i was wondering how hard it would be to do a swap of this nature. i love garners gst but i hate the traction. so why not try that motor in the back of an mr2?

It'd be a helluva project, but I'm sure its possible. Give it a try. You might be the first. Or just buy an AWD DSM and consider any traction problems solved.

The 3sgte that powers the turbo MR2 is considered to be similairly bullet proof to our 4g63. So there's not much reason to mess with putting a 4G63 in there.

Although I have to agree with Nate's solution to the GST traction issues.

I see no need to replace the 3sgte... it is a rock solid powerplant, in the later years of the mkII, it came with 245 stock horses... why replace that?

and if ur talking about putting the 4g63 in an NA, it would be much easier and cheaper to just swap the 3sgte in. But if ur interested, iv got an NA mr2 sittin out in the driveway for sale

Well, the 3sgte is much less common than the 5sfe so Dan's probably thinking about picking up one of those ill equipped cars and upgrading the engine.

However, these guys are right, If it's a fast MR2 that you want, go with the 3sgte. If it's traction and a 4g63, then you're better off with a awd dsm.

The thing to remember is that while it can be done, it is a tremendous amount of work for something that can easily be duplicated by choosing to stay on the well traveled upgrade path for either car.