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RedMadMr2
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Re: Worth to get BEAMS VVTi 3sge?! or just get the turbo 3sgte?!

Thu, 18 November 2004 23:33

Alchemist wrote on Thu, 18 November 2004 22:09

The Beams that RedMad2 MR2 is looking at in CVAP is a half cut, and for $3800 that's a bargin. There is the Red Top BEAMs 200hp, which is a high revving smooth bundle of fun engine, loom, ECU, rear suspension & brakes. It's a friggin bargin! I almost bought it except I dont have the $$$ required for the labour, so I had to let it slide.

For you with an existing 1998 3SGE you've already got 180ps & 142lb Torque @ 4200RPM, which is a damn site better than my 91 3SGE with only 152ps & 137lb @ 4800 Neutral

Mr Beams 3S-GE not only offers you VVTi but 200ps and more torque fun with 152lb @ 6000RPM. You get more revs for your buck. It's be an awesome car for twisties and track days, straight lines though you couldn't argue with the 3S-GTE with 255ps & 225lb @ 4000 RPM.

You'd definately notice a difference going up to the beams, but with the $6000 or so it'd cost you by the time you throw labour is, is it worth it.

If I had $6000 I'd be doing the conversion today, but I've more to gain(50HP instead of 20) from the beams than you. It'd be cheaper to insure, and as far as I could gather in NSW you probably wouldn't have to get it engineered, as it's the same capacity and family of engine.

It's all about personal preference

thx for these details!!!
i didnt know that coversion + the engin will cost that much....
i thought i can get it done with 4K.......damn
then i will just leave it and stick with my orginal 3sge then...

but gee..........i really wanna get that BEAMS half cut.......
its really tempting me with 3.8K to get those....
but still........after got the half cut........no money pay for the labour........do u guys think i can do it by myself??
but i know nothing about those conversion.......haha
damn.....
anywayz ...thx guys!

[Updated on: Thu, 18 November 2004 23:44]

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