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by JAP BOY
Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:29 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: White TRD, Brackmills Industrial Estate, Northampton
Replies: 14
Views: 2139

Re: White TRD, Brackmills Industrial Estate, Northampton

Jaffacake wrote:I haven't seen many other 2's in Northampton thought I was all alone lol.perhaps we should all meet up some time. :thumleft:


There are a few in northampton mines been in hibernation for over 6 years should be back up and running next summer :thumleft:
by JAP BOY
Sat Jun 22, 2013 3:00 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] problem after problem
Replies: 13
Views: 964

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] problem after problem

:thumleft: if you have recently bought it or your fed up with constant fixing bits might i suggest you take the car off the road and give the engine a good overhaul while its off have a good inspection of suspension components and the rest just to gauge what might be ready to go wrong or what might ...
by JAP BOY
Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] problem after problem
Replies: 13
Views: 964

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] problem after problem

Lol mate maintanace is key on these cars
by JAP BOY
Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Cometic 1.8/1.9mm Head gaskets
Replies: 4
Views: 451

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Cometic 1.8/1.9mm Head gaskets

Sweet thanks for the response mate wanted to see if anymore ppl had idea experiences or anthing of the sort.... They really should do a sticky on the head gasket thing :thumleft:
by JAP BOY
Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:55 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Bigger injectors
Replies: 2
Views: 429

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Bigger injectors

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=161355&highlight= Sorry I can't hyperlink it from my phone but that was a similar thread I started a while back. I also asked another question recently after someone hit nearly 500 bhp on stock internals. That was within the last week so you won't ha...
by JAP BOY
Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:49 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Information request - Rev 2 vs Rev 3 head - Real world advantage?
Replies: 25
Views: 3120

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Information request - Rev 2 vs Rev 3 head - Real world advantage?

Does anyone on here have a rev 2 running a ct20b, rev3 cams and injectors and an aftermarket ecu deleting maf? Would be good to compare dyno results against a similar spec rev 3! Think most do the above but not swap the cams out it would defo be interesting not to hijack the thread but pretty much ...
by JAP BOY
Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Information request - Rev 2 vs Rev 3 head - Real world advantage?
Replies: 25
Views: 3120

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Information request - Rev 2 vs Rev 3 head - Real world advantage?

Yes ryan i remember as it was from my own testing. I believe jonnys twincharged celica is at around 800hp. Top power builds i can think of run a rev2 head. Like i have stated rev2 manifolds are the main problem on rev2 setup/optimisation. The rev2 intake port tapers down quite a bit bolton so overa...
by JAP BOY
Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] problem after problem
Replies: 13
Views: 964

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] problem after problem

OK hard to stay calm here mate... 1st things 1st Has the car got enough petrol??? If you can get someone to turn it over while you put your hand over the exhaust your hand should smell of fumes but not alot of petrol if it smells of alot of petrol then take the spark plugs out and check if they are ...
by JAP BOY
Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: FSE POWER BOOST VALVE
Replies: 9
Views: 1280

Re: FSE POWER BOOST VALVE

I had good results with an fse fitted to my rev1 http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff327/madbasshunter/FSEGraph.jpg Red line is before fse. I do remember similar results with my old N/A Rev 1 engine but don't really think it adds any real power basically if the fuel system was really setup properl...
by JAP BOY
Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Cometic 1.8/1.9mm Head gaskets
Replies: 4
Views: 451

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Cometic 1.8/1.9mm Head gaskets

OK :thumleft: just thought as i took one which was quite thick off it would be better to replace with similar :)
Surely a 1.8mm headgasket wont change the compression ratio too much will it????
by JAP BOY
Fri Jun 14, 2013 3:54 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Cometic 1.8/1.9mm Head gaskets
Replies: 4
Views: 451

[Mk2] [Turbo] Cometic 1.8/1.9mm Head gaskets

Hi guys any one have any experience with using these before on a stock engine i know the increased risk of getting detonation due to the charge in the cylinder i've definately used the search button.. Could this work as a replacement for a stock engine with all bolt on mods done... I have done some ...
by JAP BOY
Thu May 09, 2013 11:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev1/2 and Rev 3 head gaskets
Replies: 6
Views: 381

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev1/2 and Rev 3 head gaskets

Yea thanks for the advise mate always good to hear what others think given me abit more to take into consideration
by JAP BOY
Thu May 09, 2013 9:51 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev1/2 and Rev 3 head gaskets
Replies: 6
Views: 381

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev1/2 and Rev 3 head gaskets

Wow thanks i learn something new everyday :thumleft:
Any pics of this restrictor also could a restrictor be fitted on its own with out the oil pulley change
by JAP BOY
Thu May 09, 2013 12:43 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Cancer bars
Replies: 17
Views: 911

Re: Cancer bars

by JAP BOY
Thu May 09, 2013 12:39 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev1/2 and Rev 3 head gaskets
Replies: 6
Views: 381

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev1/2 and Rev 3 head gaskets

Hasn't that head gasket got to be modified though??? I'm sure there is a difference or am i wrong :?
by JAP BOY
Wed May 08, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev1/2 and Rev 3 head gaskets
Replies: 6
Views: 381

[Mk2] [Turbo] Rev1/2 and Rev 3 head gaskets

Hi guys as the title say i know there is a difference between the head gaskets my question is why would some stockist have the cometic head gaskets as the same from 1990 - 1997 being as the same.. Also my car is a Rev1 if any one knows the correct part number for the cometic head gasket for REv1/Rev...
by JAP BOY
Wed May 08, 2013 3:28 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Cancer bars
Replies: 17
Views: 911

Re: Cancer bars

MartinF wrote:TCB have these listed on their website.


TCB??? would like a set as well..
by JAP BOY
Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Dials Background
Replies: 2
Views: 438

Re: Dials Background

cheers for that mate

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