Sorry, but I think that leaving the stock engine in there, and
spending a few dollars tweaking it would be much more satisfactory over the
long run. Installing a Chevy engine will destroy the resale value (Think
about it. Would YOU buy a car with an engine upgrade of this nature? There
are so many unknowns...). Lots of custom fabrication would be required too
(motor mounts, tranny adapter, etc)
Skimming the head, porting, K&N filters, and a camshaft should
EASILY get the car to 140-150 HP. Think about this. Doesn't a 50% increase
in power sound pretty good? And you know it's safe, because the PI version
was rated at this, so the factory was confident that durability would not be
affected.
If that isn't enough, a custom exhaust (and perhaps a header) would
add another 15HP or so, and could be removed when the car is sold.
I had really good results on the American cars that I have tweaked.
Don't see why the TR6 should be any different.
Vance Navarrette
Mimosa Yellow '74 TR6
-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Parcells [mailto:cougardb@frontiernet.net]
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 2:50 AM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Possible engine swap for Tr6
Ryan,
Check out this TR6 on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1836996135
It's got a chevy engine. Somehow it was shoehorned in!
Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ryan Kroelinger" <Rkroel@cox.net>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 2:30 AM
Subject: Possible engine swap for Tr6
> Hello all! I am currently in the process of finding a Tr6, and one of my
> main interests is swapping out the stock 6cyl with something more modern.
> Is there a common engine that is used for this? I have seen Supra 5 speed
> transmission swaps talked about, is it possible to swap in a gen 4 or 5
> supra motor? The gen 4 uses the 5 speed so that seems more likely, but a
> firebreathing 2JZGE or 2JZGTE turbo motor in. I may sound crazy but let
me
> know what has been done. Thanks a ton!
> Ryan Kroelinger
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