RB20 swapped 240 VS Turbo MR2 (MKII)

[spec-v5150]

Just wanted to gauge some opinions on this. I have a trade on the table for a MKII Turbo MR2. Motor is stroked and rebuilt with forged internals. Has some other mods also. Would this be a good trade performance wise??? I like the styling on both. Both are RWD. My RB20 is pretty much stock, but only because I have been trying to sell it and didnt want to dump more money into it. I am pretty sure I want to do it, but just want to see what others would do in my situation. Thanks

[Rockenreno]

its probably about as fast... sounds like you want to get rid of your 240, in which case it may be a really good deal.

[ZERO]

You have to think of it in matters of practicality. If you everwant to sell the car, you would have better luck selling the MR2 than you would the RB20 240. The 240 I think will be more fun, however, if your concern is selling the car you would have an easier time selling a car that retains its original/related engine.

I hope you understand what I'm trying to say...

[rousie13]

Yeah I'd do it if I were you. The MR2's are quick and have a nice look to them. And I love the look on some people's faces when you lift the "hood" and don't see an engine.

[spec-v5150]

Well I do but I dont. I have to re-learn another engine layout, another engine. Plus praticality has crept into my mind. What if something happend to my wife's altima. At least in the 240, my daughter can sit in the back. There is no back in the MR2. This is a rough decision man I tell ya

[drifter sx]

indeed. id be stuck too.. cuz i wanted an MR2, just turns out i got my hands on the 240 first. but both cars are good in their own right so eiether way you come out on top. you're not really 'losing' anything, just changin it up. so it comes down to what you think is better and more practical to you

[Rican_Nick]

i say keep the 240... it will be much more fun.. and with a stroked mr2.. hmm i doubt if u would be able to resist the urge to make it faster so u will end up dumping more money into it.. hehe

[spec-v5150]

The only reason I wanted ot sell my 240 was to get a CRX so I stopped modding and tried to sell. But int eh end...I wanted to stay RWD so no CRX. I would still be dumping money into the 240 if not for that reason

[SeVa-S13]

Quick Q for Spec-V, if you did the actual swap yourself, how difficult was it? I know that's a stupidly broad question but can you use the mounts from the R32 clip in your S13 to mount the engine and transmission properly? Were there any other unforseen problems such as stuff not lining up? Custom adjustments etc?

My 2 cents, keep the S13. If you're interested in making them faster, I'd say the Rb20 has a bit more potential, plus it's an easier layout to work on...I'd assume.

[LittleBrotherSilvia]

a friend of mine(RIP) had an mr2 that was REALLY fast but it seemed like every week, between having fun on the weekends in it, he was tryin to get it to run right for everyday use. it wasnt a really crazy set up or anything, i guess all im sayin is that the car was fast but seemed a bit unreliable.

this is the only experience ive had with them so i may be talkin out of my @$$

[spec-v5150]

Quick Q for Spec-V, if you did the actual swap yourself, how difficult was it? I know that's a stupidly broad question but can you use the mounts from the R32 clip in your S13 to mount the engine and transmission properly? Were there any other unforseen problems such as stuff not lining up? Custom adjustments etc?

My 2 cents, keep the S13. If you're interested in making them faster, I'd say the Rb20 has a bit more potential, plus it's an easier layout to work on...I'd assume.

I admit I did not do it myself. A NICO member came down and helped me out tremendously. I did help too....LOL. If you have basic knowledge it could be done. I could have done it myself....sure BUT it would NOT have been done in 3 days!!! I used the R32 corssmember and ajoining mounts. Everything bolted right up. There were NO problems with my swap. We were suprised how easily it went in. I went to get my clutch changed and they were like how in the hell did you shoe horn that thing in there. Everyhting is rubbing. Oil pan is rubbing, something else was rubbing. They had ahard time getting ti the transmission bolts. I said it slid right in and they were all amazed and ****.... We put the whole assembly in from the top. The RB section will help you immensly and there are soem knowledgable people there. More knowledgable than me anyway....LOL CHeck it out. We need more traffic there

[Rockenreno]

your 240 with an RB in it probably is worth more than the mr2 unless it has a lot of mods too... just keep that in mind.Good luck with whatever you do, they are both awesome cars!

[Chingon]

I would trade. I love the 240, and the rb20 is nice as hell, however, I think you are getting a fair trade, and many people comment on the mr2's ferrari-like driveability. Not to mention rebuilt engine and forged internals.....drool...DO IT NOW!!!!

[spec-v5150]

I would trade. I love the 240, and the rb20 is nice as hell, however, I think you are getting a fair trade, and many people comment on the mr2's ferrari-like driveability. Not to mention rebuilt engine and forged internals.....drool...DO IT NOW!!!!

Yeah plus if the 240 bug hit me again, there is a coupe calling my name at the junkyard with a blown motor and messed up fenders.....silvia conversion I say!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chingon]

yeah...not to mention mr2s are really, really scarce.

[Sliding_S14]

hmm it is a hard decision, love toyota's quality but same with nissan. 240's might not be selling high right now, but if you notice they keep rising in price as the magazines etc. keep printing more and more articles on them. in time the 240 will be a decently priced car IMO. just hope my insurance company dosent find out, i like being labled as a (passanger coupe). Also should consider you do have a child and all though backseats in a 240 are small atleast they have backseats.

[midwestdrifter]

i think one important thing that hasnt been adressed is the ability to do repairs yourself. sure you can do them, but who has actually done them? i have and it is a *****. there is no room. but then again you have an rb so i guess that room isnt that big of a deal. i have worked on both 1st gens and 2nd gens. they are very nice cars but i hate fixing them.

[spec-v5150]

I hear ya. I am not looking forward to learning a whole new engine layout. I was told that if you removed the trunk and engine cover thingie whatever itrs called, that you actually have a bit of room to work with...is that not true??? That would definately play a big facotr in my decision. I dont want to pya anyone anymore money to fix something. I learned that the hard way with my clutch.

[midwestdrifter]

a little bit more room, but still very cramped. have heard of people hacking out the trunk firewall for more room, but then you have absolutely no cargo room.

[spec-v5150]

Damn. That is kinda dumb. **** man, I have liek a week left before this deal is supposed to go down. I think I am only having little second thoughts that most peopel have when they sell a car

[Guffed]

Hmmm...When you test drive it, if it feels reliable and do a little research on Mr2's (and possibly the one you are buying, ask buddies if they know anything about the car). Sounds like a fair trade, I would think the Mr2 would be woth more, so you are going to come out on top money wise at least. If you care about how fast the car will be, the rb20 has a more potential.

[spec-v5150]

Potential doesnt bother me. I am going to be happy with about 350rwhp. Or even 350 crank HP. My RB20 is fast enough for me and it is rated at 215. It is looking like a done deal though. Thanks for all the opinions and keep new ones coming!!!