possible work to gen 2 3sgte

Re: possible work to gen 2 3sgte (Head gasket)

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 20:11:09 GMT

Good idea to have a spare motor on the side, I've heard good things bout the 3rd gen? I'm not sure what pistons he used... On the invoice it just says piston and ring set $300... So yeah I'd say they are new

Re: possible work to gen 2 3sgte (just_ace)

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:40:46 GMT

Std build using new pistons? At least a mls hg fitted?

Re: possible work to gen 2 3sgte (dylmrt)

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:51:27 GMT

If you're looking for reliability, on a bog standard rebuild, I wouldn't aim for anything more than 200rwkw.

Re: possible work to gen 2 3sgte (Knightrous)

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:51:24 GMT

Buy a spare motor, build it up slowly on the side, making the $$$ on components hurt less, then swap motors when complete :)

Re: possible work to gen 2 3sgte (Head gasket)

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 13:38:46 GMT

completely standard , stupid i know . i had a look at the better components but where i stood with cash flow at the time an extra 2 grand on better parts i just didnt have it... regretting it now though

Re: possible work to gen 2 3sgte (dylmrt)

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 10:39:25 GMT

What components did you rebuild it with?

Forged pistons etc?

possible work to gen 2 3sgte (Head gasket)

Sun, 30 Jun 2013 19:00:51 GMT

g'day all, so after a few long months and a boot load of cash i've finally got my 1990 mr2 back in my hot little hands.
terry at road and track looked after me and i am pretty happy with the work they have done with it, i had my 3sgte 2nd gen fully rebuilt and a second hand gear box thrown in and a long list of things to make it road worthy..

i always had intentions of working the motor as i was under the impression it was 3rd gen but i was informed otherwise by the mechanic i found it pretty funny.
i was after some advice on whether or not it would be smart to do some work to this rebuilt motor i am just unsure if being rebuilt it would make it weaker and more prone to fkng out.. would like 200-250 kw at the wheels, any help appreciated thanks guys