MX5 project with 2GR-FE Aurion Engine
Posted: Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:16 pm
Hello. I am using the Aurion 3.5 Litre V6 in a rear wheel drive platform. I would like to know of other peoples conversions and how they went with engine mounts etc.
Basically I am using a 2GR-FE with an adaptor plate from the USA to suit a LS/small block chev bellhousing, then a Tremec TR6060 six speed to a R32 Skyline diff centre and axles. I have modified Skyline drive flanges to fit the MX5 rear hubs so I have a 5x114.3 stud pattern. The track is remarkably close to the original MX5 track. I have some 18" x 8.5 Work Professors for the rear. For the front I have MX5 uprights with RX7 hubs. The front wheels are 18x10" Work Professors. I willl get the rears widened so they have some decent dish. I hope to run the engine with an Adaptronic E1280.
I did some 2GR searches but can find much information on them in Australia, when they are in other cars. I did find an offroad racer using one with aftermarket rods and pistons, ported heads, stock cams and twin turbos making 600kw!!!
I would seriously be happy with over 300 killer wasps. I am going to make new front and rear cradles with longer A arms etc. I would really like to know peoples thoughts on improving the MX5 suspension geometry. I would like to try to use the Yaris electric power steering.
This is for competition use so any mods dont have to be passed for rego. I am also looking for advice on dry sumping the engine.
Not sure if this is the best place for this but it is for race car that will start out doing hillclimbs and sprints.
Thanks
Corey
Basically I am using a 2GR-FE with an adaptor plate from the USA to suit a LS/small block chev bellhousing, then a Tremec TR6060 six speed to a R32 Skyline diff centre and axles. I have modified Skyline drive flanges to fit the MX5 rear hubs so I have a 5x114.3 stud pattern. The track is remarkably close to the original MX5 track. I have some 18" x 8.5 Work Professors for the rear. For the front I have MX5 uprights with RX7 hubs. The front wheels are 18x10" Work Professors. I willl get the rears widened so they have some decent dish. I hope to run the engine with an Adaptronic E1280.
I did some 2GR searches but can find much information on them in Australia, when they are in other cars. I did find an offroad racer using one with aftermarket rods and pistons, ported heads, stock cams and twin turbos making 600kw!!!
I would seriously be happy with over 300 killer wasps. I am going to make new front and rear cradles with longer A arms etc. I would really like to know peoples thoughts on improving the MX5 suspension geometry. I would like to try to use the Yaris electric power steering.
This is for competition use so any mods dont have to be passed for rego. I am also looking for advice on dry sumping the engine.
Not sure if this is the best place for this but it is for race car that will start out doing hillclimbs and sprints.
Thanks
Corey