Russ' 1994 Hardtop 2GRFE V6 MR2

[1992_ST185]

[bbarnumboy]

Damn what a Bad-Ass Russ!!!!

niced pics as usual Carmen. bet it felt good to pull her out again for a cruise! i have been lovin it on my bike.

[PearlWhiteMR2]

Beautiful pictures Russ! Where was the last one taken?

Oh and if you feel like it, you could give me your lip ^_^ ...

[immorality]

The last pic was on Granville island beside the Swiss house, and Sarah...umm...no

[PearlWhiteMR2]

Boooooooooooo

[macatak]

hmmm
White Rock
Tsawassen
Burrard St Bridge

you made good use of that daypass, my friend

and I was stuck inside all weekend packing.
why do I have so much stuff?

[immorality]

...and we started the day at Pick-a-part in Chilliwack!

[Saiko]

Find any goodies at the pick-a-part??!

Looking real good there Russell! Absolutely love the 94+ body and the HT is the icing on the cake..

[immorality]

Thanks Eric! Pick a part has a black 86 MR2 with a crunched front, and a few 3vz Camrys, nothing too interesting.

[Ruus]

Picture #1 for the win with Russ being a bad ass in the background !!!

[Fierce Dragoon]

Wow I can't wait to see it in person

[immorality]

Yup, it's an authentic '94 that I brought up last fall.

http://forums.bcmr2.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=10797

[immorality]

Special thanks to Last Chance Garage in Abby!


So, here's what I've been up to for the last few days...




What's under all those parts?


Out with the old;







Ready for goodness...

[immorality]

OEM Supra Twin Turbo Pump install;


The real good stuff;

'09 2GR-FE, 3.5L V6 with a Gen3 LSD Turbo tranny
Between them is a Fidanza lightweight flywheel and ACT HDSS Clutch





If you are not familar with this engine, my reasons for the swap look like this;


...and this;

Yup, the 2GR-FE is what i pulled off the 13.1 second quarter mile with. keep in mind that was with 18" street tires and 3.625 final drive. the car definitely wasn't setup for drag racing. With the stock E153 and some better tires for drag racing, it would definitely shave enough to be in the very high 12's. Some weight reduction would go a long way also, my MR2 is still full weight.

I'm still in the process of installing it into the engine bay, and then there is some wiring, plumbing and exhaust, etc. Hopefully I can have this up and running within the next month.

[thelaw604]

Nice!

I heard Joe might be trying to get his on the road before you.. haha