Turboing a n/A

Tougeman · #1 11-18-2004, 05:20 PM

I searched the forum for "turboing n/a" but nothing came up..but is it posible to turbo a NA MR2 or would it be cheaper to jsut do a 3sgte swap?

ac427cpe · #2 11-18-2004, 07:27 PM

it's possible, but not worth it when compared to a 3sgte swap

JekylandHyde · #3 11-18-2004, 09:04 PM

The NA engieen is not a good engine to make real power on. Lots of folks have turboed the NA and ended up with blown up engines.

If you want power, go for the the 3SGTE engine.

gelcol · #4 11-18-2004, 10:42 PM

where can I buy 3sgte automatic tranny ?and how much ? it should be usdm or jdm?

drazhartd · #5 11-19-2004, 01:55 AM

There were no automatic turbo mr2s.

Tougeman · #6 11-19-2004, 04:21 PM

i'm not looking for alot of power just 280-350

JekylandHyde · #7 11-19-2004, 08:23 PM

280 - 350 is a healthy amount of power ... and you chances of blowing up the 5SFE trying to get there is really good.

gelcol · #8 11-19-2004, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JekylandHyde

280 - 350 is a healthy amount of power ... and you chances of blowing up the 5SFE trying to get there is really good.

what is 5sfe?

drazhartd · #9 11-20-2004, 02:04 AM

The 5sfe is the camry motor found in US NA mr2s from 91-95.

2.2L 130 hp. 135hp from 93+

Tougeman · #10 11-20-2004, 04:46 PM

ok thx for the info guys

what abouty building up a NA MR2 too about 300-320hp to the wheels, and also getting the redline up maybe 2-3k. is this posible?

gelcol · #11 11-20-2004, 11:48 PM

if we try 6cylinder lexus 6 speed? I heared its lighter than 3sgte motor.

Tougeman · #12 11-21-2004, 12:23 AM

whaa....i thought someone had finally said something about a NA build up..lol think u in wrong thread bro

JekylandHyde · #13 11-21-2004, 12:54 AM

Tougeman, the NA engine (the 5SFE) is not worth investing in. Your money would be much bettter spent on the turbo engine (the 3SGTE).

gelcol just makes random comments and questions ... easiest just to ignore him.

Tougeman · #14 11-21-2004, 01:13 AM

ok thx jekyk...just trying to figure out which way i wanted to go

JekylandHyde · #15 11-21-2004, 07:59 AM

I would suggest first figuring out what you want the car to do.
What is your goal?

Do you want a drag monster? A road course beast or an autocross king? Or just a nice street car with extra pep.

Each answer may offer an indication as to where you should go next with mods. People often talk about getting more power and neglect to talk about where they want that power and how they want it to come on.

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