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- Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:09 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: Who's removed there abs?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1682
Re: Who's removed there abs?
You can simply get round it by wiring a relay in-between the bulb for the abs, when the ignition is turned on light comes on, after a certain time period relay switches and light goes off. To the mot tester it looks fine. Common relays used are the interior light delay relays on some vehicles You ca...
- Thu Aug 30, 2012 7:09 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Different engine Modding stages / steps
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2328
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Different engine Modding stages / steps
its early days at the moment, hence im stripping and reconditioning where I can, but ive got out. where I say refursbished, if ive done it it involves removing rust with wire brush and wool and degreaser then using rust convertor to protect it for the future. * steering column + rack + PAS system, r...
- Thu Aug 30, 2012 7:09 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Different engine Modding stages / steps
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2328
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Different engine Modding stages / steps
smartdj wrote:Any pics of your progress?
I think I need one more post for URL's but the answer is yes I do have a few, it is early days, I'm only 4 / 6 weeks into the project.
- Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:22 am
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Different engine Modding stages / steps
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2328
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Different engine Modding stages / steps
Al-sw20 wrote:Are you going to lay the 3sgte on its side slightly like in the MR2 and Celica?
If not, you are going to have oiling issues.
The chassis is a kitcar, so im hoping mount points will be correct, however dont suppose you know the angle at which it sits, as i will double check at that point.
- Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:08 am
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: engine out help
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1170
Re: engine out help
On a rev 2 is it worth going to a metal gasket im soon to have my engine out, like the OP.
- Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:08 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Different engine Modding stages / steps
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2328
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Different engine Modding stages / steps
Im only looking for around a max of 270bhp at the moment, that should be plenty in a 900Kg car. Is that possible for a rev2? What have you done to the car to shed 361 KGs!? :o Its going in a different car. Im actually building a kit car (no not ferrari type ) :shock: Its a tubular chassis but uses ...
- Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:50 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Different engine Modding stages / steps
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2328
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Different engine Modding stages / steps
Hi bud it basically goes rev 3 basis- Air filter Decat/exhaust Raise boost to 1.2b Possible ecu. 300hp + Then forged And get your wallet out. cheers so for me, as a rev2, it goes... change electronics from MAF change head to head of a rev 3....repeat above steps. :D Im only looking for around a max...
- Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:02 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: Who's removed there abs?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1682
Re: Who's removed there abs?
bolton wrote:Yeah the rev1 and 2 abs is very sensitive to rolling radius i.e wheel size and suspension stiffness!
I have all the parts to convert to rev3 non abs and remove abs completly!
Wouldnt have a clue yet, im just pulling it apart never drove the car lol
But by the sounds of it out it comes!
- Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:36 pm
- Forum: Modifications
- Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Different engine Modding stages / steps
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2328
[Mk2] [Turbo] Different engine Modding stages / steps
I know very little about the engine tuning stages of the MR2 engine but are there stages as such. for instance on the supra, it was always said to raise the boost, fuel cut defender, decat, exhaust, push you up to 300 BHP for about £1000 would get you to BPU (as they called it) then next stage was h...
- Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:32 pm
- Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
- Topic: Who's removed there abs?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1682
Re: Who's removed there abs?
id be interested to know this. So far everything i've read says disconnect a sensor!