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Having owned both a 20v Blacktop with ITBs and a 3sgte, I can honestly tell you my truthful opinion. The 3sgte is a very addicting engine, you will floor it at almost every chance you get, it's very hard to not be in boost because that little ct26 spools very early, you will love every second of that turbo spool and PSHHHHHH BOV, believe me you, it's a very addicting engine.
The 20v Blacktop, however, on the other hand has been the only engine that can tame my addiction. Because I shift at around 3,000 rpms for daily driving, it literally feels like i'm driving a regular 4afe or 7afe, reducing that crave for throttle. But deep inside, I know that once I hit 5,000 rpms, it will take off like a bullet. It's like feeling, a feeling of knowing you have something special, and can control it. I prefer this over the 3sgte.
The 20v Blacktop is a lot more fun, but the 3sgte is faster. The 20v Blacktop can be fast, but in my opinion you have to know what to do with it.
QUOTE (ZGear @ Feb 14, 2010 - 2:17 AM) 
>Sup homies!
Been a while since I logged on. Short story, regardless of the situation, motor & transmission swap is needed this summer or fall. I've narrowed it down to the Blacktop and the 3s. Yes Will, you're right about my initial plans. "What's the point of swapping in another 7a?"
I've contemplated over and over, night after night and I've decided to go Blacktop. It cost just as much if not a bit less than a 3S, but cheaper/easier to install. Kinda within my budget range once I save up. Also I'm not the flashy guy who wants everyone to look at the 3S motor in my engine bay and drool. I was in love with the 7a and I know I'll be in love with the 4A.
Plus I like the idea of ITBs at high revs and a solid swapped 4a then a cheaply swap 3s. Like they all say, once you survive your first motor swap it gets easier and easier. Maybe down the road I'll have courage to take on the 3S. Unless you guys can convince me.
Been a while since I logged on. Short story, regardless of the situation, motor & transmission swap is needed this summer or fall. I've narrowed it down to the Blacktop and the 3s. Yes Will, you're right about my initial plans. "What's the point of swapping in another 7a?"
I've contemplated over and over, night after night and I've decided to go Blacktop. It cost just as much if not a bit less than a 3S, but cheaper/easier to install. Kinda within my budget range once I save up. Also I'm not the flashy guy who wants everyone to look at the 3S motor in my engine bay and drool. I was in love with the 7a and I know I'll be in love with the 4A.
Plus I like the idea of ITBs at high revs and a solid swapped 4a then a cheaply swap 3s. Like they all say, once you survive your first motor swap it gets easier and easier. Maybe down the road I'll have courage to take on the 3S. Unless you guys can convince me.
Having owned both a 20v Blacktop with ITBs and a 3sgte, I can honestly tell you my truthful opinion. The 3sgte is a very addicting engine, you will floor it at almost every chance you get, it's very hard to not be in boost because that little ct26 spools very early, you will love every second of that turbo spool and PSHHHHHH BOV, believe me you, it's a very addicting engine.
The 20v Blacktop, however, on the other hand has been the only engine that can tame my addiction. Because I shift at around 3,000 rpms for daily driving, it literally feels like i'm driving a regular 4afe or 7afe, reducing that crave for throttle. But deep inside, I know that once I hit 5,000 rpms, it will take off like a bullet. It's like feeling, a feeling of knowing you have something special, and can control it. I prefer this over the 3sgte.
The 20v Blacktop is a lot more fun, but the 3sgte is faster. The 20v Blacktop can be fast, but in my opinion you have to know what to do with it.