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by sjm1984
Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:35 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Rota Torque Drift on MR2 mk2?
Replies: 12
Views: 5040

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Rota Torque Drift on MR2 mk2?

stick with ET35 all round

I've just bought a set of rota torques and they're 8j at the front ET 35 and 9j ET35 at the rear
by sjm1984
Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: do dizzy caps wear, or just get crud on the tips?
Replies: 26
Views: 3910

Re: do dizzy caps wear, or just get crud on the tips?

i got the cap and arm from camskill 18 months ago and have been running 1.2 bar on the ct20b since and no problem at all.
by sjm1984
Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] can anyone recommend a cheap BOV
Replies: 13
Views: 1298

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] can anyone recommend a cheap BOV

There is a GReddy one on ebay ATM for a cheap price.
by sjm1984
Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:38 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev4 Turbo - HG gone :(
Replies: 18
Views: 1670

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev4 Turbo - HG gone :(

willfinch36 wrote:It was a slight leak in the HG after all.....

Head lifting?
by sjm1984
Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Performance Brake Disc's
Replies: 3
Views: 632

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Performance Brake Disc's

thing is though i havent given the brakes a hard time
by sjm1984
Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Performance Brake Disc's
Replies: 3
Views: 632

[Mk2] [Turbo] Performance Brake Disc's

In the next few months i'll be running 400+whp and i'm thinking about the disc's for stopping power. I currently have CRN 40 grooved disc's all round with red stuff pads and after a few thousand miles i started to get a judder when braking from 70mph on the motorway to turn off a junction (normal pr...
by sjm1984
Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:09 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Handbrake not working - no resistance on lever
Replies: 17
Views: 2911

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Handbrake not working - no resistance on lever

the cables could be seize solid?
by sjm1984
Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:53 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: stock rods, limits?
Replies: 12
Views: 2034

Re: stock rods, limits?

So many other things to look at aswell regarding tuning and how well the engine is put together, who map's it, supporting mods.
by sjm1984
Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Fuel pumps
Replies: 6
Views: 640

Re: Fuel pumps

N/A pumps work fine for stock boost on the 3sgte

having an uprated pump wont do much gain unless the FPR is adjusted
by sjm1984
Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: Project Cars
Topic: SW20 TSS Build
Replies: 104
Views: 81990

Re: SW20 TSS Build

8)

really liking this

Good work :mrgreen:
by sjm1984
Fri Feb 11, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Walbro pump on stock management
Replies: 15
Views: 2280

Re: Walbro pump on stock management

Yeah Jim's one was a Nissan R32/33/34 GTR pump that just gave up.

if your not doing anything with the power or going aftermarket ECU then i'd just sell it on otherwise
by sjm1984
Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MK2 - Standard bumper respray cost ?
Replies: 11
Views: 2242

Re: MK2 - Standard bumper respray cost ?

i would think something between £100 - £200
by sjm1984
Fri Feb 04, 2011 4:20 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Where to buy Cometic Head Gasket 1.2mm ?
Replies: 6
Views: 569

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Where to buy Cometic Head Gasket 1.2mm ?

cometic do all sizes

have you emailed them direct?
by sjm1984
Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:24 pm
Forum: Group Buys - MR2 related
Topic: S-Style Side Ducts In Carbon GB#2
Replies: 14
Views: 6575

Re: S-Style Side Ducts In Carbon GB#2

1. sjm1984
by sjm1984
Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: Past Events
Topic: First annual AE86/Retro Toyota Gathering @ Ace Cafe 23rd April
Replies: 0
Views: 948

First annual AE86/Retro Toyota Gathering @ Ace Cafe 23rd April

Found on Driftworks Right guys, Figured it was time to get the ball rolling for a decent retro Toyota meet. Theres plenty of warning to get cars ready for this, I'm hoping its going to be big! Pretty much all the details are listed above.. but anyway.. Who: Toyota's pre 1990. Corolla's, Starlets, Cr...
by sjm1984
Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] BC Racing Coilover - Best place to buy
Replies: 0
Views: 294

[Mk2] [Generic] BC Racing Coilover - Best place to buy

Looking at pricing up a set for my tubby.

Where is the cheapest place to get them from as i'm currently getting quotes from other company's, which to be fair i'd rather not pay a silly amount for any way
by sjm1984
Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] turbo help needed
Replies: 12
Views: 1020

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] turbo help needed

Other options are to go with a TD06 turbo but you will need to run bigger injectors and aftermarket ECU like a Power FC (£450+ 2nd hand)
by sjm1984
Wed Jan 26, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Seizing calipers
Replies: 22
Views: 3913

Re: Seizing calipers

What would be wrong with the slider then? It might not...'slide' :D There's a special brake grease apparently available (you may have got some in your previous refurb kit). I've always used high temperature lithium grease without problems. Just don't use copper grease on the sliders. Any links on w...
by sjm1984
Wed Jan 26, 2011 9:08 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] turbo help needed
Replies: 12
Views: 1020

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] turbo help needed

if your goal is purely 300hp then a Ct20 turbo will be man enough for the job.

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