"Toyota's 3SGE BEAMS engine has become a common basis for conversions in cars such as Tazz and Corolla," writes Robin Classen and finds out from an owner what it takes to complete the conversion.

To go along with the Baller Hauler, Shinneman hauls around his custom AE86 Toyota Corolla. The Corolla also has a metal welded body kit and is powered by a 3SGE Beams engine.

Toyota has installed these high beams in 16,600 cars sold in Europe and Japan, but they are banned under a U.S. regulation that was last revised in 1999.

It may have two-thirds of the cylinders, but the 3SGE BEAMS engine made 207 horsepower. This BEAMS equipped Altezza is also dubbed RS200. Confused yet? Don't worry, we are too.

This vintage Toyota Corolla is an enthusiast legend but an unknown quantity in Uruguay. So to make an impression, it packs a Ferrari V-8.

The motor itself is a turbocharged 3SGE Beams unit with a host of upgrades that push output to 400 horsepower, versus the stock engine's 161 ponies.

Till he got a taste of a machine as well engineered as the RS200 Altezza, anyway. The RS200 comes with a 3SGE BEAMS 4 cylinder motor from the factory.