Considering a Swap, Few Questions (Swappers Help Please) Options

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I'm finally considering a swap. I'm a lot more interested in rally and autoX racing than drag. If I do the swap, I'd like to do the AWD set up some time in the future, but not right away. One of my questions is, can I have a 3sgte with a reliable 300hp? Another is, were can I get a good clip? Third is, do I have to get parts from the dealer everytime something breaks, or would it be okay for me use mr2 parts on a JDM 3sgte. Thanks for the input everyone.

EDIT: Just to clear a little bit up. I know what it's going to detail to do the awd set up. I've been a member for a good bit and I've done a fare amount of research. I'm also most likely going with stand-alone engine management, but this might not be right away. The questions that I've asked aren't talked about very much, or at all. I could be wrong on that though, it might be that I'm just not searching correctly.

This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Jun 9, 2005 - 3:02 PM

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

jgreening, I do appreciate you input on this stuff. Some of the things you've said are helpful. However, I'm not new to modifieing cars. I know that modification decreases reliability, but I wanted to know how far is to far and what I could expect. Please don't talk to me like I'm new to cars. If you do, others will follow, and pretty soon that's all this particular post will be.

If I could get opinions from other people how have done swaps, that would be very helpful and greatly appreciated.

This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Jun 9, 2005 - 3:03 PM

[jgreening]

jgreening, I do appreciate you input on this stuff.  Some of the things you've said are helpful.  However, I'm not new to modifieing cars.  I know that modification decreases reliability, but I wanted to know how far is to far and what I could expect.  Please don't talk to me like I'm new to cars.  If you do, others will follow, and pretty soon that's all this particular post will be. 

If I could get opinions from other people how have done swaps, that would be very helpful and greatly appreciated.
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Did my post sound like I was demeaning you? I didn't intend it that way. In any event, the information I posted in my response is much more prudent than the other answers you got. To suggest that 700 h.p. is the limit on the 3sgte to a person that is concerned about reliability is misleading. 700 h.p. is approaching the limit of a stroked 3sgte with ALL the bells and whistles. Reliability and that motor, even when built by the best builders, are two words that should not be spoken in the same sentence (assuming its going to be pushed that hard). If you are ultra-concerned about reliability, buy a gen 3 and leave it stock except for intake, exhaust and boost controller. That should be over 300hp at the flywheel and VERY reliable. Hope that helps.

This post has been edited by jgreening: Jun 9, 2005 - 4:13 PM