Project Slowpoke

[Slowpoke]

Sorry to hear this. Let me know if you need any 2ZZ swap advice. I've seen all aspects now!

This is the most likely option I see for me in the future. I have a good job at a very good company but as I'm in the early stages of my career I'm not quite dipping my toes into what I'd consider the 'comfortable' salaries yet. Will have to make do with what I can if I want the MR2 back on the road next year so 2zz with some nice parts sounds reasonable (and carrying out the swap myself).

Would appreciate any advice with that and I'll definitely be asking for the help when it comes to that time.

With that being said, it seems like good second hand 2zz's have become increasingly harder to find?

[Slowpoke]

gutted for you as you can tell you were haveing such a good time with your 2 and getting out in all weathers.
enjoy your new daily and lets us no what you do next with your 2.

hopefully wont be to long before you turn your plans into a 2zz  

ps love the snow pictures 

Thanks, the new daily is admittedly quite fun. It's my first turbo diesel experience and having useable torque that is easily accessible is proving to be a nice luxury even on my mundane drives to work.

Also letting off the throttle just before peak boost makes a huge CHOO sound which is pleasing the child in me.

[Joesson]

Thanks, the new daily is admittedly quite fun. It's my first turbo diesel experience and having useable torque that is easily accessible is proving to be a nice luxury even on my mundane drives to work.

Also letting off the throttle just before peak boost makes a huge CHOO sound which is pleasing the child in me.

It is said it's good to torque!

[Slowpoke]

Quick update,

Constant boost leaks with the daily and I feel very unenthused to continue life with it. Dangerous situation to be in, MR2 engine swap money is starting to look awfully like v8 E39 money!!!



But hey ho, almost there financially for the swap - the MR2 hasn't moved since my last update besides sticking a dehumidifier in there. Battery is dead as a dodo so that's a great excuse to buy a lightweight race battery just in time to do the swap.

I also think I'm settled on a 1.8T - somewhat mini Dallara Stradale vibes (if you don't know what these are, seriously look them up they are awesome). Will cost a bit more to have it 'motorsport capable' but in all honesty I'll pay that price for 270 reliable ponies.

Slowpoke out

[inigopete]

Dallara Stradale vibes (if you don't know what these are, seriously look them up they are awesome)

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/road-tests/a30349116/dallara-stradale-review/ - my word, that article gave me goosebumps!!