General V8 SHO Questions

[bikeboy]

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Bill Strong and I am the owner of the Toyota MR2 Forum and a host of MR2 webpages. I am not a "Ricer".

I am working on a project car. A 1986 MR2. I have been looking into transplanting different engines into the car. I had looked at the Northstar, but it was just too darn big, various V6 engines, but these have been done by other MR2 owners, and then a 450hp Toyota 3SGTE 2 liter Turbo, but everyone is starting to do this. I am looking for a project that has not been done, a project that will give me torque and power, and a project that has that wow factor that only a V8 can offer in a small mid-engine car. I had no clue that the latest generation SHP used a V8! I was looking for info on the V6 when I found out.
What I would like to have is the mesurements of the block and transaxle. weight if anyone has it. This would be very helpful in my quest to build a V8 powered mid-engine sports car.

Thank you in advance.

Bill Strong www.mr2faq.com www.racingstrong.com

 

[LASTSHO]

If you want me to I could post this on the www.v8sho.com email list...theres some members there that might be able to answer your questions.

If anyone here knows...chime in.

Might be an interesting transplant

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Mark
'99 Black 36K
Lots-O-Mods...
The LASTSHO's Pics

 

[LASTSHO]

BTW bikeboy...

Do you know a Randy Chase from San Diego?

Just curious...

MR2 owner I believe.


Edited: I perused your site and see he's a moderator in part of the forum. Just checking...thanks.


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Mark
'99 Black 36K
Lots-O-Mods...
The LASTSHO's Pics

[This message has been edited by LASTSHO (edited 02-08-2002).]

 

[mholhut]

Bill, welcome to the forum.

The 3.4L SHO motor is a 207ci V8. I'm unsure of exact dimensions, but would be more than happy to take some of the spare motor I have in my garage. Maybe you're interested in buying it?

A teardown of the motor can be seen at: http://www.mercurycapri.com/projectrsx/v8sho/teardown.html

The engine weight (according to http://v8sho.com/SHO/v8enginewt.htm) is listed at 374 lbs.

Hope the info helps.

MPH

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Mike Holhut
1996 Phantom Menace

 

[SilverSHO]

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Bill Strong and I am the owner of the Toyota MR2 Forum and a host of MR2 webpages. I am not a "Ricer".

Don't worry; we don't declare people ricers unless they really deserve it.

BTW, welcome and good luck on your project!

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Nick
Lt. Titanium 90 136k
Coneless, ACCEL 8.8 stainless steel wires,
SHO Shop solid roll dampers, Cherry Bomb Turbo II mufflers, snazzy blue valve stem caps
AIM: loudog6491

 

[bikeboy]

Yes I know Randy, I have actually met him in San Diego this past summer - I am originaly from San Diego... Mira Mesa to be exact

What I will be looking for is a front clip with computers, harness, transaxle, axles, and all of the other bits that I am probably throw away in the end... but it is nice to see how the original worked.

What is the going rate in us$$ for what I am looking for?

The weight does not seem that bad. Could make for some fun power oversteer

What I do need is the measurements from the V8 and transaxle. From the left to righ side and from the front to the rear.

Luckily I have a trunk behind the engine bay that can be used to house the engine if I need more room.

Yes, this should be pretty fun since even with stoc HP and torque this will be pretty quick with a body weight of only 2000 pounds. Plus being an automatic my wife can have something to drive when we have our rally events locally.



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Bill Strong
Owner & Administrator
The MR2 Owners Club

 

[mholhut]

Bill,

I can't help you with the transaxle part, since mine is still attached to the car

But, I will take the measurements you asked for and post them here over the weekend.

V8 SHO motors are pretty rare and exotic things. My replacement came out of a roll-over and cost me $2400. (I'd sell ya my spare for much cheaper than that) New from Ford/Yamaha they run $10K.

Sounds like that MR2 is going to be a real fun car. And, it will sound sweet as well, if you uncork the exhaust as in: http://people.ne.mediaone.net/mholhut/hellgate.MPG

I'll get back to you on the dimensions...

MPH

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Mike Holhut
1996 Phantom Menace

 

[SCOTTDW]

Mike Holhut, I had not seen the "Teardown website" til today. Very informative and great pictures. I did not know you had replaced your engine.

Scott
98SF
K&N Panel
Magnaflows 3"tips
BFGoodrich KDWS

 

[LASTSHO]

Originally posted by SCOTTDW:
Mike Holhut, I had not seen the "Teardown website" til today. Very informative and great pictures. I did not know you had replaced your engine.

Scott
98SF
K&N Panel
Magnaflows 3"tips
BFGoodrich KDWS

His camshaft went at the end of last years convention

Oh well...up and running now.




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Mark
'99 Black 36K
Lots-O-Mods...
The LASTSHO's Pics

 

[SCOTTDW]

Well,I'll tell you I think I did see that about Mike's cam problem somewhere in this or the other thread at V8SHO....after about a year and a half I forget who is losing what on these SHOs....mine is still totally kicking...and as I have said many times I don't think I will ever sell this car. It is an addiction...and I think these web sites fuel the fire. Just a bunch of fun.

Scott
98SF
K&N Panel
Magnaflows 3"tips
BFGoodrich kDWS