How long would a swap take? - Page 2

imweip · 01-15-2007, 01:55 PM

What are you going to be using the car for? I wouldn't really want a beams personally. I think I'd rather have a V6 than a beams if I wanted NA performance. The gen3 spools pretty quickly, and has more aftermarket support than the beams. With not to much work on the Gen3, 250-275 whp is attainable. It wont be as nice of a curve as the Beams, but you'll be faster... unless you're doing autocross or something similar. Keep reading, the Beams isn't for everyone, and neither is the Gen3... although I'm sure some of the guys will dissagree with me there.

Tyler H · 01-15-2007, 02:19 PM

For a bolt-in swap, a Gen3 is hard to beat. Especially now that I've "experienced" the Gen2 first hand, I'm a big Gen3 advocate.

For 95% of people out there, a Gen3 with some basic bolt-ons is the best route to go....for so many reasons.

PETC · 01-15-2007, 02:38 PM

Does 5,555 include the price of the gen3 clip and the swap itself done by CRW?

If so, you guys will probably be hearing from me this summer.

imweip · 01-15-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyler H

For a bolt-in swap, a Gen3 is hard to beat. Especially now that I've "experienced" the Gen2 first hand, I'm a big Gen3 advocate.

For 95% of people out there, a Gen3 with some basic bolt-ons is the best route to go....for so many reasons.

Unless they need the car as a daily driver, and cant wait a long time for certain parts. Some of the parts for the Gen3 still aren't easily available in the us are they? Other than that, the Gen3 is perfect for getting to 300hp easily.

mister3 · 01-15-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PETC

Does 5,555 include the price of the gen3 clip and the swap itself done by CRW?

If so, you guys will probably be hearing from me this summer.

yes -- does include install from CRW =D

PETC · 01-15-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mister3

yes -- does include install from CRW =D

Hey, who would I go to get a quote from for that and some more work?

mister3 · 01-15-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by imweip

Unless they need the car as a daily driver, and cant wait a long time for certain parts. Some of the parts for the Gen3 still aren't easily available in the us are they? Other than that, the Gen3 is perfect for getting to 300hp easily.

gen3 is getting easier to get parts for... still expensive parts but most are available

mister3 · 01-15-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PETC

Hey, who would I go to get a quote from for that and some more work?

i do all the quoting and most of all the labor

PETC · 01-15-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mister3

i do all the quoting and most of all the labor

YGPM

Tyler H · 01-15-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mister3

gen3 is getting easier to get parts for... still expensive parts but most are available

I bought all kinds of parts for my Gen3 through Champion Toyota and Partznet. Had them in a week or two and paid less than counter prices from your local dealership.

Parts are not a big deal...especially if you get a nice clip in the first place. If you are completely reliant on your car for transportation and helpless with a wrench...think long and hard about the car you've chosen.

(Then realize you're an MR2 freak like the rest of us and go buy a $1k beater B13 Sentra or something.)

flipsta · 01-16-2007, 11:55 PM

dont really know what application i want the engine for. im going to try auto-x really soon. i do want more power. but i still want a good DD. dont really mind changing out parts and all that, it'll give me something to do.

flipsta · 01-26-2007, 12:41 AM

well ive basically decided that i want a 3sgte. $5,555 is a great price and you will be hearing from me hopefully by summer.

MR2TRD1 · 01-26-2007, 02:21 AM

this whole thread is pro Gen3...come on guys..the Gen2 with up to date maintenance is a pretty awesome engine. Granted the Gen3 is better out of the box....I'd say the Gen2 is cheaper to go for big power.

mister3 · 01-26-2007, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MR2TRD1

this whole thread is pro Gen3...come on guys..the Gen2 with up to date maintenance is a pretty awesome engine. Granted the Gen3 is better out of the box....I'd say the Gen2 is cheaper to go for big power.

it is somewhat "pro gen3" but for some the gen3 is best suited. i do agree that for big power a gen2 is better suited but for the 300-340whp (easy-somewhat easy) range a gen3 is hard to beat for "out of the box" performance.

i'll still personally own gen2 powered MR2s

boostd4 · 01-29-2007, 01:11 AM

What you really have to decide is, have you driven enough MR2's to know what you want from it? Are you sure you won't change your mind?

