1MF-FE Max Theoretical Boost? E153?

[Bugermass]

I"m dropping a 1MZ-FE in my MR2, and planning on building the bottom end for serious boost... My question is does anyone know what the max boost for the stock sleeves is, I really don't wanan have to save another month to get it resleeved if its not nessisary. . I have a 1000CFM Vortec SC, and I"m hopin to get 550+ outta the V6. . Any one have experience boosting on the 1MZ or have any link with good info on the 1MZ?

Also what year did they 1MZ Come with VVTi ??

Last question, I keep reading that the new 99+ E153 tannies are alot better than the old 93+ from the MR2 Turbo.. so what car From 99+ has the E153, and how difficult is it to change the linkage from FWD configuration to RWD ?


Thanks
Chris ..

[MRQtwinturbo]

good luck on ur project...u'll have better success building the 3SGTE for 500hp IMO.....

[Bugermass]

I agree the 3SGTE can easilly make the 500HP, but. . . The 1MZ-FE are more readily available, they are cheaper, they are lighter, they are more compact, and most importantly, they will move the car faster than a 3SGTE at comparable HP because under boost they'll make a SH1T load more tourque.. . Horsepower sells products and sevices, Tourque is what actually moves your vehicle.. Easy example.. compare a 3000LBS Car, with a 300HP 350 Small Block (V8) VS a 300HP LS (Honda I4) motor in the same 3000LBS car.. -> which ones gonna go faster??

Considering the weight of an MR2, I think the tourque of the V6 will make a significant difference. .

Just my theory.. . ; )

[MRQtwinturbo]

okay..sure u can get the engine fairly cheap...but now factor in the costs of doing the conversion....what tranny will u be using...re-wiring the entire car....its not a straight swap....thats the point i'm trying to get at.....it will prolly cost u more than u think....

[Bugermass]

Well anyone goin for 500HP or more should have Engine managment so wirings the same either way .. As far as trannies go, from what I'm learning I can run either the older E153 from the 93+ MR2 turbo, or the E153 from the 99+ Solara which is supposed to be greatly improved. . I found a E153 for $450 from a 2000 , I found a 2001 1MZ-FE for $800 with all sensors only 42,000 miles on it. . Thats already way cheaper than tryin to find a 3SGTE. . Doin the swap is not a direct fit but my best friend owns PYR Racing www.pyrracing.com so he can do any fabrication of mounts for the cost of materials. . Other than that I don't see any other obsticals, at least nothing substantial ..

I coudl be wrong but I'm hard headed so I'm gonna try it anyways.. ; )

[MR2QuiK]

i have no idea about the boost on the sleeves but i just wanted to say Good Luck

[arcasmachineracing]

Yeah, man, good luck, post pics of your effort.

[Bugermass]

Thanks for the luck. .. I'll put a web page up once I get started prolly be a few weeks, but I"ll keep you guys posted. . . I've decided to sleeve the block, still tryin to find out if the 99+ Solara uses the E153 or not .. I heard it had dual cone synchros or somthing in the newer form. .