new motor?

noob · 05-19-2006, 08:43 AM

i just sold my 94 eg and got a 88 mr2.....i want to put a new motor in it i think i want the 4agze motor but i dont know if its the best one to swap in there. i dont really know to much anout mr2s i just like the way they look...

i want the most horsepower for my buck so any suggestions?

Crispin · 05-19-2006, 12:28 PM

5SFE is the best bang for the buck... depending on your emission laws in your area...

~135hp & ~140ftlbs of torque

Can be had motor+ tranny for 250-500$ /w only wiring and and engine mounts needing to be fabricated.

noob · 05-19-2006, 12:32 PM

there are no emission laws in florida (were i live) so ur saying i can get long block and tranny for around 500 bucks.....if so does it bolt right in? and do i have to replace any exsisting parts alternator startor etc etc etc?

electromr2 · 05-19-2006, 12:38 PM

Who has a 5SFE motor and transmission for $250 to 500?

PETC · 05-19-2006, 01:34 PM

I got my 5SFE longblock for $50 in full working order.

But I was putting it into my MK2, and they bolt directly to the MK2.

I don't think it would be too much work to get a 5S to bolt to an MK1, and it definitly would be the best bang for your buck.

canadam · 05-19-2006, 01:59 PM

For bang-for-your buck, I'd definately look into the 1ZZ. These are a dime a dozen, they come out of every rental Corolla that gets crashed. You can easily find one for $400-$500. With ~130hp/~125ft.-lb., it's a little less powerful than the 5S-FE, but it's also aluminum, and has VVT-i to play with. Also, lots of people have very successfully built high boost motors on stock internals, so you know its going to last. Installation shouldn't be a whole lot harder than the 5S, and it has a 6 speed that can easily be installed if you're looking for more fun

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Originally Posted by Crispin

5SFE is the best bang for the buck... depending on your emission laws in your area...

~135hp & ~140ftlbs of torque

Can be had motor+ tranny for 250-500$ /w only wiring and and engine mounts needing to be fabricated.

noob · 05-19-2006, 03:20 PM

thanks for all the help! i cant wait to get this project started and petc? is that like v-tech for toyota? im gonna start looking around for a motor.

so no on the 4agze motor?

PETC · 05-20-2006, 12:44 AM

I think Adam mentioned VVT-i, but yes, it's Toyota's valve lift mechanism. I think the corollas only have VVT-i for fuel economy though.

Could be wrong.

Papo J · 09-30-2006, 11:19 AM

The 4AGZE will give you a better torque curve than any of the other engines mentioned and bolts right in but, you need all the GZE electonics for it to work correctly.

toyotaspeed90 · 09-30-2006, 12:07 PM

i reccommend the 4agze.....

my smallport ae92 can outrun a ZZE body corolla..... and my gze mr2 (when i had it) would WALK AWAY from my ae92 easily.....

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noob No Skills Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	new motor? i just sold my 94 eg and got a 88 mr2.....i want to put a new motor in it i think i want the 4agze motor but i dont know if its the best one to swap in there. i dont really know to much anout mr2s i just like the way they look... i want the most horsepower for my buck so any suggestions?

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05-19-2006, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Crispin Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 274 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	5SFE is the best bang for the buck... depending on your emission laws in your area... ~135hp & ~140ftlbs of torque Can be had motor+ tranny for 250-500$ /w only wiring and and engine mounts needing to be fabricated.

05-19-2006, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
noob No Skills Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	there are no emission laws in florida (were i live) so ur saying i can get long block and tranny for around 500 bucks.....if so does it bolt right in? and do i have to replace any exsisting parts alternator startor etc etc etc?

05-19-2006, 12:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
electromr2 Some skills Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 69 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Who has a 5SFE motor and transmission for $250 to 500?

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PETC √(176400) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 2,566 Thanks: 28 Thanked 59 Times in 50 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I got my 5SFE longblock for $50 in full working order. But I was putting it into my MK2, and they bolt directly to the MK2. I don't think it would be too much work to get a 5S to bolt to an MK1, and it definitly would be the best bang for your buck.

05-19-2006, 03:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
noob No Skills Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	thanks for all the help! i cant wait to get this project started and petc? is that like v-tech for toyota? im gonna start looking around for a motor. so no on the 4agze motor?

05-20-2006, 12:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
PETC √(176400) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 2,566 Thanks: 28 Thanked 59 Times in 50 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I think Adam mentioned VVT-i, but yes, it's Toyota's valve lift mechanism. I think the corollas only have VVT-i for fuel economy though. Could be wrong.

09-30-2006, 11:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Papo J 6SPD GTE Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 238 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 22 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The 4AGZE will give you a better torque curve than any of the other engines mentioned and bolts right in but, you need all the GZE electonics for it to work correctly.

09-30-2006, 12:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
toyotaspeed90 No Skills Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 663 Thanks: 0 Thanked 51 Times in 51 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i reccommend the 4agze..... my smallport ae92 can outrun a ZZE body corolla..... and my gze mr2 (when i had it) would WALK AWAY from my ae92 easily.....