Considering a Swap, Few Questions (Swappers Help Please) Options

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I'm finally considering a swap. I'm a lot more interested in rally and autoX racing than drag. If I do the swap, I'd like to do the AWD set up some time in the future, but not right away. One of my questions is, can I have a 3sgte with a reliable 300hp? Another is, were can I get a good clip? Third is, do I have to get parts from the dealer everytime something breaks, or would it be okay for me use mr2 parts on a JDM 3sgte. Thanks for the input everyone.

EDIT: Just to clear a little bit up. I know what it's going to detail to do the awd set up. I've been a member for a good bit and I've done a fare amount of research. I'm also most likely going with stand-alone engine management, but this might not be right away. The questions that I've asked aren't talked about very much, or at all. I could be wrong on that though, it might be that I'm just not searching correctly.

This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Jun 9, 2005 - 3:02 PM

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I didn't know big mean bull dogs were so sensitive....just playing.  Actually, its very hard to convey tone over a written message.  When you review your question and my post, I think you will understand where I was coming from.  Your question asked about "everyday reliability".  Now, no offense, but I don't know what that means.  So, I asked: "Stock-like reliability"?  And, the tone inside my head was quite pleasant, I assure you.  As for you not being new to the world of modifying cars, I don't recall saying or even implying that.  I simply answered your question regarding the 3sgte based upon the research I have done. 
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I understand were you were coming from now. It is very hard to convey tone through an Internet message, I completely agree. The reason I am so "sensitive" about these things, is the commonality of their occurrence. They seem to happen a lot to people who don't deserve it. I was just trying to stop something before it was started. I misread.

One more thing.  Your post implies that you only want to hear from folks who have done the swap themselves.  As I have stated on numerous occassions in the past, opinions from guys like Super and Lagos are often times much more valuable than mine because of this very reason.  However, I am a methodical researcher.  Please understand that I only post when I know what I am talking about.
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Got ya.