pro's and con's of the 3T and 2T?

[manwithav8]

Just wondering what the general concensus is on the 3T and 2T engine.

I have just got my hands on a T-18 sporting the 3T and also picked up a TE71 powered by the 2T.

Whats everyones views on these engines? Also please support your answer with a reason, just saying they aren't worth a pinch of sh*t will not help me.

Cheers

[fuel]

pros: reliable

cons: not much power in single carb form, and pushrod


I have a TE71 with 2T-B with twin carbs and it seems to go alright. Am ditching it for a 2T-GEU injected though.

[fangsport]

Pros: bloody near indestructable, cheap to make go a bit quicker, cheap to fix, efficient crossflow design with hemi head.

Cons: don't rev like 4K's / 4AG's and a wee bit heavier .

[manwithav8]

when you say cheap to make go a bit quicker, what is the common mod performed on the T series?

[dash]

Extremely solid design
some have clocked over 400k miles unopened.
Clueless folks generaly won't consider it a 'performance motor' due to its 2 valve head - its street/strip record couldn't care less.
simple to work on and can provide the thrills you want. Parts were cheap when I did mine.
Fabulous performance normally aspirated, sprayed or boosted.
I've seen full weight street TE72s run 10sec 1/4 mile 10+ years ago.
Race 3T broke the 7sec barrier long time.
3tc has earned its stripes. A classic

http://www.toyota3tc.com/forum/index.php

[fangsport]

same as any motor.
cam, compression, clean up castings.

[manwithav8]

the engines sound pretty good with minimal work...

Ok next question, were is the best place to sorce parts ie rings bearings etc without having to pay the earth for them?

Is there any reputible places in our little country anyone could recomend?

[Mr Revhead]

biggest con is the chain and tensioner parts can be $$$$$