Courtesy of mrtuned of international mr2 owners club august 7. The toyota mr2 was a two seat, twopassenger compact midengine sports car manufactured from 19842007. The early 1zz engines are now notorious for piston ring failure and oil consumption, especially in the mr2 s. This is an extremely popular swap and is pretty straightforward as engine swaps go. How to swap a 2zzge into a spyder archive toyota mr2.
Anyway about 2 months ago the dreaded smt light came on now this was the day that id been fearing since i bought it and started reading the forums. Road and track our latest shipment of conversion parts has just arrived. Fit is great, upgraded 6speed transmission is included, significant power and. Feb 04, 2010 ive heard nothing but problems from the smt equipped mr2 spyder. Shifter mechanism swap shifter mechanism for the manual easy to remove cabin section. I got the manual 5sp when i had minewhich i no longer own. Even though the car was always a niche product, toyota managed to sell 7,233 of them in the first model year.
Actually chris, in other parts of the world, the spyder came with a 6 speed manual gear box. Oct 23, 2015 toyota mr2 spyder 6 speed transmission swap c60. Clifton ms 2001 toyota mr2 spyder jtdfr320510027016 if this vehicle has been sold and you are the new owner, sign up to become a member or if youre already a member, make sure you are signed in and ask the current owner to click the transfer vehicle button from this cars page. K20 k24 honda engine swap install mr2 spyder manual. Jan 27, 2017 i remember seeing the mr2 spyder on the road fairly often when it first came out. Unlike previous versions of the mr2, the spyder only came with one engine, and it was a modest one. Everything you need to know before buying a used toyota mr2. Ive heard nothing but problems from the smt equipped mr2 spyder. Mr2s 2zz swap so youve decided to replace your mr2 spyder s oilthirsty underpowered stock 1zzfe with toyota s high revving 180hp 2zzge. It is, essentially, a slightly more powerful version of the 1zz engine youd find in a corolla or most other toyotas from the time. Spyder owners manual 2002 toyota mr2 workshop manuals workshop manual pdf download toyota mr2 spyder 2000 along with hundreds of photos and illustrations, that guide you through each service and repair procedure. Edmunds has 10 used toyota mr2 spyders for sale near you, including a 2002 mr2 spyder base convertible and a 2005. Check out mike ngos tuner car, a 2004 toyota mr2 spyder, featuring a honda k20 engine swap.
I am choosing to keep it separate from my generation 3 3sgte swap, because even though i did them both at the same time, most people who do a gen 3 swap do not do a manual conversion. As for your question spyderwoman, the swap would be direct, assuming you already have a manual transmission car and youre using a transmission from a spyder. We have 18 toyota mr2 spyder vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 3 1owner cars, and 23 personal use cars. Most importantly, the mr2 was built into something thats truly all scotts own, and the v6 swap managed to preserve the barebones, manual character of the secondgen mr2. I spotted a 2002 mr2 spyder with sequentialmanual transmission in california a few months back, and now ive found this fivespeed manualequipped 01 in colorado. The toyota mr2 is available as a convertible and a coupe. I remember seeing the mr2 spyder on the road fairly often when it first came out.
Jan 25, 2018 the mr2 w30 spyder came from toyota with a 1. This toyota mr2 was almost scrapped but a jdm v6 swap. The engine sits over the back wheels, so it drives well in bad weather, but it is the best when you can drop the top and hit the road. Aug 26, 2019 i spotted a 2002 mr2 spyder with sequentialmanual transmission in california a few months back, and now ive found this fivespeed manualequipped 01 in colorado. No custom work or fabrication is required since all of the critical swap parts are readily available. Toyota mr2 spyder 6 speed transmission swap youtube. One of the consequences of the 2arfe swap being drive by wire is that i was able to retrofit cruise control into my 2003 manual spyder and it looks c. Im sure they have their reasons for using it in their same swap, i just mr2 spyder 4th gen 3sgte archive toyota mr2 message board toyota mr2 message board toyota mr2 generations mk 3 mr2 spyder mr2 spyder 4th gen 3sgte. Toyota mr2 service repair manual toyota mr2 pdf downloads. The mr2 was a major departure for toyota, who was known primarily for making practical automobiles and durable trucks. If you want maximum naturally aspirated power from your engine swap then the honda k20 and k24 are your answer. Toyota mr2 with a 2zz inlinefour engine swap depot. Converting the c60 6 speed transmission from a celica set up to a midengine mr2 set up. As far as i know the only reason toyota never fitted this engine to the mr2 the deal with lotus to.
