[SOLD] mknz's SW20 (Formerly Alex's)
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- JasonFriday13
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Re: Alex's SW20
Nicely done, that looks awesome.
Jason Ross, current cars:
Project: 1990 SW20 GT, 1992+ brake swap, 1992+ subframe swap, 1996 Celica turbo engine swap, 1996 MR2 LSD gearbox swap, Caldina Turbo coil-on-plug ignition, Link G4 Storm, 161kw @ 10psi.
Daily: 2004 Toyota Vitz RS, 1.5L, 5sp
Tow rig: 2009 Camry, 2.4L, auto
Scrapped: 1989 SW20 GT, 1992 SW20 G-Limited, ex EssDub car, donor, 1997 Toyota Tercel 3dr hatch, front crash, 1990 SW20, G-Limited, ex EssDub car, roll crashed, donor
Sold: 1987 AW11 Supercharged, 1991 SW20 G-Limited, ex EssDub car
Project: 1990 SW20 GT, 1992+ brake swap, 1992+ subframe swap, 1996 Celica turbo engine swap, 1996 MR2 LSD gearbox swap, Caldina Turbo coil-on-plug ignition, Link G4 Storm, 161kw @ 10psi.
Daily: 2004 Toyota Vitz RS, 1.5L, 5sp
Tow rig: 2009 Camry, 2.4L, auto
Scrapped: 1989 SW20 GT, 1992 SW20 G-Limited, ex EssDub car, donor, 1997 Toyota Tercel 3dr hatch, front crash, 1990 SW20, G-Limited, ex EssDub car, roll crashed, donor
Sold: 1987 AW11 Supercharged, 1991 SW20 G-Limited, ex EssDub car
- Dontcopy
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- First name: Alex
Re: Alex's SW20
Headers are coming along nicely... Have the flanges cut too
Also, bought two sets of throttle bodies for the ITB's, first set arrived today
And ordered 6 shiny new trumpets that'll look something like this..
Also, bought two sets of throttle bodies for the ITB's, first set arrived today
And ordered 6 shiny new trumpets that'll look something like this..
Alex Wilson
1991 Toyota MR2 SW20 GTS
1991 Toyota MR2 SW20 GTS
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Re: Alex's SW20
Started on the suspension/brakes today, got the new shocks and Teins in the front. Also discovered when putting the new sway bar in that the old end links are bent
Went down to Toyota and got a front caliper seal kit for the new calipers, was pretty reasonable at $56.10
If anyone has some SS Brake lines lying around and/or aftermarket end links that they're willing to part with let me know
I've got stock springs and shocks (rears not wofable), full Gen1 Brake set and a front sway bar available if anyone wants them, just PM me
Went down to Toyota and got a front caliper seal kit for the new calipers, was pretty reasonable at $56.10
If anyone has some SS Brake lines lying around and/or aftermarket end links that they're willing to part with let me know
I've got stock springs and shocks (rears not wofable), full Gen1 Brake set and a front sway bar available if anyone wants them, just PM me
Alex Wilson
1991 Toyota MR2 SW20 GTS
1991 Toyota MR2 SW20 GTS
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Re: Alex's SW20
Quite common to bend end links even when running stock suspension. The gen 1's are very skinny but Toyota beefed up the links on the gen 2-3. Still not as strong as the aftermarket ones. I put a set of K-sports on rear and they seem to hold up. Should have strenghtened the strut tabs while you had off as this is another common fail point.
Jim Benck
90 rev 1 parts car
98 rev 5 GT- all the mods
90 rev 1 parts car
98 rev 5 GT- all the mods
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Re: Alex's SW20
Ended up getting the TwosRus sway bar end links, seem to be much stronger than the stock ones.
Also got the front suspension basically finished and back together, man the Tein springs are low.
In other news, due to time constraints the 2GR has gone and a 3SGTE will take it's place. So if anybody has a Gen 3 or 4 3SGTE motor they are willing to sell let me know
I know it's not as exotic as a 2GR, but shit happens
Also got the front suspension basically finished and back together, man the Tein springs are low.
In other news, due to time constraints the 2GR has gone and a 3SGTE will take it's place. So if anybody has a Gen 3 or 4 3SGTE motor they are willing to sell let me know
I know it's not as exotic as a 2GR, but shit happens
Alex Wilson
1991 Toyota MR2 SW20 GTS
1991 Toyota MR2 SW20 GTS
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Re: Alex's SW20
That's a shame. I was really looking forward to hearing those ITBs sing.
