[Shotimes] SHO engine in an MR2?

[Ian Fisher]

The V6 Camry Motor complete with TRD Roots blower will
fit in the back of an Mk2 MR2 (91-95). Best bet is to
find a donor 93 non turbo (cheaper and the 93 had a
better rear suspension than the 91-92 although they
can be updated as well). If the Camry motor fits, the
SHO motor may fit as well.

FWIW, Brad Bedell won the Sport Compact Car shootout
with his yellow MK2 with a V6+blower. I believe the
motor weighs more but as a mid engine, it doesn't
completely throw handling off. A good set of coilovers
and suspension tuning seem to correct things.

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/V6MR2.html

I don't think a V6 will fit in an MkI but I could be
wrong.

...and yes, this was something I was considering doing
awhile back...I was even on the MR2 lists for quite
awhile (which is how I knew Peter Chase from
somewhere) :)

Ian

--- Zach Leahy <leahyz@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
> > To: 'SHOtimes mailing list (E-mail)'
> > 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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