3s-fe rebuild questions

[jr_certs]

Hey guys, I want to put a turbo on my ancient Gen2, a la 88LE. Problem #1, the engine has about 205,492 miles, but who's counting? Would a rebuild in effect take some/most of those miles "away"? What exactly is involved in a rebuild, will I have to replace the pistons, rods, anything but the seals and gaskets? Problem #2, I'm a little concerned with my ability and willingness to keep the boost at safe levels, so I am thinking about some forged low-compression pistons. If I would put in the low-compression pistons before I put on the turbo set-up would I be losing HP? Problem #3, am I going to have to make my own downpipe or would one off an all-trac celica work, or any other car really. Thanks guys and wish me luck, I just got a new job so I think I may complete at least half of the 3S-FTE project over Easter break (crossing fingers).

[rObsolete93LE]

On 2002-03-13 16:15, jr_certs wrote:
Hey guys, I want to put a turbo on my ancient Gen2, a la 88LE. Problem #1, the engine has about 205,492 miles, but who's counting? Would a rebuild in effect take some/most of those miles "away"? What exactly is involved in a rebuild, will I have to replace the pistons, rods, anything but the seals and gaskets? Problem #2, I'm a little concerned with my ability and willingness to keep the boost at safe levels, so I am thinking about some forged low-compression pistons. If I would put in the low-compression pistons before I put on the turbo set-up would I be losing HP? Problem #3, am I going to have to make my own downpipe or would one off an all-trac celica work, or any other car really. Thanks guys and wish me luck, I just got a new job so I think I may complete at least half of the 3S-FTE project over Easter break (crossing fingers).

Philly!? YOUR FROM PHILY!!! sh**... Ill be ova in 15 minutes, NJ in da hizzy!...ok so about your question...skip it. That engine will probably blow the sh** up. I was looking at building up my 5SFE which has 171,000miles on it... it is possible, but you should get some info from these f***ers... their cooler than me. But you will need about 800$ in sh** from a 5sFE, specifically the Gen3 series since they are forged and not cast pistons. Ill let these guys tell you all

Rob

[jr_certs]

yeah I'm going to school in Philly right now and I actually live about 45min NW when I'm not in school.

[jr_certs]

so you really think it would cost that much? If that's true I guess I'll just save another thousand and go all out with the 3S-GTE. But I'm still awaiting a second opinion