3.4L 1991 Toyota MR2 5VZFE (Pictures)

93smgturbo · 11-07-2006, 01:26 AM

I never post here but I do a lot of research on this site but I finally decided I would participate. Here is my MR2 project and since Im entering the Toyota 6 cyl. world I figured you guys might care.

Well I picked up this gem with a blown NA motor and a fairly large boo boo over the passenger rear fender. Right now I have taken the motor out and started to strip the car to get all the dents taken out, the body clean, and painted. Then the swap will begin, although I do have pretty much everything except for a bit of knowledge to complete the swap. Here's whats going into the car for phase 1.

2000 5VZ-FE w/ 67,331 miles
1999 Solara Transmission w/ 26,000 miles
Turbo Axles w/ ATS axle cages
Clutchmasters 6 puck, unsprung clutch
Stock 1MZ-FE flywheel
Custom 2.5" Exhaust
255lph Walbro Pump
LSD

Phase 2 and 3 consist of:

57mm, .70a/r turbine T4 turbo
Custom 3" exhaust
Custom Intake manifold
S2S 268/268 Camshafts
S2S Racing Valve Springs
S2S High Volume Oil Pump
Hydra Nemesis EMS
Unkown injector size (at this time)

93smgturbo · 11-07-2006, 01:29 AM

I did all paint and body work all in my garage. This was my first ever attempt at both so it came out well for a first timer.

93smgturbo · 11-07-2006, 01:31 AM

DBZ33 · 11-07-2006, 01:31 AM

Looks like alot of fun. Good Luck with your project.

autoXr · 11-07-2006, 06:33 AM

Looks like it will be a monster when you are finished. I guess suspension is phase 4?

Mr. Wob · 11-07-2006, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93smgturbo

. Then the swap will begin, although I do have pretty much everything except for a bit of knowledge to complete the swap.

Well that could be a hurdle

Good luck though, this could be a fun build.

94Silver · 11-07-2006, 08:11 AM

Pretty awesome swap, even better that you are doing all the work.

Question what kind of compressor / gun did you used?

cjsmuscle · 11-07-2006, 08:47 AM

Thats a hell of a way to get some knowledge on things. Congrats on the work so far.

K2_2 · 11-07-2006, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjsmuscle

Thats a hell of a way to get some knowledge on things. Congrats on the work so far.

What he said! Also, when you get time, any details on how you use the Solara transmission to run in the MR2? And good luck with finishing things up!

93smgturbo · 11-07-2006, 09:19 AM

AutoXr, Suspension is already mostly done. It has Tokico Illumina 5 way shocks, Eibach Sportline springs and Suspension Techniques sway bars. Coilovers are probably phase 4 along with some nice wheels to fit big tires under there.

94 Silver, I started out using my 26 Gallon Husky compressor and quickly found it was not up to the task of painting. I borrowed my brother in laws same 26 gallon compressor and T-fitted them together to make a 52 gallon compressor and then it did just fine. I bought a cheap $50 gun at Harbor Freight tools to lay down the primer and then use my Fenix gun to lay the good stuff down. I ended up hating the expensive gun and used the $50 gun for the whole project.

K2_2, the solara transmission actually is the same transmission as the 1993+ E153 mr2 turbo tranny with a different center section(shifter cables face the wrong way), and it has longer gear ratios. I wanted the longer gear ratios for the V6 since it wont rev quite like a 2.0 4cyl. and I'll have tons more torque. Even though the Solara tranny bolts up, you need to use the 1mzfe(3.0 camry/ES300) flywheel because it has the same crank bolt pattern as the 5vz crank but has a smaller diameter flywheel that matches the MR2 turbo clutch size perfectly. So to review I have a 5vz engine, 1mz flywheel, mr2 turbo clutch, solara tranny, mr2 turbo axles.

Thanks for the props everybody.

KevinM · 11-07-2006, 10:19 AM

Cool swap, there's one running around in Portland, OR with that motor too. Don't know how popular it is, but it def can be done.
Kevin

ChampCarWannaBe · 11-07-2006, 10:33 AM

This is getting posted on customtacos.com Very nice use of the S-Runner powerplant.

ToSSr · 11-07-2006, 10:46 AM

this is a crazy swap for these cars. there's several turbo versions of it running around too. these things get up and fly with these swaps, and they almost look factory when done right. it's astonishing how the engines sit in the bay like they were meant to be there.

i was playing with the idea of strapping a camry v6 into my mk1 for a while, but now i've decided to just turbo the 4age instead.

good luck with the project, it looks like a ton of fun.

