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I'm just interested as to why people have chosen this conversion.
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MartG wrote:The 20V weighs about the same as the 16V engine( it's the supercharged one that weighs more
), so the additional 40bhp is quite useful
MartG wrote:Most conversions retain the existing gearbox
rolandfantom wrote:
The dimensions of the short engine look much larger on the 20v too, I wonder how that affects the weight distribution/handling?
MartG wrote:As for the handling- if putting a 3S-GTE 2 litre turbo lump into one doesn't affect the handling too much
( as demonstrated by several people on trackdays with their Mk1.5s
), then swapping for the 20V 4A isn't going to do much harm.
MartG wrote:The big advantage of the 20V conversion is that it is virtually a drop in replacement
Jim-SR wrote:a 3S-GTE swap is also relatively simple nowadays since there is such a wealth of DIY information available.it can also be done professionally by Woodsport for not huge amounts of cash for what youre getting.
they can also do V6 swaps! and this swap doubles your horsepower straight out of the box, whereas a 20V swap is only a 35% increase.
this does add a fair amount of weight though, i cant remember the exact amount but 80kg seems to ring a bell.
in the grand scheme of things thats the same as a passenger though, so its of little consequence and the handling is barely affected.
you can easily compensate for it with suspension upgrades.
the 2ZZ-GE is the coolest swap though IMO.it retains the natural feel of the MR2, revs higher, reduces weight, comes with a 6 speed box, and makes 190bhp with VVTi.
however its generally a more expensive engine and a hard swap due to OBD-II electronics
(it physically bolts in very easily
, the wiring is the tough part).
SteveM wrote:the 2ZZ-GE is the coolest swap though IMO.it retains the natural feel of the MR2, revs higher, reduces weight, comes with a 6 speed box, and makes 190bhp with VVTi.
however its generally a more expensive engine and a hard swap due to OBD-II electronics
(it physically bolts in very easily
, the wiring is the tough part).