Need some top tips on a Beams 3S-GE into AE86 conversion

[DRIFTMOTION]

Hi Peeps,

I am currently researching into a Beams 3S-GE into AE86 conversion and have found 86er's thread, Bill Sherwoods conversion and few others. I am wondering if anyone here has any info or sites that might be of interest to me.

I am also considering a Rev 3 3S-GE N/A conversion as it may prove to be a little cheaper, any info on this please.

Does the Rev 3 block share the same bellhousing mounting holes (and engine mounting points, I know they will not be used as the Rev 3's were transversely mounted ) as the Beams engine? As I may take this route for now due to funds.

Any help will be mucho appreciated

[roman]

Yep it mounts up the same, however!

Will probably cost more overall, thanks to needing a new intake manifold, new exhuast manifold, new sump. Also need to make oil drain from head, the rear water outlet needs to be remade, and a few other pain in the arse problems that you dont get with an Altezza motor.

Even if you get a beams motor/box for a good price, it's one hell of a job to fit it into an 86, and questionable whether the amount of power you get is worth it. Definitely not worth the trouble for a gen 3 motor.

[fantapants]

hey mate


currently doing this conversion at home now.

the beams solves sooooooo many problems and makes the conversion relativley straight forward.

the 6 speed makes tunnel mods mandatory, but a w make sit easier as the taper on the bell housing is sharper.

decide also which is easier for you to get a hold of... a custom sway bar up front or custom engine mounts that bring the engine back far enough to clear the crossmember and stearing rack. The sump on these engines is a wonderful peice of fab, BUT is designed for a front sump 6 cylinder sooo it hangs a LONG way out front of the engine. If you can get a custom sway bar made, mounting the engine forward is a bit easier and doesnt mess the weight up too much, but for me, its easier to mod the crap out of the rest of it to clear the sway bar