Maximus Decimus Meridius · 11-07-2006, 02:27 PM

so far so good.

sks · 11-07-2006, 02:53 PM

As a former mr2 owner, Ive always wanted to take the chasis and put a 6 cylinder in it. What motor are you exactly putting in it? Could you document the costs and estimated labor value to complete the project. thanks.

fusionchicken · 11-07-2006, 04:11 PM

SICK!!! this is exactly what i plan on doing in about half a year....will get an n/a 91 mr2 in about 2 weeks, drive it as beater for half a year while gathering parts, then swap a v6 on it

subscribed.

KNanthrup · 11-07-2006, 04:36 PM

thats really cool. keep us updated

K2_2 · 11-07-2006, 06:35 PM

Hi 93smgturbo, thanks for the info. It sounds like a bit of work, but doable with the right parts. Definitely keep us updated.

greenstreak · 11-07-2006, 06:51 PM

Good job so far. Keep the thread updated with progress.

Wreckless · 11-07-2006, 07:42 PM

Andrew, how dare you not inflict the best picture of the set on this forum!

(actually, I don't want to see that pic again... ever... again.. )

P.S. You should brag about it being a hardtop!

CLNSC3 · 11-07-2006, 08:31 PM

That is sweet, I have been looking around for a mr2 with a blown motor waiting for one to pop up at the right price. I think that motor would sound sick as fuck right behind your head!

GTR-33 · 11-07-2006, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fusionchicken

SICK!!! this is exactly what i plan on doing in about half a year....will get an n/a 91 mr2 in about 2 weeks, drive it as beater for half a year while gathering parts, then swap a v6 on it

subscribed.

Do a 2GR. Do it.. DO IT!

93smgturbo · 11-07-2006, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sks

As a former mr2 owner, Ive always wanted to take the chasis and put a 6 cylinder in it. What motor are you exactly putting in it? Could you document the costs and estimated labor value to complete the project. thanks.

The 5vzfe 3.4L out of a Tacoma or 4-Runner.

If you have a turbo chassis and a good turbo transmission you can do the swap for about $3,000-$4,000.

If you have an NA chassis it will cost you about $4,000-$6,000 depending on what tranny you want to use. A 91-92 will cost you $150-$300. A 93+ will cost you about $1,000-$1,200 with axles. If you have an NA you will need tranny, axles, hubs, shifter cables, and clutch out of a turbo mr2. Im probably forgetting something else.

Im surprised nobody's recognized the color. Its RSP

GTR-33 · 11-07-2006, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93smgturbo

Im surprised nobody's recognized the color. Its RSP

I did, I just didn't say anything.

RSP looks good on the MR2. Does that wing have clear on it? Looks like there is some peel in the paint. I love the two tone. It would look killer on some black wheels IMO.

JSupraman · 11-07-2006, 11:15 PM

Good luck on your project and that is some nice paint and body work you have done.

11-07-2006, 01:26 AM	#1
93smgturbo SupraForums Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ABQ, New Mexico Age: 29 Posts: 48	3.4L 1991 Toyota MR2 5VZFE (Pictures) I never post here but I do a lot of research on this site but I finally decided I would participate. Here is my MR2 project and since Im entering the Toyota 6 cyl. world I figured you guys might care. Well I picked up this gem with a blown NA motor and a fairly large boo boo over the passenger rear fender. Right now I have taken the motor out and started to strip the car to get all the dents taken out, the body clean, and painted. Then the swap will begin, although I do have pretty much everything except for a bit of knowledge to complete the swap. Here's whats going into the car for phase 1. 2000 5VZ-FE w/ 67,331 miles 1999 Solara Transmission w/ 26,000 miles Turbo Axles w/ ATS axle cages Clutchmasters 6 puck, unsprung clutch Stock 1MZ-FE flywheel Custom 2.5" Exhaust 255lph Walbro Pump LSD Phase 2 and 3 consist of: 57mm, .70a/r turbine T4 turbo Custom 3" exhaust Custom Intake manifold S2S 268/268 Camshafts S2S Racing Valve Springs S2S High Volume Oil Pump Hydra Nemesis EMS Unkown injector size (at this time)

11-07-2006, 10:19 AM	#11
KevinM Knowledge driven Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Woodinville, WA Age: 29 Posts: 1,505	Cool swap, there's one running around in Portland, OR with that motor too. Don't know how popular it is, but it def can be done. Kevin __________________ Reworking....

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11-07-2006, 01:29 AM	#2
93smgturbo SupraForums Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ABQ, New Mexico Age: 29 Posts: 48	I did all paint and body work all in my garage. This was my first ever attempt at both so it came out well for a first timer.

