srt-4 swap in mr2? - Page 2

Denz · 06-19-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mr29180

fail LOL 3sgte is us and a Jdm motor!!! LOL

Excuse me? how is that fail?

David · 06-19-2009, 10:57 PM

Because the OP thought it was only JDM.

mr2_fast · 06-20-2009, 12:17 AM

if you want fun do a K20 turbo swap they already make those huge chunk of metal mounts for the civics... just weld them on the mr2, lol. srsly.

Denz · 06-20-2009, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David48

Because the OP thought it was only JDM.

ahhh I see
I thought he was taking the piss outa me haha.

srt guy · 06-20-2009, 12:38 PM

i used to knock the srt-4 platform too a few years back when i owned my 1993 300zx...
i can see why some guys knock on the car because they havent researched the car or even driven the car so they just call it a neon because it looks similar, even though i honestly like the look of the srt-4, i think it looks agressive and they never fail to surprise anyone when they race people that just knock on it and say its a POS neon.

i personally would like to go with a stroked 3sgte MR2 if i can get that motor fully built to handle excessive amounts of power without breaking down on me. i had the srt-4 swap idea because i know that motor well, on top of already owning the car and having the motor i can build sitting in my garage. the srt-4 motor all completely stock internally can handle 450whp with a bolt on turbo kit and simple tune which costs about 5k to do. if i stroke that motor im looking at a 2.6L turbo motor capable of 1400whp that i know will not have any problem handling 600whp to daily drive. but i also understand that the fab work etc. will cost sooooo much money aswell and make the project become very expensive.
as long as i can fully build and stroke the 3sgte motor and have it able to handle 600whp no problem and can be driven daily then ill strongly consider that project and stick with a toyota drivetrain. i just dont want to have to spend thousands of dollars building a motor that can turn out weak, with that being said im not saying the 3sgte motor is weak im just saying ill need to research and make sure this motor can achieve my goals without doubt and can hold up to the same abuse the srt-4 platform i was using had.

chrisfromnh · 06-20-2009, 02:17 PM

Id still go with a v6 turbo...

thejigalo · 06-20-2009, 05:49 PM

v6 turbo would be SSSSWWWEEEETTT

David · 06-22-2009, 04:28 PM

Not as sweet as a twin turbo V6.

Redstar · 06-22-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by srt guy

Thanks^^^ that info helped alot. do you or anyone know where i can find alot of information on these engines and what it would cost to fully build one? if i go with this swap instead ill need to research it and also make sure this engine can be built to handle 600whp.
i dont wanna build a motor thats almost impossible to get to handle that kind of power.
right now i can have a stroker kit put on my srt-4 motor and have the entire engine fully built to handle up to 1400whp and total cost for that is in the 10k range.
i need to compare the two motors and see what my best bet would be, also taking into factor that ill need to get alot of custom work done to make a stroked srt motor fit and work well in an mr2 setup. the extra money in fab work almost isnt worth it.

I'm not bashing, I've acually owned a couple older turbo dodge cars. Fun cars, tough engines. It would definatly be an interesting project, I'd probably even subscribe to your build thread.

On the wild idea of building the ultimate sleeper car - a 1400hp wood paneled Dodge Caravan, I looked into the engine you're talking about:
Darrell Cox Racing - 2.6L Stroker Short Block (Powered by CubeCart)
6k
Darrell Cox Racing - Pro Series Cylinder Head (Powered by CubeCart)
2k
Darrell Cox Racing - Twin Turbo Kit (Powered by CubeCart)
3.2k
Darrell Cox Racing - Performance Intake Manifold (Powered by CubeCart)
$650
Darrell Cox Racing - Level 5 Axles (Powered by CubeCart)
1.3k
Darrell Cox Racing (Powered by CubeCart)
8.3k
+ 5-8k for Misc (fuel, tuning, cooling, ect)

I'm seeing around $27,000 in just parts to build a 1400hp capable SRT-4/Caravan.

More on topic, look here ATS Racing 350 whp complete build up for info on what one of the top MR2 tuner's is doing as far as engine builds.

What kind of racing are you planning to do?

A good quote - "At the end of the day, HP is only limited by your wallet, how fast can you afford to go?"

328FTW · 06-22-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Redstar

A good quote - "At the end of the day, HP is only limited by your wallet, how fast can you afford to go?"

If that held completly true my car wouldn't move

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06-19-2009, 10:57 PM	#22 (permalink)
David Formerly known as David48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 111 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Because the OP thought it was only JDM.

06-20-2009, 12:17 AM	#23 (permalink)
mr2_fast No Skills Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: wylie Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	if you want fun do a K20 turbo swap they already make those huge chunk of metal mounts for the civics... just weld them on the mr2, lol. srsly.

06-20-2009, 12:38 PM	#25 (permalink)
srt guy No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i used to knock the srt-4 platform too a few years back when i owned my 1993 300zx... i can see why some guys knock on the car because they havent researched the car or even driven the car so they just call it a neon because it looks similar, even though i honestly like the look of the srt-4, i think it looks agressive and they never fail to surprise anyone when they race people that just knock on it and say its a POS neon. i personally would like to go with a stroked 3sgte MR2 if i can get that motor fully built to handle excessive amounts of power without breaking down on me. i had the srt-4 swap idea because i know that motor well, on top of already owning the car and having the motor i can build sitting in my garage. the srt-4 motor all completely stock internally can handle 450whp with a bolt on turbo kit and simple tune which costs about 5k to do. if i stroke that motor im looking at a 2.6L turbo motor capable of 1400whp that i know will not have any problem handling 600whp to daily drive. but i also understand that the fab work etc. will cost sooooo much money aswell and make the project become very expensive. as long as i can fully build and stroke the 3sgte motor and have it able to handle 600whp no problem and can be driven daily then ill strongly consider that project and stick with a toyota drivetrain. i just dont want to have to spend thousands of dollars building a motor that can turn out weak, with that being said im not saying the 3sgte motor is weak im just saying ill need to research and make sure this motor can achieve my goals without doubt and can hold up to the same abuse the srt-4 platform i was using had.

06-20-2009, 02:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
chrisfromnh drift Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Weare, NH Posts: 135 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Blog Entries: 2 iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Id still go with a v6 turbo...

06-20-2009, 05:49 PM	#27 (permalink)
thejigalo <<<>>> Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near Toledo Ohio Posts: 127 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	v6 turbo would be SSSSWWWEEEETTT

06-22-2009, 04:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
David Formerly known as David48 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 111 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Not as sweet as a twin turbo V6.