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- Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:16 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine run in
- Replies: 21
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Run in
Prob just drive it fairly hard but not on boost for to long for couple of hundred miles because clutch will need doing then change oil and run it in on dyno for a hour and go for the full tune and keep my fingers crossed and make sure I'm a long way a way when tuning out sight out of mind lol yea ri...
- Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:41 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine run in
- Replies: 21
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Engine
Pistons not even here yet so not many miles lol tho there r second hand pistons, bearing and rings will be new tho
- Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:24 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine run in
- Replies: 21
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine run in
Skywalker wrote:Who told you you need to do that??
Often the people you're buying the engine from! Then the warranty runs out, you put your foot down and blow smoke everywhere!
Wots ur view then warm it up the dyno check it for leaks and go for it?
- Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:55 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine run in
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2957
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine run in
bobhatton wrote:Harv23 wrote:Y do u have to run a engine in for so long I'm sure race cars don't take it easy for a 1000 miles
What have you done to the engine so that it needs running in?
Pistons
Rods
Crank
- Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:52 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine run in
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2957
Run in
I've heard keeping it under 3k for 1000 miles causes glazing and its better off just to warm it up on dyno for a hour on and off 15 mins at a time then just go for full dyno tune Also when I've one done a 2 stroke piston change I would just give it the beans just up to the power band and then come o...
- Sun Jul 22, 2012 1:08 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Engine run in
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2957
[Mk2] [Turbo] Engine run in
Y do u have to run a engine in for so long I'm sure race cars don't take it easy for a 1000 miles
- Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:40 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Exhausts
- Replies: 1
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[Mk2] [Turbo] Exhausts
I've got a mongoose exhaust do u think this will be good enough for 400bhp and if not wot should I replace it with going for a standard look
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:43 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Spoilerless?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6132
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Spoilerless?
RedMR² wrote:Tsia wrote:I removed my BGW the other day, so please ignore the mountings (new bootlid is going on with a TRD in a week or so) but I actually really like the look... (still putting the TRD on though )
Looks good!
2nd that
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:41 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Spoilerless?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6132
Spoiler
Starting to think spoilerless fill all holes and get a toms as it clamps on and I can change it as many times as I've changed my mind hope those clamps r gd quality lol
- Tue Jul 17, 2012 9:11 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Spoilerless?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6132
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Spoilerless?
This thread got me thinking about de-spoliering my '90 Rev 1 as part of it's current weight loss programme (every gram counts!). Would everyone agree that the spoiler on a road car is there solely for aesthetic purposes? Or, does it actually provide any real downforce at higher speeds? Don't think ...
- Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:31 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: New mr2 owner :)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 737
Re: New mr2 owner :)
I'd say at standard boost About 200whp but at 17 psi about 250whp depending on head work maybe 20-40whp more but I'm no expert so don't take that as gospel
- Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:53 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Tyres falken 452 vs toyo t1r
- Replies: 14
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[Mk2] [Turbo] Tyres falken 452 vs toyo t1r
Got toyo proxes 4 and thought they where good
But looking for a new full set and the falkens seem cheaper so just wondering what you guys feeling are on them
But looking for a new full set and the falkens seem cheaper so just wondering what you guys feeling are on them
- Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:46 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wheels
- Replies: 6
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Wheels
Thanks for replys
So how about this
17" x 8 ET35 215
17" x 8 ET32 235 or 245 Possible 5mm or 10mm spacer
So how about this
17" x 8 ET35 215
17" x 8 ET32 235 or 245 Possible 5mm or 10mm spacer
- Fri Jun 15, 2012 3:16 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wheels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 635
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wheels
Just worried about the effect of tires as one will be stretched and one be hanging over
- Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:59 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Wheels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 635
[Mk2] [Turbo] Wheels
Is it ok if have 8" wheel width and staggered tires ie 215 fronts 235 rears or 205 fronts 245 rears if possible
Or will it course handling problems
Or will it course handling problems
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:14 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rob staffmr2kits
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1533
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rob staffmr2kits
mrfil13 wrote:The website is not available either and ive not been able to find any ebay sales either recently.
Looks like he's got a new site http://staffsmr2kits.net84.net/
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:56 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Chavvy Or Nice??
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8875
Re: [Mk2] [NA] Chavvy Or Nice??
AlexD wrote:Thanks Tsia, I Love the front end! Not sure on the skirts though, do you know of any skirts that raise at the rear and over the air intakes on the side? (mabye one thats not too chavvy)
Staffs border hybrids
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:42 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rob staffmr2kits
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1533
[Mk2] [Turbo] Rob staffmr2kits
Any body know wots going with him emailed few times no replys
- Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:24 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Chavvy Or Nice??
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8875
Kit
I ve gone toms but I like staff/robs border hybrid skirts and then border front and back with a gt spoiler maybe carbon bonnet
I like this coz it still looks nuts but also looks like its got a purpose = not chavy
I like this coz it still looks nuts but also looks like its got a purpose = not chavy
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:40 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Toyota bolts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 320
[Mk2] [Turbo] Toyota bolts
Wot are Toyota bolts made from bloody bubblegum
Just a rant
Just a rant