Completed Engine Swaps., who's got em. add your name and info. ;) Options

[Mynzeyes]

just like the topic says, i think this would be a very good little thread, just to give some insight for the newbs and dreamers as to what the swappers have done, what they went through, and how it's workin out to this day. feel free to add any info you wish, mainly the car type before, the new motor type, info about your personal swap (as all swaps are NOT created equal), a time frame, general cost, how is the performance, are you happy w/ it, etc... . let's see how big this list can get. .

-John-

edit: btw, only post if you are DONE and driving the car. that's what i'm lookin for.

[XXX_Mina]

too much details, didnt read half of these posts...
my original car: 1994 celica hatchback ST.
Current car: 1994 celica hatchback with 1997 mr2 engine and tranny :3rd gen 3sgte running 250hp to the wheels @ 9.8 psi and 295 hp to the wheels @ 18psi.

here is my story

september 2003: broke a rod engine breaking after impressing girls doing 115 mph on the highway, took the car home took thier car instead.
4 days later: car was down for 4 days: while taking car to mechanic to fix it rod pirced my engine , blowing it.

spent a few month convincing my dad to the swap... contemplating wheter to get new car or what.... my dad bought a mustang for my sister that i drove around until my car was done.

october 2003: found a mechanic that has done this swap before.... gave him my car and 2500 deposit... came in everyday to see my car being done....

december 2003: dyno tuned my car, and finally got it back after 5 weeks of waiting. Final BILL: 9k : $6700 parts, 2k labor, 300 dyno tunning.

see my profile for pics.

This post has been edited by XXX_Mina: Dec 18, 2003 - 2:59 AM