20V MK1 Engine Swap My 20v Swap progress (pics)...

Rick · 03-18-2007, 08:47 AM

Hi all! I am new to the board and thought I would post some pictures how my 20 swap is going. Everything seems to be going pretty smooth and I should have it running within the next couple of weeks. I have been talking to MR220v and he has been a lot of help. He has my wiring harness right now and should be done with it pretty soon. Anyway here are some pics...

My poor old blown up engine

My new SIlvertop Wooo Hoooo!

It needed a little cleaning up

The engine compartment needed help too

Engine compartment painted

The itb's were a corroded mess so they got a good cleaning and a fresh coat of aluminum paint.

THis is where I stand as of this morning. The engine portion is pretty much done. I am still waiting on a big drill bit I ordered on the internet to drill the C52 tranny to swap the selector shaft around. Pretty much when the tranny is done and I get the wiring harness back it should be ready to drop in and start.

Ncturnal · 03-18-2007, 12:22 PM

Nice work! It looks like things are coming along very nicely.

Welcome to the board.

Ben · 03-18-2007, 02:49 PM

That Motor Is Gorgeous! I Wish I Repainted My Engine Compartment When The Motor Is Out. Nice Job!

Mister2.2 · 03-18-2007, 02:51 PM

Very nice, welcome to the board. What are the specs on the 20v btw?

Rick · 03-18-2007, 03:26 PM

4A-GELU
AE101 Japan (92-95)
DOHC Belt
5 Valves per cylinder
1587cc
Bore x Stroke 81.0 x 77.0
10.5 compression
160hp @7400
Torque 16.5 @5200 kg/cm

aw11gt · 03-19-2007, 12:15 AM

very nice, welcome!!

mr220v · 03-22-2007, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister2.2

Very nice, welcome to the board. What are the specs on the 20v btw?

150whp for the Blacktop (165 at the crank). Somewhat less for the silvertop.

120-125lb/ft for the torque

Rick · 04-01-2007, 10:16 PM

I posted my completed pictures on the wrong thread, so what the hell, here they are here too.....

Ben · 04-01-2007, 10:18 PM

Submit Your Car To The Showcase

Rick · 04-01-2007, 10:28 PM

I don't think I can nominate myself. Right? Anyway, I guess If I am nominated, here are the mods. Obvious, 20v silvertop swap. Eibach springs, KYB struts, poly bushings and motor mounts, and other misc. things like the stereo system, etc. but no other performance items. Not a race car, just fun to drive!

Ben · 04-01-2007, 10:37 PM

Then I Nominate You

mr2man · 04-01-2007, 11:47 PM

Nice work.

When you painted the engine bay, did you do any prep work first?

Rick · 04-02-2007, 05:35 AM

Yes, the picture you see where the engine compartment is silver colored and partially red was when I was in the process. That whole thing was black when I started. Mostly with grease and grime. Eastwood sells a paint prep spray that is awesome but it is a little expensive at $10 per aerosol can. Now as far as removing absolutely everything out of the engine compartment, no. I took out as much as possible without the compartment painting becoming a multi-day project, and sprayed around what was left, i.e. the fuse box.

sandsz · 06-01-2007, 01:36 AM

I see what you did with the door cards. Naughty Naughty!

DucatiDave · 06-08-2007, 01:41 PM

sweet...nice work on the painting of the motor...

03-18-2007, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rick No Skills Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	My 20v Swap progress (pics)... Hi all! I am new to the board and thought I would post some pictures how my 20 swap is going. Everything seems to be going pretty smooth and I should have it running within the next couple of weeks. I have been talking to MR220v and he has been a lot of help. He has my wiring harness right now and should be done with it pretty soon. Anyway here are some pics... My poor old blown up engine My new SIlvertop Wooo Hoooo! It needed a little cleaning up The engine compartment needed help too Engine compartment painted The itb's were a corroded mess so they got a good cleaning and a fresh coat of aluminum paint. THis is where I stand as of this morning. The engine portion is pretty much done. I am still waiting on a big drill bit I ordered on the internet to drill the C52 tranny to swap the selector shaft around. Pretty much when the tranny is done and I get the wiring harness back it should be ready to drop in and start.

03-18-2007, 12:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ncturnal NoAgendaShow.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7,446 Thanks: 94 Thanked 158 Times in 125 Posts Blog Entries: 7 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (37/100% )	Nice work! It looks like things are coming along very nicely. Welcome to the board. __________________ Brian - My MR2Trader Ads - Click here for order or shipping status if you've bought something from me recently. Technical Questions - Please post them on the forums. Others who may have the same problem don't benefit from a PM exchange. If you wish to have my input I have no problem with a PM containing a link to a thread you have already posted.

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Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Very nice, welcome to the board. What are the specs on the 20v btw? __________________ --Josh MR2Trader.com Free to Buy and Sell your MR2 Parts!

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03-18-2007, 02:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 4,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 309 Times in 284 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	That Motor Is Gorgeous! I Wish I Repainted My Engine Compartment When The Motor Is Out. Nice Job!

03-18-2007, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rick No Skills Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	4A-GELU AE101 Japan (92-95) DOHC Belt 5 Valves per cylinder 1587cc Bore x Stroke 81.0 x 77.0 10.5 compression 160hp @7400 Torque 16.5 @5200 kg/cm

03-19-2007, 12:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
aw11gt aw11gt20v Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chino Posts: 34 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	very nice, welcome!!

04-01-2007, 10:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rick No Skills Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I posted my completed pictures on the wrong thread, so what the hell, here they are here too.....

04-01-2007, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 4,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 309 Times in 284 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	Submit Your Car To The Showcase

04-01-2007, 10:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rick No Skills Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I don't think I can nominate myself. Right? Anyway, I guess If I am nominated, here are the mods. Obvious, 20v silvertop swap. Eibach springs, KYB struts, poly bushings and motor mounts, and other misc. things like the stereo system, etc. but no other performance items. Not a race car, just fun to drive!

04-01-2007, 10:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 4,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 309 Times in 284 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	Then I Nominate You

04-01-2007, 11:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
mr2man E85 Beast Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 144 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Nice work. When you painted the engine bay, did you do any prep work first?

04-02-2007, 05:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
Rick No Skills Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Yes, the picture you see where the engine compartment is silver colored and partially red was when I was in the process. That whole thing was black when I started. Mostly with grease and grime. Eastwood sells a paint prep spray that is awesome but it is a little expensive at $10 per aerosol can. Now as far as removing absolutely everything out of the engine compartment, no. I took out as much as possible without the compartment painting becoming a multi-day project, and sprayed around what was left, i.e. the fuse box.

06-01-2007, 01:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
sandsz No Skills Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stone Mountain Posts: 23 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I see what you did with the door cards. Naughty Naughty!

06-08-2007, 01:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
DucatiDave At the Track... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	sweet...nice work on the painting of the motor...