3sgte swap or used mr2 turbo Options

[powerkor]

from what i've read, the 3sgte swap is expensive... not only that, not many people have done this (especially in the north east... PA etc)... so I've been thinking about the alternatives, and if I buy an mr2 turbo (the entire car) and work on that, would that be the smarter investment? I know it has greater power potential than the 3sgte in quarter mi. time. what do you think?

im also concerned about emissions, so thats why a US mr2 sounds like a better option.

This post has been edited by powerkor: Nov 21, 2004 - 3:49 PM

[bufferdan]

I dont think the 3sgte celica would be better for drag or autocrossing! The only thing the celica with a 3sgte would be better for is MAYBE racing from a roll because of it being lighter and FWD. Its pretty hard to outlaunch a mid-engine rear-wheel drive car. I can launch so fast its scarey with mine. Its virtually like a AWD car. They are capable of 1.7-1.8 60fts which is awesome. Im running solid 13's with my mr2 turbo with mbc/exhaust. I doubt there are many 3sgte powered celicas able to pull off 13 second times because of the FWD platform. Now for autocrossing it would be easier to drive a FWD car but if you were capable of driving a midengine RWD car well you could put a smack down.