Tercel info

[dkobus]

I have a 93 Tercel 3E-E Engine I think! 261k miles and its about shot - not sure with the new tires 14" from the 13" but it shouldnt be a big change but it looks like I'm getting about 22MPG.

I read awhile back that someone put a 5E-FE Head on a 3E-E block, is this do able and what is the out come. More HP ??

With the price of gas I would like to keep the 3E-E engine just bring it up a notch or 2! Also looking for Exhaust info Headers, cat back etc...

And last but not least suspension - Looking for a comforatable ride good handeling - commuter car - MD to NJ, NY, NC, DC.

Thanks

[ssl]

dude, you might as well just swap in a 5efe

[AstroVannin]

If it were me, I would probaby just get the 12 valve head shaved and get the valves done and stuff. Thne get a big cam for it. Theres headers that come up for the 3E every now and again. I think that would probably give you the same HP benefit as the 5E head.

[dkobus]

I would love to upgrade to a 5efe but I dont know were I can have the work done in MD, we dont have alot of performance shops or good mech's in my area.

I understand that the harness and a few other modes need to be done foe 5efe to fit in.

[Donald]

Originally Posted by dkobus

I have a 93 Tercel 3E-E Engine I think! 261k miles and its about shot - not sure with the new tires 14" from the 13" but it shouldnt be a big change but it looks like I'm getting about 22MPG.

When you went up in rim size did you go down in tire profile. Eg: from a 155/80/13 to a 185/60-14, you can see from the chart below that is the best size, and what the difference in the number of rotations per mile can be with the other sizes. Your speedometer reads rotations so if your tires are turning less per mile your speedometer (and odometer) will be incorrect, so when you check your fuel consumption it might be incorrect also.

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
155/80-13 4.9in 11.4in 22.8in 71.5in 886 0.0%
155/80-14 4.9in 11.9in 23.8in 74.7in 849 4.4%

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
155/80-13 4.9in 11.4in 22.8in 71.5in 886 0.0%
165/70-14 4.5in 11.5in 23.1in 72.6in 873 1.5%

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
155/80-13 4.9in 11.4in 22.8in 71.5in 886 0.0%
185/60-14 4.4in 11.4in 22.7in 71.4in 887 -0.1%

Go to the link below to see what the difference your wheel size change made.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html