86 sr5 newbie HELP!

[ten86]

hi guys im new here and i would like to seek some tips from you, i have a 84 ae86 sr5 d engine is 4A-GZE i just would like to know if where is GZE installed originally, i mean what car? is it powerful enough? i would like to upgrade it by installing a turbo kit on it, or do you guys suggest not to? i hope you could help..tnx

[Ivan141]

GZE can be from the first model MR2 (145hp? weakest version)
Otherwise, it can also come from ae92/ae101 Levin/Trueno (stronger version, about 160hp?).

The MR2 engine is not as strong as you would expect a supecharged engine to be, but GZE's should be powerfull enough to have loads of fun with.
A turbo will not respond as good as a supercharger (non-linear powerband).

[ten86]

i think it came from ae101 because dats wat dey wer telling me .. im just doubtful if it really came to an mr2 or a levin..anyway tnx.. wat do u think i should do wid my engine ? i want it to be more powerful.to somehow match honda's "B" series interms of power tnx!

[banpei]

There are several ways to make more power out of the GZE. Turboing it is only one of the ways and is more difficult than upgrading the supercharger. Another way is to change the pulley or upgrade the intercooler.
IMO the GZE better to start with because of the broader powerband, if you only care about a narrow (huge) powerband I would go for the turbo.