How to Swap a 5S-FE With a 3S-GTE

Upgrade your engine to 3S-GTE.

The 5S-FE and 3S-GTE are both Toyota engines. The 5S-FE engine is an in-line, 4-cylinder, 2.2 liter DOHC 16-valve engine. The 3S-GTE is the most powerful Toyota 4-cylinder engine in the 2000cc class. Toyota Celica, Carmry and MR2 models can upgrade their engine from 5S-FE to a 3S-GTE. The 3S-GTE engine can be fit into the vehicles originally installed with 5S-FE powerplant because the two engines have the same dimensions and bolt patterns. The 3S-GTE is a 2.0L turbo, whereas the 5S-FE a 2.2L NA engine. The swap process is not so difficult, but you need to be familiar with the engines.

Instructions

1. Bolt the 3S-GTE to the 5S-FE transmission. Employ the clutch Disc from the 5S-FE transmission and use the Pressure Plate from the 3S-GTE. This is because transmission shaft is different for the two engines.

2. Keep the engine and transmission mounts attached to the 3S-GTE. This will avoid changing belts and causing problems.

3. Keep the rear heater hoses from the 5S-FE. Use the lower radiator hose from the 3S-GTE as it is at a different position from 5S-FE engine.

4. Modify the upper radiator hose by cutting the pipe that resides in the upper radiator hose to a length of 3 to 4 inches. Grab a nipple fitting that matches the turbo outlet and drill and tap it into the pipe. Cut the upper radiator hose by a few inches from the radiator. Insert the pipe into the hose to connect it and clamp the ends

5. Connect the turbo water line to the new fitting in the radiator hose via a hose.

References

• Toyota Celica: 3S-GTE Swap