Need Info Quick!

Mr. Anderson.GCC · 04-13-2008, 08:02 AM

I found a GREAT deal on a NA mk2 close to where I live, but before I buy it(or someone else does), I need to know a couple things: Where is the oil filter located, how easy is it to change the oil, what's the safety like on these cars, and where's the radiator? Any info is much appreciated.

krazy2 · 04-13-2008, 08:37 AM

The radiator is located in the front behind the front bumper. The oil filter is in front of motor under exhaust, if engine is cooled down its easy to change. Safety, well they are a small car but they take a hit in a crash pretty good. They are some articles in forum (I think) showing a few crashes and the drivers were fine afterwards.

ZachAttack · 04-13-2008, 08:49 AM

Safety wise you're much better off than a lot of modern smaller cars.....most wrecks come from inexperienced drivers, and they typicly walk away.

Mr. Anderson.GCC · 04-13-2008, 02:46 PM

Ok, cool. I also noticed these bracket things that were lower down in the engine bay, up against the wall that separates the engine from the passenger compartment. What are they for?

ZachAttack · 04-13-2008, 03:13 PM

...there are a couple of things like that down there. Some of the studs are for things like the heat shields and under body panels.....

Mr. Anderson.GCC · 04-13-2008, 05:56 PM

Also, are the gas pedals heavy/stiff on all NA mr2s?

krazy2 · 04-13-2008, 06:21 PM

They are a little tight... cables are long and have a snug spring at linkage on top of valve cover.

Mr. Anderson.GCC · 04-14-2008, 12:44 PM

How much would a 2.2 NA engine cost? (With and without ECU)

lsgheero · 04-14-2008, 06:21 PM

depends on what 2.2 na

most common is a 3s-ge but you can get the eco model a 3s-fe.

3s-ge nothing other then the engine around 750-1k

3s-fe not really worth it but around 500 id say

Mr. Anderson.GCC · 04-14-2008, 08:52 PM

Sorry for my lack of knowledge, but what's the difference? Is one a turbo and one not?

mr2nv · 04-15-2008, 03:39 PM

The 2.2 5sfe that came in all USDM MR2 NA's are very cheap and it's quite possible to get one for free. If you had to replace the 5sfe in your MR2, I would either swap in a 3sge(NA) or 3sgte(Turbo).

5sfe 2.2 - 135hp
3sge 2.0 - gen2=160hp, gen3=180hp, gen4=200hp

PearlJammzz · 04-15-2008, 03:49 PM

3sgte turbo gen3 puts you at 240ponies..

The 2.2l n/a motor that's in the US models you can get for free or cost of shipping very regularly.

Mr. Anderson.GCC · 04-16-2008, 01:07 PM

How easy would it be to install a 3sge? How much would each different gen cost? Btw, I bought the car today and absolutely love it. Between installing a 3sge and a V6, which one should I do? Thanks

Mr. Anderson.GCC · 04-17-2008, 11:31 PM

How hard would it be to drop in a 3rd generation 3sge? Would it fit to the tranny I have now?

group35sucks · 05-04-2008, 12:50 AM

you should really consider what you are getting yourself into with an engine swap... it's a lot of work and headaches.

04-13-2008, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Anderson.GCC Some Skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Need Info Quick! I found a GREAT deal on a NA mk2 close to where I live, but before I buy it(or someone else does), I need to know a couple things: Where is the oil filter located, how easy is it to change the oil, what's the safety like on these cars, and where's the radiator? Any info is much appreciated.

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Mr. Anderson.GCC Some Skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	3rd Gen installment How hard would it be to drop in a 3rd generation 3sge? Would it fit to the tranny I have now?

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04-13-2008, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
krazy2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 262 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	The radiator is located in the front behind the front bumper. The oil filter is in front of motor under exhaust, if engine is cooled down its easy to change. Safety, well they are a small car but they take a hit in a crash pretty good. They are some articles in forum (I think) showing a few crashes and the drivers were fine afterwards.

04-13-2008, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
ZachAttack I want a rocketpak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 278 Thanks: 24 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Safety wise you're much better off than a lot of modern smaller cars.....most wrecks come from inexperienced drivers, and they typicly walk away.

04-13-2008, 02:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr. Anderson.GCC Some Skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Ok, cool. I also noticed these bracket things that were lower down in the engine bay, up against the wall that separates the engine from the passenger compartment. What are they for?

04-13-2008, 03:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZachAttack I want a rocketpak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 278 Thanks: 24 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	...there are a couple of things like that down there. Some of the studs are for things like the heat shields and under body panels.....

04-13-2008, 05:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mr. Anderson.GCC Some Skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Also, are the gas pedals heavy/stiff on all NA mr2s?

04-13-2008, 06:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
krazy2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 262 Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	They are a little tight... cables are long and have a snug spring at linkage on top of valve cover.

04-14-2008, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mr. Anderson.GCC Some Skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	How much would a 2.2 NA engine cost? (With and without ECU)

04-14-2008, 06:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 747 Thanks: 9 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	depends on what 2.2 na most common is a 3s-ge but you can get the eco model a 3s-fe. 3s-ge nothing other then the engine around 750-1k 3s-fe not really worth it but around 500 id say

04-14-2008, 08:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mr. Anderson.GCC Some Skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Sorry for my lack of knowledge, but what's the difference? Is one a turbo and one not?

04-15-2008, 03:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
mr2nv Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	The 2.2 5sfe that came in all USDM MR2 NA's are very cheap and it's quite possible to get one for free. If you had to replace the 5sfe in your MR2, I would either swap in a 3sge(NA) or 3sgte(Turbo). 5sfe 2.2 - 135hp 3sge 2.0 - gen2=160hp, gen3=180hp, gen4=200hp

04-15-2008, 03:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,115 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 69 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	3sgte turbo gen3 puts you at 240ponies.. The 2.2l n/a motor that's in the US models you can get for free or cost of shipping very regularly.

04-16-2008, 01:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mr. Anderson.GCC Some Skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	How easy would it be to install a 3sge? How much would each different gen cost? Btw, I bought the car today and absolutely love it. Between installing a 3sge and a V6, which one should I do? Thanks

05-04-2008, 12:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
group35sucks I have various skills Join Date: May 2008 Location: california Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	you should really consider what you are getting yourself into with an engine swap... it's a lot of work and headaches.