Super Celica ST, 3sgte Options

[celicaboy04]

I know this question has been asked a lot I am sure...and before any of you that like to get on topics and say "look in the search feature" I already have.

I have browsed through something like 20 topics and got a pretty good idea of what I need.

Currently I have an ST Coupe that is reaching 150,000 miles. I have thought about getting another 7AFE (currently what I have) and putting a turbo system on it, although the HP gains are not nearly as much nor is the engine as powerful as a 3sgte.

I have a 1995 model, and this is where it gets tricky, I live in good ol California. So with the emissions laws, I can only put in an engine the same year or newer. From what I have been able to learn through the old posts on this topic, there is a late model 3sgte MR2 engine that should be feasible to swap into my car legally. And again with all the smogging regulations, I would then have to have the engine tested at a smog facility and have it barcoded when approved, that way when taken to smog centers in the future, though it wont pass visual inspection they shoot the barcode with a laser and see the engine is approved. Something like that anyways.

Anywho, I am wondering more information as to what the specs are for this 95 3sgte is, whether or not for certain if it should work for california, and where I would best have a chance to find this engine.

I read in an old post about EL Prototypes being a good place in California to have the swap done. I live in San Francisco area, and would be willing to drive to Azusa, unless any of you are aware of a shop that would be closer.

Anyways, just looking for some adivce guys, have read the old posts, now I need help for my specific situation.

Thank you, and any negative comments about looking in search even though I already have will be kicked in the A$$ and shoved down the posters throat

[soltrain]

if you found a 95 MR2 engine I'm pretty sure it'd be legal, but I looked it up before, I think only 80 some of those were made in the US.

[blu94gt]

if you found a 95 MR2 engine I'm pretty sure it'd be legal, but I looked it up before, I think only 80 some of those were made in the US.
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If I remember correctly, in 1995 there were exactly 895 MR2's total sold in the United States. I'm not sure how many were turbos, but I'm guessing probably 300-400. If you can find an engine that would even be worth looking at, I'm sure it's going to be EXPENSIVE. That is if you can find it. My guess is the car itself would go for about $12,000 if it has under 100,000 miles. And I would suggest just keeping the MR2 if you could even find a 95 turbo.