I thought of creating a post to keep me motivated on my project for 2GR.
In my country, nobody has done the 2GR swap into their MR2. Therefore, my only reference was through reading from the forum and Marc youtube channel.
I read so many comments on the reliability of the 2GR motor, so I dare myself to take up the challenge. I have done a lot of planning. The project has already begun, and it is still ongoing. I planned to have it run with Link Xtreme G4x with Link Lambda sensor and PMU16 from ECUMasters.
I plan to replace most of the relay and fuses with the PMU16 from ECUMaster. After all, our wiring is already past 25 years old. I also find that power management to be more efficient and simpler to manage via its software. I am still in the learning process on the PMU16, but I guess I am kind of getting the hang of it. Thanks to the HPacademy, I got a steep learning curve. I can share my pinout PMU16 management if anyone here finds it interesting.
I still have not reached the wiring stage yet. I plan to have the battery located just behind the passenger seat as I don't really see myself utilizing that compartment for the OEM Subwoofer. I plan to have the LINK ECU and the PMU16 located near that compartment. The idea of having the battery located is to have it nearer to the alternator. I also plan to have the Kill Switch situated near the battery. It will be an easy reach for me to the Killswitch with that location. However, I am also contemplating on this idea as to whether I should proceed to just leave the battery at its original place or have it located in the proposed compartment. Of course, a lead-acid battery is a BIG NO having the battery located in the cabin. I would have to then resort to at least an AGM battery instead.
The dashboard was taken out to have better access for a wiring job to make life easier. I have also gotten myself ready for a digital dash to connect it via CANBus to my ECU.
As you can see, my dashboard is all taken out. I guess, with the PMU16 on its way, the wiring will be much more straightforward to begin with.
I could see that I am going through a massive job. It is as good as rebuilding a car. However, I can only do as much planning as I can at my level. Therefore I'm pretty selective of whom I send my car to. Most of the execution is the effort of those who are good at what they are doing. I am fortunate to have them advise me on the planning and execution. SPV Automotive will do the mechanical part and the wiring part; RNR Autosport is the one who will take the job.
I believe this project will take time to complete. However, I hope I can keep my motivation up to a point to see my car complete.
In my country, nobody has done the 2GR swap into their MR2. Therefore, my only reference was through reading from the forum and Marc youtube channel.
I read so many comments on the reliability of the 2GR motor, so I dare myself to take up the challenge. I have done a lot of planning. The project has already begun, and it is still ongoing. I planned to have it run with Link Xtreme G4x with Link Lambda sensor and PMU16 from ECUMasters.
I plan to replace most of the relay and fuses with the PMU16 from ECUMaster. After all, our wiring is already past 25 years old. I also find that power management to be more efficient and simpler to manage via its software. I am still in the learning process on the PMU16, but I guess I am kind of getting the hang of it. Thanks to the HPacademy, I got a steep learning curve. I can share my pinout PMU16 management if anyone here finds it interesting.
I still have not reached the wiring stage yet. I plan to have the battery located just behind the passenger seat as I don't really see myself utilizing that compartment for the OEM Subwoofer. I plan to have the LINK ECU and the PMU16 located near that compartment. The idea of having the battery located is to have it nearer to the alternator. I also plan to have the Kill Switch situated near the battery. It will be an easy reach for me to the Killswitch with that location. However, I am also contemplating on this idea as to whether I should proceed to just leave the battery at its original place or have it located in the proposed compartment. Of course, a lead-acid battery is a BIG NO having the battery located in the cabin. I would have to then resort to at least an AGM battery instead.
The dashboard was taken out to have better access for a wiring job to make life easier. I have also gotten myself ready for a digital dash to connect it via CANBus to my ECU.
As you can see, my dashboard is all taken out. I guess, with the PMU16 on its way, the wiring will be much more straightforward to begin with.
I could see that I am going through a massive job. It is as good as rebuilding a car. However, I can only do as much planning as I can at my level. Therefore I'm pretty selective of whom I send my car to. Most of the execution is the effort of those who are good at what they are doing. I am fortunate to have them advise me on the planning and execution. SPV Automotive will do the mechanical part and the wiring part; RNR Autosport is the one who will take the job.
I believe this project will take time to complete. However, I hope I can keep my motivation up to a point to see my car complete.