2ZZ Engine Swap Install – MR2 Spyder Manual

The early 1ZZ engines are now notorious for piston ring failure and oil consumption, especially in the MR2-S. The most popular fix is upgrading to the more robust 2ZZ-GE engine (and optionally 6-speed transmission) found in the Lotus Elise/Exige and Celica/Matrix/Corolla sport models. Better durability, clean OEM-like install and a 50+ horsepower boost makes this swap a no-brainer!

Our most popular install:

  • 2ZZ-GE engine, low mile used, fully inspected, new lift bolts
  • Appx 190hp
  • 6-speed transmission, low mile, fully inspected
  • Toyota OEM engine computer with USA OBD2
  • MWR swap PNP wiring kit
  • PPE long tube header and high flow cat (bolts to your current muffler)
  • MWR cold air intake with K&N filter
  • MWR swap parts including engine mount, dipstick tube, etc
  • New Exedy clutch, fresh machined flywheel, OEM flywheel bolts
  • TRD “Grippy” 6-speed shift knob
  • Speed source shifter bushings
  • NGK spark plugs
  • Expert install labor
  • Synthetic engine oil, synthetic gear oil, K&N oil filter
  • Deduction for trade in of your old engine and transmission in any rebuildable condition
  • Sales tax included

$9795 out the door!

$7995 for engine swap only, reuse your 5-speed transmission

Options:

  • Limited slip differential (TRD Helical LSD)  (+$995)
  • Upgraded muffler (2 1/2″) with single ($823) or dual (+$1025) tips
  • Apexi Power FC programmable computer with commander ($1195) and custom dyno tune (+$300)
  • Stage 2 MWR camshafts and MWR valve springs (+$1250)
  • MWR Supercharger kit (240+ hp) (includes uprated stage 1 clutch, fuel injectors, Power FC,  MP62 supercharger kit, dyno tuning, install labor)– ($16,250 total build cost for engine, trans, supercharger installed and dyno tuned with Power FC)