3sge into mk1 - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

86AW11 · 09-15-2005, 01:45 AM

considering a 3sge swap. anyone have any knowledge on this swap? is it worth it. any advice would be greatly appreciated.

SpeedballTrix · 09-15-2005, 08:38 AM

Its called a Mk1.5.
Officially I dont think anyone has posted performance numbers, but it's very fast.
There are a farily good number of them around, just do a search on "Mk1.5 MR2".

I think its a farily complex job, but not too expensive since you can get a Mk2 clip for like $2000. Im sure someone from here has one. They can tell you more.

ToyotaTechGeek · 09-15-2005, 11:26 AM

i see you said 3SG-E, not GT-E...interesting...

the Mk1.5...it's expensive, yes. the original is still by far the best version as it is r&d-ed regularly. pus the owner/builder/developer is one hell of an experienced driver. there are expenses past just the swap...there's suspension and tires that might be able to harness the increased dynamics of a more powerful midship powerplant.

SpeedballTrix · 09-15-2005, 12:40 PM

^^^ Well, you dont -have to- change the suspension.
But... yeah, you are probably going to want to =P

86AW11 · 09-15-2005, 05:55 PM

thanks...just talked to toysport, they are still developing the front mount so firewall reconfiguration wont be necessary, and they only have 1 car up and running right now. planning on coming up with the mount soon they said.oh yeah and it will set you back $5500 for the 3sge and $7500 for the t. unprepped engines also, i might add. leaning toward the 20v4age now. anyone got some insight into the silvertop. specifics would be great!

ToyotaTechGeek · 09-15-2005, 06:52 PM

yeah-
be sure to address fueling before trying to drive the car after the swap.

Piddy · 09-16-2005, 03:19 PM

I think that would be a great swap. I know a 5sfe swap has been done and it makes for a pretty nice car. The 3sge is a much better platform than the 5s is anyways.... although if you were going to go through all that work... a 3sgte would be ideal.

ToyotaTechGeek · 09-16-2005, 05:10 PM

but toysport...ugh!

ToyotaTechGeek · 09-16-2005, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedballTrix

Its called a Mk1.5.
Officially I dont think anyone has posted performance numbers, but it's very fast.

well, upon further thought, you can't call a 3SG-E in a MkI MR2 a Mk1.5 since the 3SG-E didn't come in the MkII MR2.

and people (lots by now) have posted lots of numbers...