3s-gte in the IS200

[Monster-Mat]

im thinking of putting the 3s-gte engine in my mota,should i do it......................

the 4cyl turbo mota is easier to get 300+hp out of

[dboey]

U should consider before deciding on the TTE kit. 6 cylinders car are better cars.

[Richie]

I think it's an awesome idear !

Standard power of 240 hp and you can have a perfectly drivable 400 hp monster.

I also think the 3S-GTE is lighter so the weight distribution will be a bit better.

Just do it:o!!!!!!!!!!!!

[brn7y]

Buy you supercharger kit off you..................................reduced Scottish rates apply though!

[Monster-Mat]

I LOVE THE SMOOTHNESS OF A 6CYL...............

but i want over 300hp..........what do i do!!!!!!!!

[dboey]

Upgrade your internals and increase the boost. Maybe u add a turbo to your supercharged car.

[Monster-Mat]

problem is £££££,to rip out the internals and feplace with one off's cost to much,i know i can get the pistons,but the rest will have to be sourced,there is also an inherant problem with these engines and forced induction with the vvti,you need a stand alone ECU,which also costs big£££,the problem seems to be with higher boost levels the timing starts to get out of sync,and you get pre detonation!!!!!.........not v-good

[Richie]

You've got a couple of options for 300+ hp.

1. 3S-GTE, this gives you 240 hp as standard and can give you a driveable 400 hp with "some" mods. The engine is not to expensive to get hold of.

This engine is lighter than the IS200 engine.

2. Build the IS200 engine, like you said, with this option you will have a lot of parts trouble.

Most likely an expensive option.

3. King of the swaps still must be the 430 engine swap. 300 hp as standard and with forced induction 400+ hp will only be one step away. Torque will also be up a bit.

This engine will also be lighter than the IS200 engine but will be the most thirsty I think.

4. Put in the Supra TT engine, the 2JZ-GTE. Gives you 330 hp as standard and is upgradable to a save 650 RWHP with stock internals. There is a Huge aftermarket for this engine so parts will not be a problem.

This engine however is a real heavyweight.

That's all the swaps for 300+ hp I can think of.

[Monster-Mat]

more chance of finding "rocking horse *****" than finding a good Supra TT engine,and the instalation is supposedly an absolute nightmare,and im not understating that...........im still waiting for an answer back from the 'company' in the UK thats doing the is430,still waiting for the pices on the 3s-gte.........................

"299bhp....too slow..........300+......just perfect"

:smug:

[Edited on 29-12-2001 by superchargedIS200]

[Richie]

So it seems like you have 2 choices.

1. 3S-GTE

2. 430 compressor!!!

[Monster-Mat]

just to throw another slant on this,disregarding power at the mo,the engine that is fitted to the altezza in japan is the 210bhp 3s-ge BEAMS dual vvti,TDI do do a turbo conversion for it,but the main thing about this engine is it looks nice and modern,whereas the 3s-gte looks old but puts out over 245 and can be tuned even more

3s-ge engine with turbo

http://www.lexusfans.com/LexusGallery/IS200/280t02.jpg

3s-gte engine

http://www.3sgte.com/3sgte/

so my dilema continues.................

power.................looks...........is both possible

[Richie]

It's both possible!!!!!!!

The GTE looks pretty good, the newer ones with 240 hp that is!!

[Monster-Mat]

find me a good pic of one fitted then!!!!!!!!

[Richie]

I'm doing the best I can Mr. Bossman!!

[Richie]

I found a better pic of a 3S-GTE.

This is the one in the Top Secret supra.

700 hp with a T88 turbo, displacement increased to 2.2 liters.

[Richie]

Same car, same engine but a different angle.

[brn7y]

Is that the one they brought to the UK and got caught doing 197 on th M26?

[Richie]

No, I don't think so.

The one that got caught in the UK wasn't a wide body and I think it was a car with the 2JZ-GTE engine in it.

[Monster-Mat]

yes,yes,yes,yes,thats what i want,really really want

so it polishes up nice then,i think im almost convinced ..............but still need more convincing,any chance richie of finding a pic of slightly more tame version

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Edited on 31-12-2001 by superchargedIS200]

[Richie]

700 hp is tame enough, isn't it???

[Richie]

This is an older, almost standard 3S-GTE with standard intercooler on top.

[Richie]

A bit of polishing.

[Richie]

The last pic is of the 240 hp version.

[Richie]

One without the intercooler on top and a bit more polishing.

[Monster-Mat]

that last one is great,if i can get it to look like that i will be one chuffed little pony