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SW21T · 12-30-2008, 11:48 PM

I'm wondering if any of you know a website or a place in the states where I can find an 3SGTE MR2 clip..That way I don't have to order one from japan..Also question:What would be better buying one from japan or one from the US...Right now I have the 5SFTE and I'm getting bored of it so I want to look up some clips to start saving up..

masagsxr · 12-30-2008, 11:52 PM

craigslist and ebay would be you best bet....

but daym man.. i've seen many of your post.... you seem to just start on something then immediately change your mind after a week or two. Thats definitely not a way to save... Plan things out and go from there... There are tons of post of many different swaps. Figure out what you want and stick with it. That 5sfte could be really fast if its done right. Its 2.2liter engine compared to the 3s which is only 2.0L..... Do some reading instead of running you fingers and post tons of threads LoL...

SW21T · 12-30-2008, 11:56 PM

I see others with a bunch of threads and I've been wanting the 3s for a while now..and thats what I'm going to get and yea im going to stick with it..also I have been doing some reading and yes I've heard that the 5s can be fast but I've read it requires more money so I rather have the 3s and from there go to my second car after I do the swap on this car

masagsxr · 12-31-2008, 12:01 AM

you are going to spend about 3K-4K on a swap anyway why not buy the internals for the 5s? you have the engine already. Get better pistons etc and put the $$$ on it and I believe it will cost you just the same amount, time and labor. Going 3s is just easy way to go since it is pretty much bolt on with the whole clip to your car. However if that 3s needs work, thats another eas $1K out you pocket to get it rebuilt.

SW21T · 12-31-2008, 12:05 AM

I've seen some cheap clips and the labor is going to be done by me and a couple of friends..And thats why I ask if I can find some here in the US I know about the MR2Warehouse but they are expensive there..The 5S is going to go to my dad that has a blown motor in his 88 it's a daily driver so yea

masagsxr · 12-31-2008, 12:08 AM

well, good luck... visit some junkyards and local shops. I'm pretty sure they have some around there.

SW21T · 12-31-2008, 12:10 AM

Yea if not its coming from japan I don't mind where it's from but I think from the US would be easier and thanks

mr29180 · 12-31-2008, 01:02 AM

^^^ bro if i wer u ill go for CRW.. atleast you know ur buyying a good rear clip.

SW21T · 12-31-2008, 01:15 AM

Whats CRW I've never heard of that or it

o6spdracer · 12-31-2008, 06:00 AM

chicoraceworks.com
They have Gen II and Gen III clips and can build almost anything you want. Josh is a great guy. Super busy, so email is the best way to get a hold of him (the_mister3@yahoo.com).
or you can try atsracing.net. They also build motors, but I've never dealt with them.

A clip is probably your best bet (if you are on a budget) because it comes with the motor, trans, and ecu. You might even be able to get a complete uncut harness. Good luck with your search.

MR2enV · 12-31-2008, 02:16 PM

The MR2 Warehouse - MR2Warehouse.com - The Traveling MR2 Mechanic

Check these guys out...They have good clips to....

SW21T · 12-31-2008, 05:56 PM

Thanks guys but if theres more let me know right now im looking at CRW and they are not bad

Davis · 12-31-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by YELLOW_MR2

Whats CRW I've never heard of that or it

SW21T · 12-31-2008, 11:44 PM

LOL I didn't know chicoraceworks.com like that

12-30-2008, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	NEED HELP I'm wondering if any of you know a website or a place in the states where I can find an 3SGTE MR2 clip..That way I don't have to order one from japan..Also question:What would be better buying one from japan or one from the US...Right now I have the 5SFTE and I'm getting bored of it so I want to look up some clips to start saving up..

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12-30-2008, 11:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	craigslist and ebay would be you best bet.... but daym man.. i've seen many of your post.... you seem to just start on something then immediately change your mind after a week or two. Thats definitely not a way to save... Plan things out and go from there... There are tons of post of many different swaps. Figure out what you want and stick with it. That 5sfte could be really fast if its done right. Its 2.2liter engine compared to the 3s which is only 2.0L..... Do some reading instead of running you fingers and post tons of threads LoL...

12-30-2008, 11:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	I see others with a bunch of threads and I've been wanting the 3s for a while now..and thats what I'm going to get and yea im going to stick with it..also I have been doing some reading and yes I've heard that the 5s can be fast but I've read it requires more money so I rather have the 3s and from there go to my second car after I do the swap on this car

12-31-2008, 12:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	you are going to spend about 3K-4K on a swap anyway why not buy the internals for the 5s? you have the engine already. Get better pistons etc and put the $$$ on it and I believe it will cost you just the same amount, time and labor. Going 3s is just easy way to go since it is pretty much bolt on with the whole clip to your car. However if that 3s needs work, thats another eas $1K out you pocket to get it rebuilt.

12-31-2008, 12:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	I've seen some cheap clips and the labor is going to be done by me and a couple of friends..And thats why I ask if I can find some here in the US I know about the MR2Warehouse but they are expensive there..The 5S is going to go to my dad that has a blown motor in his 88 it's a daily driver so yea

12-31-2008, 12:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	well, good luck... visit some junkyards and local shops. I'm pretty sure they have some around there.

12-31-2008, 12:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	Yea if not its coming from japan I don't mind where it's from but I think from the US would be easier and thanks

12-31-2008, 01:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
mr29180 Cage fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Frisco (bay area) Posts: 1,368 Thanks: 7 Thanked 42 Times in 37 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	^^^ bro if i wer u ill go for CRW.. atleast you know ur buyying a good rear clip.

12-31-2008, 01:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	Whats CRW I've never heard of that or it

12-31-2008, 06:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	chicoraceworks.com They have Gen II and Gen III clips and can build almost anything you want. Josh is a great guy. Super busy, so email is the best way to get a hold of him (the_mister3@yahoo.com). or you can try atsracing.net. They also build motors, but I've never dealt with them. A clip is probably your best bet (if you are on a budget) because it comes with the motor, trans, and ecu. You might even be able to get a complete uncut harness. Good luck with your search.

12-31-2008, 02:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
MR2enV 21.1 Gigawatts Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miramar, Florida Posts: 1,068 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/75% )	The MR2 Warehouse - MR2Warehouse.com - The Traveling MR2 Mechanic Check these guys out...They have good clips to....

12-31-2008, 05:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	Thanks guys but if theres more let me know right now im looking at CRW and they are not bad

12-31-2008, 11:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	LOL I didn't know chicoraceworks.com like that