If you replace parts as they go bad, and keep up with extensive regular maintenece you can easily put 2-3 hundred thousand miles on it.. i have a 97 MR2 with 423,566.9 miles on it right now..
The main difference is the engine. While both versions use 1.6liter Toyota Engines, the GSI is a DOHC engine, a version of the 4-AGE engine used in the 1st generation MR2 and the top of the line Corollas, and JDM Sprinters of the 80's. known for high revs and being a blast to drive. I had an 87 mr2, got 35MPG and ran like a go cart!! The interesting thing is that this is the highest HP version of the 4-AGE that was ever released in America, at 130hp, MR2/Corolla versions were 116hp, (japanese 20valve version makes like 170ish?), and it is not in a toyota, it is in a GEO who would think? The Corolla and MR2 stopped using this engine in 89, but the GEO kept it going another 3 years. Cool car, I hear it is quick, especially with the 5spd, and I have been lokoing for one, but they are rare.
Should be located in the removable housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose
Take it to Auto Zone and have the codes checked and cleared, for free.
Check your: Distributor cap and rotor (Mr2 turbo's are well known for their ability to eat distributor caps alive) Spark plugs (look for signs of detonation, burning oil, running rich/lean) If you have detonation, turn down the boost or check your timing. If you are burning oil, check your piston rings. If you are running rich/lean, take off any aftermarket blow-off valve, and replace it with the stock by-pass valve. Also, check your MAF. MAF Sensor.
the fuel tank is located under the shifter, in between the seats under the car You have to take the armrest out inside the car between the seats and unplug your fuel gage before removing the gas tank.(or you will rip out the wires)
yes
Yes, Used in MR2 in North America only
The 1986 Toyota MR2's horsepower varied depending on where it was purchased for example the United States engine had about 112 hp the European engines around 124 hp, Australian engines around 118 hp and the Japanese engines around 130 hp.
According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc. ) the 2.0 liter and the 2.2 liter in a 1992 Toyota MR2 are NON interference engines
Two engines came from the factory for an 88 MR2. The 4AGE is the normally aspirated version of the engine. The 4AGZE is the supercharged version. Some people have installed the 4AGTE - a turbocharged version of the 4AG see www.4AGTE.com. A good reference on the 4AG series engines is available at www.club4ag.com. Others have gone as far as to modify the engine mounts and remove a piece of the firewall between the engine compartment and rear trunk to install the 3SGTE from the second generation MR2. There are companies that offer kits and specialize in this conversion. V6's have been fitted into MR2's using Toyota's 1MZ-FE and 3VZ-FE engines. A good writeup can be found at www.mr2mk1club.com/V6MR2.html And not for the faint of heart, a few have taken on the extreme challenge of shoe-horning a V8 into their MR2's. Bill Strong is on his second build of his "Toystar" an 1986 MR2 with a V8 Northstar engine from a Cadillac, see www.v8mr2.com
The 1991 Toyota MR2 came in three different variants each supplying different levels of power. The 5S-FE, 3S-GE, and 3S-GTE. The GTE came standard with a turbocharger.
the Toyota mr2 engine is said to fit but i have to try it out myself first i just bought a 92 paseo
Why would you want to put one of the crappiest engines in a mr2 that v6 is only rated to about 190 hp for a v6 ?? Thats hella slow while the 3sgte, the turbo mr2 motor pushes about 220 stock and its a 2.0 liter !! 4 cylinder ! Swap that instead and its a plug and play swap
The second gen mr2 turbo came with a single turbo, the later engines where reffered to as having twin entry. Simply put, this means two lines of air travle into a single turbo, to reduce air stall at low speeds
The MR2 can be made into a very last car but IMO there's no Toyota that will beat the Supra.
Find all your MR2 MK1 answers on the best MR2 forum. Go to : www.mr2oc.com MR2 owners club. See you there!!
Yes, a Toyota MR2 turbo gearbox can fit in a 2-liter MR2, but modifications may be necessary for optimal compatibility. The turbo gearbox is designed for the 3S-GTE engine, while the 2-liter typically uses the 3S-FE engine. Ensure that the mounts, driveshafts, and other components are compatible or appropriately modified to achieve a successful installation.