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by SWMark
Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: Revision 3 GTS Turbo (Bargain £2300 !)
Replies: 23
Views: 7641

Re: Revision 3 GTS Turbo (Bargain £2300 !)

When you say 100,000 miles, is that some KMs or its deffo worked out as 100,000 mies?
by SWMark
Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Should i buy it...Rev3 Turbo
Replies: 6
Views: 1157

Re: Should i buy it...Rev3 Turbo

I generally only buy fresh imports, because alot of people seem to use Normal unleaded or Super, instead of V-Power, which 'can' cause alot of wear and / or damage.
by SWMark
Fri Apr 08, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: mr2 mk2
Replies: 9
Views: 1553

Re: mr2 mk2

No Lingo. Post some pictures. What year is it. What service history Turbo or non ? Colour ? T bar or not ? Mileage ? Area of the country ? Modified or not ? And so on. Edit: Copied this from other thread: g reg 1990 red,mot untill april,rd tax till april,needs rear shocker.slight rust on back arch.v...
by SWMark
Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:48 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Should i buy it...Rev3 Turbo
Replies: 6
Views: 1157

Should i buy it...Rev3 Turbo

Hi folks, Is the value of a Rev 3 Turbo really that low these days? Ive found one that my cousins been to see, its trade and the partner went away with the keys. Apparently it runs like a dream, with just a Jap exhaust being the only engine mod. Also has a set of wheels. The bodywork is in excellent...
by SWMark
Thu Apr 07, 2011 2:06 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: YVS Performance 5SGTE
Replies: 362
Views: 134210

Re: 5S - Second engine rebuild required already!!!

Breathtaking, a man after my own heart! (Its like reading my old Evo 3 thread! But better cos its not my money!!)
by SWMark
Wed Apr 06, 2011 11:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Blow-by issue or normal?
Replies: 6
Views: 578

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Blow-by issue or normal?

Yes this is normal.
by SWMark
Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:58 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: T-Top vs Tin Top
Replies: 103
Views: 11480

Re: T-Top vs Tin Top

dazzz wrote:T bar everytime.

Wait till summer and look at the faces of the tintop owners when you cruise past with the wind in your hair.

Tbar is the way to go.


I have no hair, plus, with all the extra drag and weight on the T-Top drivers car, i highly doubt he'll be 'crusing' past :lol:
by SWMark
Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: T-Top vs Tin Top
Replies: 103
Views: 11480

Re: T-Top vs Tin Top

Oh, the T-Tops leak then ?

Screw that, had that before with a different car. Mould anyone ?
by SWMark
Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:58 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: T-Top vs Tin Top
Replies: 103
Views: 11480

Re: T-Top vs Tin Top

Have you had a tin top though ?
by SWMark
Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: T-Top vs Tin Top
Replies: 103
Views: 11480

T-Top vs Tin Top

Hi folks,

Having only ever had a tintop Rev3 turbo, i wondered what if any, are the differences in Acceleration, weight and handling between the two ?

Mark
by SWMark
Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:39 pm
Forum: MR2s for Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] Toyota MR2 GT T-bar turbo rev3 white
Replies: 9
Views: 2650

Re: [FINALIZED] Toyota MR2 GT T-bar turbo rev3 white

God damn it, why do you have to be so far away, this is exactly what im looking for, but im so busy with work i wouldnt be able to get there :-(
by SWMark
Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Service parts query, and stage 1/2 modding
Replies: 8
Views: 1564

Re: Service parts query, and stage 1/2 modding

When I had mine , I ran 1.3 bar for 6 months with no failure . Granted 1.15 may be a better bet. With regards to ringlands I feel its the same situation as evo 3s , run them on something other than v power and they'll suffer . It's the same with ceramic turbos , people Hey cheap or lazy and run them...
by SWMark
Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:35 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Service parts query, and stage 1/2 modding
Replies: 8
Views: 1564

Re: Service parts query, and stage 1/2 modding

When I had mine , I ran 1.3 bar for 6 months with no failure . Granted 1.15 may be a better bet. With regards to ringlands I feel its the same situation as evo 3s , run them on something other than v power and they'll suffer . It's the same with ceramic turbos , people Hey cheap or lazy and run them...
by SWMark
Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:35 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Service parts query, and stage 1/2 modding
Replies: 8
Views: 1564

Re: Service parts query, and stage 1/2 modding

260 fwhp is fine for me.

Been down the road of spending ludicrous amounts on big power (had a 567 awhp Evo 3), rod went through the block within 2000 miles. Never again.

OK so chargecooler, full exhaust and boost upgrade i think ill do.
by SWMark
Fri Apr 01, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Service parts query, and stage 1/2 modding
Replies: 8
Views: 1564

Service parts query, and stage 1/2 modding

Hi folks, 1996 Rev3 turbo. Id like to do the following : Cambelt and pulleys Waterpump Aux belts Full service, so filters plugs etc. Any advice on what brands are good ? Also, what intake should i get? WHat form of chargecooling and which brand ? And what does it take to get a reliable 300-320hp. MArk
by SWMark
Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:52 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Do i have a sugar coated memory
Replies: 22
Views: 3924

Re: Do i have a sugar coated memory

I agree, ive had 27 fast cars, mostly jap, the odd UK and German, and one italian. The Rev is the number harker back for me.
by SWMark
Fri Apr 01, 2011 7:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev3 Turbo - Have you had serious mechanical failure
Replies: 6
Views: 1179

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev3 Turbo - Have you had serious mechanical failure

What year was it buddy ?

Also, do you know why you cracked the block and where did it crack?

I believe the ceramic doesnt hold up on uk fuel, better to use V power or better if possible, cooler EGTs
by SWMark
Thu Mar 31, 2011 4:48 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Dark and modded mk2 in Norwich
Replies: 20
Views: 1966

Re: Dark and modded mk2 in Norwich

If it was Black with black wheels (polished lip) and tinted windows, that was my old one.
by SWMark
Thu Mar 31, 2011 3:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev3 Turbo - Have you had serious mechanical failure
Replies: 6
Views: 1179

[Mk2] [Turbo] Rev3 Turbo - Have you had serious mechanical failure

Hi folks, I wondered how many of you with Rev3 turbos have suffered serious mechanical failiure. By this i mean cracked blocks, cracked cranks, holed pistons etc. Not something like headgasket failiure, or clutch wearing out, but serious things! When i say fairly standard, im talking full exhaust, I...

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