MR2 V6

[TeamTotalWankel]

[quote="Relentless Rob Makes you wonder why the factory didn't do it. A Lexus V8 or bonkers V6 version with a few tweaks would have held its own against the NSX.[/quote]

The SW20 MR2 would've been a pretty serious weapon had it ever met up with the later 345bhp 2GR-FZE supercharged V6 as fitted to the Lotus Evora.

[DumDum]

Is there much body cutting to make the V6 fit or is it just the mounts that are needed?

No body cutting and just 1 mount at the cambelt end. The other 3 'engine' mounts are on the std gearbox which bolts straight up to the V6.

Makes you wonder why the factory didn't do it. A Lexus V8 or bonkers V6 version with a few tweaks would have held its own against the NSX.

Now that would be a plan for 2012 MR2/NSX

[TDC]

In my experience you can take half inch off any valve guide for better flow, and not have nasty valve probs, we've heard of people basically cutting them in half!!! but they are on cars that get 4 rebuilds a year!!!

You'd be amazed at the better flow with a mild porting/remove casting marks/ open ports behind valve seats, and port matched manifolds, they make a big difference, esp in low end torque, and help top end power, WIN WIN situation.

I think this V6 conv is gonna suprise you with how fast it's gonna be!!, loadsa torque and 230+bhp in a go-kart.
My bet on the handling course, all day long!!

[TeamTotalWankel]

Ok Mark, I'll 'mill' the guides down and smooth them in on the inlet side first. If I'm happy with the result then I'll probably do the exhausts too.

I am looking forward to using it in anger, should be fairly rapid

[DumDum]

I cannot wait to see this going

[TeamTotalWankel]

I cannot wait to see this going

You'll hear it 1st fella, it was ear splitting with the old 4cyl in there!!

[TDC]

I am looking forward to using it in anger, should be fairly rapid

I have no doubt its gonna be rapid matey, looking back on the 2010 times, if you ran the MR6 you would've won!!!
Exept these 'rally homologation cars' that seem to grow on 'under a grand' trees, i can't see much bothering you on the handling front!!!
Although if Dum Dum's Dutton with major torque comes in at 500kg, it's gonna deffo be 1 to watch!!!

Yes Dum Dum, we're watching you, your torquey lil lightweight is our outside bet to upset the megapower cars, as you only need 160-180bhp and 250lbft to be really really quick in half a ton!!!

[bulletproofbob]

[quote="TDC
Although if Dum Dum's Dutton with major torque comes in at 500kg, it's gonna deffo be 1 to watch!!!

Yes Dum Dum, we're watching you, your torquey lil lightweight is our outside bet to upset the megapower cars, as you only need 160-180bhp and 250lbft to be really really quick in half a ton!!![/quote]
naahhh all that foot pound stuff and rock all weight... it'll be like a mouse trap going off first time the clutch gets dumped in anger!! ha ha

[tommi]

i have a mental picture in my head of a plastic pig tank slapping down the strip

[bulletproofbob]

oh i was just thinking rev rev rev thwack!!! as the whole lot spins over the top!!!

not too sticky on the rubber i say

[Relentless Rob]

Have you already sold the turbo engine? I have somewhere interesting to put it.

[TeamTotalWankel]

Have you already sold the turbo engine? I have somewhere interesting to put it.

What turbo engine?

[Relentless Rob]

Doesn't matter it was a '66 Hilman imp that was sold out from under me.

[bulletproofbob]

there was one damaged repairable at motorhog in doncaster before xmas... imp that is....

[Relentless Rob]

The VVC Imp in PPC a few of issues back gave me the idea. Instead of the VVC how about an engine capable of a reliable(?) 300bhp and well built gearbox.

I'm sure there's already an MR2 Turbo powered Imp but for £999 would be awesome.