/ Register

  1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Someone please clearify what engine this is?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by nbx33, Jul 11, 2008.

Page 1 of 2
  1. nbx33

    nbx33 Well-Known Member

    I thought for sure when i bought my car that it had a 5sfe.
    Then when i go on ebay used engines that match the looks of mine say its a 3sfe.
    On the forums homepage it doenst have the option of 5sfe but it does have a 3sfe but it doesnt look like my engine.

    So i am confused. My engine is slow as balls and leaks and i want to build a second in my spare time and when the time is right swap the engines. So i will have a freshly rebuilt engine in hopes that it will regain some of its lost glory and maybe power. Maybe add some lil treats to add maybe 5psi of boost or Nitrous oxide for looks. But i need clearification on exactly what it is internet is confusing me.


    Maybe we can get an updated Post with pics of all the motors and there specs and make it a sticky.




    So what the fuck is it?
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    nbx33, Jul 11, 2008
    #1
  2. dan1_721

    dan1_721 Guest

    3SFE Powerhouse!
     
    dan1_721, Jul 11, 2008
    #2
  3. Ant1

    Ant1 Well-Known Member

    ST162s didn't come with the 5SFE. ST184s and others did though. Maybe the reason for the lack of power is the type of engine it self... 3SGTE FTW! (or at least 3SGE)
     
    Ant1, Jul 11, 2008
    #3
  4. comatoseghost

    comatoseghost Guest

    yessir

    its a 3sfe. just like in my camry.

    usdm 4th gens had 3SFE exc. GTS with 3SGE and 88-89 alltrac with 3SGTE.

    Look on the bright side.... fuel economy! Jk.

    If you want to be absolutely sure, move the cruise control actuator and take a look at the timing cover. Big bold letters will tell you whats up without doubt.
     
    comatoseghost, Jul 11, 2008
    #4
  5. 89celicagt

    89celicagt Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Donated!

    same motor as I have, 3sfe. You must have a hood from a gt-s (3sge).
    The plate on your throttle body should say EFI, but it's missing.
    For your reference, you can check out the vaccum diagram from my car here:
    http://st162.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=731
    -K
     
    89celicagt, Jul 11, 2008
    #5
  6. sr5punk

    sr5punk Well-Known Member

    yours is an 89 right? if you do searches for 89 celicas it will come up with the st18X series for some stupid ass reason. ebay gets confused as hell. i have an 89 and had to tell a clutch shop it was an 88 so that they ordered the right parts. they thought i had the 5sfe in my car. that would not have been cool!
     
    sr5punk, Jul 11, 2008
    #6
  7. CrazyAchmed

    CrazyAchmed Well-Known Member Donated!

    I've got a 3SGE long block sitting in my garage if you want an upgrade.
     
    CrazyAchmed, Jul 14, 2008
    #7
  8. nbx33

    nbx33 Well-Known Member

    What benefit would that bring?

    I jts really want to build a new motor that maybe it can retain it glory.. And retain oil......
     
    nbx33, Jul 14, 2008
    #8
  9. nbx33

    nbx33 Well-Known Member

    nbx33, Jul 14, 2008
    #9
  10. nbx33

    nbx33 Well-Known Member

    Its all good tho 3SFe IT IS..
     
    nbx33, Jul 14, 2008
    #10
  11. CrazyAchmed

    CrazyAchmed Well-Known Member Donated!

    Thats not a 3SFE they have pictured there.

    3SGE = more power and more potential than the 3SFE
     
    CrazyAchmed, Jul 14, 2008
    #11
  12. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    the first pic is a 1.6l i think. it's not a 3 series
    the second is a 5sfe
     
    Mafix, Jul 14, 2008
    #12
  13. Dman_23

    Dman_23 Guest

    Your's doesn't look like the top one - mafix is right, it's not a 3 series. It's also not an S block either - it's an A block. If it was in a car you could tell, they sit vertical instead of slanted back. That's either a 5afe or 7afe. They were common in 5th gen Celica ST amoung others (Corolla motor).

    I have to disagree with the 5sfe, that looks like a later model 3sfe, not sure if we got them here.
     
    Dman_23, Jul 14, 2008
    #13
  14. schmooot

    schmooot Well-Known Member

    its damn clean lookin thats what it is
     
    schmooot, Jul 14, 2008
    #14
  15. comatoseghost

    comatoseghost Guest

    Thats for sure! LOL
     
    comatoseghost, Jul 14, 2008
    #15
  16. mephtar

    mephtar Well-Known Member

    can u read the plate on the left side of the engine?
     
    mephtar, Jul 14, 2008
    #16
  17. nbx33

    nbx33 Well-Known Member

    i will double check the plate.
    Some are removed.
    BUt i will look at the engine cover on the left side.
     
    nbx33, Jul 17, 2008
    #17
  18. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    you are correct 3sfe obd2 rav4 motor
     
    Mafix, Jul 17, 2008
    #18
  19. nbx33

    nbx33 Well-Known Member

    Can that rav 4 motor be installed. And converted to OBD0
     
    nbx33, Jul 18, 2008
    #19
  20. 86GTMonkey

    86GTMonkey Well-Known Member

    Why would you do that? For all the time and effort it would take, it would be far simpler to just swap in a 3SGE, and get more power with only a slight decrease in fuel economy.
     
    86GTMonkey, Jul 18, 2008
    #20
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page

Welcome to our site! Please take a moment and Register today!