New member and questions....

ca86108 · 07-26-2006, 01:43 AM

hey guyss whats up .. im new. i dont actually have an mr2 i got a gsr. but im planning to buy one... ive been thinking about getting an NA. and doing a gen2 or 3 jdm swap.. now ieve read on this site that u gotta get the full clip and all that.. i was wondering if u can just buy the motor and tranny instead of the FULLL clip... like these 2 sites http://www.jazzproparts.com/ProductD...SGTE-MR2+94%2B

http://shop1.jdmtheory.com/product_i...f6da7e7ddced5a

see how these are just the motor tranny ecu etc... not the full clip.. coulod i just do that and install this and get a new fuel pump?

also is it smart to buy a turbo mr2 at 150,000 miles for 7k.. thanks guys

Enthalpy · 07-26-2006, 02:08 AM

The 2nd link says it's a clip. However, the first link does appear to be what you might want.

You would probably pay less for a clip since you don't have to pay someone else to remove all of that stuff from the clip. It's something to consider.

7K for an 1991 MR2 NA with 150K on the clock is WAY TOO MUCH! It probably shouldn't be half that.

If I were you, I would check the blue books just to make certain. Blue books sample the purchase price of cars to give you an accurate number.

Something else to consider: JDM engines are from Japan. There aren't any of those engines in the US. There are similar engines, but not all parts are the same. You might have difficulty getting some parts.

That said, I know tons of people who have JDM engines that don't seem to have issues.

Last thing: Swaps aren't as reliable as a factory-installed option. If you want a turbo, buy a turbo and don't monkey around with the clip and the tons of virtually worthless extra parts.

Raptor13x · 07-26-2006, 02:18 AM

Welcome to the board.

If you buy just the motor and trans, and not a full clip, you are probably going to end up spending way more money to get the car running than you would otherwise. The clip insures you have all the little and very expensive to replace parts, from engine mounts, to wiring harnesses, to the ECU, etc.

Sang · 07-26-2006, 02:36 AM

Welcome, and i'd recommend getting a turbo from the start. Not just any one, but wait around, feel the market, and find the right one for the right price. i waited a year looking for mine and i love it, 16psi on the stock turbo since the second month of ownership til just a month ago, now it's 11psi on a much larger turbo and still going strong

if you wanted the swap for the lower mileage, i'd still suggest getting a turbo car (again, nice one), get the feel for the mr2, treat the engine right and it'll last you a long time. when it does pop, then get a rebuilt/forged shortie or longblock and swap it in, you'll be set for quite some time.

depending on other things, 7K may be ok for for a turbo with 150K, i bought mine for 6K with 120K on the clock.

ca86108 · 07-26-2006, 03:33 AM

how much is the clip to install

Enthalpy · 07-26-2006, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boz

Welcome, and i'd recommend getting a turbo from the start. Not just any one, but wait around, feel the market, and find the right one for the right price. i waited a year looking for mine and i love it, 16psi on the stock turbo since the second month of ownership til just a month ago, now it's 11psi on a much larger turbo and still going strong

if you wanted the swap for the lower mileage, i'd still suggest getting a turbo car (again, nice one), get the feel for the mr2, treat the engine right and it'll last you a long time. when it does pop, then get a rebuilt/forged shortie or longblock and swap it in, you'll be set for quite some time.

depending on other things, 7K may be ok for for a turbo with 150K, i bought mine for 6K with 120K on the clock.

I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said, Boz!

phzoinkMKII · 07-26-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ca86108

how much is the clip to install

It all depends on who does it. If you do it yourself not to much, otherwise it "could" run from 800 all the way up to 2200

Sang · 07-26-2006, 08:03 PM

Dave at PAAuto does pretty much nothing but swaps all the time. and he charges 1500 installation fee for a clip.

osoRiceMR2 · 07-26-2006, 08:50 PM

Hey, i sold my gsr to get an MR-2 too. If u get an N/A, u gotta get a lil more stuff to make it work. My N/A was much cheaper and my insurance is way cheaper than a turbo, also they tend to be less abused cause lack of power.

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ca86108 No Skills Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	New member and questions.... hey guyss whats up .. im new. i dont actually have an mr2 i got a gsr. but im planning to buy one... ive been thinking about getting an NA. and doing a gen2 or 3 jdm swap.. now ieve read on this site that u gotta get the full clip and all that.. i was wondering if u can just buy the motor and tranny instead of the FULLL clip... like these 2 sites http://www.jazzproparts.com/ProductD...SGTE-MR2+94%2B http://shop1.jdmtheory.com/product_i...f6da7e7ddced5a see how these are just the motor tranny ecu etc... not the full clip.. coulod i just do that and install this and get a new fuel pump? also is it smart to buy a turbo mr2 at 150,000 miles for 7k.. thanks guys

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07-26-2006, 02:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Enthalpy EMS Harmonizer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,226 Thanks: 8 Thanked 55 Times in 43 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	The 2nd link says it's a clip. However, the first link does appear to be what you might want. You would probably pay less for a clip since you don't have to pay someone else to remove all of that stuff from the clip. It's something to consider. 7K for an 1991 MR2 NA with 150K on the clock is WAY TOO MUCH! It probably shouldn't be half that. If I were you, I would check the blue books just to make certain. Blue books sample the purchase price of cars to give you an accurate number. Something else to consider: JDM engines are from Japan. There aren't any of those engines in the US. There are similar engines, but not all parts are the same. You might have difficulty getting some parts. That said, I know tons of people who have JDM engines that don't seem to have issues. Last thing: Swaps aren't as reliable as a factory-installed option. If you want a turbo, buy a turbo and don't monkey around with the clip and the tons of virtually worthless extra parts.

07-26-2006, 02:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
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% )	Welcome to the board. If you buy just the motor and trans, and not a full clip, you are probably going to end up spending way more money to get the car running than you would otherwise. The clip insures you have all the little and very expensive to replace parts, from engine mounts, to wiring harnesses, to the ECU, etc.

07-26-2006, 02:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Sang Turtle Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL Posts: 4,096 Thanks: 18 Thanked 267 Times in 246 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Welcome, and i'd recommend getting a turbo from the start. Not just any one, but wait around, feel the market, and find the right one for the right price. i waited a year looking for mine and i love it, 16psi on the stock turbo since the second month of ownership til just a month ago, now it's 11psi on a much larger turbo and still going strong if you wanted the swap for the lower mileage, i'd still suggest getting a turbo car (again, nice one), get the feel for the mr2, treat the engine right and it'll last you a long time. when it does pop, then get a rebuilt/forged shortie or longblock and swap it in, you'll be set for quite some time. depending on other things, 7K may be ok for for a turbo with 150K, i bought mine for 6K with 120K on the clock.

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ca86108 No Skills Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	how much is the clip to install

07-26-2006, 08:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sang Turtle Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL Posts: 4,096 Thanks: 18 Thanked 267 Times in 246 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Dave at PAAuto does pretty much nothing but swaps all the time. and he charges 1500 installation fee for a clip.

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osoRiceMR2 N/A foe Now. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hey, i sold my gsr to get an MR-2 too. If u get an N/A, u gotta get a lil more stuff to make it work. My N/A was much cheaper and my insurance is way cheaper than a turbo, also they tend to be less abused cause lack of power.