MR2 question..
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MR2 question..
I would like to bolt on a turbo to my stock mr2 motor..anyone have experience with this, would the motor hold up under low boost, or would it just blow up? I have bolted turbos on many honda motors, and they seem to hold up fine under low boost, but i have never tried a mr2...any comments appreciated, thx.
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I just recently installed a Hass Stage II turbo kit on my 2002 MR2 Spyder. It was a beeyatch to install but it's running fast now. There are over 60 Hass kits installed to date with zero turbo-related failures. www.hassproturbo.com
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M.D. Geist, being that you have the 5sfe 2.2 Non-Turbo engine and want to turbo it...do as Mr2Driver suggests and check out mr2oc.com.
Then scroll just a tad to "MKII 90-99 NA/Turbo"...then click "JSpec/ JDM/Hybrid".
I won't push my belief of not turboing the engine to you so just check out that section or search for "5sfte".
Many guys are putting the stock ct26 turbo from the 3sgte turbo mr2 on their 2.2L N/A (Plus many other parts of course).
...though, I have honestly never researched too in depth on the sucess rate for this project.
Good Luck
-Brendan
Then scroll just a tad to "MKII 90-99 NA/Turbo"...then click "JSpec/ JDM/Hybrid".
I won't push my belief of not turboing the engine to you so just check out that section or search for "5sfte".
Many guys are putting the stock ct26 turbo from the 3sgte turbo mr2 on their 2.2L N/A (Plus many other parts of course).
...though, I have honestly never researched too in depth on the sucess rate for this project.
Good Luck
-Brendan
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IMO it would be smarter to just swap to a 2nd gen 3SGTE, but turbo 5SFE can be done for relatively decent price.
The easiest way is to use the 3SGTE factory turbo manifold, factory turbo, and aftermarket downpipe. The factory intercooler and piping will work as well. You will only need one additional custom pipe that goes from the intercooler to the throttle body. You will have no problem finding people selling their old factory crap for a decent price.
Next you will have to consider engine management. For this system to be effective, you at the very least need to upgrade the fuel injectors, and add a fuel management system such as a s-afc. You will also need some sort of timing control, such as an msd btm. You will also need to upgrade the clutch, and switch to a factory or aftermarket turbo exhaust system. I would also recommend replacing the headgasket with a metal one. Then you will need to pay for some dyno tuning. All this for about 10-12psi of boost.
Again, all this said and done, it makes more sense to just swap the motor. I know, because I have been down that road.
The easiest way is to use the 3SGTE factory turbo manifold, factory turbo, and aftermarket downpipe. The factory intercooler and piping will work as well. You will only need one additional custom pipe that goes from the intercooler to the throttle body. You will have no problem finding people selling their old factory crap for a decent price.
Next you will have to consider engine management. For this system to be effective, you at the very least need to upgrade the fuel injectors, and add a fuel management system such as a s-afc. You will also need some sort of timing control, such as an msd btm. You will also need to upgrade the clutch, and switch to a factory or aftermarket turbo exhaust system. I would also recommend replacing the headgasket with a metal one. Then you will need to pay for some dyno tuning. All this for about 10-12psi of boost.
Again, all this said and done, it makes more sense to just swap the motor. I know, because I have been down that road.
