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by Jaffacake
Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] metal coolant pipe leak
Replies: 8
Views: 534

[Mk2] [Turbo] metal coolant pipe leak

After finally getting ready to pick the car up from garage tomorow just got a call from them saying the metal pipe that runs under length of car has corrosion on it and drips when under pressure (ruined my weekend) so basicly is there an easy fix option or is it full on remove fuel tank to replace t...
by Jaffacake
Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost increase? Power seems bit low
Replies: 9
Views: 979

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost increase? Power seems bit low

asdrewq wrote:Is 190 atw not about right for a stock rev1/2? Are they not supposed to be ~220 at the engine?

Suppose it could be about right yeah just thought I'd would have been a bit more, o well best get tuning see what I can get it up too
by Jaffacake
Thu Dec 06, 2012 3:24 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost increase? Power seems bit low
Replies: 9
Views: 979

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost increase? Power seems bit low

charged wrote:15/16psi should be fine.


Thanks for the advice will have a play and see how it gets on
by Jaffacake
Wed Dec 05, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Boost increase? Power seems bit low
Replies: 9
Views: 979

[Mk2] [Turbo] Boost increase? Power seems bit low

Finally got all the standard jobs done on the car now ie, new starter, brakes, poly bushes, radiator, front shock, ball joints and service done. Had the car put on the dyno for a power run and I thought it would have dropped a fair bit being 20 odd years old but it's only producing 190bhp at the whe...
by Jaffacake
Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:36 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Mileage change to match engine
Replies: 4
Views: 552

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Mileage change to match engine

Iv figured out the drill on the back off the clocks technique but my god it's slow will take forever mite just have to persevere with that option.
by Jaffacake
Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:08 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Mileage change to match engine
Replies: 4
Views: 552

[Mk2] [Turbo] Mileage change to match engine

Hi all Iv recently got a new set of clocks for my rev1 turbo import and was wondering if it is possible to change the mileage on the clocks so it matches what my original clocks said, nothing dodgy clocking back or nothing just wanted to keep it saying what it should be not way over. Obviously I wil...
by Jaffacake
Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Need stereo help pretty please
Replies: 1
Views: 1034

Stereo sorted finally

Decided to give it ago myself and after a few stressfull days of trying to figure out what wire did what and where it all went ect I finally said sod it and ripped it all out and replaced it all myself and properly with proper connections, uprated speakers all round and all in the original places so...
by Jaffacake
Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: ICE and Security
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Need stereo help pretty please
Replies: 1
Views: 1034

[Mk2] [Turbo] Need stereo help pretty please

Had my mr2 a few weeks now and after finally making some head way and sorting out some of the more major problems Ie fixing a leaking quarter window, resealing a leaky t-bar seal, ripping all carpet out and removing about 2inches of water, sourcing front shocks (thanks to very helpfull members on he...
by Jaffacake
Sat Nov 10, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Fuel cut fix does this work
Replies: 6
Views: 934

[Mk2] [Turbo] Fuel cut fix does this work

Hi all just read that when turning up the boost on a 2genjdm u will encounter fuel cut however to save a bit of money instead of buying a FCD you can simply unclip the vacuum hose that runs to the boost pressure sensor and either block it off or better idea use the hose to run an aftermarket boost g...
by Jaffacake
Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Can anyone help me identify what REV ect
Replies: 10
Views: 610

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Can anyone help me identify what REV ect

Direct swap. Its this that will take you from 250 hp up to 300 hp after you have fitted all the Rev 3 parts Thanks for the help il start searching for the turbo ASAP. Sorry to be annoying but do you or ne1 else know a detailed list of what other parts I will need besides the turbo ie. part names an...
by Jaffacake
Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Need front shocks 91 N/A with turbo engine
Replies: 2
Views: 250

[Mk2] [NA] Need front shocks 91 N/A with turbo engine

Hi all I'm after both side front shocks for my 91 H reg na car its T-bar import fitted with 2GENJDM engine (don't think that's relevant but put it in just in case) anyone selling a pair or just passenger side is most needed. Also have a steering wheel not sure what rev but has airbag in it to get ri...
by Jaffacake
Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Can anyone help me identify what REV ect
Replies: 10
Views: 610

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Can anyone help me identify what REV ect

bobhatton wrote:And you will need a CT20B turbo
. Is that a direct swap if not what other parts will I need to fit it? Also what gains power wise will this add if you know. Cheers.
by Jaffacake
Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Can anyone help me identify what REV ect
Replies: 10
Views: 610

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Can anyone help me identify what REV ect

P.s do you know what clocks I need to match the engine and will it be a plug and play figment or more complicated?
by Jaffacake
Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Can anyone help me identify what REV ect
Replies: 10
Views: 610

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Can anyone help me identify what REV ect

Thanks for the reply much appreciated, sorry for prob stupid question but by rev3 conversion do you mean rev3 engine as I'd rather keep the one that's in it as I'm not a mechanic so not really confident in doin that myself.what rufly can I expect power wise with the engine that's in it with modifica...
by Jaffacake
Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Can anyone help me identify what REV ect
Replies: 10
Views: 610

[Mk2] [Turbo] Can anyone help me identify what REV ect

Hi guys and girls I'm relatively new to the mr2 scene and just bought a 91 H reg t-bar import. It was originally a N/A but previous owner has done a turbo transplant :D . The clocks in the car only go up to 110mph and instead of a boost gauge at the top of the clocks it's a battery voltage dial, are...

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