V6 MR2 - Who's done it or researched it?

[ghice007]

BMW does make a 2.5 L V6. It is in the 325 Series.

[ghice007]

BMW also makes a 3.0L V6 that comes in the M3. I think it would be too big.

[ghice007]

The 2002 BMW has a 3.2L inline V6 that looks pretty small.

[ghice007]

also has anybody looked into a 3.0L Honda i-VTEC

[earlcarter3]

The 2.5 liter six cylinder, 3.0 liter and 3.2 liter engine's that BMW makes are all straight (inline) six cylinders. There is no such thing as a inline V-6. It's either inline or V. BMW has never made a V-6. Why are you looking else where for a V-6 for the Mr2 anyway? The one that toyota built (1mz-fe) is just as powerful, fit's right into the engine bay and bolt's right to the trans of a turbo mr2, and won't cost you as much to buy or get it into the bay! Plus, it's a toyota! Built to last! I don't care how much power you put to it, it would be just as reliable as the other engine's that you named. Do your homework on anyone who has done the swap and I assure you, that's what you will find.

[TRD2000]

hey while we're at it why dont we just put the lexus 8 in there ... we might have to lengthen it a little and lose the boot... but we could make it really cool... it might even beat f40's and mclaren f1's! we could call it a cool name like an MC8-R ...just an idea!?

[TRD2000]

oh.... before we get confusion... i plan on mounting the v8 (not inline v8) longditudally and having a different transaxle...

[200SXGTi-R]

i heard of an MkI with 5.7L Hemi V8 ! no trunk though...has anyone else heard of this.

so you Know the EIP guys huh? i ran into one of thier red Turboed VW...we were supposed to run but he only wanted to run for $500 dollars and i wanted to run for bragging rights so he talked shit to me

[TRD2000]

Yeah... And Did You See That S13 With The Viper Engine????

[ghice007]

Does anybody think the 3.0L honda i-VTEC would fit. If so how much horsepower would it make. I also thought about twin turbo charging it.

[200SXGTi-R]

just did some research and found out that there was another guy asking about the hemi swap. he hadn't done it he actually got blasted for even thinking about it. i just met a guy on the street and he told me about it and i just asked thats all. i wouldn't swap anything else but a JDM motor or the camry engine in the MR2. i ahve done a few swaps in my day...a nissan BlueBird and Pulsar Gti-r AWD turbo into a US Sentra, 200sx, G20. and they are daily driven and reliable. Right now we are looking for a motor to put into a US RWD old school Toyota STarlet...we had a rotary in it but it blew. so now we are thinking of a Cresida engine and then boosting it...3s-gte..then upgrade...skyline Rb26...

[TRD2000]

yeah but the gti-r uses the SR20, as do some factory bluebirds... so swapping them to other cars that use the same engine isn't particularly hard... the 200sx and the sentra both came from the factory with them and i have NO idea what a g20 is. infact out of the 4 cars you mentioned, all come from the factory with an sr20 turbo and awd except the 200sx which still has the sr20 turbo just rear drive. sure you might need different length shafts for a different size car but even the mounts SHOULD work.

[earlcarter3]

why are you so bent on getting a honda V-6, when a toyota V-6 is cheaper and makes just as much power?

[TRD2000]

i'm thinking he means the nsx engine and it is an outstanding motor.... camry v6 is not a comparison. toyota's competing engine is a straight 6 and won't fit! the nsw engine is actually probably a sensible idea... and being another mid engine similar size car you might be able to make use of the transmission as well and pack the whole lot in... the camry engine is cheaper for a reason ... its a family car... but it will bolt up and it is a toyota... though it doesn't have the potential of the 3s-gte so why bother really.... all depends what you want...

[ac427cpe]

don't crossbreed cars

but DO, do a swap like this!