86 MR2 parts

[Norvak]

Hey guys, im new to the Toyota playing field. Where can I buy factory replacement parts for my 86 MR2 as well as aftermarket performance parts?

Thanks, Nate

[MRQtwinturbo]

where are u located??..ur local toyota dealership or any local auto parts store would be ideal for OEM products....not sure bout the aftermarket support for mk1s.....is urs an NA or SC??..

[Norvak]

NA for now I got this car for a project car. For just having the stock motor and custom exhaust this thing really moves! I live in Oklahoma and I have contacted some of the dealerships, still awaiting a response. Things I need for example are:
Speedo cable
door locks
ignition cylindar

Id like to know what I could swap out to give the engine a little more power without wasting too much money. Ive read a little about a 20valve engine swap and it sounds like the way to go. But im still a noob so I dont know too much yet.

Thanks for your help!

[MRQtwinturbo]

maybe u can look into doing a SC swap...i'm sure its been done before....have u checked on the main mr2 board??....www.board.mr2faq.com

tons of helpful mk1 owners there n loads of info......good luck....

[BReilley]

Originally posted by Norvak
NA for now I got this car for a project car. For just having the stock motor and custom exhaust this thing really moves! I live in Oklahoma and I have contacted some of the dealerships, still awaiting a response. Things I need for example are:
Speedo cable
door locks
ignition cylindar

Id like to know what I could swap out to give the engine a little more power without wasting too much money. Ive read a little about a 20valve engine swap and it sounds like the way to go. But im still a noob so I dont know too much yet.

Thanks for your help!

Haha, that sounds familiar! I bought my '86 with a bad DS window motor, alternator and speedo cable. Later chewed off the antenna. No fun, those. Make sure you get a quality alternator, mfr. rebuilt if you can afford it - replacing crappy aftermarket remans gets really old, really fast(I'm on my third in a year, including one that lasted a week).

I think I'd try Ebay before a dealership, at least for interior/trim parts.

Um, aside from that... the 20V is my swap of choice too, I'm set to start in about a month, or as soon as my friends pay me back the $750 I've lent out :p I'm 99% certain to be ordering a motor set through http://www.venus-auto.com, unless I can find a better deal.

I had initially wanted to do a GZE swap, but decided that my engine bay is crowded enough as it is without a supercharger and intercooler thrown in there too. Once I found out about the 20V, though, and how relatively cheap and direct the swap can be, I was sold. The one caveat, I think, is emissions - I worry that I won't be able to pass without EGR. Anyway, if you live in a part of OK which does not require emissions testing, you're golden... otherwise, it'd be wise to look up some info before deciding.

The bar-none best 20V(and general Mk1) how-to site I've come across is at http://www.padandwheels.com. Check out http://www.clubmr2.com, http://www.racingstrong.com and http://www.board.mr2faq.com, if you haven't yet. http://www.twosrus.com sells some quality replacement parts - I've gotten a nice shift kit, window gear, shifter boot and engine cover strut kit from them, plus a set of brass shift linkage bushings(not installed yet), and everything has been top-notch quality.

Best of luck!

- Ben

[Norvak]

Sweet, thanks for all the reading info! Ya, Oklahoma has no emissions tests anymore, we dumped that a few years back. It will be a while before I can do a swap. Right now its pulling very strong for being a little 1.6L, so im not in any big hurry.

Ive been looking on ebay and have found some pretty good stuff on there.

Thanks for your help!