Beams and 3SGTE interchangeable parts?

NIXmx · 04-28-2007, 01:44 PM

Obviously the cams and the turbo setup can't be directly swapped over. What can you put into a Beams that you would a 3SGTE? Is the bottom end the same? Could you put in a 2.2 stroker? Can you use the same valve springs? What about head studs? I can't think of any thing else now. What do you think?

I'm asking because in a few months, maybe a year+, I'm going to be building a blacktop powered Corolla (ae86). The thing is, I want it ad ass. Although a beams 86 is already, I want to take it a step further. Such as a 2.2 ITB setup.

I know it's an MR2 message board, but engine knowledge is engine knowledge. Thanks.

canadam · 04-28-2007, 02:51 PM

Why not consider a GenIV 3SGTE? I heard those engine were VVT-i, but someone might be able to confirm otherwise. If they were, you'd essentially have a BEAMS 3SGTE. kblake from ATS Racing might know, I think he's worked with a GenIV in a Caldina recently.

Celica RA45 · 04-28-2007, 10:28 PM

no the gen 4 3sgte motor is turboed but not vvti

NIXmx · 04-29-2007, 12:17 AM

Could the 2.2 stroker be put in a Beams?

Celica RA45 · 04-29-2007, 02:57 AM

why would you bother 86 x 86 is better than 91 x 86

NIXmx · 04-29-2007, 04:30 AM

Higher revving?

04-28-2007, 01:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
NIXmx I eat rice(ers). Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 194 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Beams and 3SGTE interchangeable parts? Obviously the cams and the turbo setup can't be directly swapped over. What can you put into a Beams that you would a 3SGTE? Is the bottom end the same? Could you put in a 2.2 stroker? Can you use the same valve springs? What about head studs? I can't think of any thing else now. What do you think? I'm asking because in a few months, maybe a year+, I'm going to be building a blacktop powered Corolla (ae86). The thing is, I want it ad ass. Although a beams 86 is already, I want to take it a step further. Such as a 2.2 ITB setup. I know it's an MR2 message board, but engine knowledge is engine knowledge. Thanks.

04-28-2007, 02:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 10,399 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (34/100% )	Why not consider a GenIV 3SGTE? I heard those engine were VVT-i, but someone might be able to confirm otherwise. If they were, you'd essentially have a BEAMS 3SGTE. kblake from ATS Racing might know, I think he's worked with a GenIV in a Caldina recently. __________________

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Celica RA45 Beams Owners Group Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sunny australia Posts: 628 Thanks: 0 Thanked 44 Times in 40 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	st215motor no the gen 4 3sgte motor is turboed but not vvti

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Celica RA45 Beams Owners Group Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sunny australia Posts: 628 Thanks: 0 Thanked 44 Times in 40 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	2,2 kit why would you bother 86 x 86 is better than 91 x 86

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04-29-2007, 12:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
NIXmx I eat rice(ers). Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 194 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Could the 2.2 stroker be put in a Beams?

04-29-2007, 04:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
NIXmx I eat rice(ers). Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 194 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Higher revving?