Beams 3SGE - turbo questions.

[Boosted_162]

Hey,
Im just starting to spend money on on my SW20. Now my current engines definately gunna need some work (bearings need changed, and is probably needs a freshen up. has done 200k). Now ive been tempted by Markku's (ex Daves) Beams 3SGE. What is the availability of aftermarket parts to turbo these motors? Forged pistons/rods/headgaskets etc? Im gunna be using a larger turbo, hoping to make about 400hp i guess.

And im guessing i wont be able to use my 93+ 3SGTE PowerFC?

Thanks

[d1 mule]

would it not be easier and cheaper to buy a factory turbo motor do a few bolt ons and your away maybe not 400 hp without cracking it open but not too far off??

[Boosted_162]

would it not be easier and cheaper to buy a factory turbo motor do a few bolt ons and your away maybe not 400 hp without cracking it open but not too far off??

I already have a gen 3 3SGTE, im just thinking of doing something different since mine needs work anyway.

[Dell'Orto]

All the 3SGTE rods and pistons should work fine, oughtnt be valve clearance issues with the lower comp pistons.

[xsspeed]

I've been thinking about this for the mrs caldina wagon, I'm a long way off doing it yet but i would imagine that the parts available would be quite common, what with plenty of aftermarket 3sgte stuff kicking around and plenty of beams altezzas getting the treatment iirc.

[RomanV]

http://www.mr2.com/forums/beams/Toyota- ... beams.html

[xsspeed]

thats a pretty good read