The third gen 3sge has a higher horsepower rating:
"The third generation 3S-GE was produced from 1994 to 1999. Power output was increased to 177 bhp (132 kW, 180 PS) over the gen 2, while torque figures stayed the same. It received a minor revision in 1996 for emissions (EGR) which reduced power output to 173 bhp (125 kW, 170 PS) @ 7000 rpm." -Wikipedia
The 5s was only rated at 130bhp from 91-92 and it bumped up to 135bhp in 93. The 3sge is harder to find parts for but if you're not planning on modding it out I'd go that route. It's some good reliable power without FI.
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Originally Posted by Texas_Ace
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.
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The second gen 3sge was rated at 113kw which is roughly equal to 150hp. The first gen was rated at 135hp. So no matter what you'd be doing better than the 5s. For real gains you'd have to source a 2nd or 3rd generation. Hope this helps...