2003 K20 swap in Tampa FL@$15,000

I would bet that 12,200 is looking pretty good right now . Did he ever say why he was selling it ?

Posted by: @phats

I would bet that 12,200 is looking pretty good right now . Did he ever say why he was selling it ?

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Posted by: @phats

I would bet that 12,200 is looking pretty good right now . Did he ever say why he was selling it ?

He said he has started another project - old Mercedes or such.   Bleauh! 

so why haven't you bought it yet??? 

Posted by: @kamlung

so why haven't you bought it yet??? 

Yeah, I spent quite a few sleepless nights deciding!  I love the beautiful condition of the car, the noises, and the feel.  But 190hp can’t compare to my 2GR swap with 270hp - so in short, it was disappointing.  No fault of the car.   My second spyder is an SMT that makes my wife happy - it’s so easy to drive, plus I enjoy that one in traffic and for cycling trips.   I decided I was not willing to give up either one for the K20 swap.  

Posted by: @cyclehead

Posted by: @kamlung

so why haven't you bought it yet??? 

Yeah, I spent quite a few sleepless nights deciding!  I love the beautiful condition of the car, the noises, and the feel.  But 190hp can’t compare to my 2GR swap with 270hp - so in short, it was disappointing.  No fault of the car.   My second spyder is an SMT that makes my wife happy - it’s so easy to drive, plus I enjoy that one in traffic and for cycling trips.   I decided I was not willing to give up either one for the K20 swap.  

turbo! turbo! turbo! turbo! turbo!!!

Now THAT would make a fun spyder, with the low weight and some big horsepower.  I’ve never owned a turbo so I’m leary of AF ratio gauges, blow off valves, more tuning, water injection, inter coolers, and gobs of plumbing.  I think I’m spoiled by cubic inches, it’s so simple and troublefree.  If I did own this swap, turbo would definitely be in the plans.  More powaaah!   And the only thing I miss with the big cubic inches is the sound - nothing sounds so nice as a high revving engine.

Here's the new Ebay listing ....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Toyota-MR2-Convertible-with-hardtop/273961485630?hash=item3fc960853e%3Ag%3Au-oAAOSwtAhdTY0Z&LH_ItemCondition=4

Posted by: @cyclehead

Posted by: @phats

I would bet that 12,200 is looking pretty good right now . Did he ever say why he was selling it ?

He said he has started another project - old Mercedes or such.   Bleauh! 

do you know why it was salvaged? 

@kamlung

I think it was kinda side swiped ... I think there was some pictures some where of the damage but don't remember where .

Posted by: @phats

@kamlung

I think it was kinda side swiped ... I think there was some pictures some where of the damage but don't remember where .

Looked minor.  Pics are here.   https://www.mr2-spyder.com/community/cars-for-sale/2003-k20-swap-in-tampa-fl15000/#post-702

David asked me to post an update for him.   David’s personal email is in post #1 above.

“I have dropped the asking price on my beautiful K20 swap.  I will keep dropping my price until it sells.   Watch for updates!    Today’s asking price is $12,000.  Don’t snooze!  😉   “

David says his K20 swap has sold...for $12k to a buyer in Louisiana.

@hello

The Acura transmission has an electric reverse lock-out that works perfectly.  Also, I have found that third gear is fine as long as you spend some time shimming all of the clearances out of the Innovative shifter adapter.

So you’re the proud new owner?