AW11 - 2GRFE powered
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Re: Alex's SW20
Maybe those throttles and exhaust could be inherited onto yours Alex??Sinturion wrote:That's a shame. I was really looking forward to hearing those ITBs sing.
Toyota motors:
Current - 89 AW11 factory manual SC
Sold - 74 Toyota Crown wagon (MS63), Holden 308, TH400 trans
Current - 89 AW11 factory manual SC
Sold - 74 Toyota Crown wagon (MS63), Holden 308, TH400 trans
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Re: Alex's SW20
Last I heard, an angry old man had acquired a V6 for an MR2...
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Re: Alex's SW20
Yes, you're not wrong lolEssDub wrote:Last I heard, an angry old man had acquired a V6 for an MR2...
So now.. this is what is happening. Gen 4 3SGTE!
After A LOT of cleaning, painting and checking the motors condition. This is the result!
Looks pretty awesome, especially the cover
Also painted the block up, should be running (And hopefully driving) by the end next week! Still doing all the other things; shocks, bushings, swaybars, brakes, fuel etc
We've got a shiny new inter-cooler system, Tial BOV and the transmission and clutch that was going to be used for the 2GR are going to be used for the 3SGTE too.
Alex Wilson
1991 Toyota MR2 SW20 GTS
1991 Toyota MR2 SW20 GTS
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Re: Alex's SW20
Looking good. I need to do the same to my car. Hopefully you get it going soon and can use it again.
1990 SW20 MR2 G-Limited (GEN4 3SGTE Installed)
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Re: Alex's SW20
Be keen to get some pointers on the wiring and the throttle cable, I will be looking to fit my Gen4 over the school holidays.
SW20 project car
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Re: Alex's SW20
How complicated do you expect the wiring will be?
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Re: Alex's SW20
Lovely engine, it's gonna go like a rocket! how many Ks has it done?
Interesting, seems like the 4th gen was used in Caldinas and later GT-four Celicas, but not in the Altezza (which used later gens 3SGE)
Interesting, seems like the 4th gen was used in Caldinas and later GT-four Celicas, but not in the Altezza (which used later gens 3SGE)
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Re: Alex's SW20
Be keen to get some pointers on the wiring and the throttle cable, I will be looking to fit my Gen4 over the school holidays.
Sorry guys, I can't help you on this. Wayne is doing all that, it's way beyond me.How complicated do you expect the wiring will be?
3SGTE is in! Threw fresh oil and an oil filter in it and wen't and bought some Redline MT-90 for the transmission.
And wiring started..
Fuel tank back in and re-connected, new short-shifter installed and ancient pubes removed from the shifter base lol
Gave the sills a good rub down, re-primered and resprayed them black, along with the Rev 3 tail light garnish.
Ohhhh look, a Porsche
And tonight, Wayne spent a few hours making this work of art.
More to come tomorrow
Alex Wilson
1991 Toyota MR2 SW20 GTS
1991 Toyota MR2 SW20 GTS
- JasonFriday13
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Re: Alex's SW20
Looking good .
Jason Ross, current cars:
Project: 1990 SW20 GT, 1992+ brake swap, 1992+ subframe swap, 1996 Celica turbo engine swap, 1996 MR2 LSD gearbox swap, Caldina Turbo coil-on-plug ignition, Link G4 Storm, 161kw @ 10psi.
Daily: 2004 Toyota Vitz RS, 1.5L, 5sp
Tow rig: 2009 Camry, 2.4L, auto
Scrapped: 1989 SW20 GT, 1992 SW20 G-Limited, ex EssDub car, donor, 1997 Toyota Tercel 3dr hatch, front crash, 1990 SW20, G-Limited, ex EssDub car, roll crashed, donor
Sold: 1987 AW11 Supercharged, 1991 SW20 G-Limited, ex EssDub car
Project: 1990 SW20 GT, 1992+ brake swap, 1992+ subframe swap, 1996 Celica turbo engine swap, 1996 MR2 LSD gearbox swap, Caldina Turbo coil-on-plug ignition, Link G4 Storm, 161kw @ 10psi.
Daily: 2004 Toyota Vitz RS, 1.5L, 5sp
Tow rig: 2009 Camry, 2.4L, auto
Scrapped: 1989 SW20 GT, 1992 SW20 G-Limited, ex EssDub car, donor, 1997 Toyota Tercel 3dr hatch, front crash, 1990 SW20, G-Limited, ex EssDub car, roll crashed, donor
Sold: 1987 AW11 Supercharged, 1991 SW20 G-Limited, ex EssDub car