends on what you want.
If you want NA and look for around or less then 200HP, 3S-GE.
If you want more then 200HP, 3S-GTE.
You can build a 3S-GE to 300+ but it'll cost 2-3 time as much as 3S-GTE.
You'll need wiring and ECU for both swap so its not any easier with a 3S-GE.

10-17-2005, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
fifthgentoy Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 38 Join Date: Oct 2005 Last On: 11-12-2005 11:00 AM	3S-FE (NOT 3S-GTE) direct replacement for a 5S-FE??? I've been looking on ebay for an engine for my '91 GT w/2.2L 5S-FE and everywhere I look I see "3S-FE direct replacement for 5S-FE" I know quite a bit about 5th gens and I have NEVER heard about this has anyone else??

10-17-2005, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
TRDcelicaGT-FOUR Lost in a world of Chaos Location: Mississauga Posts: 1,585 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 02-16-2007 12:53 AM Vehicle: BMW 325i 2nd Vehicle: MB 300D	The 3S-FE is the GT motor for the 4th gen, FE is the head, the 3S-GE is the GT-S motor. __________________ When a boy reaches puberty, he says goodbye to his boyhood and looks forward to his adultery.

10-17-2005, 10:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
fifthgentoy Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 38 Join Date: Oct 2005 Last On: 11-12-2005 11:00 AM	alright is it possible that the 3S-FE will directly replace the 5S-FE __________________ the good ol\' Celi (in her prime)

10-17-2005, 10:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
MartinGouda USE THE SEARCH FEATURE!!! Location: Streetsville Posts: 12,031 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 04-25-2011 06:42 PM Vehicle: DelsolTurboN2O 2nd Vehicle: Talon TSI AWD	it works... __________________ once upon a time, i was a street racer....

10-19-2005, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
fifthgentoy Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 38 Join Date: Oct 2005 Last On: 11-12-2005 11:00 AM	I'm also wondering if the 3S-GE would work it seemd to be rated at a higher horsepower for the same price but I haven't seen anything about that swap __________________ the good ol\' Celi (in her prime)

10-20-2005, 09:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
ThroesofRejection Location: Omaha, Ne Posts: 261 Join Date: Sep 2005 Last On: 07-30-2006 04:51 AM	Hmm..would getting a 3S-GE be better than getting an All-Trac motor? How much more horse could I be pushing to comparison to my 5S-FE? __________________ That\'s my Baby. I love her. Her name is Selisa.

10-20-2005, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pineapple Location: Toronto Posts: 5,131 Join Date: Jan 2004 Last On: 02-02-2012 11:39 PM	Depends on what you want. If you want NA and look for around or less then 200HP, 3S-GE. If you want more then 200HP, 3S-GTE. You can build a 3S-GE to 300+ but it'll cost 2-3 time as much as 3S-GTE. You'll need wiring and ECU for both swap so its not any easier with a 3S-GE. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/fredericklaw http://members.rankmyride.com/pineapplelaw

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