Registered: Mar 2008
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will a 3sgte drop into an 86 mr2, or does it need alot of work to get them to work together? i know it has been done before, im just wondering whats to it

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Registered: Jan 2008
My Ride: Broke as a joke
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Worst place ever to ask for advice like that.

It's not that easy, but it's also not that hard.

If you've done somthing like that before... 3 days.

If you've never done a project like that before, chances are it will sit in your garage for 6 months.

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Registered: Apr 2005
My Ride: Bicycle, '92 Dakota V8 4X4, '86 MR2 Stock, '87 MR2 Silvertop - 20v7A-GE in progress
Location: Edmonton, AB
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Try these.

http://www.mr2.com/forums/engine-sw...-swap-info.html

http://www.mr2oc.com/forumdisplay.php?f=58

If nothing else, this'll be a good spot to start.

From what I've been able to gather, you need a lot of at least one of: money, time, talent or a decent amount of all three.

Of course, I should talk, I'm building a supercharged 20v for my AW11.

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Registered: Sep 2006
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Wouldn't it be easier to just get a 2G mr2?
For sure you will need:
Engine, Transmission, ecu, wiring harness, cv shafts and break/hub assembly
More than likely you will need rear subframe out of a turbo 2G mr2, unless you want to make all the mounts and bash the hell out of the subframe in the car.

The 3sgte doesn't even go into a non-turbo 2G mr2 very easily... you need an entire rear clip to get it done.

Better off with a 4agez or a 20V, they are easier and straight ahead swaps.

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Registered: Nov 2005
My Ride: 91T, F350, 91 corolla
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Sure just getting a MK2 would be easier, but a MK1.5 is uber cool. Of course, if you're asking up here, hit up the other mr2 sites before even thinking of starting.

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Registered: Aug 2006
My Ride: 07 F150, 95 EJ2
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ya www.mr2oc.com or www.mr2.com are your best bets for major info, i dont even bother to look for info around here for my ride

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Registered: Feb 2005
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theres atleast one guy thats done it in calgary. bmeier is his boardname off beyond. I know for sure you'll need to weld new motor mounts in might be worth pm'ing him

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Registered: Jul 2002
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Location: Edmonton
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There is a white 1.5 mk1 in the city I don't know who else has that swap done . Do alot of research on this project before you start

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Registered: Mar 2008
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ive done me research....this was a pretty silly thread, i should have researched then asked.

but i know now, its a very intesive swap due to the modifications and fabrication required. but hey, ill never know exactly how hard it is if i dont try.

also, the step by step guide on twobrutal.com is perfect, it should help tons.

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Registered: Jul 2007
My Ride: GTI, Turbo Corolla, G20
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I recently bought a '91 AE92 corolla GTS with a 3SGTE swap (same 4AGE-to-3SGTE as the MR2 would be, and probably VERY similar wiring)... it's a serious mess right now, but i'm slowly straightening things out. not sure if i could be much help, but if pm me if you have a question about anything.

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