Mk1 V8 / 6 speed - Page 6

Bryce Scotti · 10-03-2009, 11:22 AM

sweet

Paul Woods · 10-16-2009, 12:26 PM

Just a small update, i am in the process of extending my ECU harness so that it reaches into the cabin, it is important that i get it away from the engine bay heat, hilly has once again been a legend and sent me some shielding for the signal wires.

Other than that i have been waiting for my induction pipework to arrive, i needed some 3.5" alumiunium mandrel bent tubing and i just could not find this in the UK, so i ordered some from the US.... this is just dummy fitted, no clips or anything yet and attaches onto my "inner wing secret airbox"

I am nearly ready to pull the engine back out for the final time, prep/paint the bay and pretty everything up for the final build.

Paul Woods · 11-04-2009, 12:19 PM

Well she is now inside in the dry for the winter and on the mobile lift, this means i can make massive progress this winter to get her ready for next summers show season.

Needless to say i have a ton of work ahead of me.

wagonis · 11-04-2009, 12:32 PM

How the hell did I miss this thread?!?!?! You do some sick work, I need to keep track of this.

Paul Woods · 11-04-2009, 12:35 PM

Thanks! Still a long way to go though.

wagonis · 11-04-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Woods

Thanks! Still a long way to go though.

I imagine so, but considering how far it's come, this is worth the wait. I am thinking of doing a V6 swap myself, would be a first but I wish I lived over the pond by you so I'd be able to take notes...you do some really nice work.

Paul Woods · 11-04-2009, 12:39 PM

Well i am more than happy to advise/help you tackle your swap via email, it wouldn't be the first time! My best advice is to sign up on TWOBRUTAL MR2 and when you start your build thread you will get masses of help from me and all of the other UK guys.

wagonis · 11-04-2009, 12:52 PM

Cool, I just signed up and when I'm ready, you'll see me up on there...same name.

Paul Woods · 11-04-2009, 12:57 PM

Nice one, in the meantime spend as much time as you can reading the v6 build threads on there, it really is a huge resource for home swappers.

lsgheero · 11-04-2009, 01:03 PM

How much did the mobile lift cost you I want one of those...

Paul Woods · 11-04-2009, 01:12 PM

Um i have had that one for about 6 months and it cost me £800 GBP from ebay second hand, that's about $1300 i think.

The other two fixed 2-post lifts we use are much better for working on an Mr2 though....

We just couldn't do the job properly without these two.

wagonis · 11-04-2009, 03:43 PM

While those are nice, moost of us probably won't have the room for one in our garages.

I'll be sure to read up on the V6 swap threads, really want to do it, just waiting for my 5SFE to blow. At this rate it may be a while, got 185K miles on the dial and still kicking like a new engine.

Medusa · 11-04-2009, 04:09 PM

I've been planning a V6 swap myself (Like so many other board members

) but I'm really interested in the 2GR.

What goes into a 2GR swap that's different from a 3VZ/1MZ swap? And how does it mount to the transmission?

Paul Woods · 11-05-2009, 01:01 AM

The 2gr is just lots of little things, once you have goukys mounting kit it hangs easily, it needs a helicoil inserting into the block for one of the transmission bolts and the front exhaust header modifying if you want to retain them and the cats.

Wiring wise it is a bit complicated too.

Medusa · 11-05-2009, 02:31 AM

Ah, see I'm not worried at all about wiring. And I would be welding a custom exhaust for any swap I do, so I'm not concerned about that.

How much does a 2GR+ECU/wiring cost?

honda_bar · 11-05-2009, 02:51 AM

just caught wind of the thread, thanks paul for your dedication posting up pics and sharing!

bassman54 · 11-06-2009, 10:16 PM

Ok, I think I am ready to admit that I may have a problem. I have read this entire thread at least 4 times. Each time I read every post and look at all the pics. Sometimes I re-read in the same session. What a great idea, and we MR2 enthusiasts get to watch with eager anticipation as "our baby" comes to life.

Paul, thank you for sharing this project with the community. If you ever get weary doing the work, just remember that your MR2 brothers are cheering you on

Paul Woods · 11-07-2009, 01:57 AM

Hey thanks for the support, this is one project that will definately be completed no matter how long it takes.Part of my drive to see this through is that we have a few "keyboard mechanic" idiots on this side of the pond who have said it will never get built,it isn't possible and it won't work and basically like to put us down.That's a red rag to a bull as far as im concerned

They seem to have gone strangely quiet over the last few months though.... i wonder why!

More updates coming soon.

efx · 11-12-2009, 01:02 PM

Man, I love looking at those two lifts. I like the colors too. One day...LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Woods

Um i have had that one for about 6 months and it cost me £800 GBP from ebay second hand, that's about $1300 i think.

The other two fixed 2-post lifts we use are much better for working on an Mr2 though....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...portlifts1.jpg

We just couldn't do the job properly without these two.

