2GR V6 conversion parts

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Originally posted by Just1n_Mc

Surely thats even more of a reason to go aftermarket ECU.

Sounds like alot less hassles than trying to get the stock ecu/immob setup working and gives more scope for mods and tuning.

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as long as you get all the parts(not forgetting the key) from the donor vehicle, its fine.

to get Transit Authority approved/registered
is much simpler with a standard set up.

aftermarket ECU requires getting full emissions testing done as well
which can get expensive($/hr) trying to meet current level requirements.
Last I spoke to a guy who offers emissions testing/passing
he explained that it usually ends up costing between $800-1000
but includes/involves a lot more(parts) than just tuning an ECU
in that figure, to get to the result.
Then you go to the Transit test facility(which may be 100's of km away) and they test it and take more money.)

example of lack of facilities
NSW has 2 Transit Authority test stations
Botany and Penrith,here's where they are positioned in the state(blue dots)

not too bad if you happen to live near one.

*edit*
Note that by emissions testing/passing I did not mean that he is authorised to pass the car
but gets it to a passing level
where it will pass the test when taken to the Transit facility.
And the price(2yrs back) was his price and is not including the Transit Authority costs.

all the rules have changed in NSW as of mid December. suggest you talk to NSW registered engineer before making any assumptions. make sure the enginner is registered under the new scheme (I'm told they all have to re-apply),.

I hop
e r&t
is on a very big hill tezza!

many thanks, we are OK

Hay Road & Track,

I live in SA but am interested in the V6 conversion
But I have a few questions

1st Is the engineering certification nationally accredited?
2nd what would be a around about cost to supply /fit ballpark (IE: I drive a MR2 up to you. Drop by few month latter and drive out [:x)])
3rd what time frame would it take roughly
4th would it have fitted /is there room for the AC compressor?
5th what base is better gen 1,2,3 / N/A or turbo is it not really impotent

Cheers
Iain

1st Is the engineering certification nationally accredited?

no such thing. although it is state by state, there are a lot of commonalities. needs more investigation to make sure you wont have a problem


2nd what would be a around about cost to supply /fit ballpark (IE: I drive a MR2 up to you. Drop by few month latter and drive out [:x)])

too many variables, but assuming i get a post 94 turbo car, then around $10k (exchange, ie we keep the old engine that comes out)

3rd what time frame would it take roughly

1 month

4th would it have fitted /is there room for the AC compressor?

a/c fitted in above

5th what base is better gen 1,2,3 / N/A or turbo is it not really impotent

see point 2. if you want to deliver something else, then phone me

So if we send you our +94 turbo you can convert it for $10k driveaway? Does that include exhaust manifolds and everything?

Thats no to bad considering you can re-sell your turbo gen 3 motor, loom and accessories for around $2-3k depending on mods.

sorry, price assumes we keep the old engine. i have amended my reply..
if someone really wanted to keep their old stuff, we would negotiate a price

Oh ok, maybe not so cheap then.

no, its not 'cheap", but nothing is. for example, it is less than the cost of building a really good 3SGTE if you allow for uprated turbo, good internals etc, and this is a much much better end result.
this conversion is not for everyone, and few people will spend big $ in 1 lump on a MR2.
Every day, i see cars that have had twice this spent on them over a few years, and they are still not good, in fact, some are complete lemons that should be off the road.