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by nitrodave
Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:38 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Fitting oil temp and pressure gauges
Replies: 9
Views: 467

Re: Fitting oil temp and pressure gauges

There is room for a sandwich plate to go on before the filter. I have just done this to my car to be honest, im not a big fan of sandwich plates as the sender units are likely to get disturbed with oil changes, which can be frequently and I also want them out of harms way. if they're down by the fi...
by nitrodave
Tue Aug 19, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: looking to buy a Mk2 Turbo.
Replies: 24
Views: 1296

Re: looking to buy a Mk2 Turbo.

Don't buy a cheap sh*t eBay intercooler, try get a good second hand GReddy one, or stick with stock. I'd be looking at suspension too, a good suspension set up makes driving a Mk2 so much better! Now when I sought advice about intercoolers, I was told go for any intercooler other than stock as they...
by nitrodave
Tue Aug 19, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Fitting oil temp and pressure gauges
Replies: 9
Views: 467

Fitting oil temp and pressure gauges

I have searched and couldn't find anything, even though i have seen info on here before... so i thought i would ask again :) I have a rev3 turbo and need to fit an oil pressure and temperature gauges. What is the best way to do this? Is there room for a sandwich plate and sender units? If i recall t...
by nitrodave
Wed Aug 06, 2014 2:27 pm
Forum: Mk2 Bodywork & Wheels
Topic: Rev 3 Spoiler in Toyota White (040)
Replies: 2
Views: 378

Re: Rev 3 Spoiler in Toyota White (040)

very interested in this... can you post it to London at all? I will have it off you if you can :)
by nitrodave
Thu Jul 17, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Anyone know this car or dealer?
Replies: 47
Views: 2912

Re: Anyone know this car or dealer?

Dont know it, but it looks nice and well priced :) go check it out and report back
by nitrodave
Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:38 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] 1992 REV 2 Turbo T-BAR
Replies: 21
Views: 10644

Re: [FINALIZED] 1992 REV 2 Turbo T-BAR

nice car, if i was in the market i'd snap this up.

out of interest, what is that button with the turbo pic and 1min/3min on it?

good luck with the sale :)
by nitrodave
Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 2 boost problems, lumpy running.
Replies: 27
Views: 2472

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 2 boost problems, lumpy running.

2mad wrote:iirr fuel cut is controlled by the map sensor and it could be failing. Unplug the vacuum hose from it and block the hose off with a bolt and go for a drive. keep an eye on your boost gauge as this disables fuel cut.


Kev.


correct me if im wrong :) but i dont think Rev2's have maps sensors?
by nitrodave
Thu Jul 10, 2014 3:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Braided fuel lines
Replies: 7
Views: 809

Re: Braided fuel lines

pretty much pointless unless you are chasing tenths of a second around the nurburgring
by nitrodave
Thu Jul 10, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Minor engine rattle....
Replies: 20
Views: 1269

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Minor engine rattle....

could be the start of turbo-exhaust gaskets going
by nitrodave
Fri May 09, 2014 2:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: What to do!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 416

Re: What to do!!!

it's going to be a labour of love and you will never see your money back if you start forging the engine etc... i realsied many years ago that if you want to go faster, then buy a car that's faster out the box and just enjoy it. modding cars is fun, but i ruins them, costs money and can throw reliab...
by nitrodave
Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MK2 REV3 Turbo GTS - Correct Engine Oil?
Replies: 14
Views: 2586

Re: MK2 REV3 Turbo GTS - Correct Engine Oil?

any particular reason why?
by nitrodave
Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:34 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: MK2 REV3 Turbo GTS - Correct Engine Oil?
Replies: 14
Views: 2586

Re: MK2 REV3 Turbo GTS - Correct Engine Oil?

what are peoples thoughts on 10w60? Is this suitable for a tuned 3sgte?
by nitrodave
Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Powder coating rocker cover 3SGTE?
Replies: 34
Views: 3195

Re: Powder coating rocker cover 3SGTE?

i would not recommend powder coating rocker covers. No matter how hard you try, you will not get rid of all the shot blast which gets mixed in with the engine oil and wrecks engines. I've seen it happen too many times. Just spray it, you don't even need VHT paint as the temps don't get too hot up th...
by nitrodave
Thu Apr 10, 2014 12:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Opinions on first MR2 Turbo
Replies: 15
Views: 999

Re: Opinions on first MR2 Turbo

you're in the market for a subtle weekend car and picked the least subtle mr2 on the market.

Personally, i wouldn't go near that, it's the complete opposite of what I'd be looking for.

You're best off looking for a stock or mildly tweaked rev3+ turbo for a third of what that yellow one is up for.
by nitrodave
Wed Jun 19, 2013 4:52 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: turbo or supercharger
Replies: 61
Views: 4231

Re: turbo or supercharger

what about nitrous? it's like pay as you go turbo :)
by nitrodave
Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:11 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: turbo or supercharger
Replies: 61
Views: 4231

Re: turbo or supercharger

any engine can be force inducted, but the expense, hassle and potential for disaster makes it a lot of work and barely worthwhile when you can do a transplant
by nitrodave
Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:07 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] new intercooler issues
Replies: 4
Views: 513

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] new intercooler issues

bigdave, you probably have a big boost leak.

69 views and I'm the first to reply.... and this is my first post here so hi!
by nitrodave
Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:06 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] new intercooler issues
Replies: 4
Views: 513

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] new intercooler issues

bigdave, you probably have a big boost leak.

69 views and I'm the first to reply.... and this is my first post here so hi!

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