MGCustoms 3rd Gen Motor Swap Options

[MGCustoms325]

Well I guess the time has come to swap a 3rd gen into my car.

I originally had plans of swapping in my built 2nd gen into the car and converting it to a drag/show car but those plans went out the window.

After reading others swap threads and seeing the potential the 3rd gen has in stock form I was blown away to say the least.

The car will be my daily driver and thus will be keeping it as close to stock while still adding a few supporting mods to maintain a smile on my face on my 25 mile commute to and from work. I will be making this as more of a keepsake for myself so it will be full of pictures and whatnot. Manny (presure2) has a wonderful build thread on his 3rd gen so I won't be adding any redundant information he has already stated.

I want to thank everyone on this forum that has ever taken the time to either answer one of my questions or has posted any pertinent information on this site. I also want to thank Art (lagos) for extending the wonderful discount he has on OEM parts to our community and for putting up with my barrage of questions and requests for parts. You're a stand up guy, and for that I commend you.

Now, On To The Pics! (I Took The Pictures Of The OEM Parts In A Way To Make Reading The Part # Easy)

First And Foremost, The Engine:


Gasket Set:






Oil Filters, Oil Pump Gasket, Sealant & Thermostat:


Distributor Cap, Rotor, And Gasket:


Timing Belt:


Spark Plug Wire Set:


Water Pump:


HFH & HFHOE:


TRD Quickshifter:






This post has been edited by MGCustoms325: Sep 3, 2010 - 11:49 PM

[Culpable04]

I have an ACT heavy duty pressure plate, F1 racing stage 3 sprung disc and chromology lightweight flywheel.

hmm, the pressure plate is something you would need to get used to for daily driving, I find myself cursing at myself everytime I get into traffic jams on the parkway ( ~ 2hrs ) other than than, once the clutch is broken in is very driveable. for unwatend reasons I had to remove my trans to replace my rear main seal, so I inspected the clutch disc since is a " cheap ebay brand " and it looked just like the day I installed it,

that whole setup including the flywheel cost me just under US$500.00 so it was a great buy, and just like me there are quite a few mermbers running this clutch on the forums and over Mr2oc with great reviews so far.

someone on the site has had their for over 2 years now.