[Shotimes] SHO engine in an MR2?

[Zach Leahy]

I agree with ron, the sho motor is too heavy.  I have an unlce that
has had a couple of Mr2's.  I know one was a non-turbo, and one is a
turbo.  The turbo is crazy fun!  I know they can create some serious
power for such a small car/motor.

I would say the best bet is to either nab a newer turbo motor, or find
a kit for the one in it.  But I don't know much about mr2's.

Z


On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:58:08 -0500, Ron Porter <ronporter@prodigy.net> wrote:
> Put in a stout 4-cylinder, either n/a or blown. Better weight balance, and
> has as much power.
> 
> Even dropping in a 4-cylinder Honda out of an S2000 has more power, with a
> LOT less weight, than a SHO V6
> 
> Sorry, but a SHO engine is good in a SHO. Outside of that application, I
> don't see it as a good swap candidate for power.
> 
> Ron Porter
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Hartberger, Jason M. AT3
> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 4:28 PM
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> Subject: [Shotimes] SHO engine in an MR2?
> 
> Hey guys... I'm out to sea but I still get email! So anyway, I was
> wondering... my buddy got an MR2 (1989, nonsupercharged, but for only $500
> and runs good!) and even though he calls it his beater and doesn't want to
> do any mods to it, I got to drive it and I REALLY LIKE IT... I was
> wondering, if I got one, what would the feasibility of putting the SHO
> engine in there be? I don't know how big the engine compartment is (I bet
> it's too small :( but I could convert the trunk into an engine compartment
> extension). But it's rear-engine RWD, so mounting it transversally wouldn't
> be a problem. Anybody thought of this?
> 
> Can you imagine what a 3.2 BOS to a 2100lb vehicle would be like! I'd die!
> hee hee! it'd be the coolest car ever!
> 
> Jason
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