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Originally Posted by MR2enV
go 3sge.. I got mine for 600 and did the swap my self... its easy if you have the 3S engine harness
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Thats good to know it is easy if i do it.
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Originally Posted by Mark_Dorman
The 5s is a good engine but doesn't have much power. You could build one up a little with cams and some bolt-ons but it'd probably end up costing you around $2k. Because you're in texas you don't have to worry as much about smog checks so I'd say just try and find a 3 generation 3sge. I think they put out some decent power and are affordable if you can find one. Honestly a turbo swap can cost less than $1500 if you do the work yourself. Although the turbos aren't good for auto-x (more drag oriented). Although if you're concerned about classing in auto-x you would need to have stock internals...I'm not sure if it matters what engine you have (5s or 3s). Honestly the best route for you would probably be the 3sge. I'd do it if I wasn't in California.
This member might be selling a 3rd gen. 3sge.
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Ok, well i do have a question then, the 3s is only rated at around 115hp where the 5s is rated for about 145hp acording to toyota.
Just woundering how the 3s would produce more power if this is the case? does it take a turbo better or something?
Hopfully i can milk the engine that is in the car long enough to save up for a turbo swap. but if not then price is a big problem.