is the 5sfe head a 7 or 9 bolt?

djskorch · 01-03-2009, 09:23 PM

so i am building a 5sfte kit and i have the chance to pick up a really nice 9 bolt manifold. will this work or do i have to use a 7 bolt? thansk in advance

mrturrari · 01-03-2009, 11:33 PM

I have heard of people using those. As long as it is from a gen2 3sgte I am pretty sure it will fit.

djskorch · 01-03-2009, 11:35 PM

cool thanks but mods, you can close this thread as my 5sfte kit is on hold now as i developed a rod knock on the way home. im about to cry. i have almost everything to boost my 2 and now i gotta get a new engine. grrrrr

presure2 · 01-04-2009, 09:11 AM

it will fit, only on an mr2.
although a bracket may be in the way on the passanger side of the manifold.
celica guys have to cut a corner off to make it fit.

Jason.MZW20 · 01-04-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by djskorch

cool thanks but mods, you can close this thread as my 5sfte kit is on hold now as i developed a rod knock on the way home. im about to cry. i have almost everything to boost my 2 and now i gotta get a new engine. grrrrr

Well drain the oil first. If you see metal in the oil, you'll probably have damage to the journals. If not, it wouldn't hurt to check the rod journals for damage before you scrap the engine. You could still get away with new bearings if everything else is okay.

328FTW · 01-04-2009, 02:57 PM

How much do 5sfe go for? Because that crank will need a grind trust me and it may be cheaper to get a used motor rather than rebuild the old one with a crank grind and oversize bearings.

mrturrari · 01-06-2009, 03:53 AM

Yeah, what Jason said. It won't hurt to have a look. And although it is usually cheaper to get a used 5sfe it's not as nice as knowing your have new bearings and have checked all the clearances to make sure they are in spec.

MR2 Drifter · 01-06-2009, 06:08 AM

You can probably pick up a new motor for around $500, then change up all the internals and slap the turbo kit on it and your good 2 go

01-03-2009, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
djskorch djskorch Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 634 Thanks: 5 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	is the 5sfe head a 7 or 9 bolt? so i am building a 5sfte kit and i have the chance to pick up a really nice 9 bolt manifold. will this work or do i have to use a 7 bolt? thansk in advance

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01-03-2009, 11:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
mrturrari I <3 my 5sfe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 655 Thanks: 2 Thanked 170 Times in 113 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I have heard of people using those. As long as it is from a gen2 3sgte I am pretty sure it will fit.

01-03-2009, 11:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
djskorch djskorch Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 634 Thanks: 5 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	cool thanks but mods, you can close this thread as my 5sfte kit is on hold now as i developed a rod knock on the way home. im about to cry. i have almost everything to boost my 2 and now i gotta get a new engine. grrrrr

01-04-2009, 09:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
presure2 Team 5SFTE Pro Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: fall river, MA Posts: 132 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	it will fit, only on an mr2. although a bracket may be in the way on the passanger side of the manifold. celica guys have to cut a corner off to make it fit.

01-04-2009, 02:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
328FTW Crazy Nasty Honey Badger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,235 Thanks: 24 Thanked 266 Times in 239 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	How much do 5sfe go for? Because that crank will need a grind trust me and it may be cheaper to get a used motor rather than rebuild the old one with a crank grind and oversize bearings.

01-06-2009, 03:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
mrturrari I <3 my 5sfe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 655 Thanks: 2 Thanked 170 Times in 113 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Yeah, what Jason said. It won't hurt to have a look. And although it is usually cheaper to get a used 5sfe it's not as nice as knowing your have new bearings and have checked all the clearances to make sure they are in spec.

01-06-2009, 06:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
MR2 Drifter No Drifting Skills Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 948 Thanks: 3 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	You can probably pick up a new motor for around $500, then change up all the internals and slap the turbo kit on it and your good 2 go