1.8vvti into Mr2 rev3?

[bhpjon]

Does anybody know if this is a straightforward-ish swap as far as gearbox mating to engine is concerned please?

[OlberJ]

Do you mean a Mk3?

Yes it'll bolt up but the 6 speed suits it so much better. Absolutely worth getting the package.

[bhpjon]

Mr2 Rev 3 is the vehicle I would like to put it into?

[Meoricin]

bhpjon said:

Mr2 Rev 3 is the vehicle I would like to put it into?

The MR2 MK2 Rev 3?

Or the MR2 MK3?

They're significantly different.

[bhpjon]

Sorry wasn't aware of mk3 rev 3 .....oops , Im trying to put a 1.8vvti from celica into a mk2 rev3 and put the 6speed in as well, Is it do-able within reason or not?cheers Jon

[OlberJ]

Hi John. Honestly, no definitely not worth the hassle.

Would require custom mounts and gear linkages and plumbing and wiring for about 10bhp and a more fragile engine.

Look into doing a v6 swap for a much better return on your time and money.

[TheHeretic]

Would not be worth it. Either lob in the 3S-GTE, or go with the V6 conversions being done.

[bhpjon]

OlberJ said:

Hi John. Honestly, no definitely not worth the hassle.

Would require custom mounts and gear linkages and plumbing and wiring for about 10bhp and a more fragile engine.

Look into doing a v6 swap for a much better return on your time and money.

Thank you very much for that, I'm just trying to find a compromise point between the 2.0 I have and an engine with slightly better economy, I have a 5l tvr to keep the 'need for Speed urge' under control so the 6 speed box appeals to me greatly. .....

[OlberJ]

Get a d4-D engine in there then!

[TheHeretic]

OlberJ said:

Get a d4-D engine in there then!

Not a bad suggestion, actually!

[OlberJ]

you sound surprised.

It's been done, not sure if it was on the s54 box or not.

[TheHeretic]

OlberJ said:

you sound surprised.

It's been done, not sure if it was on the s54 box or not.

Haven't heard about it. How did it go performance wise?

[OlberJ]

No idea, the boy was on TB with it a while a go.

[SonicShadow]

A healthy 3SGE MR2 will see you to 30-35MPG,and 40+ is possible on the MWay.

The cost of a any conversion with the aim of economy simply won't pay off in a reasonable time frame.

[bhpjon]

TheHeretic said:

Not a bad suggestion, actually!

Had thought of this one, but even my friend who is diesel mad said I would be a heathen to do it to an Mr2. ......

[TheHeretic]

Well, as an ex-owner of both a rev2 NA and a rev 3 Turbo, I have decided that it is a great idea, therefore you shall start the conversion post haste.

Keep us informed.

[snotrag]

TBH the Mk2 MR2 N/A is a pretty economical car already in my eyes - just last night I did a quick calc and my last tank was 37.7mpg - bit of commuting, bit of motorway, occasional blast to the redline.

[ctid]

Simon: is your MR2 no longer for sale then?

[snotrag]

I've had a couple of messages about it recently - fact is, my 'project' car is still off the road. The idea was to sell the MR2 and buy something dull to drive about in.

But I sort of think - why do that, whne I can just keep the MR2!?

Its coming up for MOT time soon too and I'd rather sell it with a full test. If someone makes the right offer though, everything can be for sale...

[ctid]

Yeah I emailed you a couple of times about it last week but wasn't sure if my messages were getting through or not, so my friend messaged you on IMOC last night.

I'm still looking for an MR2, so message me a ballpark price of what you'd be after if you like

Cheers, thread hijack over sorry!