MR2 TURBO ENGINE/GBOX

[GIMPTON]

Looking for a powerplant for my Track car, already got a integra Type R so dont want another Vtec powered vehicle, the company that build my kit suggest the 1.8t 20v VAG unit.

My issue is the stupid price people want for these engines as they have become "fashionable" but also that to get a decent level of performance i need to spend at least £1k to get a decent turbo on it as they run out of puff by 5000-5500, and i am a Jap engine man.

SO the Mr2 tempts me, bigger, more powerful as standard, more revs, and can be tuned fairly easy(looking for 270bhp)

Anyone give me some problems to look for when looking at one, also what i should pay?

Also if anyone knows how much they weigh and the measurements that would be great?

[GIMPTON]

Cheers, aware of that but i think even the rev 1's are more powerful than all but the 210/225bhp VAG units

[GIMPTON]

Well thanks for all the info guys keep it coming

Thats a strong case for going the MR2 route

The VAG unit has a Alloy Head and Iron block, the only advantage is that it has forged pistons and it weighs 98kgs!!! all in.

But we are talking £1500 for the engine and gearbox from a 150/180 bhp golf/seat etc and then £575 to get it to 215-220 at 5500-5900.

So the Mr2 unit has the power/torque avantage, and of course it Japanese so it goes without saying Rice is better than Sausage.