Thinking maybe an MR-S + 2ZZGE/6M (with a hardtop) Basically 'stock'. Plus more $ into the Supra.

I might buy one used to complement the "failed" 9th Gen Corolla XRS I own. I see failed as = less costly second hand and rare.

Might just look for a used SW20 MR2, or Honda S2000

My plan B is the 2011 miata with oem hardtop and a $5K turbo kit :D

I'm actually pretty excited to pay off my car either way. I'm glad that this car gave me the motivation to do it, even if it turns out to be a fail.

Actually, a used BMW 128i doesn't look to bad either. I'd rather have a Japanese car that is more reliable though.

Haha, damnit, more project ideas.

I want to do a 2ZZ MR-S as well.

How hard is that 2ZZ engine swap?

Compared to other swaps, its pretty straight forward (I say that with the utmost respect to "straight forward" in terms of car projects).

But I do remember there being more things to change than I would originally think, just going from 1ZZ to 2ZZ.

http://www.mr2.com/forums/mk-3-mr2-s...to-spyder.html

That's a pretty thorough explanation of whats needed.

this is an idea i've been having for a while now. however, if i were to get a spyder, i would just keep the 1zz and turbo it.

here's a site you guys might like (they are the company that makes the turbo kit for the 1zz that's top of my list): http://www.monkeywrenchracing.com/in...p?cPath=43_143

MWR is a good crew. Much respect to them. :respekt::respekt::respekt::respekt:

$3600 for the turbo kit?

You could swap a 2ZZ-GE for less. Not MUCH less, but less.

Thats just the kit too...I wouldn't be serious about a turbo swap without getting beefier internals for FI. Then comes the piggyback ECU, clutch, yadda yadda yadda.

I mean if you got the dough for it, I'd do it too. But a budget weekend Autox / reliable DD? Probably just stick with 2ZZ-GE. Could probably do a 2ZZ MR-S with a total budget of $12k, including car purchase.

Yup they are amazing, they did my A/T to M/T conversion on my gts in 3 days as well as change my lift bolts. I definitely recommend them for just about anything related to the 2zz cars.

then again, a 1zz turbo would run circles around a 2zz.

that said, first thing's first, i need to finish the MR2 that's in my garage currently, haha.