1UZ-FE into AW11

[wiso]

you don't necisarily need an sw20 box, they wouldn't fit either, you would have to swap the bell housing off that to the one off the e series camry box.

because the aw11sc uses an e series box you can also swap e series camry bellhousing to the aw11sc box

[Joshstix]

The SW20 box bolts straight up to the MZ and VZ series V6's from what I have read. Apparently one hole doesn't match up.

Enough talk of swapping E series box bellhousings, they effectively don't have one. The "bell housing" is part of the gearbox housing and the box has to be completely disassembled to change it.

[wiso]

hmm sorry my bad then, when i was looking into what box i was going to use for my 3sgte convo into the celcia i found the e series box from the camry V6 didn't line up with the 3sgte. so i was going to have to get a busted mr2 turbo box and swap the housings.

And yes josh i do know how hard it is to swap the bell housings on a fwd box, lets just say i am adventures, but yeh it is a pain, but not overly hard to pull the whole box apart though

[Joshstix]

Does the Gen1 3S have the same bolt pattern as the Gen2 and 3?

I know that all the guys in the US swapping V6's into SW20's are running the original MR2 gearbox, a couple are even planning on using the S54 off the NA SW20.

If you're happy stripping down the box to swap "bell housing" then you're a hell of a lot more game than I am. It just annoys the hell out of me seeing the idea of simply swapping the bellhousings over being bandied about.

[mullett]

Ok, so the decision is that I will need a 3SGTE box, 93+ for camry motor. But I can I reuse GZE box mounts, like you can with a 3sGTE?

RM

[TwentyTwo]

The gearbox mount design and location would be dictated by the engine position. I guess if you had to make custom engine mounts anyway you'd dummy mount the gearbox using the stock mounts and then mock up the engine mounts. Thats assuming the motor doesnt hit anything in that position...

[TwentyTwo]

The gearbox mount design and location would be dictated by the engine position.

Sorry, reverse that statement if the SW20 gearbox position and mounts are the same as the AW11. Might be a bit easier for you if that is the case...

[mullett]

Ooke dokey. I;ve been told that the GZE mounts are the same as the 3SGTE box mounts, and the boxes are ALMOST identical. So should bolt in, then bolt motor to the front of it and I'm laughing. Brilliant. If onyl it were that easy. Pity I've gotta butcher the partition into the boot, but I can deal with that

RM.

[fixeruperer]

http://www.v8mr2.com/
hehe dam it i read all the pages accept first page to see if any1 had posted this site

[FATMR2]

http://www.mr2ownersclub.com/video/mr2v8-1.mpg


I think this is what you want.....

[Bill Strong]

that would be me
both of them.

Paul Woods is stuffing the Toyota V8 into a MK1 in England.
http://twobrutal.co.uk/

Start at Day 104 for mine. We have started over as I made lots of mistakes on my "chassis".
This one is way better.

VVega sold his chassis and the engine. He had some personal issues that needed taken care of. Have not heard from him for quite a while.

So far it is only me and Paul that have V8s installed. Paul is using a MK2 turbo MR2 transaxle. I am using the GM automatic, but retuned and using a external computer that is tapped into the Electromotive TEC3 engine computer. Basically using the MK2 MR2 suspension and hubs, using the ABS sensors will allow us to have anti-spin and traction control. The builder of the trans computer was also the chief builder of the TEC3 when it was introduced. He will also be tuning the car when it is done.

Paul had an adapter made and a new flywheel made to make the v8 and the toyota trans mate. Looks good too.

The V8 I am using is rated at 350hp and 483Nm (49.36 kg*m)
Once the package is done and tested we will be installing a 480 HP at 6400 RPM supercharged Northstar 4.4 liter V8 making 663 Nm (67.7 kg*m) of torque at 3900 rpm.

With the transaxle we have, and some tall tires we are shooting for 200mph in the standing mile. We should come close.

Bill Strong'
Racing Strong Motorsports
www.mr2oc.com
www.v8mr2.com

[Kagetsu]

Just wanted to add, it's on topic, but also an interesting side note...

The current MR-S in the GT300 SuperGT series, uses a completely tubular frame through out, with a converted transaxel rear subframe (Uh, I think that's right). Basically, they've mounted the 3S-GTE North South and the rear wheels have been pushed back. Assuming you're willing to do this, it should be fine. It'll look and handle a little longer then usual.

I have a much better picture I can capture of a DVD tonight, but here's one that'll give you the impression of length difference.



I don't see it as being inconceivable at all, just will require a bit of work.
I'm just shoehorning a V12 in my Supra, but that's nothing compared to the work you'd need to do this sort of thing.
I say you win by far.

[Mr Revhead]

iv never figured out why ppl want to put a v6 in an mr2.
bigger, heavier and less power than spending the same cash on a 3sgte.

unfortunatly vvega had to quit the V8 conversion
its certainly doable, but its not for the fainthearted

[Bill Strong]

I would disagree. I believe the all aluminum V6 is lighter or at least the same weight of the 3sgte. It has also been proven to be a much faster in the MR2 when set up correctly. A V6 supercharged MR2 won the Ultimate street car championship in the USA (mounted in a MK2 MR2) a few years back. This is becoming quite the swap now in the US as it is basically a bolt-in. sorta
Same with the MK1. No cutting required.
And makes for what is said to be a bloody fast MK1.

Torque.

[Bill Strong]

I would love to see more of the 3sgte spyder (MR-S).