The Smoking Tire: V6 MR2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mb_ · 05-19-2015, 06:27 PM

I used to own an MR2 and am part of the BCMR2 Club. Went down to Long Beach, CA with BCMR2 members for Toyotafest and while we were down there, Matt Farah drove a fellow member's V6 swapped MR2.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkfVnkFzeZk[/ame]

ryoma · 05-19-2015, 08:15 PM

Nice I always wanted to see him do a review on an mr2. I was thinking of getting him to do a review on my mk1.5 but unfortunately its no longer possible since I have a brz now

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hmong337 · 05-19-2015, 09:49 PM

Right on! Saw the owner of that car post on the mr2 forum with Matt Farah. Was waiting for it to be reviewed. The car should be pretty awesome with the 2gr.

mb_ · 05-20-2015, 03:26 AM

I've been in it a few times actually (as a passenger) and that thing hauls ass!

NWFRS · 05-20-2015, 11:32 PM

Wow.

I LIKE that swap!

I used to have a 92 myself, non-turbo and all stock. I miss the motor, but damn that little car handled weird. :-/

serialk11r · 05-21-2015, 01:08 AM

Damn that exhaust sounds really good.

Rampage · 05-21-2015, 07:49 PM

I drove a 2GR-fe swapped Spyder last fall in Savannah. Two hundred pounds lighter than a second gen and it was sneaky fast. Redline is like 6800 RPM and I felt like such a klutz because my 2ZZ does not get into the powerband until above 6000 RPM. I kept hitting the rev limiter and thinking damn this thing don't go. Then I look down going into a 60 MPH corner and I am in triple digits. It held and motored right through pulling hard on the way out. I gained a lot of respect for this swap that day.

Dave-ROR · 05-21-2015, 07:54 PM

I still like the 3SGTE

LSxJunkie · 05-21-2015, 10:30 PM

God I want one. SW20s are sexy, and the thought of having Camry reliability gives me a chub. I'm too big though. I have to set my mid-engine sights a little bit higher.

Dave-ROR · 05-22-2015, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

God I want one. SW20s are sexy, and the thought of having Camry reliability gives me a chub. I'm too big though. I have to set my mid-engine sights a little bit higher.

Just to rub it in some I'll post another pic of mine

daiheadjai · 05-22-2015, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I still like the 3SGTE

Found a '91 turbo online for about $13k CAD...
Seriously considering it, but concerned about the turbo motor (I'm not super handy with the tools).
How reliable is that 3S-GTE?

hmong337 · 05-22-2015, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

Found a '91 turbo online for about $13k CAD...
Seriously considering it, but concerned about the turbo motor (I'm not super handy with the tools).
How reliable is that 3S-GTE?

Probably one of the most reliable engines I have come to know. I would not hesitate to drive mine to Mexico and back. Like with all things, it's all in how they were maintained. Mine is deadnuts reliable. But it's hit or miss these days as this is a 25 year old sports car. I have no doubts mine will go for another 25 years. The 2gr is nice and all but I prefer the 3sgte. Especially gen3 94+ jdm spec as they are tons more improved over 90-93 gen2 variants.

Dave-ROR · 05-22-2015, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

Found a '91 turbo online for about $13k CAD...
Seriously considering it, but concerned about the turbo motor (I'm not super handy with the tools).
How reliable is that 3S-GTE?

The iron block helps make it pretty bullet proof. Sure you CAN blow them up, but it's going to be caused by running too much boost and not enough fuel (often over time due to a failing fuel pump, clogged injectors, etc). If you are going to push the boost levels you simply have to keep an eye on the AFR.

Not that I listen to my own advice since I have my failsafe wideband sitting in the box, but I rarely drive the car.

General maintenance is pretty easy also. Oil changes, dist cap/rotor/plugs/wires/etc are no different than anything else. The hose from hell, hose from hell on earth and timing belts are not as fun. I'll replace every hose on mine (and TB) when I pull the motor.

