8k views 2 years ago. Hughes race engines built toyota 3sge. Beams 3sge modifications first thing is first, the stock beams is an incredible engine. It gets pretty decent fuel economy (i was getting 35mpg cruising at 80+mph with a 3. 73 final drive),. #1 · may 16, 2014. I am considering a na 3sge swap for my opel. Beams sounds like a really cost effective starting point but i need a little more info. I did do a search if anyone is asking. The beams 3sge from the altezza was the 5th generation, often referred to as “blacktop” due to the valve cover shroud color, and is the oem rear wheel drive configuration of the 3sge. The beams ownersgroup is a collection of enthusiasts and owners of the beams 3sge engine series. This site was built to facilitate collection and sharing of redtop, greytop and blacktop. What has to be done to convert it to turbo? And how many hp can i easily get from it? Or just give me a link to the thread where it has been said. Good day folks, i am about to embark on a 3sge beams engine rebuild, looking for a daily reliable street car with about 450hp on pump gas. Between the options of piston choices is 86mm or. Unlike its precursor, this. The northern american engine. An increasingly common conversion is to fit a 3sge beams engine into a corolla or sprinter. While they do take more effort than putting in something such as a 4age 20v, there. The compression ratio is 9. 8, power is 111 horsepower at 5,600 rpm, torque is 166 nm (122 lb•ft) at 4,400 rpm. 2. Beams 3sge modified hp figures. 24k views 27 replies 4 participants last post by eazy2001x mar 17, 2006. The gray top modification was distinguished by a black and gray top. It was produced between 1997 and 1999 and was offered in the st202. Well… this seems to come up every now and then. People complaining that the beams engine is too rare/expensive. So here’s my guide, on how to go about getting a. The 200hp beams 3sge, or the 3rd gen 3sgte. My problem with going na with beams is the same problem that exists with going na with any engine, namely low torque. #1 · dec 31, 2004. Hi guys, i'm new to toyota tuning and would like to know more about tuning options for the beams. From my research so far it.