Engine conversion options

[Eastsoutheast]

Has anyone tried fitting a mini JCW engine to the MR2? its a small compact engine and I know from past experience its easy to tune to 250BHP and 250LBFT.

This would make for a fantastic conversion and there are loads of available cars out there.

Thanks
Brian

[s12vea]

There is a build thread somewhere fitting a jcw supercharger to a 1zz. I'm sure there are better swaps

[loadswine]

The engine from the current Fiesta ST would be a good option, if someone could get it all hooked up.
I would really like a lightweight,powerful,cheap, bang up to date V6, but unlikely to happen.  s;) s;)

[SuperArt]

Hayabusa V8 (siamesed bike engines) would be amazing. Z-cars can do it for you, for the right price...

[secla]

Hayabusa V8 (siamesed bike engines) would be amazing. Z-cars can do it for you, for the right price...

Think they closed a while back as the partner who took it over ran it into the ground, I believe the original owners is taking it on again but not sure there back up and running yet.

But you would be looking at big money going there

[Eastsoutheast]

I really want to get 200BHP from my MR2 as i am sure this would make it a fantastic car, not that its not already. I also want reliability so nothing too high strung. My engine has a genuine 66000 miles, runs sweetly and uses zero oil so maybe a turbo conversion? Would want to spend £3K max for the finished article although after 200BHP I know I would need to improve brakes and suspension.

[Jrichards20]

Looking to do the work yourself or pay someone?

[Eastsoutheast]

it would have to be fairly straightforward work for me to do myself!

Would want someone to do it for me although would be happy to help (and learn).

Cheers,
Brian

[vinp182]

Keep your eyes peeled for a second hand turbo kit mate