Write up for installing 2ZZ-GE with C-60 into MK1. If you choose to use an alternate transaxle, you will encounter other variables. Ill try my best to remember everything and add part #’s where applicable. 1. Mounting Points- All 3 transaxle mounts can be used from the C-52. Some fab work is necessary for the [...]
MK1 Engines
-
1985-1986 Mk I Automatic to Manual Transmission Swap
By blakecj7
These are not my steps they are from another AW11 owner. Automatic transmission to manual transmission (1985 -86 MkI) Extra tools I had to buy in addition to my normal hand tools: Toyota Repair Manual or Haynes manual 10 mm deep socket 12 mm deep socket 14 mm deep socket 30 mm socket ½-inch drive [...]
View the original content on International MR2 Owners Club
-
All You Need to Know About Swapping a 20v by System
By mr220v
Changes that need to be made to accommodate the 20v by system 1. Exhaust -Silvertop The complete 16v exhaust system can be used with the 20v silvertop. The only needed modification will be to the outermost flanges of the stock 16v header (pictures are of an ae86 header, but the bolt patern is the same) [...]
View the original content on International MR2 Owners Club
-
Why the 3vz-fe is the Best Toyota v6
By Toyrsrme
This doesn’t include the newest v6′s coming. I.E. the new onslaught from the Lexi, or the 4.0L v6. Comparing 2vz-fe, 3vz-e, 3vz-fe, 5vz-fe, 1mz-fe (For the purpose of the discussion 1mz-fe = all 1mz-fe’s, 1mz-fe1 = non vvt-i 1mz-fe’s, 1mz-fe2= vvt-i 1mz-fe’s) 2vz-fe – has the weakest parts & should be avoided. 90-91 have o2 [...]
View the original content on International MR2 Owners Club
-
20V Blacktop Dyno Results
By Eric Southers
Here are the results: 137whp & 111wft-lbs. This is with 103 octane unleaded gas. I don’t really trust the A/F ratio measurements. The tool they use for that is a little suspect, since it was barely even stuck in the tailpipe. After the dyno, I used a friend’s wideband O2 and the results were much [...]
View the original content on MK1 MR2 Write-ups
-
4A-GE • Coolant • Engines • MK1
4AGE Cooling System 101
By yikes
The water pump pumps water into the block, it circulates into the head and comes out of the head on the passenger side above the water pump. The water travels passed the cap and forward to the radiator, entering at the top. The water comes out the bottom of the radiator and travels rearward to [...]
Tags: bleed, bleeding, drop, install, spring
View the original content on International MR2 Owners Club
-
Replacing the Starter 101
By Yikes
To replace the starter on a mk1: 1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. 2. Jack the car and use stands. 3. Under the car use a 14mm socket a short extension and 3/8 ratchet to loosen the 2 bolts holding the starter to the tranny. 4. Pull starter, spin starter. 5. Take off [...]
Tags: guide, install, remove, starter
View the original content on International MR2 Owners Club
-
Fuel Pump Switch
By Eric Southers
ince the MR2′s fuel pump is right next to the dash, this is a very simple theft-deterrant mod. Turn the switch off when you park the car, and the car will not start again until it is turned back on. You could also use this to prime the engine, which is a good idea for [...]
Tags: fuel pump, fuel pump switch
View the original content on MK1 MR2 Write-ups
-
Fuel Filter Replacement
By Eric Southers
Figured this was an easy enough task, and again, like many of my repairs on this site, I’ve had never changed this out since I’d owned the car at the time. Plus it was only $20 from local auto parts store. 1) First you need to relieve the pressure on the fuel lines. Do [...]
Tags: fuel filter, install, replacement
View the original content on MK1 MR2 Write-ups
-
Distributor O-Ring
By verno-dub and ITA-MR2 (Norm)
1) Norm: To start with, turn the engine to top dead center (always do this to pull the distributor). You do that by making sure the “0″ timing mark on the pulley lines up with the marker pin. Then look down in the oil filler hole. You should see a dimple in the intake cam. [...]
Tags: distributor, install, o rings
View the original content on MK1 MR2 Write-ups
