I forgot about this section on the forum so I will post updates on it. I picked up a Canadian spec 1993 MR2 turbo that needs some work, head gasket leak, paint was horrible, etc. but I saw a diamond in the rough.
When I bought it (2007)
(2015)
One of the many interior upgrades, imo. The stock seats were getting old and I found some S2000 seats. I had a buddy (Oteck) fab up some adapter brackets to install the s2000 seats and sliders. Looks very nice and much more comfortable, plus they are 11 lbs. lighter per seat than the stock seats.
I also picked up a CF center arm rest and the infamous Oteck shifter surround
Last year the head gasket starting to leak internally again and I got sick of putting any more money into it. I could have gone with the Toyota gen4 3sgte or 2gr swap like Immortality but I remember how much fun I had with the h22a in the Prelude. The aftermarket support for the K-series is massive compared to the 3sgte, so I picked up a 2003 k20a2 that I plan on boosting and using the MR2 turbo tranny (E153) with the Hux kswap adapter kit.
So my plan is to get 400+whp and 300 tq. @ 18-20psi on 93 pump gas or e85. I do a lot of twisty roads and maybe autoX next year so powering out of corners is where I want the k20 to be strong in, I can always change this set up down the road. The aftermarket support for the k20 is huge and much cheaper compared to the 3sgte. I have almost all the parts needed, I would like to send a shout out to Ken for helping me get some of the parts.
Here's the list:
-stock K20a2
-replace the valve springs with Supertech dual 95lbs., seats, TI retainers and valve stem seals, pistons, rods, bearings
-RBC IM with stock k20a2 TB
-thermal gaskets for IM and TB
-1000cc injectors and BWR fuel rail
-BWR Lean exhaust manifold
-meth injection for cooling
-Ktuned goodies (swivel water neck, p/s & a/c delete, etc.)
-Clockwise motion oil pan baffle (waiting for)
-Turbosmart BOV and WG
-custom 5830 turbo
-Southbend stage 2 clutch
-Hux Kswap adapter kit
-A2W intercooler
-Supra fuel pump
The only thing I need to do to the MR2 drive train is beef up the inner cv joints, so I bought a upgrade kit. The E153 tranny is built to handle high power from the factory so bonus again.
The welds on the manifold (T3, 44mm wg) are sexy and Tanner at BWR is very easy to communicate with. I purchased it during their labor day sale with free shipping, ya!
The turbo I will be using is a custom built 5830 that was built by Chris a turbo guru. V-band for the dp connection. I might have to cut the rear bulk head and lose a little of my trunk space for the turbo to fit.
Test fitting.
Michael's MR2 and my MR2 from last summer.