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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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Default Okay.. I bought a MR2

thing is nice. it's the n/a version though.. was wondering if anyone knew websites for complete motor swaps.

I'd really like to have 200hp or more.. this will be my daily driver so i still need it reliable.

1992 mr2 5 speed.

any suggestions would be helpful!! thanks.
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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Check out Central Florida Performance. They are where Secret Service used to be over on 118th Ave by the St Pete solid waste dump.
He does 3sgte swaps in about anything. I don't have his number or I would give it to ya. Sorry.
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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Check out mr2oc.com. There is a guy in PA doing a group buy on Gen3 motors. Might want to try XAT racing in Tampa.
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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If 200hp is all you need, you might as well save some money and get a low mileage Gen 2 (91-93) clip. XAT can source a motor and install it for you. Jarco and MR2 Warehouse are good places to find excellent swaps. Also try "rascaca" on the mr2 message board www.mr2oc.com.

Also, when budgeting for your motorswap, don't forget to budget in belts, fluids, tune up parts. Also, it's a good time for an aftermarket clutch and flywheel. I also recommend rebuilding the turbo. It's much easier to remove when the engine is out of the car. The air quality in parts of Japan is very poor and this plays havoc on the turbo. Rebuild only costs around $225.
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 08:45 AM
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Screw xat dude, don't get shafted by them. go to http://centralflperform.com/ and talk to sean. He's the man when it comes to swaps especialy a toyota swap... It will be peanuts for him to drop that in. He can also get parts and clips.
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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theres also a guy here in Ocala with great deals on these motors if you didnt want to hassle with shipping. H e has a few rear clips in stock right now.Oh btw, good for you , hope you enjoy!!!
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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thanks for all the suggestions!!!

seems like you have to buy an entire clip to do a swap??
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by lofer
theres also a guy here in Ocala with great deals on these motors if you didnt want to hassle with shipping. H e has a few rear clips in stock right now.Oh btw, good for you , hope you enjoy!!!

thanks!

do you have this guys number or does he have a websitie or anyting?

typically how much is this swap going to cost total?
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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Before you cut up a perfectly good N/A, why dont you find someone who is interested in buying one and then just buy a turbo one? I myself would rather have an N/A over a turbo, but I have not the money. I do have a friend who is selling a turbo MR2 for $5500.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 03:30 AM
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Originally Posted by UrbanFuturistic
Before you cut up a perfectly good N/A, why dont you find someone who is interested in buying one and then just buy a turbo one? I myself would rather have an N/A over a turbo, but I have not the money. I do have a friend who is selling a turbo MR2 for $5500.
why would you want a N/A over a turbo?

or you mean do a swap with a more powerful N/A motor.
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