If you know what you want, and are farily certain of it, I'd say pick your TURBO first. If you don't want anything bigger than an SB46/TD06, then a Gen3 would be ideal for you because it has enough factory fuel and ECU for 320-350whp (pump/race).

If you know you're one of those people that will always want to go bigger, don't bother with a Gen3. The Gen2 is cheaper and more convenient in every way.

Sang · 02-03-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by boostd4

If you want anything bigger than an SB46/TD06, then a Gen3 would be ideal for you because it has enough factory fuel and ECU for 320-350whp (pump/race).

The SB46/50, Td05/06 can both outfuel the gen3 fuel components. Choosing a turbo BIGGER than those than the gen2 is the way to go.

Eh, oh well though. My gen2 with td06 is loads of fun too

boostd4 · 02-03-2007, 07:24 PM

Whoah.. .good catch, that's what I meant, editted.

01-29-2007, 01:11 AM	#35 (permalink)
boostd4 GT28RS 350whp or bust! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 270 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	What you really have to decide is, have you driven enough MR2's to know what you want from it? Are you sure you won't change your mind? If you know what you want, and are farily certain of it, I'd say pick your TURBO first. If you don't want anything bigger than an SB46/TD06, then a Gen3 would be ideal for you because it has enough factory fuel and ECU for 320-350whp (pump/race). If you know you're one of those people that will always want to go bigger, don't bother with a Gen3. The Gen2 is cheaper and more convenient in every way. Last edited by boostd4; 02-03-2007 at 07:24 PM.

01-15-2007, 01:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
imweip Devil's Advocate for Hire Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 796 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	What are you going to be using the car for? I wouldn't really want a beams personally. I think I'd rather have a V6 than a beams if I wanted NA performance. The gen3 spools pretty quickly, and has more aftermarket support than the beams. With not to much work on the Gen3, 250-275 whp is attainable. It wont be as nice of a curve as the Beams, but you'll be faster... unless you're doing autocross or something similar. Keep reading, the Beams isn't for everyone, and neither is the Gen3... although I'm sure some of the guys will dissagree with me there.

01-15-2007, 02:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
Tyler H New 2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 906 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	For a bolt-in swap, a Gen3 is hard to beat. Especially now that I've "experienced" the Gen2 first hand, I'm a big Gen3 advocate. For 95% of people out there, a Gen3 with some basic bolt-ons is the best route to go....for so many reasons.

01-15-2007, 02:38 PM	#23 (permalink)
PETC √(176400) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 2,204 Thanks: 20 Thanked 42 Times in 37 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Does 5,555 include the price of the gen3 clip and the swap itself done by CRW? If so, you guys will probably be hearing from me this summer.

01-16-2007, 11:55 PM	#31 (permalink)
flipsta hardtop ftw Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oceanside Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	dont really know what application i want the engine for. im going to try auto-x really soon. i do want more power. but i still want a good DD. dont really mind changing out parts and all that, it'll give me something to do.

01-26-2007, 12:41 AM	#32 (permalink)
flipsta hardtop ftw Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oceanside Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	well ive basically decided that i want a 3sgte. $5,555 is a great price and you will be hearing from me hopefully by summer.

01-26-2007, 02:21 AM	#33 (permalink)
MR2TRD1 pimpin' valet ;-) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 1 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts iTrader Rating: (12/100% )	this whole thread is pro Gen3...come on guys..the Gen2 with up to date maintenance is a pretty awesome engine. Granted the Gen3 is better out of the box....I'd say the Gen2 is cheaper to go for big power.

02-03-2007, 07:24 PM	#37 (permalink)
boostd4 GT28RS 350whp or bust! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 270 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Whoah.. .good catch, that's what I meant, editted.