2000 MR2 3SGTE? Options

[FlyingBoat]

I saw this add where a guy says he has a JDM 3SGTE 2.0 Turbo engine from a 2000 MR2 Spyder. Came with 51K and he had it rebuilt with adjustable cams.

Is this possible? I wrote the guy and he says, yes, it is from a 2000 Spyder. Does he just not know what he is talking about, ord did JDM put out a 3SGTE for their Spyder?

Also, I hear a lot about buying front clip to do a swap. But wouldn't a newly rebuilt MR2 engine be better? I know of two rebuilt 3SGTE MR2 engines right now that are $1200. Seems like they would be a lot better than a used one with who knows how many miles, particularly if they are rebuilt with some better components, i.e. adjustable cams.

Sounds like for the MR2 you primarily need alternator mounting bracket and a couple of things and you need the wiring harness work done regardless of whether you get a clip or not. Thinking about it, maybe it would be a good idea to get a front clip and as well as the fresh rebuilt MR2 engine, then sell the 3SGTE and other parts you don't need from the clip.

This post has been edited by FlyingBoat: Sep 11, 2008 - 1:35 PM

[DEATH]

There have been quite a few of them swapped to 2ZZ-GE or 3S-GTE but no they didn't come that way from Toyota.
So it's possible either he has no idea what he has or that he does indeed have one that was previously swapped in.

There is a reason why the people who know what they are talking about repeatedly say the best way is to buy a full clip. If you are trying to get a 3S-GTE in your car for less than the cost of a clip than you really have no business making the attempt in the first place.

This post has been edited by DEATH: Sep 11, 2008 - 2:24 PM