Getting ready to start my 1.5 swap on my 86 so I figured I should start a thread for it. Car is a for the most part rust free 86 with 120k miles with in Michigan is near unheard of. Have owned the car for 4 months and loved every minute. Since I have owned it I have done the below to improve the and prepare for the swap.

-Poly bushing all around
-Front and rear ball joints
-Rear toe links and front tie rod ends
-Sparco wheel
-MK3 spyder wheels with Potenza RE-11A
-EBC Yellowstuff pads

I was originally planning on a V6 swap but after contacting mr220v on mr2 forums that changed. He told me he was selling his BEAMS greytop swap that was in his 86 and the price was just too good to pass up. Engine came with custom mounts, swap harness, s51 trans, Mk2 NA axles and custom exhaust so it is plug and play. Right now just getting my other car in order and ready for winter. Plan is to start the next swap this month and finish after a few weekends work.

The MR2 at its first trackday


Waiting for its engine


The BEAMS engine with redtop header


Front battery holder in the works







The winter car that I just bought last month