Dougie T
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| posted on 2/1/08 at 08:51 AM |
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MR2 mk1 conversion
Hi I was going to build a car based on the haynes roadster book but I am finding it increasingly difficult to get a sierra donor. so I am now swaying
towards converting the mid engined mr2 which seems to be surprisingly cheap and plentyfull.
Has anyone got any thoughts on this i.e is it not practical as I have never heard of anyone doing this. If this fails has anyone got a cheap sierra
lying around..........
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zilspeed
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| posted on 2/1/08 at 08:56 AM |
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Main issue is the gearbox for use in the Haynes roadster, seeing as the MR2 is mid engined, although you can buy a bellhousing to mate it to a type
9.
To be honest, a lot of people don't actually bother with a complete donor car, but just pick up the necessary bits as required, so the lack of
cheap sierras needn't be a huge problem.
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Howlor
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| posted on 2/1/08 at 08:59 AM |
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As above really just pick up the few bits that you need from the Sierra either off here or somewhere líke Ebay etc.
Engine, gearbox, steering column, front hubs, brakes, steering rack, and the rear diff, hubs n shafts.
Thats is basically the main bits you need.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 2/1/08 at 09:08 AM |
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Anything can be done. Look at mine. I have had to modify the chassis but im fitting a jag engine and running gear.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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russbost
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| posted on 2/1/08 at 09:32 AM |
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Are you thinking of building a mid-engined car or are you thinking of trying to make the MR2 bits fit a Locost chassis? If it's the latter you
would be making massive headaches for yourself. HTH
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Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
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adithorp
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| posted on 2/1/08 at 12:58 PM |
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A mate of mine has done a V6 Camry engine convertion on a Mk1 MR2.
Goes well and looks original (he took it into the Toyota dealer and they thought it was!). Sounds sweet too.
adrian
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sgraber
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| posted on 4/1/08 at 04:46 PM |
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I have plans for building a tube frame middy out of a MKI MR2. visit my website or PM me for more info.
Steve Graber
http://www.grabercars.com/
"Quickness through lightness"
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