?s about 3sgte swap

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00solara

Discussion Starter · Aug 27, 2004

First are there any shops in the MD, PA, VA, area that could do the swap to a 91 n/a, and what could I expect on pricing. Second about how much hp is needed to make a mid 12 second pass with good driving.... would 300rwhp be enough... thanks Im kinda new to the MR2 (been stuck on the honda wagon) but I got a good deal on one so I thought I would give it a try. Also wondering if it would be easier to put a turbo in the existing motor... Final ? (for now) what are some good www's with good aftermarket support.

Thanks

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Rapeacivic

· #2 · Aug 27, 2004

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t23938.html

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Piddy

· #3 · Aug 27, 2004 (Edited)

Try http://mr2warehouse.com -or- http://paautoracing.com (same place) .... I believe they are in PA. Good MR2 sites..... http://mr2oc.com , http://mr2.com , http://twosrus.com , http://koracing.net , http://jekylhyderacing.com , http://mrcontrols.com .....

Thats all i can think of off of the top of my head....

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00solara

Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 27, 2004

thanks guys, any suggestions about the swap and pricing

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Rapeacivic

· #5 · Aug 27, 2004

I would highly suggest that you go with a JDM 3rd gen 3SGTE:thumbup: Somewhere around 240-250HP stock at the crank. More or less your looking at around $2,000 for the motor, tranny, ecu, etc.

Installation will probably run you another $2,000 depending on what shop you take it to(unless you plan on doing it yourself) But you should highly research any shop and make sure they have a good reputation before you let them touch your car

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Piddy

· #6 · Aug 27, 2004

Mr2warehouse probably has the best reputation for your area. I believe j&h is from PA... so he might be able to suggest some other places. $2k for a 3rd gen seems a little low... I paid that for my 2nd gen.... and $800 for the swap.

I just pulled up MR2Warehouse's prices.... looks more like what I paid. I paid a little less for the clip.... but I didn't get LSD.

2nd Gen. - $2,400 + $800 installation.
3rd Gen. - $3,500 + $800 installation.

I know a lot of people order clutches through them because they give a pretty good price. And I've talked to a couple of people that have had swaps done there.... both happy.

Another thing you might want to consider is the availability of parts. If you end up getting a 3rd gen motor... you are going to have a pretty difficult time getting a hold of parts. With a gen2... parts are usually just a phone call away.

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00solara

Discussion Starter · #7 · Aug 27, 2004

thanks again, is there a big difference in the 2nd and 3rd generation.... also where can I get the flush mount headlights

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Piddy

· #8 · Aug 27, 2004

If you are going to mod... I dont think the difference between the 2nd and 3rd gen will be much different.

Flush mount headlights.... http://trueleo.com

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00solara

Discussion Starter · #9 · Aug 27, 2004

thanks, yeah Ive seen those they kinda look like shiz, ive seen some on the GTP www.importfan.com website they look pretty sick but cant find them anywhere

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eMcEeNeSs

· #10 · Sep 7, 2004

www.xcars.com sell some good engines that look near brand new, but they have to be shipped. I prefer finding a shop.

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