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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar
ZOM!  It was JDM except for the Celica so I'm going to guess the USDM emissions were a big factor. 200HP at 7000RPM 15 years ago!
Thanks for sharing that. I didn't read much on the 3S-GE before. So that was the engine they used in the Altezza. hmm. |
Yeah, BEAMS Redtop is a popular alternative to the 3S-GTE in 6th gen Celicas for people who want to stay NA. The only thing about the BEAMS motors are that they're generally harder to find aftermarket parts for cheaply (or at all...) but they scream until redline and do really well in a light chassis.
I see the FT-86's FA motor as a modern BEAMS; about the same power in a (hopefully) newer block. Combine that with the relatively light FT-86 chassis and you have a combination for a quick, nimble car that enjoys being driven. That's enough for me.