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Toyota MR2 Diesel
I want to put a small diesel into a gen 1 or gen 2 Toyota MR2. I would use either a toyota or VW turbo diesel. What do you think? Is it doable?
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it's too stupid to even consider huh
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Being mid engine and cramped, it be a hell of a challenge I'm assuming.... BTW :hi:
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Just about anything can be done.
But, you have to ask yourself a few questions when looking at any engine swap - how much is this REALLY going to cost me? How many headaches am I going to have? How long is it going to take? Will it be worth my time, money and sweat? I think you could pick a better vehicle than an MR2. Why not a VW engine in a Samauri or Tracker, or Jeep? |
never heard of a vw in a jeep. All of them are shaped like a brick. I'm just looking to do something different from the norm. I probably won't even do it. It sounds like it will cost too much, and be too difficult. I really would love to see a database of cars made in the states that were also diesel overseas. That would be helpful. I'm sure there are some pretty cool cars that aren't here because of the gov.
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Originally Posted by redhopper35
(Post 227886)
I want to put a small diesel into a gen 1 or gen 2 Toyota MR2. I would use either a toyota or VW turbo diesel. What do you think? Is it doable?
Red I still wouldn't do it. I wouldn't consider the end result as worth the effort. I'd rather have an MR2 with an R22 in it. |
Mr-2's shared parts with many other front drive toys. Camry's Corolla's and the JDM equivalents. Many were available with diesel engines. Swapping a complete engine and trans from one of those cars would be possible (in theory!) but it would not be a swap that many others could help with. IF you were really determined to do it though, purchasing a front cut from one of those cars would get you as close to everything bolt in as possible. Don't let people without imagination and skill prevent you from doing something different. But it is not going to be cost effective.
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I would go with a VW diesel. They are very cheap easy to find A couple of people have done this swap into mid Engine Cars. You can actually get some power out of them. Toyota not so much and they aren't that reliable atleast not the diesel in my opinion. Another one yo could look for is a Audi Diesel they are similar to the VW but ti's a Twin OHC thy are both very good engines and with the porper tuning and extras say Propane 50 MPG would not be a problem. :U:
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I probably would use the VW TDI as well as they are available in the States. Making parts availble for a long time to come. My 03 TDI Wagon gets near 50 all stock.(used to get 52mpg before 07!) No mods No Propane. The Mr 2 With less weight and better aerodynamics should approach 60!
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With Propane or CG he should be able to get up to 80 MPG :choochoo:
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I had a friend that put a small diesel in an older escort wagon, looked like crap but got about 55mpg. Anything is possible with enough time, patience, and money. :ok1:
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Sounds like an interesting project. I would think it's a long term goal. Lots of trial and error.
BTW: :hi: |
i saw someone do this a while ago, was a guy in baltimore, i almost bought the car. he used an imported toyota 2liter or so diesel from a dude in florida, it was a half finished project.
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mb 6/5cyl turbo diesel in jeep wagoneer or 80's jeep that had the straight six and mate it to a 5sp....possible 4x4 but much more work
or maybe an explorer from 80's early 90's.i think a jeep that had a inline 6 might be the easisest to put an inline mb diesel into.i saw a video about a caravan with a vw 1.6 diesel.kinda neat and not a bad idea for a family cruiser.i might get a sprinter van in 10 years when they are in price range...hehee |
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Originally Posted by redhopper35
(Post 227886)
I want to put a small diesel into a gen 1 or gen 2 Toyota MR2. I would use either a toyota or VW turbo diesel. What do you think? Is it doable?
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Originally Posted by SPEAKSUP
(Post 274319)
With Propane or CG he should be able to get up to 80 MPG :choochoo:
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