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Raptor13x · 07-09-2009, 03:38 AM

Read through the FAQ's carefully. Pay special attention to the part dealing with transmissions. With the blacktop, the early transmissions (C50)won't let you fit the stock exhaust manifold due to the starter. The later MR2 transmissions (C52) work perfectly. The trans that comes with the 20v (C56) will have shift linkages requiring extensive modification to work. I recommend getting a C52 if your car came with the C50. *I don't think this is a problem with the silvertop, but read up to be sure*.

Get the COMPLETE 20v swap, with all sensors, ECU, everything. Have mr220v make your wiring harness unless you enjoy pain and heartbreak. He does it for like $300 or $350, something like that. You'll also have to do some custom work with the coolant lines.

Something will always come up, so don't start the swap if you don't have a good $500 extra lying around.

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Raptor13x Legendary Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 3,997 Thanks: 7 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Read through the FAQ's carefully. Pay special attention to the part dealing with transmissions. With the blacktop, the early transmissions (C50)won't let you fit the stock exhaust manifold due to the starter. The later MR2 transmissions (C52) work perfectly. The trans that comes with the 20v (C56) will have shift linkages requiring extensive modification to work. I recommend getting a C52 if your car came with the C50. I don't think this is a problem with the silvertop, but read up to be sure. Get the COMPLETE 20v swap, with all sensors, ECU, everything. Have mr220v make your wiring harness unless you enjoy pain and heartbreak. He does it for like $300 or $350, something like that. You'll also have to do some custom work with the coolant lines. Something will always come up, so don't start the swap if you don't have a good $500 extra lying around.