Largest Capcity Engine For Ke25 Corolla In Qld

[oh what a nissan feeling!]

200hp 3tc n/a can be bought off the shelf ready to go for $5500 plus shipping. The costs involved of building a turbo engine would surely exceed this figure, however they may also have a turbo version available off the shelf.

 

A turbo could be slapped onto a stock 3t with a j pipe and do a reliable 200hp every day of the week with a good tune.

 

As long as you are aware of the cost involved, $5500 is much cheaper than you could build that in aus, and even with the usa motor you would still need carbs/ extractors ect?

 

I'm all for it, just don't expect a "30 / 70 cam", a set of extractors, and twin carbs to give good results, even if it does look/ sound really cool.

[KE25_rolla]

Well depends on how much you can DIY the turbo kit.

 

$5500 seems like a massive amount of money to blow for 200hp.

 

Sure would be cool though.

 

Dave,

 

I guess looking at $5500 as an upfront figure does seem steep however if that was the end result of a build

project over time it would more than definitely seem worthwhile. If it is going to be done right the bills can add

up extremely quickly. Just to buy a set of twin webbers and a stock engine alone is pushing $2000, and that is

without touching a thing. No head work, cam, valves, springs, rods, pistons etc.... and the list goes on..... I do

see your point though.

In all honesty mate i would ask for a dyno hp card, just a gut feeling.

 

I know the induction sound of twins can't be beat. :-)

 

Ian.

 

Ian,

BRD are probably the most reputable and well known dealer when it comes to 3TC engines. I have spoken

with the owner many times and requested a comprehensive parts list of what is included with the package.

And yes, I would also ask for dyno sheets to prove the power output.

[KE25_rolla]

A turbo could be slapped onto a stock 3t with a j pipe and do a reliable 200hp every day of the week with a good tune.

 

As long as you are aware of the cost involved, $5500 is much cheaper than you could build that in aus, and even with the usa motor you would still need carbs/ extractors ect?

 

I'm all for it, just don't expect a "30 / 70 cam", a set of extractors, and twin carbs to give good results, even if it does look/ sound really cool.

 

Agreed a turbo can be "slapped on" however I am still not sure this is the path I want to go down. I have had a KE70 with an SR20DET and a

KE30 with an L20B with twin 42's - Guess which one I preferred? The L20 :)

 

I have been around the traps enough times to understand that a mild street cam and 32/36 weber are not going to give me the power I am

chasing. I do plenty of research on many forums including 3TCGarage, Toymods etc.. There are some pretty smart guys out there who know

what they are talking about when it comes to these engines and there is lots to be learnt from them!

 

I could try and build an n/a engine locally and for sure it would cost me an arm and a leg - guaranteed. The engine from BRD comes with twin

45mm webers fitted, exhaust I am not bothered as they can be made locally for quite cheap and to suit the car. Essentially it is a complete engine.