Engine rebuild

Re: Engine rebuild (Carmikey)

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 20:50:17 GMT

Cash
Hi Carmikey, I recently called to Toyota to get a quote on parts for my 3sge exact to your build and it come to $6k in parts.. I consider getting a 3sgte. So my question is can I use all my 3sge gears to run 3sgte ie drive shaft, brakes, gearbox etc... ta

No not all gears can be re-used for the 3sgte.
Drive shafts for starters are different, brakes yes & no, depending what revision mr2 you have. (I think post 92 are same as turbo (3sgte).
Gearboxes are different, 3sge run a S54, 3sgtes use a E-153 box, a lot bigger / heavier all together.
If you are thinking of going down the 3sgte turbo engine conversion, I would highly recommend for both ease of head ache & finances chasing down a complete rear end 3sgte turbo half cut.
There are loads of little things you will bump into through out the conversion & have to hunt down otherwise, like a 3sgte ECU, exhaust, etc. etc.
A good condition half cut or a complete ran down turbo mr2 can be found from as little as $1500 - $3500 as a rough guide.
I have done plenty conversion myself & that is around about what you will find.
Hope the info helps :-)

Re: Engine rebuild (Cash)

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:14:33 GMT

Hi Carmikey, I recently called to Toyota to get a quote on parts for my 3sge exact to your build and it come to $6k in parts.. I consider getting a 3sgte. So my question is can I use all my 3sge gears to run 3sgte ie drive shaft, brakes, gearbox etc... ta

Re: Engine rebuild (dylmrt)

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:05:35 GMT

I'd recommend changing all seals and gaskets while you're doing the rebuild + all the parts listed above.

If you do go down the beams path, I have an ST202 red top available.

Re: Engine rebuild (Cash)

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 10:24:21 GMT

Thanks Tony v6 conversation Tony
Carmikey I really want to keep my car N/A maybe I just rebuild now n turbo conversion later down the track
Thank you all for you inputs

Re: Engine rebuild (Carmikey)

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 09:38:32 GMT

Cash
CarMikey, can a 3sge possibly achieves 250hp? N/A? Ta

Are u talking flywheel hp or ATW?
Yes, 190kw is possible but wouldn't be cheap, think there are way better options before u went down that path.

Re: Engine rebuild (Guest)

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 07:12:37 GMT

V6 conversion :) 2GR conversion if you are aiming for 250hp and n/a characteristics.
$10-$20k cost. Or cheaper to buy someone who has already done the hard work.

Re: Engine rebuild (Cash)

Sat, 30 Jul 2016 02:19:55 GMT

CarMikey, can a 3sge possibly achieves 250hp? N/A? Ta

Re: Engine rebuild (Mrskylighter)

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 22:04:07 GMT

Cash
Skylight we by any chance u in Melbourne, and have mechanical skills?

No I'm in Sydney but do have mechanical skills.

Re: Engine rebuild (Cash)

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:33:17 GMT

Skylight we by any chance u in Melbourne, and have mechanical skills?

Re: Engine rebuild (Mrskylighter)

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:22:33 GMT

Cash
No can do Mrskylighter, once I let go of this 2 I am off the scene for gud cos bosses wanna get rid of it n I dun lol btw ur interested sky lighter?

Hi Cash,

Thanks for the offer but i'm on my 3rd MR2 and not ready to own a 4th :)

The only reason I suggested selling and buying again is because I don't think the car won't be worth much more with a rebuilt motor (but it will cost you around $5K if someone else does all the work)

Re: Engine rebuild (Cash)

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:04:16 GMT

No can do Mrskylighter, once I let go of this 2 I am off the scene for gud cos bosses wanna get rid of it n I dun lol btw ur interested sky lighter?

Re: Engine rebuild (Mrskylighter)

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:07:11 GMT

What about selling your car and buying another one with less Kms/no engine problems?

Re: Engine rebuild (Cash)

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:25:48 GMT

How long does it take you to rebuild it Carmikey? Maybe I can leave my 2 with you lol

Re: Engine rebuild (Carmikey)

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:03:17 GMT

Cash
Double. That worth more then my 2 lol are you anywhere near me Carmikey? If you r care to do a love job for my 2 lol anyway thank you for all the inputs

Mate, I'd be happy to rebuild it for you, but unfortunately I'm located in Adelaide.

Re: Engine rebuild (Cash)

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:47:25 GMT

Double. That worth more then my 2 lol are you anywhere near me Carmikey? If you r care to do a love job for my 2 lol anyway thank you for all the inputs