3SGTE / 3SGE Crank ?

[sprinty]

Hi guys can anyone tell me if 3sgte and 3sge have the same rods and crank as im rebuilding a 3sgte and can get a 3sge crank and rods, as mine are buggered but dont know if they are the same ?
cheers
chris

[MattC]

Early 3SGE motors (series 1 ST162) had a six-bolt flywheel, all later versions of the 3S have an 8-bolt flywheel. Otherwise, crank and rods are the same, only pistons are different

[jonathan yee]

3sge rods can be thinner than the gte counterparts. i think the gen1 3sge has the same amount of bolts as the gen2/3 3s but they are closer to gether/ different PCD and thinner bolts, same as the 5sfe

[Classique71]

gen 3 3sgte rods are also the strongest as far as i recall . They are a good alternative for builds if you cant afford to go a forged rod !