New MR2 man... possibly

[car0linab0y]

I've been trying to get my mom to give me the 91 MR2 she got for my little sister for about 2 years now. She finally let me BORROW it to save gas (my other car has 5.7L V8) and the motor goes 3 days later. Now she's letting me have the car instead of trying to sell it to me. The dealer that sold her the car wants to buy it back and throw a twin turbo motor in it. So... before I make the decision on keeping the car, or trying to get the dealer to trade me something for it, I have a few questions...

1. Does the turbo engine mate to the auto tranny that came with the N/A engine?
2. Can the stock 2200cc N/A engine handle boost or be rebuilt to handle boost, and if so, how much?
3. Aside from the A-Spec & J-Spec engines made for these cars, are there any other toyota engines that could be swapped in that came in other cars? Basically, what CAN I put in it, other than an MR2 engine?
4. Are there any auto trannies with longer gears or 5-spd auto that can be swapped in? I can drive stick, but refuse to spend the extra money to get clutch installed. Wife can't drive stick either.

I think i had some more questions, but they slip my mind at the time. I appoligize for not taking the time to search the forum for answers, but I'm in a time crunch with making this decision on keeping the car or not.
Thanks in advance for any helpful responses.

[Maruki-kun]

depending on condition I'd say keep it and V6 swap it.

1: yes
2: yes, around 10PSI or so
3: Camry V6
4: Swap the final gear from an automatic Camry into your S54.

[car0linab0y]

Ok, new questions...
1. what type of power can i expect turbo'ing the stock 2.2 N/A engine?
2. what's the camry v6 rated at, and can THAT be turbo'd? if so, how much boost and what kind of power?
3. does the camry engine mate to the stock mk2 tranny, and will I need to make any mods to the engine bay?

Moderators feel free to move this to a different section if need be.

[car0linab0y]

Been a while, now it's finally time to make a move. Which would be cheaper part-wise?
Engine swap or rebuilding the original. I have family that will be doing the work, so labor would be about the same either way it goes.

[rocklizzard91]

converting to manual really isnt that hard.
neither is teaching the woman to drive stick
i taught the gf how to in like 20 min

[car0linab0y]

Originally Posted by rocklizzard91

converting to manual really isnt that hard.
neither is teaching the woman to drive stick
i taught the gf how to in like 20 min

I've scrapped that idea. I doubt I'll be keeping the car now, but I need to get ir running or else it's just a $500 car. The v6 is still a possibility.

[mr2tim]

Once you find the REAL problem with the car get back to us for some realistic alternatives to that specific problem.

Most experienced car guys here on the Forum have no doubt encountered your problem and can offer some insight on cheap repairs.

Don't give up on Mom's gift, she'll admire you repairing it too.

[RePete]

Originally Posted by car0linab0y

...I doubt I'll be keeping the car now, but I need to get ir running or else it's just a $500 car. The v6 is still a possibility.

So let me get this straight. You're not going to keep the car yet you're contemplating a V6 swap over a rebuild just to get it running & out the door? A rebuild is child's play in comparison.

[wagonis]

Actually, if you're not keeping the car, why bother with it all together? Sure, if the car is not running it's just a $500 car (well, maybe more depending on the condition) but the money you are going to spend getting her running again will cost you more then what you'll get back. Therefore my question, why bother?

[i LoVe My Mr2]

you should keep the car cause its a free car, its a beautiful machine and it haves a lot of potential

[beachbum]

I'd say keep it. how bout some pics of this beast?

[car0linab0y]

Originally Posted by wagonis

Actually, if you're not keeping the car, why bother with it all together? Sure, if the car is not running it's just a $500 car (well, maybe more depending on the condition) but the money you are going to spend getting her running again will cost you more then what you'll get back. Therefore my question, why bother?

I figure if I put a $400 dollar engine in and get it running, I can at least get $1200 for the car.

[car0linab0y]

Originally Posted by beachbum

I'd say keep it. how bout some pics of this beast?

Death Trap: Up for trade in Charlotte 1991 Toyota MR2 - Charlotte, NC

[beachbum]

that thing is beautiful, with a lil bit of work and swap in a 3sgte I'd say you could have yourself a sweet lil ride.

[wagonis]

Originally Posted by car0linab0y

I figure if I put a $400 dollar engine in and get it running, I can at least get $1200 for the car.

Honestly by the time you're done throwing in the $400 enine it could easily become a $600 to $700 engine. If you're not planning on keeping her you're probably better off getting rid of her as-is. She's got plenty of potential, and if that's a factory sun roof all the better. List her as is and try to sell her, someone will be her as-is and fix her up.

P.S. And if I was close enough to you, I'd buy her this afternoon.

[i LoVe My Mr2]

is your car power option

[stewart]

There is alot of help in charlotte, look mr2oc, carolina,moc. if not Ill give you 500 for it pm me

[car0linab0y]

Originally Posted by i LoVe My Mr2

is your car power option

power windows, but that's it I think.

[i LoVe My Mr2]

dang you should keep cause its better then having manual windows

[wagonis]

Originally Posted by i LoVe My Mr2

dang you should keep cause its better then having manual windows

You got manual windows in yours? That's about as rare as they come I thought.