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10-16-2009, 12:26 PM	#102 (permalink)
Paul Woods Don't talk it, do it. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 237 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Just a small update, i am in the process of extending my ECU harness so that it reaches into the cabin, it is important that i get it away from the engine bay heat, hilly has once again been a legend and sent me some shielding for the signal wires. Other than that i have been waiting for my induction pipework to arrive, i needed some 3.5" alumiunium mandrel bent tubing and i just could not find this in the UK, so i ordered some from the US.... this is just dummy fitted, no clips or anything yet and attaches onto my "inner wing secret airbox" I am nearly ready to pull the engine back out for the final time, prep/paint the bay and pretty everything up for the final build.

11-04-2009, 12:19 PM	#103 (permalink)
Paul Woods Don't talk it, do it. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 237 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well she is now inside in the dry for the winter and on the mobile lift, this means i can make massive progress this winter to get her ready for next summers show season. Needless to say i have a ton of work ahead of me.

11-04-2009, 12:32 PM	#104 (permalink)
wagonis Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, FL Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 50 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	How the hell did I miss this thread?!?!?! You do some sick work, I need to keep track of this.

11-04-2009, 12:35 PM	#105 (permalink)
Paul Woods Don't talk it, do it. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 237 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks! Still a long way to go though.

11-04-2009, 12:39 PM	#107 (permalink)
Paul Woods Don't talk it, do it. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 237 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well i am more than happy to advise/help you tackle your swap via email, it wouldn't be the first time! My best advice is to sign up on TWOBRUTAL MR2 and when you start your build thread you will get masses of help from me and all of the other UK guys.

11-04-2009, 12:52 PM	#108 (permalink)
wagonis Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, FL Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 50 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Cool, I just signed up and when I'm ready, you'll see me up on there...same name.

11-04-2009, 12:57 PM	#109 (permalink)
Paul Woods Don't talk it, do it. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 237 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Nice one, in the meantime spend as much time as you can reading the v6 build threads on there, it really is a huge resource for home swappers.

11-04-2009, 01:03 PM	#110 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 698 Thanks: 9 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	How much did the mobile lift cost you I want one of those...

11-04-2009, 01:12 PM	#111 (permalink)
Paul Woods Don't talk it, do it. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 237 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Um i have had that one for about 6 months and it cost me £800 GBP from ebay second hand, that's about $1300 i think. The other two fixed 2-post lifts we use are much better for working on an Mr2 though.... We just couldn't do the job properly without these two.

11-04-2009, 03:43 PM	#112 (permalink)
wagonis Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, FL Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 50 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	While those are nice, moost of us probably won't have the room for one in our garages. I'll be sure to read up on the V6 swap threads, really want to do it, just waiting for my 5SFE to blow. At this rate it may be a while, got 185K miles on the dial and still kicking like a new engine.

11-04-2009, 04:09 PM	#113 (permalink)
Medusa Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 681 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I've been planning a V6 swap myself (Like so many other board members ) but I'm really interested in the 2GR. What goes into a 2GR swap that's different from a 3VZ/1MZ swap? And how does it mount to the transmission?

11-05-2009, 01:01 AM	#114 (permalink)
Paul Woods Don't talk it, do it. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 237 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The 2gr is just lots of little things, once you have goukys mounting kit it hangs easily, it needs a helicoil inserting into the block for one of the transmission bolts and the front exhaust header modifying if you want to retain them and the cats. Wiring wise it is a bit complicated too.

11-05-2009, 02:31 AM	#115 (permalink)
Medusa Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 681 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Ah, see I'm not worried at all about wiring. And I would be welding a custom exhaust for any swap I do, so I'm not concerned about that. How much does a 2GR+ECU/wiring cost?

11-05-2009, 02:51 AM	#116 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,412 Thanks: 37 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	just caught wind of the thread, thanks paul for your dedication posting up pics and sharing!

11-06-2009, 10:16 PM	#117 (permalink)
bassman54 Ol' School Skills Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 44 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Ok, I think I am ready to admit that I may have a problem. I have read this entire thread at least 4 times. Each time I read every post and look at all the pics. Sometimes I re-read in the same session. What a great idea, and we MR2 enthusiasts get to watch with eager anticipation as "our baby" comes to life. Paul, thank you for sharing this project with the community. If you ever get weary doing the work, just remember that your MR2 brothers are cheering you on

11-07-2009, 01:57 AM	#118 (permalink)
Paul Woods Don't talk it, do it. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 237 Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hey thanks for the support, this is one project that will definately be completed no matter how long it takes.Part of my drive to see this through is that we have a few "keyboard mechanic" idiots on this side of the pond who have said it will never get built,it isn't possible and it won't work and basically like to put us down.That's a red rag to a bull as far as im concerned They seem to have gone strangely quiet over the last few months though.... i wonder why! More updates coming soon.