Originally Posted by Red Hot EX
I disagree. The 3rd Gen engine is definately NOT by far the best engine. The block is so much weaker than the 2nd Gen. The extra goodies may be better stock for stock, but in the end, the 2nd gen block will hold up much better than the 3rd Gen.
Was about to say the same thing.
It's basically an upgraded 2nd gen with a weaker block. Put the same electronics and turbo on a 2nd gen and it's basically the same but much stronger.
We actually had a big discussion about this at one of the MR2 meets.