Looking for MK2 91-93 na or turbo 5spd

[CrazyMEX]

What's up guys, just wanna say that you all have amazing toys.
I'd love to find one too.
I'm on the east coast(new england) and am looking for an MR2 91-93 na or turbo.
I'd love to find one thats a manual trans with t-tops.
I'm on a some what of a budget($4500).
Can any one help me out?
I keep on finding a bunch but they're all the way out on the west coast.
I'm willing to go up and down the east coast for one.But not too far west.
Any help/links would be appreciated.
thanks
crazymex

[chrwof8217]

Do you want a complete car or do you want a shell to do a jdm conversion? I have a fair condition shell that needs a little body work but is otherwise near complete; everything but motor and tranny. It was originally an automatic. You can get a N/A motor conversion for about a grand or a turbo for 2 grand. Car is located near roanoake, virginia. I'm personally looking to get rid of it for around 500 bucks.

[CrazyMEX]

Looking for more of a whole than a shell, if I still had my garage(only have driveway) I'd be up for it.
But I'd like something thats functioning, i'll mod it out along the way.
thanks for replying so fast.

[Gairloch]

Shouldn't be too difficult to find one through cars.com or carsoup.com. Mr2oc.com also has a marketplace where people advertise their cars also.

[CrazyMEX]

thanks for the help guys.
Found one: 91 n/a 145k miles $3500.00

Replaced harmonic balancer - 141k mi
Drivers side window regulator - 138k mi
2 new rear tires installed (Dunlop Sport A2) - 136k mi
2 new front tires installed and 4 wheel alignment - 129k mi
Motor Mounts replaced - 4/03 - 127k mi
Rear brake calipers and rotors replaced - 1/03 - 126k mi
Plugs replaced (full tuneup)- 122k miles
Battery replaced - 117k miles
Timing Belt, Valve Stem oil seals, drive belt, head gasket, tension spring, and V belts replaced - 113k mi
Rear struts replaced - 109k
Front Rotors and pads replaced - 107k
Rear swaybar bushings replaced - 107k
Wheel bearings replaced - 107k
Replaced clutch, resurfaced flywheel - 80k
the list goes on...
The car has been babied!!

Now the big question...(i'm sure its been asked, I'll search the threads later)
What would I need to do A jdm swap?
What to look for when shopping for a JDM engine (full clip or individual pieces)?
Would a JDM post 1991 engine fit in my 1991 n/a engine compartment?
Any step by step info.
But that's all for later.
Thanks again guys.
Crazymex

[Gairloch]

Just a few pointers for things to look at:

1. What kind of shape is the body in, especially the rumble strips?

2. How good are the syncros? (known weak point)

3. Are there any visible oil leaks?

4. Does the car fart blue smoke on start up? (valve seals are infamous for leaking when cold)

5. Is there any odd behavior when turning that might indicate problems with the strut mounts?(infamous)

6. Are the strut replacements OEM or something else? Either way, make sure you test the drivability, mixxed suspension components = bad juju.

7. How does the car look underneath for rust?

8. Do both windows and door lock switches work? (Wiring harness in drivers door also infamous)

9. Does the brake master cylinder still feel strong under heavy braking? (Had to replace mine a month after I got the car)

10. When you take the car to get checked out make sure that they test the wheels for play which might indicate issues with ball joints or wheel bearings.

11. If it's a T-top what kind of shape are the seals in? Any leaking?


If you search here and at mr2oc.com you will find gobs and gobs and great greasy gobs of information on motor swaps.

EDIT: I keep thinking of things to add to the list