shades
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| posted on 4/5/05 at 05:42 PM |
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MKII MR2?
What engine is in the MKII MR2? Have been looking for a 4age to put in my avon and have just been offered an engine from the MKII. Is this any use?
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jestre
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| posted on 4/5/05 at 06:30 PM |
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I believe the 2nd gen MR2 used the 3SGTE(turbo) and the 5SFE(base).
[Edited on 4/5/05 by jestre]
-=too much horsepower is just enough=-
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jestre
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| posted on 4/5/05 at 06:32 PM |
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Here is a breakdown of the MR2s
1991-95 Toyota MR2: Highlights
After a half-decade on the market in its prior form, Toyota's mid-engined, rear-drive sports car earned a redesign for 1991. Dubbed
"Mister Two," the 2-seater skipped the 1990 model year completely. The reworked version arrived in spring of that year, as an early
'91 model.
Bigger and racier in appearance than its predecessor, the 1991 MR2 displayed Ferrari-like styling and offered more power than before. Base models got
a 130-horsepower, 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine, borrowed from Toyota's Celica GT/GT-S. A turbocharged, 200-horsepower 2.1-liter engine, also used
in the Celica All-Trac Turbo, went into the Turbo MR2. Both engines were dual-overhead-cam designs with four valves per cylinder, mounted transversely
behind the 2-passenger cockpit. A supercharged engine, available in 1989, was not used in the new generation.
A 5-speed manual transmission was standard, with 4-speed automatic optional for nonturbo models. Unequal-size tires and wheels were installed: 195/60
on 6-inch wheels up front, versus 205/60 on 7-inch wheels at the rear. T-bar roof panels were available on the Turbo and the base MR2, but an optional
pop-up/removable moonroof could be installed instead.
Riding a wheelbase that had been increased by 3.2 inches, measuring 9.3 inches longer overall, the new MR2 weighed 350 to 400 pounds more than its
predecessor. A driver's airbag was standard, and antilock braking was a new option. So was electro-hydraulic power steering.
Year-to-Year Changes
1992 Toyota MR2: Following a full redesign for 1991, the new MR2 was virtually unchanged in its second season.
1993 Toyota MR2: An updated MR2 debuted in March 1992, as an early '93 model. Suspension revisions were intended to reduce rear-end breakaway in
hard cornering. Changes included reduced ride height, higher-rate springs and shock absorbers, stiffer bushings, and longer rear toe-control arms.
Tires grew wider and bigger in diameter (now 15-inch). Alloy wheels got a fresh design, and the base engine grew from 130 to 135 horsepower. Both
models gained a larger front air intake. All Turbo coupes now had the previously optional T-bar roof. Turbo coupes gained an 8-speaker audio system as
well as standard air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, and power door locks.
1994 Toyota MR2: A passenger-side airbag joined the driver's airbag for 1994. Both MR2 models got revised taillamps and minor tweaks to the
suspension components and shock absorbers. The base model added standard air conditioning and a newly designed one-piece rear spoiler. Previously,
spoilers were reserved for Turbos. Air conditioning switched to non-CFC refrigerant.
1995 Toyota MR2: Toyota's midengine coupe entered its final season without change, except that the base model with T-bar roof gained a Power
Package (power windows and door locks) as standard equipment. Steadily escalating prices and high insurance premiums had contributed to serious
declining MR2 sales. Several years later, as the new century began, Toyota would revive the MR2 name for its new midengine Spyder convertible.
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shades
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| posted on 4/5/05 at 09:16 PM |
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thought as much... not fancy having a turbo with the extra hassle and gubbins required. have my eye on a mk1 mr2 lying in somones garden...
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Project7
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| posted on 6/5/05 at 06:29 PM |
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If it is a UK spec car then it wont be a turbo - they were import only.
They have two possible engines - a 3sfe which isnt great. But the later ones have the 3sge which good for 170bhp is free revving and above 5000rpm
they pull incredably well (redline 7000rpm). In my opinion it would be a very nice engine to have in a 7.
Ive just notice your in the states, so the above might not be relevant
[Edited on 6/5/05 by Project7]
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