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by Jimbob
Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] clutch for 450-500bhp
Replies: 22
Views: 1833

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] clutch for 450-500bhp

Got an RPS 450ft/lb. Its ok but heavy with a low bite. Probably go for something like Chris next time round.
by Jimbob
Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:54 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Tom's underbody brace?
Replies: 6
Views: 667

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Tom's underbody brace?

I've got a Tom's front upper and its good.

The lower is only two point so I used a Tanabe one instead.
by Jimbob
Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Big uprated fuel system setup, have a question.
Replies: 12
Views: 850

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Big uprated fuel system setup, have a question.

Not sure the drawing is quite right TBH. Thats not how it looks internally anyway. I think the normal convention is for manifold pressure to assist in closing the regulator (raising pressure), as well as how much tension you put on the spring by winding down the adjustment. Yoiu've drawn yours being...
by Jimbob
Sun Jan 24, 2010 7:20 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] 4"x6" headlights - do they exist ???
Replies: 88
Views: 36886

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] 4"x6" headlights - do they exist ???

I doubt they'd fail. I don't think testers will be looked for CE markings? So long as they look sensible and work correctly when hooked up to their tester, i doubt they look any closer.
by Jimbob
Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:11 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] some progress pics, GT3071R MR2
Replies: 219
Views: 64223

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] some progress pics, GT3071R MR2

I don't neccessarily agree that bracing from underneath doesn't bend? Its still bent metal bar? I've been running a Motoria/XS Power manifold for some time, fitment is not ideal but it has been cherry red whilst mapping and seems ok. If only the turbo studs would stop coming loose!
by Jimbob
Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:02 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] What is your base ign. tim. set on 400+bhp motors ?
Replies: 16
Views: 1048

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] What is your base ign. tim. set on 400+bhp motors ?

Yeah thats getting hot. I'm slightly ammused its down 30bhp or so, how did you work it out so accurately lol
by Jimbob
Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:58 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: FINALLY - 720 BHP / 565 LB-FT
Replies: 123
Views: 30920

Re: FINALLY - 720 BHP / 565 LB-FT

Oh forgot to say.............looks pokey :clap:
by Jimbob
Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:58 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: FINALLY - 720 BHP / 565 LB-FT
Replies: 123
Views: 30920

Re: FINALLY - 720 BHP / 565 LB-FT

£4k on headwork is insane, at £100/hr thats a whole week, no way if they know what their doing. Obviously did something right though. Someone asked how much for 400bhp I think. If you can use spanners £8k will do it. ECU £1k, internals £1k, IC £1k, Turbo £1k, Fuelling £1k, Other bits £1k, Build cost...
by Jimbob
Tue Dec 29, 2009 6:04 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] What is your base ign. tim. set on 400+bhp motors ?
Replies: 16
Views: 1048

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] What is your base ign. tim. set on 400+bhp motors ?

Is that charge cooler proven above those figures? Also whose mapping your PFC?
by Jimbob
Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:57 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [All] [Turbo] ebay intercooler bootmount
Replies: 17
Views: 994

Re: [All] [Turbo] ebay intercooler bootmount

Even the cheap ones are fine, just not as good.

If expense is not a concern get a R34 one. Why not get a CC, I probably would if starting again.
by Jimbob
Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:28 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] GT3071R on stock engine with bolt-ons
Replies: 9
Views: 956

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] GT3071R on stock engine with bolt-ons

My mate broke his GT4 at 1.2bar. Stock pistons are kek. A gt30 will be tame at 1.2bar, run it over 1.7bar and stock pistons are not viable. The risk is you really break something and scrap the the whole engine. If your happy to budget for a new block then ok, but not really sensible.
by Jimbob
Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Forged internal advice required
Replies: 40
Views: 2236

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Forged internal advice required

Agree with others. Avoid JE, they are noisy. My Wiseco's are nice and quite, minor bit of noise until warm then very quiet. Very similar mettalurgically as HKS/Cosworth. I have also heard of Eagle little ends getting rattly. I have them in and they are fine, although not done many miles on them. If ...
by Jimbob
Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] GT2876r
Replies: 75
Views: 4517

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] GT2876r

Oh, there's no doubt i'm jealous, but I do still stand by my post in that it wouldn't be drivable and in a lot of cases would get beaten by less powered cars and dare say it, less powered MR2s on the road


I'm struggling to see that
by Jimbob
Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:09 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] GT2876r
Replies: 75
Views: 4517

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] GT2876r

Fair does. But most of his time is on the road and that kind of torque would be unusable and dangerous anyway. Not to mention one important fact.....were in the UK . I'm betting it will spend most of it's time on the spot spinning Yeah, 350/350 is ideal for the road really. Suprisingly the grip is ...
by Jimbob
Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] GT2876r
Replies: 75
Views: 4517

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] GT2876r

If you ever see me on the track come knock on the passenger door, then tell me its a straight line car!

It gobbles the twistys!
by Jimbob
Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] GT2876r
Replies: 75
Views: 4517

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] GT2876r

Try 467ft/lb's on a 3071
by Jimbob
Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:43 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: can't boost past .8 bar...AVCR rev 2
Replies: 39
Views: 1842

Re: can't boost past .8 bar...AVCR rev 2

Yeah your right Marc. Getting confused often these days!

You sell the ol' beast yet? I'm still after them lights!
by Jimbob
Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:40 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] GT2876r
Replies: 75
Views: 4517

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] GT2876r

My cars not very laggy, just more lag than I had wanted. The GT28's are only one down from a GT30 so the spool won't be massively different. Just will be better if your not after such high numbers. You can drive 500bhp in any conditions if your carefull and use it wisely. Its only as quick as your r...
by Jimbob
Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] question for the turbo guru's - wastegate location
Replies: 21
Views: 782

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] question for the turbo guru's - wastegate location

Mines only making about a bar slightly higher. Weird for a 3071? Made over 500bhp which is pleasing but would like better spool.
by Jimbob
Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:01 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] question for the turbo guru's - wastegate location
Replies: 21
Views: 782

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] question for the turbo guru's - wastegate location

TBH I am a little dissapointed with the spool on mine. I expected a lot more lower down. Thats why I went for a 3071 and not something bigger. I exceeded my expectations in terms of results but the spool could be a lot better. Considering NOS so we will see..............

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