5S Build - 1998/2000 block or ST215 block?

Hi Guys,
 
I'm looking further into my 5S build now, and need to decide on my engine block of choice, before the $US dives again.
My choices are a 1998+ 5SFE, 2000+ 5SFE, ST215 (3SGTE Caldina).
 
Does the 2000+ block have COP and crank angle sensor? If so can the distributor be removed, and this be used with a Haltech or Power FC similar to the RacerX kit? I will then also use the 5SFE sump, but may need to modify the baffles.
I did found this on wikipedia but it is US market I guess:
"In 1997, for the fourth-generation Camry, the 5S-FE was updated for the last time. The engine received a direct ignition system with external camshaft and crankshaft sensors. This system used a wasted-spark setup, and the coils were complete with integrated igniters. The engine did not use a typical coil-on-plug setup, but rather two coil/igniter assemblies mounted near cylinder four, and provided spark via normal high-tension cords ("spark plug wires"). This change means that the 1997-2001 Camry 5S-FE no longer had a distributor mounting hole and could be used with older 5S-FEs without swapping the heads."
 
Is there anything I need to be aware of using the Caldina block? I hope to get a full engine, so I can use the sump, rocker cover, intake manifold, and COP with a Haltech or Power FC.
 
I realise the 5SFE block will give me a little more displacement, but still unsure how much difference this will make in terms of turbo spooling. I already have a Gen3 head, 5SFE celica crank (no balance shaft), and ECUs. I'm after some advise/opinions from the 3SGTE veterans with a GT3076 or similar.
 
 

A good deal from ATS or KOracing no doubt, but plenty of 5S blocks in Aus...

If your using a gen3 head then youll need some custom cam angle sensor to compliment the crank angle sensor if you go that route.

Or you can just use the dizzy as the cam/crank angle sensor. Fit a blanking cap and your choice of cop or individual coils etc.

Also in aus, the block to get is the st204 block. Has the 3sgte sized main caps and all the other revised areas but no balance shafts.

to run COPS you need both a crank and a cam angle sensor.
 
to run a crank angle sensor on a 5s block you just need the correct oil pump, timing belt drive gear and sensor off the correct model. that is if you run the gen2 sump.
 
if you want to use the gen3 sump, then you will need one from a caldina or beams and the assoc oil pump etcs.
 
for the crank angles sensor(if your running gen3 head), you either have to use the dizzy minus the cap for the signal, or get a racerX etc kit.
 
what power are you chasing? there's a dude on toymods with 300+kw caldina on E85. not stroker. tho i believe he did check through a few blocks before finding one he was happy with.
 
if totenkopfs engine is still forsale i'd highly recommend getting that one, or if not flupstar has one already built.
 
 
 

I have been considering the RacerX kit (not that I would need it straight away as I'm not chasing big power to begin with, so standard ignition should be fine), but thought if I can use OEM that will save me the cost and I can do it straight up.
I'm looking at an indicative power figure of 250kw, but not really aiming for a number. I'm not considering E85 at this stage until it is more widely available. I'm guessing I will have to look more closely at a few blocks in person, but just trying to narrow down my options first.
I was seriously considering Totenkopfs engine but think it would end up out my price range once I added on all the extras required, besides now I have my worked Gen3 head. Do you know what year your 5SFE block is Totenkopf?

Well it’s been a while but I have now progressed a little further and have a 2001 camry long block with the direct injection, and a Gen3 sump. 
I also have a complete ST215 engine (in pieces) with full OEM gasket kit which I could also rebuild at some stage. I got this mainly for the inlet manifold, and also to be able to match things up and see what is interchangeable during the build. I know I could use the sump and crank sensor but that would mean I can’t re-assemble and reuse the st215 engine.
 
I am now trying to determine part numbers required. I know I need the SC7451 CP pistons, but in terms of conrods what options are there nowadays? I know Pauter have the TOY-220-550-1380F and Crower have B93754B-4, but are any other manufacturers (such as Eagle) able to do some for a non custom price. 
 
I would like NOT to ground down the 5S celica crank I have for the following reasons:
Stronger crank as no need to ground anything off journals.
No cost of getting ground journals to 3S size.
Easier/cheaper to source another crank if something unfortunate should happen.
 
However on the other side of coin:
Less off the shelf conrod choices. 
5S Pauter are around US$450 more expensive than 3S Eagle.
Less choice of 5S conrod bearings, I could only find Clevite(CB-1639P) or King (CR4135AM). I’m leaning towards King as some of the bigger builds have used them.
 
Out of curiosity, what rod bolts come with Pauter, Pauters own?
 
For others reference, I am also looking at using the following:
ARP 3SGTE Main Studs (203-5404)
ARP 3SGTE Head Studs (203-4204)
Toyota OEM 3SGTE Full Gasket Kit (04111-74541)
5SFE Rear Main Seal (90080-31021)
5SFE Water pump with 3S inlet hose bracket that has the bolt that holds the dip stick to it.
5SFE Oil pump with 3S Oil pump Gear
3S Gen 3 Timing belt to match the Oil pump gear, probably HKS
Apexi 1.1mm head gasket (814-T201)
 

Can anyone confirm that a 5S water pump will work with a 3S timing belt. I was under the impression that a 91-93 5S water pump (16100-79185-83) will be fine. I thought the difference was to do with the number of teeth, but it is also the teeth profile. 3S timing belt is a round profile, while the 5S is more a V profile. The wheel also looks larger on the 3S pump than the 5S.
 
For those that have done a 5S build, what did you use? Anyone used a 5S waterpump?
Here are the 3S pump teeth

 and the 5S pump teeth. Looks to be a non genuine, which I removed off my 2001 engine.

 

Would you happen to know the part number of that 5S pump with rounded profile?
But still not sure I could use it as it has 1 extra tooth. I found this picture on ebay of a 16100-79185-83 pump which has V profile, but haven't been able to find a 16100-79135-83 picture (also referred to on MR2OC). TwosRUs isn't correct. Despite what MR2OC says, I'm starting to think the only option is to use a 3S water pump and hard pipes.