Thread: 3S-GTE JDM 3rd Gen Turbo Engine Gen 3 FAQ and reference thread
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Old 06-12-2008, 07:02 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I think the exhaust manifold is slightly different as well - at least it looks a little bigger from the casting design...I will verify.
The exhaust manifold is much beefier than the gen 2, and is less prone to cracking with a larger turbo.

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totally different turbo oiling locations - much better especially if upgrading later.
This also means turbo upgrades are engine specific. Upgrades like the Greddy kits won't fit with out a smaller oil feed adapter.

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There is a factory Exhaust gas temp thermocouple behind the cat. Note this is NOT an 02 sensor, but an actual 2 wire temp probe. I think this is why this fitting is in the Megan Racing downpipe - same one I use. I wondered what that was for!
The exhaust temp sensor is unnecessary. So If an after market downpipe doesn't have a bung to put it in, you can simply disconnect the sensor and put a 2.2kom resistor in the harness.
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