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ADent55 · 06-02-2002, 10:46 AM

I am just now becoming aware that the 5SFE motor in my '91 MR2 n/a was also put in later Camrys. Later Camrys came with V-6 motors as an option. Therefore, what fits in a Camry engine bay (a V-6)ought to fit in a MR2, no? Has anyone heard of doing this? Did the V-6 come with a 5-speed manual transmission, or only an auto?

Deep · 06-05-2002, 05:46 PM

Some dude swapped an Avalon V6 into his mr2, I read it on one of the MR2 boards.

yellow86MR2 · 06-05-2002, 06:10 PM

I beleive it was an V-6 in an 88 sc MR2 body.
Some guy in Atlanta. With a TRD sc bolted on.

Martin

4A-GE · 06-05-2002, 06:51 PM

R U guys talking about this MK1..!?

it's 3.0 V6 AND Supercharged...

check out the link

http://www.atlantamr2s.com/owners%20...20vick/MR2.htm

Deep · 06-07-2002, 12:22 AM

Nah thats not it, it was a Nautical Blue MKII Turbo with the 3SGTE swapped out and the 1MZ swapped in.

4A-GE · 06-07-2002, 12:38 AM

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On 2002-06-07 00:22, Deep wrote:
Nah thats not it, it was a Nautical Blue MKII Turbo with the 3SGTE swapped out and the 1MZ swapped in.

WOOW...the owner wants a v6 instead a I4 Turboed..!?!?

but honestly.... which one has more power?

1MZ-FE V6 Supercharged or 3S-GTE I4 Turboed?

they both rated around 250hp rite..!?

***Razo-E*** · 06-07-2002, 01:41 AM

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WOOW...the owner wants a v6 instead a I4 Turboed..!?!?

but honestly.... which one has more power?

1MZ-FE V6 Supercharged or 3S-GTE I4 Turboed?

they both rated around 250hp rite..!?

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there's no replacement for displacement, i guess...

Jzs147-RR · 06-07-2002, 11:22 AM

3S-GTE I4 is the better choice since it is capable of upto 700hp with crazy mods.the 1mzfe just has too weak of a lower end to get past 300hp.

***SCEPTER300RR*** · 06-07-2002, 03:33 PM

gotta agree with camryRR 3sgte has more potential for power but maybe the guy just wants something different from other mr2s???

ADent55 · 06-07-2002, 08:56 PM

I'm not really looking for something different, just dependable. My thinking was that, if the initial hp was about the same, a V6 wouldn't have the turbo lag and wouldn't be as stressed as a turbo on the 5sfe, and depending on where I got it, the cost would be the same ($2500 buys a lot of used parts). I guess the answer is, if I'm gonna do an engine swap, might as well go for the 4 cylinder turbo motor that fits instead of shoehorning a v6 into that small space, especially since it's been done a lot (swapping a turbo for a n/a, that is) and v6 swaps apparently are unknown territory ("Here be Dragons&quot

.

If that's the case, anyone know the current price range for turbo motors with transmission, ecu, etc? Slapping a turbo on the 5sfe may still be cheaper.

bondobondo · 06-08-2002, 12:22 AM

that is an amazing swap, but what happens when you want to change spark plugs or timing belt?

bondobondo · 06-08-2002, 12:23 AM

where the heck is the oil filter?

how many cross members are blocking it?

midship sports · 06-24-2002, 11:19 AM

hey,
TORQUE!! this why i am doing 2 v6 swaps.
i am installing motor as soon as flywheel
is made.. i am using 2001 avalon motor
w/ 7k miles.. and it has vvt-i not that
matters..

i am also doing a v6 twin turbo set up w/
custom internals including crank after i
finish NA .. first swap is to get any bugs out and then start on twin turbo stuffed
into my 91 hardtop coverted to all 94 spec
w/ a $ 200 94 parts car i had .. even has
94 dash and custom ordered 94 hardtop sun visors to make it look complete 94..

i talked to head of TRD product development at mr2 meet in B-ham and he said a stock v6 crank will hold 375hp no sweat .. he runs a 10 psi pulley on his
own s/c ..

at meet there were at least 5-10 guys i talked to who were interested in swap and
doing one sometime..

v6 mr2 beat ever guy he raced off line and could hang w/ turbo's .. That car was
thrown together and the one i am doing will
have a lot more custom work so hp will
be up .. plus i am using a lsd tranny which will help..

Guy in reno i am working with also is doing 2 swaps and one is a fully built
v6 w/ s/c , je pistons, arp head bolts,
10 psi pulley and a host of other mods..
this car will be nice and have at least
300hp to wheels.. and way more torque
than 3sgte..

i could car less if my engine will not
make 700HP . how many guys w/ streetable
2's need a 700hp 2.. great for draging
and that's about it ..

derek

TRD2000GT · 06-24-2002, 12:42 PM

Cool!!!!

If you can get 700 HP that's very good!!!
You're not located in Canada are you?

Jzs147-RR · 06-27-2002, 03:44 PM

Well I guess it is one of the bigest bang for the buck buy's.Good luck with your project sounds very interesting since many of us Camry owners have that engine.