Rob Dublin Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Impending sale of my Supra has my thoughts turning to what next. Mate did this to his MR2 (with me in it incidently) Engine running fine, not much damage other than bodywork. Certainly written off tho. Looked at a cheap as chips T-Bar n/a MR2 auto earlier, thinking of doing an engine swap. My question is: How easy is the swap? 1. Walk in the park 2. Be handy if you have a car lift (I don't) 3. Doable 4. Brain surgery Have done some looking on the next, opinion varies. What do we think on a proper car site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 i wouldnt get involved in that, looks nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 It can be done Took me a weekend, on the driveway, with just an engine hoist. If you've got a proper lift and kitted out workshop, a day or so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 2GR-FE is the swap you need. 3.5ltr VVTi. Check out Woodsport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 2GR-FE is the swap you need. 3.5ltr VVTi. Check out Woodsport. How come the FE over the FSE? The FSE is more powerful and better on fuel, though maybe not as suitable for forced induction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 i wouldnt get involved in that, looks nasty As above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 MR2s are so cheap now why would you fight with something that got rear ended when you could probably buy a decent MR2 for about £1,500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeG Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Mate of mine has an mr2 turbo for sale, 280bhp, and probably the cleanest example around, may be a good base for you to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 My brother in law is getting rid of my old baby for 1k for anyone that is interested. Doesn't need a lot of work. I think there are pics in my garage although the front splitter is gone and the wheels are a little worse for wear. Can get details for anyone interested. 1992 Rev2 MR2 Tubby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 MR2s are so cheap now why would you fight with something that got rear ended when you could probably buy a decent MR2 for about £1,500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Looks shagged, but im thinking the engine is salvageable...go for it if its cheap enough imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 How come the FE over the FSE? The FSE is more powerful and better on fuel, though maybe not as suitable for forced induction? FSE can't be mounted transversely with the MR2 driveshaft needs. It needs to go longitudinal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 Engine is untouched, looks worse than it is. Looking at €2 - 2.5k for a nice T-bar turbo here, reckon I'd decent change from that for goodies. 3.5 conversion out, tax/insurance would be a nightmare, not to mention cost. Only looking at it as a runabout. Fear I'm counting chickens with the Supra still outside tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 FSE can't be mounted transversely with the MR2 driveshaft needs. It needs to go longitudinal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2soops Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Im just converting the gf's from auto to manual at the moment and have the engine and box out. Its all pretty straight forward if you have right tools, an engine lift, small hands and plenty of patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Dublin Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 plenty of patience That's me Fubar'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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