Considering NA-T
- Thread starter MrTristoe
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7Matt-GE;1663842 said:i dunno where everyone is so worried about the condition of a GE vs a GTE they are the same engine minus the later years oil squirter heads. 150K GE and a 150K GTE are the same. hell id almost venture a guess that the GE has seen less abuse cause it doesn't have a turbo.
Go for it dude and make 3217832109329081hp to the weels
No, they are not. The GTE has lower compression pistons, oiling ports for the turbo, and two knock sensors instead of one. And that's just internal differences - it also has water lines for the turbo, a different radiator fan and fan clutch, among other things.
The reason we are picky about the condition of the engine is simple. A GTE in shitty shape won't last long, and you'll have to spend money on it. An NA-T engine in shitty shape probably won't make it to the grocery story, and you'll have to spend money on it. If you're going to have to spend money on it, why sink the money into it in the first place? You'd be better off buying an entire engine and electronics, rebuilding it carefully while driving the NA, then swapping the whole thing over.
^^^ true, If your engine is in great condition or find a NA that is in great condition, then go for it.. Otherwise don't
