MR2 swap, celi engine will be FS Options

[kristinw85]

i have a buddy who has an engine out of an MR2 i havent found out all the details yet but as soon as i do i will post them. do u guys think the swap will work with my celi? the MR2 motor is also a 4 cy 2.2 l same as my 5sfe. has anyone done this? also if you do an engine swap do u have to have the car inspected or does it have to pass any test? i dumb dont yell at me too much please...... i tried to search but the dumb thing wont let you search 3 letter words

:::EDIT::: in feb celi engine will be for sale pm me if interested in parts or all

This post has been edited by kristinw85: Jan 11, 2006 - 8:23 PM

[boosted_K2]

essentially same motor, but i would do a little homework on it first, see about wiring diagrams and check if the connections are the same, mainly the ecu connections and see if there are any differences. i would try using the MR2s ECU if possible just incase there are any subtle differences. as far as the motor being mounted in the back... no difference since you will want to reuse your celica transmission, you should probably have whoever you have do the swap also tear down and rebuild your tranny while its out. i didnt check, but if you have a MT, i would recommend resurfacing the flywheel and getting a new clutch disk and anything else showing severe wear from 160,000 miles, if you have an AT just make sure the torque converter is in good shape because thats usually one of the big things that needs to be rebuilt.

AND ALSO REMEMBER: JUST BECAUSE ITS LOWER MILAGE DOESNT MEAN ITS IN BETTER CONDITION... leakdown and compression test is a MUST before putting your car under the knife, remove the head and check the valves for any seating issues, scarring on the walls, and any bent valves, used motors, more-so than any other used parts are always a major gamble.