5k budget

Sahow · 11-06-2009, 09:41 AM

So I have a 1991 non turbo mr2 waiting for me to swap it's engine. It's bone stock and was wondering what's the best engine I can get for 5k for the engine itself not including labor.

lsgheero · 11-06-2009, 10:29 AM

Is this engine/trans or just engine, Are you wanting something that bolts right it or do you mind work to get mounts in place, etc?

As for direct bolt in if you are wanting power I would say Gen 3 3s-gte and take the left over funds for engine buildup.

STLMR2na · 11-06-2009, 10:37 AM

yea for sure if your budget is 5k, buy a 3sgte and tran for like 2k and you'll have plenty left over to mod it over 300hp easy

RC MR2 · 11-06-2009, 10:47 AM

u can get a 3sgte or a Beams

lsgheero · 11-06-2009, 10:48 AM

If is wanting to drag race the 3sgte is likely a better option for him, its faster.

mr220v · 11-06-2009, 11:17 AM

5k gets you a 2grfe.

STLMR2na · 11-06-2009, 11:41 AM

RC forget beams if he has 5k to blow lol!

beast out a 3sgte

baktasht · 11-06-2009, 11:50 AM

If you want a full Gen3 3sgte swap let me know, we're selling Gen3's now and have a few ready to ship. They'll come with the LSD transmission, motor, ECU, full uncut wiring harness, ct20b turbo, and everything you need to get going.

mr3 · 11-06-2009, 02:24 PM

You outta start selling the complete package with everything done. Wiring harness already swaped, hoses necessary, etc. That's what I'll be looking forward to when I get the mk2 project. I wouldnt mind a complete P&P kit. Just thought I'd share my $.02.

baktasht · 11-06-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mr3

You outta start selling the complete package with everything done. Wiring harness already swaped, hoses necessary, etc. That's what I'll be looking forward to when I get the mk2 project. I wouldnt mind a complete P&P kit. Just thought I'd share my $.02.

We do. It's the entire swap with all the wiring harness, ecu, transmission and everything. Just posted up a sale on it actually: SALE: Gen3 3SGTE Swap (w/ LSD transmission)

Sahow · 11-06-2009, 11:20 PM

Guess i'm going for the 3gste . I know this is by choice but what do you guys think would be the best turbo

baktasht · 11-07-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sahow

Guess i'm going for the 3gste . I know this is by choice but what do you guys think would be the best turbo

Depends on your power goals and types of driving you plan to do.

Sahow · 11-09-2009, 07:45 AM

I just plan on running 12s on the track. Or mabe less

baktasht · 11-09-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sahow

I just plan on running 12s on the track. Or mabe less

Go with a Gen3 for sure. It will require much less work to get you faster than a Gen2.

Texas_Ace · 11-13-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sahow

I just plan on running 12s on the track. Or mabe less

Just some FYI for you, i ran a 7.9 @ 91 in the 1.8th mile on a bone stock 3rd gen with EMSpowered S252 turbo kit.

YouTube - HD Texas_Ace 325rwhp Toyota MR2 turbo...

YouTube - 1993 MR2 Turbo S252 Turbo kit 325rwhp...

More videos on my account.

Those 1/8th times are about a 12.00 flat in the 1/4 and that is a BONE STOCK 3rd gen with the S252 running 17psi. It easily has a high 11 in it with some good tires.

I now have an AEM stand alone, about to get some meth and possible cams and i will see what it will do with that. Then i will try the S256 and see what it does! Just have to fix my tranny first :-(

Sahow · 11-14-2009, 12:26 AM

Wow man congrats on the 7.9

Texas_Ace · 11-14-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sahow

Wow man congrats on the 7.9

Thanks, it was a good pass but far from perfect. On a perfect pass as it sat i should have been able to hit at least a 7.7 on the tires i had and lower with some slicks. That is a high 11 in the 1/4 mile.

Not bad for a virtually stock car.

mr2v63vz · 11-14-2009, 01:54 AM

if this is a dd then turbo v6 all the way
if its a drag then i have to agree a gen 3 3s is gonna be alot easier to produce numbers

baktasht · 11-14-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mr2v63vz

if this is a dd then turbo v6 all the way
if its a drag then i have to agree a gen 3 3s is gonna be alot easier to produce numbers

I have to highly disagree. A turbo v6 requires quite a bit of work to get running and a lot of custom work. It is not really a drop in solution. 99% of the MR2 community would not be able to do a v6 swap, let alone a turbo v6, simply due to how complicated it would be and how much extra custom fabrication it would require.

Also, if you've ever driven a properly setup gen2 or gen3 with a nice fast spooling turbo, you'd know that they are a blast to drive around town as a daily driver. And on top of that they get great gas milage when you stay off the boost because they are still a 4 cylinder.

mr2v63vz · 11-14-2009, 09:12 AM

didnt say it was gonna be easy!

11-06-2009, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sahow No Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lowell, MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	5k budget So I have a 1991 non turbo mr2 waiting for me to swap it's engine. It's bone stock and was wondering what's the best engine I can get for 5k for the engine itself not including labor.

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11-06-2009, 10:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 613 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Is this engine/trans or just engine, Are you wanting something that bolts right it or do you mind work to get mounts in place, etc? As for direct bolt in if you are wanting power I would say Gen 3 3s-gte and take the left over funds for engine buildup.

11-06-2009, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
STLMR2na Some Skills Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 73 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	yea for sure if your budget is 5k, buy a 3sgte and tran for like 2k and you'll have plenty left over to mod it over 300hp easy

11-06-2009, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
RC MR2 Some Skills Join Date: May 2009 Location: Richmond,VA Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	u can get a 3sgte or a Beams

11-06-2009, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 613 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	If is wanting to drag race the 3sgte is likely a better option for him, its faster.

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mr220v Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,791 Thanks: 13 Thanked 139 Times in 117 Posts iTrader Rating: (8/100% )	5k gets you a 2grfe.

11-06-2009, 11:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
STLMR2na Some Skills Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 73 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	RC forget beams if he has 5k to blow lol! beast out a 3sgte

11-06-2009, 11:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
baktasht EMSPowered.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,657 Thanks: 19 Thanked 133 Times in 118 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (41/98% )	If you want a full Gen3 3sgte swap let me know, we're selling Gen3's now and have a few ready to ship. They'll come with the LSD transmission, motor, ECU, full uncut wiring harness, ct20b turbo, and everything you need to get going.

11-06-2009, 02:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
mr3 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 840 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	You outta start selling the complete package with everything done. Wiring harness already swaped, hoses necessary, etc. That's what I'll be looking forward to when I get the mk2 project. I wouldnt mind a complete P&P kit. Just thought I'd share my $.02.

11-06-2009, 11:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sahow No Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lowell, MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Guess i'm going for the 3gste . I know this is by choice but what do you guys think would be the best turbo

11-09-2009, 07:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Sahow No Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lowell, MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I just plan on running 12s on the track. Or mabe less

11-14-2009, 12:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
Sahow No Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lowell, MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Wow man congrats on the 7.9

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mr2v63vz Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New windsor,NY Posts: 327 Thanks: 50 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	if this is a dd then turbo v6 all the way if its a drag then i have to agree a gen 3 3s is gonna be alot easier to produce numbers

11-14-2009, 09:12 AM	#20 (permalink)
mr2v63vz Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New windsor,NY Posts: 327 Thanks: 50 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	didnt say it was gonna be easy!