11-07-2006, 01:31 AM	#3
93smgturbo SupraForums Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ABQ, New Mexico Age: 29 Posts: 48

11-07-2006, 01:31 AM	#4
DBZ33 SupraForums Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Des Plaines, IL. Age: 33 Posts: 79	Looks like alot of fun. Good Luck with your project.

11-07-2006, 06:33 AM	#5
autoXr AKA Muddy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Davis Islands, FL Age: 79 Posts: 683	Looks like it will be a monster when you are finished. I guess suspension is phase 4?

11-07-2006, 08:47 AM	#8
cjsmuscle The Funny Man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Appleton, WI Age: 30 Posts: 1,056	Thats a hell of a way to get some knowledge on things. Congrats on the work so far.

11-07-2006, 09:19 AM	#10
93smgturbo SupraForums Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ABQ, New Mexico Age: 29 Posts: 48	AutoXr, Suspension is already mostly done. It has Tokico Illumina 5 way shocks, Eibach Sportline springs and Suspension Techniques sway bars. Coilovers are probably phase 4 along with some nice wheels to fit big tires under there. 94 Silver, I started out using my 26 Gallon Husky compressor and quickly found it was not up to the task of painting. I borrowed my brother in laws same 26 gallon compressor and T-fitted them together to make a 52 gallon compressor and then it did just fine. I bought a cheap $50 gun at Harbor Freight tools to lay down the primer and then use my Fenix gun to lay the good stuff down. I ended up hating the expensive gun and used the $50 gun for the whole project. K2_2, the solara transmission actually is the same transmission as the 1993+ E153 mr2 turbo tranny with a different center section(shifter cables face the wrong way), and it has longer gear ratios. I wanted the longer gear ratios for the V6 since it wont rev quite like a 2.0 4cyl. and I'll have tons more torque. Even though the Solara tranny bolts up, you need to use the 1mzfe(3.0 camry/ES300) flywheel because it has the same crank bolt pattern as the 5vz crank but has a smaller diameter flywheel that matches the MR2 turbo clutch size perfectly. So to review I have a 5vz engine, 1mz flywheel, mr2 turbo clutch, solara tranny, mr2 turbo axles. Thanks for the props everybody.

11-07-2006, 10:33 AM	#12
ChampCarWannaBe SupraForums Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jax, FL Age: 27 Posts: 33	This is getting posted on customtacos.com Very nice use of the S-Runner powerplant.

11-07-2006, 10:46 AM	#13
ToSSr SupraForums Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ontario Canada Age: 25 Posts: 976	this is a crazy swap for these cars. there's several turbo versions of it running around too. these things get up and fly with these swaps, and they almost look factory when done right. it's astonishing how the engines sit in the bay like they were meant to be there. i was playing with the idea of strapping a camry v6 into my mk1 for a while, but now i've decided to just turbo the 4age instead. good luck with the project, it looks like a ton of fun.

11-07-2006, 02:27 PM	#14
Maximus Decimus Meridius paid cash 4 my mkiv Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Promised Land. Posts: 7,178	so far so good.

11-07-2006, 02:53 PM	#15
sks SupraForums Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 31 Posts: 2,952	As a former mr2 owner, Ive always wanted to take the chasis and put a 6 cylinder in it. What motor are you exactly putting in it? Could you document the costs and estimated labor value to complete the project. thanks.

11-07-2006, 04:11 PM	#16
fusionchicken SupraForums Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 449	SICK!!! this is exactly what i plan on doing in about half a year....will get an n/a 91 mr2 in about 2 weeks, drive it as beater for half a year while gathering parts, then swap a v6 on it subscribed.

11-07-2006, 04:36 PM	#17
KNanthrup SupraForums Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 887	thats really cool. keep us updated

11-07-2006, 06:35 PM	#18
K2_2 SupraForums Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 108	Hi 93smgturbo, thanks for the info. It sounds like a bit of work, but doable with the right parts. Definitely keep us updated.

11-07-2006, 06:51 PM	#19
greenstreak Lost in Dawg-land Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dublin, Pa Age: 33 Posts: 638	Good job so far. Keep the thread updated with progress.

11-07-2006, 07:42 PM	#20
Wreckless MK3 kid in a MK4 world Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 28 Posts: 3,792	Andrew, how dare you not inflict the best picture of the set on this forum! (actually, I don't want to see that pic again... ever... again.. ) P.S. You should brag about it being a hardtop!

11-07-2006, 08:31 PM	#21
CLNSC3 SupraForums Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The NW Posts: 202	That is sweet, I have been looking around for a mr2 with a blown motor waiting for one to pop up at the right price. I think that motor would sound sick as fuck right behind your head!

11-07-2006, 11:15 PM	#25
JSupraman Supraless Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Macon, GA Age: 24 Posts: 974	Good luck on your project and that is some nice paint and body work you have done.