Can you supercharge an MR2?
At the test track, our supercharged MR2 turned in a 0-to-60-mph time of 6.5 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 15.0 seconds at 91 mph. That’s enough to hold off a Porsche 944S in the stoplight drags. And there isn’t another 1.6-liter car in the land that can beat Super Two’s 130-mph top speed.
What engine does a 1989 MR2 have?
The name MR2 stands for either “mid-ship run-about 2-seater” or “mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-seater”….First generation (W10; 1984–1989)
| W10 | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 3A-LU I4 (AW10) 1.6 L 4A-GE DOHC I4 (AW11) 1.6 L 4A-GZE supercharged I4 (AW11) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,319 mm (91.3 in) |
How does a supercharged MR2 engine work?
The supercharger is driven by a serpentine belt off of the crankshaft and shares it’s drive belt with the water pump. An electromagnetic clutch is installed on the supercharger, allowing it to freewheel when it is not needed. The clutch is controled by the engine’s electronic control unit (ECU).
What’s the air temp in a supercharged MR2?
With the bypass valve open and the supercharger disengaged the intake system raises the intake charge temperature by about 30 degrees F once everything is up to operating temperature. Running under full boost with an outside air temperature of 50 degrees F the air temperature of the SC outlet can get as high as 270 degrees. Supercharger clutch
Where are the gears located on a Toyota MR2?
The lower vane is driven by the pully and drives the upper vane via gears located in the rear of the housing. The gears are run in Toyota supercharger oil, Toyota part number 08885-80108. The lubricant costs about $50 for 50ml.
What kind of motor does the Toyota MR2 use?
The Toyota 4-AGZE motor was used in the 86-89 MR2 Supercharged edition MR2s. The motor is a modified 4-AGE unit coupled to an electronically engaged roots type supercharger (manufacturer currently unverified) and a Nippon Denso air-to-air intercooler.