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Brief update. I've been working mostly on eradicating rust (as usual), for which I will share a more extenisve photo update when complete. In the meantime however I have been slowly improving an electrical gremlin in the engine, namely the earthing bracket for the ignitor/coil. This has always been ...

Good stuff! I also have some new guages on the horizon. My old Blitz duel SBC has finally started packing up so it's time for a new setup. Currently convinced that the prosport 52mm boost controller/combined boost guage will be the way to go to get rid of the 2 vacuum hoses in the cabin and combine ...

Agreed, looking forward to seeing some pics!

Really enjoyed reading through your build thread so far. Great to see a new face getting into the MR2 scene with such enthusiasm! It's also great that you're doing mods that YOU want to do to make your build personal. Keep up th good work dude 8) Also really great that you met up with pauln a while ...

Just to resolve this thread for any poor soul looking at this in the future (probably me), wondering what the problem with my high AF ratios were. Turns out the O2 sensor was old and crap. I bought a new one in 2024 and didn't get round to fitting it until this evening. AFRs are holding steady in th...

Very well said, looking back at the journey has been so rewarding over the years. You're prompting me to get another update written up!!

It has indeed turned very dusty here! I'm updating my thread around once a year if that at the moment. I still have ambitious plans for my car and I'm always hopeful that writing up my experiences helps some poor soul out there in the void looking for an answer! I must confess I'm slowly reaching th...

Still looking very smart sir! Just reading back through your thread and I'm interested that you also felt the tokico illumina dampers were harsh. I also felt they were harsh on my MK2 when I had them. Gorgeous steering wheel though.

This thread is long due an update. I'll split it into two parts as I need a decent day of weather to get photos of a lot of the progress. Firstly, I had two new sills fitted. I entrusted a bodyshop to do this work for me this time and while it has been done succesfully, I have reservations about how...

Following up on this again, the condenser I ordered from the states (links I posted in a previous reply) arrived this week. It is a genuine Denso item and the fit and quality it faultless. I've just looked on eBay and there are plenty available. The buyer I bought from has sold out, although it bein...

Just to follow up on this...replying to your post prompted me to check the cross references of OE part numbers with DENSO part numbers (the OE manufacturer of the entire system). The OE part number for r134a gas systems is 88460-17080 (change this last number to 17060 if your system is R12). This pa...

Finally someone else living this pain. I also removed my system years ago and I am currently re-installing it. I'll have a full tutorial on my build thread in about 2/3 months time but my advice for the time being would be to source a compressor/pump and the associated bolts, idler pulley and bracke...

For anyone searching this thread in the future looking for an update... rev1/2 A/C connectors will NOT fit rev3 fittings - at least not at critical areas such as the connection to the compressor or condenser. The fittings are the same rough shape but the bore diameter is completely different. I have...

Really interesting and in depth update, I enjoyed reading that! I completely know where you're coming from regarding emissions and the exhaust setup I found the TCS Motorsport option was the perfect solution. https://www.tcsmotorsports.com/en-gb/collections/exhaust/products/tcs-motorsports-single-m...

Very cool man. Loving the washer jets! Is the switch for hi-low boost? I have my boost switch wired into the old fog light switch. Very oem! Switch is actually for the aerial so I can have the head unit switched on to listen to an iPod etc without sending a signal to the aerial motor and having it ...

Equium Duo wrote: ↑Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:33 am
That look so cool... Love it.

Was it hard to modify the scuttle board?

Apologies for not replying! No it wasn't hard at all actually, fine tooth hobby saw and a dremel with a slim drum sander to tidy it up worked well.

Really interesting and in depth update, I enjoyed reading that! I completely know where you're coming from regarding emissions and the exhaust setup having gone through the exact same thought process over the past couple of years. It's quite reassuring to see other people facing the same problems an...

Time for another update - exhaust related again :roll: I thought I was happy with the single exit I made...but actually as time went on I really missed the unique engine note that the MR2 has with such a short overall exhaust. I have always been a fan of how the Berk Technology system looks but in r...

Question for anyone in the know. I'm rebuilding the A/C system on my Rev3 and have sourced quite a few of the pipework specific to Rev3 (drier and pipework connecting to the pump). What I'm wondering is whether I can get away with Rev1 pipes that go from front to back, or is there a difference in th...

Great progress and interesting use of spring insulators, I haven't come across this before, what's the purpose/theory behind it? I agree the 17" rears and 16" aren't going to do any favours for arch gap! I know you've just bought new tyres but...might be worth pushing the sidewall out to a...