Newbie, Need Advice.

[stiglet]

i am thinking about buying an mr2 in the near future and would like some advice. first off, which model do i buy?

i really like the look of the mk1 but would like the speed of the mk2.

i currently own a 1986 audi quattro so i am no stranger to the perils of owning an old car. <_<

however i would love to experience the power of the 2 litre engine in the mr2, so i was wondering is it possible to do an engine conversion, ie. take a mk2 engine and put it in the mk1?

i think this would make an excellent project car with huge potential however i don't want to get into anything too complicated.

any advice much appreciated.

cheers :)

[Jesus]

Well... if you do decide to go extreme... I know people have put a 3S-GTE engine (MkII MR2 Turbo) into a MkI MR2.

So... yes, the MkII engine will fit... but it will be a lot of work.

Don't forget the MkI is a lot lighter anyway, so bare in mind the power to weigth ratio... and they also say the MkI was better handling... [start argument].

If you don't want to get into anything too complicated... don't put a MkII engine in a MkI... find someone who's already done it and buy their's!

Just bite the bullet and buy a Rev3+ Tubby!!! ;) :D

[Jimlad]

No ! ....

Go and do the complicated! Put that 3sgte into a MKI, the thing would fly !!! ... lol.

[mr2mk1g]

While the Mk1 has a small engine bay... it also has a boot just next door. I know of a number of conversions where they just cut the bulkhead out to make room for any number of conventional lumps.

Or there's always a supercharged Mk1... they're fast as hell and rolled out of the factory like that!

[EarL]

Check this out.

Food for thought....

Camry V6 in Mk 2

[stiglet]

thanks very much for ur advice guys, i decided in the end i'm just gonna be boring and get a standard mk1.

well, standard to a certain extent B)

seein as i'm only 21 i realised no insurance company is gonna insure me on anything that fast,

robbin b****rds!!!!!!

now all i need to do is decide which mk1 to get......

[Stu8]

I've driven plenty of supercharged Mk1's around circuits.

There great little cars with plenty of feedback and good handlers,

first job though, uprate the brakes. ;)

[stiglet]

http://www.mr2mk1club.com/turbo.html

on second thoughts.......