V6 engine swap, SCC did a V6 in a MR2, why not celica Options

[GeEkBoY]

In the april 2003 issue of Sport Compact Car, they did a V6 swap into an MR2 turbo with a melted piston (see page 199). They shoehorned in a 1MZ-FE 3 liter from an es300 and threw on the trd supercharger for one sick ride.
I realize hood clearance may be an issue in an ST-205, otherwise does anyone see any other problems with this swap (less the supercharger of course). Read the article if possible before responding as there is a ton of info on what is needed in the MR2 swap.

[GeEkBoY]

Thanks for the input. It is a little way off, but I would not do this without a ton of planning and research, and I have to finish school for the second time next year before proceeding. I see it as a straightforward swap, IF the stock transmision with a clutch upgrate, shafts and CV joints can be used (opinions on this would be appreciated). If they can't, yeah it's a nightmare.

The jap spec GT-4 engine would be expensive up here but is an option and there were very few MR2 brought over to Canada, but a 94+ V6 is easy to come by up here. They call it the great white north up here for a good reason, however not for the snow, but all the salt they put on the roads....

I like the V6 because of the tremendous reliability, it does not need 94 octane, and I like being different, oh yeah, the torque does not hurt either. If I could snag a 99 es300, I should easily get 220+ HP at the crank with a good intake and exhaust

My 94 GT is different than the US ones as it has no ABS and no airbags, none.... (also it was one of the first ones over here, originally sold mid 93, so it has almost no sound dampening material in the back end so it is a little lighter . Because of this, the computer would be a straight swap into the celica as the old one would be completely useless and I would just toss it. I may need to transfer some things such as the fuel pump over, but I will have to purchase shop manuals to determine if that is necessary. Most of the work should be electrical, but I am mythodical enough to plan that out so it goes smoothly.

BTW my credentials... Mechanical engineer, comfortable with cars, but not welding. I pulled and replaced the engine in a fiero almost single handed. (needed help while lifting the car on and off the subframe and in setting the timing)

If you have any ideas, let me know.
thanks,
GeEkBoY