FWIW, mine has about 225K chassis miles but about 75K on this motor and I flew to Oregon and drive it back to Florida without any concern (and no issues except for the car trying to kill me due to a cruise control issue [shitty wiring and failing cluster]).

It is a 20-24 year old car now though so don't expect it to be a 2015 Honda Civic either. Most of the issues with my car were caused by the poor work during the swap. I will have to pull the motor eventually and fix wiring and other minor issues but I can't blame the car for that.

Make sure you like the example you drive - if not just walk away. There are PLENTY of 91-92s and even 93s. 94/95 is harder to find and go for more money. Personally I prefer the 93-95 cars as mine is just a weekend toy, if I were using it for tracking, autocrossing, etc I'd go 91-92.

SirBrass · 05-22-2015, 04:16 PM

What V6 does he have swapped in?

05-19-2015, 06:27 PM	#1
mb_ Ex-MR2 owner Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: Scion FRS Location: BC Posts: 128 Thanks: 32 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Smoking Tire: V6 MR2 I used to own an MR2 and am part of the BCMR2 Club. Went down to Long Beach, CA with BCMR2 members for Toyotafest and while we were down there, Matt Farah drove a fellow member's V6 swapped MR2. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkfVnkFzeZk[/ame]

05-19-2015, 08:15 PM	#2
ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice I always wanted to see him do a review on an mr2. I was thinking of getting him to do a review on my mk1.5 but unfortunately its no longer possible since I have a brz now Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

05-19-2015, 09:49 PM	#3
hmong337 Emperor JDM Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '91 MR2 Gen3 3SGTE, '13 FRS Location: Onterrible, Canada Posts: 1,750 Thanks: 3,498 Thanked 909 Times in 495 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Right on! Saw the owner of that car post on the mr2 forum with Matt Farah. Was waiting for it to be reviewed. The car should be pretty awesome with the 2gr. __________________

05-20-2015, 11:32 PM	#5
NWFRS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: ‘13 FRS Location: USA Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 3,945 Thanked 1,502 Times in 634 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Wow. I LIKE that swap! I used to have a 92 myself, non-turbo and all stock. I miss the motor, but damn that little car handled weird. :-/ __________________ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82872

05-21-2015, 07:49 PM	#7
Rampage Senior Member/Old Fanboi Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2000 2ZZ-GE MR2 Spyder HT Location: Back home in Ohio now Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 1,931 Thanked 2,014 Times in 915 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I drove a 2GR-fe swapped Spyder last fall in Savannah. Two hundred pounds lighter than a second gen and it was sneaky fast. Redline is like 6800 RPM and I felt like such a klutz because my 2ZZ does not get into the powerband until above 6000 RPM. I kept hitting the rev limiter and thinking damn this thing don't go. Then I look down going into a 60 MPH corner and I am in triple digits. It held and motored right through pulling hard on the way out. I gained a lot of respect for this swap that day. __________________ So many modders have more cents than sense!

05-20-2015, 03:26 AM	#4
mb_ Ex-MR2 owner Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: Scion FRS Location: BC Posts: 128 Thanks: 32 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been in it a few times actually (as a passenger) and that thing hauls ass!

05-21-2015, 07:54 PM	#8
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	I still like the 3SGTE __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

05-21-2015, 10:30 PM	#9
LSxJunkie Douchebag Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2014 Mustang GT Location: NY Posts: 1,047 Thanks: 283 Thanked 403 Times in 214 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	God I want one. SW20s are sexy, and the thought of having Camry reliability gives me a chub. I'm too big though. I have to set my mid-engine sights a little bit higher. __________________ Here - 2014 Mustang GT Track Package/Recaros - Koni Yellows, Boss 302 Springs, BMR SB041 Front Sway Bar, Boss 302 Rear Sway Bar, Boss 302 Wheels, GT500 Quad Tip Axleback, 2016 Legacy 2.5i Limited Gone - 2010 RX350, 2006 GTO (2nd), 2007 RX350, 2008 IS250AWD, 2006 GTO, 2004 G35 6MT, 1992 SC400

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