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engine swap anyone?

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#1 ·
I got my rav back in august. I want more power though as I don't have a lot. I have a 2.2L and was wanting to know if I could swap in the motor from an MR2. I can't find a lot of information on this. Does anyone know if I can or where I can find more information about my engine and what I will be able to swap in?
 
Discussion starter · #10 ·
Okay first, I have an automatic :( 2.2L 4wd. Second, my rav is EXTREMELY well maintained. I grew up at my dad's garage so I know all about proper matinence. However, I bought it used and don't know how it was taken care of before I got it. I do know that since I have had it I've replaced the cat, the battery, the alternator, and my belts. Next, I have done a motor swap before however this is my first Toyota and the engine codes are a lot different than Honda engine codes.
 
Discussion starter · #13 ·
First, I do have a 2.0. I think we're all allowed a typo once in awhile, mine just happened to be a big one. Second, I did know I can look on the engine plate, however I park my car on the street and didn't want to lay in traffic to do it. Dying is not high on my to do list. And yes, my RAV is my daily driver, however I live in an area where there are a lot of hills and my RAV can barely make it up them. Sometimes I could get up and walk faster than I get up a hill, thus the reason I want more power.