NC 2000 MR2 Spyder with 2ZZ Swap - SOLD
 

Bought this car locally back in January with intentions of making it a dedicated track/race car. But now up for sale as priorities have changed.

The basics:
-2000 model year with 295,095 miles on chassis
-JDM Matrix 2ZZ engine swapped in 2 years ago (roughly 5000 miles ago). 68k miles on engine
-Celica GT-S ECU with 6000 rpm cam switchover; 8250 rpm redline
-Rebuilt 5sp transmission installed at time of swap
-Car had been in accident under prior ownership. Minor damage to front (new bumper) & moderate rear end damage (new bumper, near driver side fender, trunk lid)
-No Rust

Modifications performed under previous ownership:
-Tein lowering springs
-Tanabe front strut tower brace
-TRD lower chassis brace
-Cusco underbody tunnel brace
-short shifter (brand unknown)
-aftermarket stereo with Bluetooth

Car was a bit of a project when purchased, but in the time since I've done the following:
-headlight restoration
-full exhaust, including MWR header, custom 2.5" piping with resonator & catalytic converter, into Flowmaster dual exit exhaust. C clamps were utilized so the ability to swap out cat for another resonator (included) is a 5 minute affair.
-StingRay rear bumper support bar, including tow loop
-rebuilt ("new") brake calipers
-front wheel hubs
-rear axles
-fresh brake fluid, engine oil, transaxle fluid
-accessory drive belt
-OEM timing chain tensioner O-ring
-OEM fender linings (3 of 4)
-OEM front underbody splash guard
-suspension alignment
-new battery January 2023
-less than 2,500 miles on Kumho tires

The car is properly quick. Really hustles, especially on cam. The exterior is 7/10. The interior 8/10. Mechanically the car runs very well but the ECU would benefit from an aftermarket tune; at the moment it runs a little rich on the small cam. There is a small tear in the top, but it doesn't leak in the rain. Vehicle purchase includes (if desired) a lot of spare parts. Many more pics available upon request.

Price?

Could you share how it compares to a Twin, especially on track? I have a soft spot for the Spyder, mostly as a cheaper version of an Elise and am semi-seriously considering getting a track-prepped one.

Wow guys, I'm embarrassed that I didn't post a price. Sheesh. Had it listed for $7800. Say had because I have a sale pending.

As far as comparisons to the Twins platform....the MRS's rotation point is more or less exactly where you're sitting. It feels like you're wearing a glove. With roughly only 800 lb on the front end of the car, it reacts to steering inputs IMMEDIATELY.

And the 2ZZ engine really gets things going. Roughly 190 hp in a car weighing 500 lb less than a Twin. She hustles. Also the redline is 8300 rpm and the engine loves staying north of 5000 rpm. It's really a lot of fun.

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