They installed the 2zz using monkey wrench swap parts and retained the factory fivespeed manual transmission. While the final model year only ended up with 901 mr2 models moved, toyota managed to sell a bit under 30,000 of them in the u. The thirdgeneration mr2 was marketed as the toyota mrs in japan, toyota mr2 spyder in the us, and the toyota mr2 roadster in europe. Edmunds has 10 used toyota mr2 spyders for sale near you, including a 2002 mr2 spyder base convertible and a 2005 mr2 spyder base convertible ranging in price. Toyota mr2 roadster 2zzge engine swap page 1 readers. The most popular fix is upgrading to the more robust 2zzge engine and optionally 6speed transmission found in the lotus eliseexige and celicamatrixcorolla sport models. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 4 2005 mr2 models nationwide. Mr2 spyder 4th gen 3sgte archive toyota mr2 message board. Some things may vary since i have no heat shields but this should get you through it for the most part. Manual autosingle clutch 1800cc 148000km rego until may 2020 with aircon, bluetooth connection, rear camera and spare tyre age related scrapes and scratches on front bumper damaged roof but not leaking runs really well and has a lot of power. Fit is great, upgraded 6speed transmission is included, significant power and torque improvement over toyota 1zz or 2zz engine. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Spyderchat forum is a community for toyota mr2 spyder.
Come find a great deal on used toyota mr2 spyders in your area today. Mr2s smt mt swap 200005 mr2 spyder smt to manual transmission conversion there are several different options to consider when performing this conversion. Get the latest scoop on these two cars mazada miata and the toyota mr2 spyder, and why they are named the two examples of what real car enthusiasts drive motor trend. View and download toyota 2001 mr2 spyder owners manual online. To give some background had my 2003 6sp smt for last 2 12 years bought it with 12,000 miles on the clock now has 54,000. Anyway about 2 months ago the dreaded smt light came on now this was the day that id been fearing since i bought. How to repair damaged clear coat auto body repair hacks revealed duration. Everything bolts on, and you can even keep the center console from the auto.
The early 1zz engines are now notorious for piston ring failure and oil consumption, especially in the mr2s. Our list of 5 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2003 toyota mr2 spyder. The mr2 was produced in 1984 following the debut of the toyota sv3 concept at the 1983 tokyo motor show. Truecar has over 1,565,632 listings nationwide, updated daily. I eventually found a light crash damaged 6sp manual on ebay and took the plunge i wanted the whole car rather than just the parts as it would be easier to work out what and how thing go on. Used toyota mr2 spyder for sale with photos carfax. Toyota sticks to the midengine theme, but this time in a roadster. Yep, toyota now offers a fivespeed manual in the mr2 spyder that you shift using buttons on the steering wheel or by bumping the transmission selector on the center console, and without. As a bonus, the seller had already installed all the updated bits that came from the models 1998 facelift. Apr 20, 2017 converting the c60 6 speed transmission from a celica set up to a midengine mr2 set up. Please read through the information below to determine what you need to order. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. All makes acura alfa romeo audi bmw buick cadillac chevrolet chrysler dodge fiat ford genesis gmc honda hyundai infiniti jaguar jeep kia land rover lexus lincoln maserati mazda mercedesbenz mini mitsubishi nissan pontiac porsche ram scion subaru toyota volkswagen volvo acura alfa romeo am general amc. Toyota mr2 spyder smt to manual conversion parts complete.
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