I'm new to building engines.
I have decided to build (build on) a 3SGTE as a first engine, to either sell, or more likely, to put in a MKII or Celica GT4, for myself or a friend, as a suped-up daily driver. I was going to do a Z31 project, but I don't feel it has near the same potential that an MKII has.
I consider this a fun project, but will document it seriously with some friends and get some help from some Toyota specialists I know.
The Toyota specialists told me to read through the MR2 forums, ask some questions, get to know the boards, and try not to bother them with every single question I had. Thought you guys would be a great source of information, feedback and good experience. Sorry if I say something ludicrious or downright stupid, but this is a learning experience. Luckily, I have the luxury of doing this from the ground (engine) up. I've learned a lot from reading through some of your topics already.
Here are some questions I have at the moment..
1) If I plan on increasing the displacement of the engine, is there any point to buying a new block, rather than an inspected, used engine from Japan or otherwise? Since I plan on gutting it anyway, can I have the block acid washed, bored out and will it be the same thing as a new block? Seems that way, but maybe someone has had some problems before?
2) Are there any Toyota sites anyone could reccomend for selling engines, new or used, that I might have missed?
3) Any warnings before I start? Any problems people have had from the get-go?
Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. Researching over the last week has given me a new-found respect for Toyota owners and peoples' respect for the reliability, high ceiling and adaptability.
--Penryn
I have decided to build (build on) a 3SGTE as a first engine, to either sell, or more likely, to put in a MKII or Celica GT4, for myself or a friend, as a suped-up daily driver. I was going to do a Z31 project, but I don't feel it has near the same potential that an MKII has.
I consider this a fun project, but will document it seriously with some friends and get some help from some Toyota specialists I know.
The Toyota specialists told me to read through the MR2 forums, ask some questions, get to know the boards, and try not to bother them with every single question I had. Thought you guys would be a great source of information, feedback and good experience. Sorry if I say something ludicrious or downright stupid, but this is a learning experience. Luckily, I have the luxury of doing this from the ground (engine) up. I've learned a lot from reading through some of your topics already.
Here are some questions I have at the moment..
1) If I plan on increasing the displacement of the engine, is there any point to buying a new block, rather than an inspected, used engine from Japan or otherwise? Since I plan on gutting it anyway, can I have the block acid washed, bored out and will it be the same thing as a new block? Seems that way, but maybe someone has had some problems before?
2) Are there any Toyota sites anyone could reccomend for selling engines, new or used, that I might have missed?
3) Any warnings before I start? Any problems people have had from the get-go?
Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. Researching over the last week has given me a new-found respect for Toyota owners and peoples' respect for the reliability, high ceiling and adaptability.
--Penryn