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by ashley
Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:54 pm
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: 2GR options for 400-500bhp
Replies: 27
Views: 28538

Re: 2GR options for 400-500bhp

...and still rebuilding my 5SGT for my existing car!!
by ashley
Tue Jan 05, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: 2GR options for 400-500bhp
Replies: 27
Views: 28538

Re: 2GR options for 400-500bhp

I'm building a boosted VQ35 (3.8l, carillo rods, cp pistons, stock crank, darton sleeves, heads fully built o/s valves, cams, porting etc) that I'm mating to a Cayman box, and mounting longitudinally in a two....early days, but we love a long term project :eye:
by ashley
Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: 2GR options for 400-500bhp
Replies: 27
Views: 28538

Re: 2GR options for 400-500bhp

Personally I've seen the 2GR turbo'd, running ~500hp (UK flywheel) on stock internals, with dubious intercooling. It ran hot, but well....don't know how long it lasted! Personally I'd do pistons (to drop CR) and rods if boosting, but the real appeal of that engine is running it stock with nice torqu...
by ashley
Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: 2GR options for 400-500bhp
Replies: 27
Views: 28538

Re: 2GR options for 400-500bhp

Have a chat with these guys, they're actually really helpful once you get talking: https://www.monkeywrenchracing.com/product-category/lotusevora/evoraengineparts/ Mainly focused on big NA builds, but they do boost too...if you want to go big consider sleeves :thumleft: Alex has also shared some goo...
by ashley
Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: The Grey Phoenix..Summer update
Replies: 86
Views: 58923

Re: The Grey Phoenix..Summer update

Just curious is all, I've got a pair in my loft that I've never fitted cos I took the cage out...was reading through your build and didn't see mention of it.

No offence intended, I'm sure you know what you're doing :D
by ashley
Tue Nov 10, 2020 12:31 pm
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: The Grey Phoenix..Summer update
Replies: 86
Views: 58923

Re: The Grey Phoenix..Summer update

Did you fit any form of side impact protection behind your doors when you put the fiber glass doors on?
by ashley
Wed Sep 23, 2020 6:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Mr2 spider for sale in Japan
Replies: 46
Views: 19626

Re: Mr2 spider for sale in Japan

Tis a fair point, well made...but c'mon that is a shed load of cash for basically a G-limited with the roof cut off innit? But someone did pay that for it...my guess is a collector with so much cash they don't care, they just want the car as part of a collection. In which case rarity and other inter...
by ashley
Wed Sep 23, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Mr2 spider for sale in Japan
Replies: 46
Views: 19626

Re: Mr2 spider for sale in Japan

Amen, only a loony would consider throwing that much money away!

Simply not worth the money...not even close, even if it was a special edition, limited anniversary spider no 001 off the line.....even then it's not worth that.

It's an MR2.
by ashley
Tue Sep 22, 2020 2:25 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Mr2 spider for sale in Japan
Replies: 46
Views: 19626

Re: Mr2 spider for sale in Japan

That's just insane....!!
by ashley
Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:31 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo choices
Replies: 15
Views: 4606

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo choices

I dunno- I'm on full boost by 2.5k rpm with the current turbo and it's huge fun to drive, only issue is I can't flow more than 1.4bar boost through it, so tops out at 380hp. Plenty enough for spirited driving, but it would be nice to see closer to 450hp....I just dont want to sacrifice the low down ...
by ashley
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:45 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo choices
Replies: 15
Views: 4606

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo choices

That is impressive flow for that size turbine wheel, no doubt spraying methanol helped keep EGTs in check, I'm kind of considering the smaller compressor wheel option...the low-mid range grunt makes for a weapon of a street car :-)
by ashley
Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:13 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo choices
Replies: 15
Views: 4606

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Turbo choices

The G25-660 is probably what you want if you want to get close to 500hp+, and it will spool earlier than your GT3582.
The G25-550 will spool even earlier again, but you may struggle to flow more than 400 - 440hp at the flywheel.
Depends what you want....if it's bigger power, then maybe the G30-660!
by ashley
Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Mr2 spider for sale in Japan
Replies: 46
Views: 19626

Re: Mr2 spider for sale in Japan

Agreed- I've got this one for a steal for sure, but in fairness not many folk look at a scruffy old MR2 and see "the potential" :twisted:
by ashley
Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Mr2 spider for sale in Japan
Replies: 46
Views: 19626

Re: Mr2 spider for sale in Japan

I just bought a completely rust free rev2 tintop for £150 if that gives you an idea of value these days, granted its a non-runner NA- but still....a tin top with original, solid sills for £150 :shock: Was at Peter's last weekend- he's got a spider in at the moment for a sill job, so they do exist in...
by ashley
Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:19 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Josh's Rev 3 Turbo
Replies: 360
Views: 108737

Re: Josh's Rev 3 Turbo

Proper job- I forgot how nice a job you did on that: lovely!
by ashley
Fri Mar 27, 2020 10:12 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Josh's Rev 3 Turbo
Replies: 360
Views: 108737

Re: Josh's Rev 3 Turbo

Mines safely tucked up in the garage still, got some new parts on the shelves awaiting some time...but been more focused on our daughter recently.

Thinking of making the drive out to LeMans next year for the hypercar racing (assuming it still happens)...
by ashley
Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Josh's Rev 3 Turbo
Replies: 360
Views: 108737

Re: Josh's Rev 3 Turbo

You still got this piece of crap?! Thought you'd moved onto newer things.

Good stuff!! :mrgreen:
by ashley
Mon Jan 27, 2020 1:17 pm
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: 5SGTE Build Complete
Replies: 59
Views: 40630

Re: 5SGTE Build Complete

A few people have asked for updates on this, I am always modifying and changing things around but unfortunately don't have much time for the forums anymore, I have a recent video if you hasve 4 minutes of your life to waste. https://youtu.be/_rhvKpD6xpc Thanks Graeme Great that you're still at it, ...
by ashley
Sun Nov 10, 2019 8:29 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Handling - twitchy above 60mph
Replies: 19
Views: 4104

Re: Handling - twitchy above 60mph

Thanks guys, it has been the worst time of my life, and certainly puts everything into perspective. Suddenly all the stuff I thought was important just doesn't matter anymore! We've been amazingly lucky though (which is odd to say when my 6 year old daughter has brain cancer), but she's alive! They ...
by ashley
Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Handling - twitchy above 60mph
Replies: 19
Views: 4104

Re: Handling - twitchy above 60mph

Yep- dry sump completed and we ran it on the dyno at ~400hp (small turbo)...didn't make any additional power as it's flow limited based on the small turbo, but interestingly it's pulling a vacuum in the crank case now. This meant a few tweaks to the crank seals to prevent them leaking air into the s...

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