MR2 MKII 5SFE 2.2L into gen 4 [Archive] - Toyota Forums

adam37745

02-15-2009, 05:31 PM

JustinC25

02-15-2009, 06:45 PM

I have a gen 4 camry with a blown i4 in it and saw a 91 mr2 parts car on craigslist with a good 5SFE 2.2L engine in it. is this the same engine that comes in the camry? is this a direct replacement engine or am I going to end up having to fabricate some parts? Thanks for the help!

I'm in the same boat. I bought a '97 Camry on craigslist with 3 holes in the motor for $300.00
and am currently replacing the engine. I have pulled the old engine, and built a new motor for it from a '99 Camry.

The short block from the MR2 is the same, but the head is different. One of that vintage will be the same as a Gen 3 and 3.5 Camry. Though keep in mind that the MR2 motor may not have a balance box in it. (not that you need it, the 3s motors never had them)
I know the older celica's (Pre '92) with the 5S motors don't have the box, but I'm not sure about the MR2.

If you get a good price on it like cheap or free, you can pull the head off and use the block.
What is roasted on your current motor.
Just a spun bearing, or a hole in the block ??
If it is as simple as a spun bearing you could send it out to be repaired, or buy a crank kit.
It may be repairable, or will at the very least have some useable parts.
I have a short block from a 2001 in my '95.

Let us know how it turns out.


Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation > Toyota Passenger and Sports Car Forums > Camry and Solara Forum > Gen 3 & 4 > MR2 MKII 5SFE 2.2L into gen 4 PDA MR2 MKII 5SFE 2.2L into gen 4 adam37745 02-15-2009, 05:31 PM I have a gen 4 camry with a blown i4 in it and saw a 91 mr2 parts car on craigslist with a good 5SFE 2.2L engine in it. is this the same engine that comes in the camry? is this a direct replacement engine or am I going to end up having to fabricate some parts? Thanks for the help! JustinC25 02-15-2009, 06:45 PM I have a gen 4 camry with a blown i4 in it and saw a 91 mr2 parts car on craigslist with a good 5SFE 2.2L engine in it. is this the same engine that comes in the camry? is this a direct replacement engine or am I going to end up having to fabricate some parts? Thanks for the help! I'm in the same boat. I bought a '97 Camry on craigslist with 3 holes in the motor for $300.00 and am currently replacing the engine. I have pulled the old engine, and built a new motor for it from a '99 Camry. The short block from the MR2 is the same, but the head is different. One of that vintage will be the same as a Gen 3 and 3.5 Camry. Though keep in mind that the MR2 motor may not have a balance box in it. (not that you need it, the 3s motors never had them) I know the older celica's (Pre '92) with the 5S motors don't have the box, but I'm not sure about the MR2. If you get a good price on it like cheap or free, you can pull the head off and use the block. What is roasted on your current motor. Just a spun bearing, or a hole in the block ?? If it is as simple as a spun bearing you could send it out to be repaired, or buy a crank kit. It may be repairable, or will at the very least have some useable parts. I have a short block from a 2001 in my '95. Let us know how it turns out.