more power in the 5sfe

[scoot_gt]

ihave read most of you guys post and you give a lot of good info on performance. my question is how can i get the most out of 5sfe. i have a 92 gt convertible and i want to beef it up a little.its a pretty good engine but i feel it not putting that power to the wheels. any information would help out a lot guys.
thanks.

[ghetto7o2azn]

well if you want to keep teh same engine u may look in to swapping the head (which may be expensive to my understanding but i dont have ne numbers...) and then putting maybe just a small ct26 or ct20b turbo on it... ct26's run for about $500 n ct20b $800 (assuming their in good condition) take note that if you dont get a turbo then u will actually be slower knowing that you are going from a 2.2l to a 2.0l engine...

if you dont want to go through all of that than just do some regular bolt on mods... exhaust, intake, ecu, etc..... but the real power is above

[illGT4]

ghetto,

What are you talking about?

Why would he lose .2 liter from switching to another head? And what good is a ct26 going to do him without a lot more supporting mods??

Scoot GT,
Welcome to the list. A lot of folks here will quickly tell you to do an engine swap. How original.

A good start a making your 5S-FE a little quicker is to get a nice exhaust and intake like ghetto said.

But getting a different head and putting on a ct26 or ct20b is a half-assed answer. There's much more to it. And that's if you wish to even to any of that. It seems like you asked about the 5S-FE.

Check out the MR2 message board. http://www.board.mr2faq.com
Look in the 90-99 NA dept. As it's the same 5S-FE that you have. A lot of good reading material.

Best of Luck,
Chris

[ghetto7o2azn]

i thought the head changed the stroke of the pistons making it smaller displacement... oh well i just put up what i "heard" dont start with me again

[illGT4]

think about it.

does the head contain pistons?
pistons are in relation to bore or displacement.



when someone gets a stroker kit, what do they get?
crank, pistons, rods, etc... bottom end stuff. the head is on the top.

later,
Chris

[scoot_gt]

Originally Posted by illGT4

ghetto,

What are you talking about?

Why would he lose .2 liter from switching to another head? And what good is a ct26 going to do him without a lot more supporting mods??

Scoot GT,
Welcome to the list. A lot of folks here will quickly tell you to do an engine swap. How original.

A good start a making your 5S-FE a little quicker is to get a nice exhaust and intake like ghetto said.

But getting a different head and putting on a ct26 or ct20b is a half-assed answer. There's much more to it. And that's if you wish to even to any of that. It seems like you asked about the 5S-FE.

Check out the MR2 message board. http://www.board.mr2faq.com
Look in the 90-99 NA dept. As it's the same 5S-FE that you have. A lot of good reading material.

Best of Luck,
Chris

thanks chirs
i put an intake on it already it seem to have a little pick up i am in the prosses of putting a exaust, i guess i will get a little more but what a bout the trans. is the mr2's trans better and is it a direct bolt on.

[illGT4]

no problem scoot_gt.

If you can, build a box to surround the intake. This will eliminate any hot air from the engine bay from reaching the filter. I have some links on my site if you need help with the design.

You can also get a performance header to replace the manifold you have now. Add that to an aftermarket exhaust, and you will be breathing easier. (the engine)

I'm assuming the MR2 trans question was regarding a possible engine swap. It will work, along with the manual trans from the V6 Camry.

Best of Luck
CHris
http://way.to/celica.gtfour

(go to links or tech info for the box)

[scoot_gt]

you really know your stuff

the question about the trans i asked wrong i dont want to swap the engine so i was looking for a trans that would fit the 5s-fe one that feed more power to the wheels. and also not sure if i want to put a turbo but if i did will the mr2 turbo be a good idea.

[illGT4]

thanks, I try.

What wrong with the trans you have now? Auto?

The MR2 trans will work in a FWD application, you just have to modify the shifter linkage a little bit.

Best Regards,
CHris ST185 PA
http://way.to/celica.gtfour

[scoot_gt]

well firtof all it auto
but it could be something else but to me it feels restrictive but then again i havent driven a four cylinder in a long time so it my just be that.
it feels as thought it has the power but its not getting down to the wheels. i just brought the car and like i said it may need to have the drive shafts replaced or somthing of that nature.
but thanks.

[illGT4]

Change the fluid. If you're boots on the axles aren't ripped, and you aren't hearing any funny noises when turning, you're probly okay.

[tbg]

I also have a celica gt, also with auto, and am feeling the same thing... Engine feels good, but not much kick from the wheels. I AM hearing funny noises when I turn--Kind of a whining sound. My cv boots were recently replaced though. Any ideas what this could be? Also, under low throttle, I hear this kind of rattling noise from up front. I am completely dumbfounded as to what that might be. Doesn't happen when car's in neutral.

I get the impression that the 5sfe isn't really the engine of choice for modding... What are the best (/cheapest) alternatives?

Thanks in advance for your input

[ghetto7o2azn]

dude dont bring back old threads... this was almost a year ago...

the alternative most people will recommend is the 3sgte

[fiveSFE]

people on these threads are noobs. a ct26 on a 5sfe will give u like 80 wheel hp. i think that is a mod that is worht it, considering that u can get a whole kit for liek 1200 if u know what to look for

lol put a box around ur air filter, thats stock

putting a ge, gte head on a 5s is a pain in the ass, which i dont knwo much about, i just know its a pain

[jmrev]

swap the heads of a 3sge in it.