Beams 3sge vs Sr20det vs 3tgte

[shihad]

probally not viable cost wise but I have always thought a carina was the perfect size for a 1ggte...

[RomanV]

As in, theoretically I know where the hole is, I know what I'm supposed to plug it with, but that's about it?

Well in this case you actually had a hole to plug, but didn't go there .

Well actually, I prefer not to plug the hole because I like how fluid gushes out of it, onto my head.

2RZFE with a turbo anyone

I swear that just about every type of engine known to man, has been shoe horned into a carina... 3RZ though.

[fuel]

just putting this out there

[Truenotch]

Well actually, I prefer not to plug the hole because I like how fluid gushes out of it, onto my head.

... Sounds like there's something wrong with your head?

[Emperor]

13b - too expensive to maintain and build but always wanted one

Sigh.....
It's only expensive if you choose the wrong engine builder.
Mine's lasted 4 years so far with no issues, the only thing i've done to it is oil changes.
Link G3, Exhaust, Intake, S6 housing, S5 rotors(high comp). Around 240KW.

So maintenance = $80 oil change

[Babz]

See now i feel like going rotary what to do?

[Bling]

Check your bank balance and go from there

I'd work out what sort of animal you want under the hood. Every engine is going to deliver a different feel. Me... i'd like a 1UZ in my corona, why though I have no idea.... its a V8 is all I have right now But yeah, not sure what i'll end up with, but I prefer revving the living shit out of engines, so not sure which will suit me Hell I might just be 'boring' and go 4AGTE. No point being different if its going to cost you more for the same result.

So yeah, bank balance will dictate a bit and what work you can do yourself if any

[TRD Man]

Of the 3 engines you've indicated you're choosing between, and your desired power output, the turbo SR20 is the only realistic option.
You simply won't get there with a 3SGE and if choosing between two turbo engines/drivetrain combos why wouldn't you use the more modern with more readily available and reasonably priced components?

[Babz]

i was trying to get a hold of Scott form fraser today but he was always out. try again tomorrow. If he is able to put a gen 3 3sgte motor in then i will go that way, provided it is not much more then getting a SR20 in there.

Anyone know a good place to get nolathane bushings done? I have all my front and rear off. Also has anyone done a camber mod on a AA60 or ta63 or tt141 etc with the IRS. I know you have to add on another adjusting bolt and drill out the hole , but exactly where i do not know.
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[al_feinted]

Hi, Ive done the camber mod on my corona. Heres a few pics of the finished product.

The bolts I used were bought new from BMW (around $60 for the set!!) i think they are from a M5.... there must be other cheaper options out there.

bmw part numbers :

33-32-1-095-102 ECCENT-BOLT
33-32-1-092-310 ECC-WASHER
33-32-6-751-446 NUT

[Babz]

Thats awesome mate. thanks for that. Were you able to dial it back close to Zero after lowering it?

[al_feinted]

No problem. From memory I got 0.5 degrees on one side and 1.5 degrees on the other on the lowest setting (not sure why the difference i guess i cant weld straight). A massive improvement over the 3-4 degrees you can end up with after lowering.

[FANGIN]

Hate to be a hater - SR20. Best bang for buck.

[Mr Revhead]

Of the 3 engines you've indicated you're choosing between, and your desired power output, the turbo SR20 is the only realistic option.
You simply won't get there with a 3SGE and if choosing between two turbo engines/drivetrain combos why wouldn't you use the more modern with more readily available and reasonably priced components?

Either that.
Or which ever gives you the biggest hard on

[4agtepwr]

Its sooooo easy to make 400 reliable hp out of an vct s14/s15 sr20. Its also not that hard to make the same out of a 3S but a bit more costly to do the rwd thing i guess. Id go sr20 even though im a fairly staunch toyota man there pretty hard to beat

[fangsport]

2/3RZ..................... no substitute for cubes when building ponies.
plenty of support for silly behaviour from the same guys that build pushrod motors that embarrass the hell out of technology down US 1/4's

[Adamal]

Hate to be a hater - SR20. Best bang for buck.

Yea. SR20DET will be easier to hit 250hp than a 3SGE BEAMS, cheaper, will be less strained and give you more mid range torque.

[tsoob]

13 B is the coolest option.

[h8wrxs]

just putting this out there

definitely

[Babz]

So no one thinks i should be doing a 3T-EU turbo setup? Has anyone had any experience with this setup here? Just to be different.

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