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by Al-sw20
Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:46 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Cuts out after a few seconds of idling *SOLVED*
Replies: 38
Views: 7298

Re: Cuts out after a few seconds of idling *SOLVED*

Damn I forgot how good these cars look in yellow.

My first ever ride in an SW20 back in 1996 was in a yellow G Limited. From then on I wanted one.
by Al-sw20
Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:09 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [All] [Turbo] standalone ecu boost spikes
Replies: 24
Views: 8154

Re: [All] [Turbo] standalone ecu boost spikes

Upgraded CT26s are reknown for unstable boost.
by Al-sw20
Thu Jun 08, 2017 4:21 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [All] [Turbo] standalone ecu boost spikes
Replies: 24
Views: 8154

Re: [All] [Turbo] standalone ecu boost spikes

Upgraded CT26 by any chance?
by Al-sw20
Sat May 27, 2017 1:12 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 1 Turbo choking, losing power, spluttering, stalling
Replies: 11
Views: 3201

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 1 Turbo choking, losing power, spluttering, stalling

You don't want to have any possible leaks otherwise the turbocharger will compress unmetered air which may cause rough running.
by Al-sw20
Fri May 26, 2017 9:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 1 Turbo choking, losing power, spluttering, stalling
Replies: 11
Views: 3201

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Rev 1 Turbo choking, losing power, spluttering, stalling

How is the turbo inlet pipe looking? They crack over time.
by Al-sw20
Sat May 20, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Knock sensor code 52
Replies: 16
Views: 2082

Re: Knock sensor code 52

Ugh the ATS Knock sensor. Just like fitting a bigger fuse when you keep blowing the correct size one.
by Al-sw20
Tue May 09, 2017 6:13 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: XS Power Intercooler - worth it or not?
Replies: 12
Views: 1334

Re: XS Power Intercooler - worth it or not?

MartinF wrote:
androo007 wrote:Yeah much better than the stock unit.


Is there any scientific proof of this anywhere?


Very little to none.
by Al-sw20
Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:14 am
Forum: MR2 Engine Swaps
Topic: Where to souce 2gr FE
Replies: 12
Views: 11942

Re: Where to souce 2gr FE

You could import a damaged car from Japan, take what you need then flick the rest. The 2gr came in loads of cars. Aurion, Camry, Highlander, Blade Master, Lexus ES350.

My daily driver is a Blade Master G. Essentially an Auris with a 2gr-fe.


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by Al-sw20
Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev 3 head on Rev 1 bottom end?
Replies: 5
Views: 742

Re: Rev 3 head on Rev 1 bottom end?

Put on a ct20b from the gen3 engine. Run 1 bar boost. Enjoy your horsepower increase.
by Al-sw20
Wed Apr 26, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???
Replies: 12
Views: 2494

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Uniroyal Rainsport 2 -> ???

I wish we could get Rainsports over here from tyre dealers. No where to be seen probably for the last ten years.
by Al-sw20
Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:25 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is 1bar ok for a rev 2 turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 1527

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is 1bar ok for a rev 2 turbo

Yeah if you have any doubts, get it on a dyno with a Wideband and check.

3sgte's run pig rich. Even at 253rwhp I was sitting on 11:1 a/f with stock fuel system on my old gen2 engine.
by Al-sw20
Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:52 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is 1bar ok for a rev 2 turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 1527

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Is 1bar ok for a rev 2 turbo

The fuel pump upgrade is probably overkill. A hybrid ct26 won't run out of fuel with it, despite what the sales material says. The injectors run out of fuel before the pump does, and that is at around ~275rwhp.
by Al-sw20
Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:08 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheels question
Replies: 8
Views: 980

Re: Wheels question

benjo wrote:8 j front 9j rear looks perfect


With a +35 offset front and rear.
by Al-sw20
Thu Mar 16, 2017 5:07 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Big brake conversion rx8?
Replies: 24
Views: 3629

Re: Big brake conversion rx8?

standard toyota mr2 oem discs and carbotech or porterfield pads with braided lines, refurbed calipers and new fluid is all you need for awesome stopping power. I always feel if you start messing around with brake sizing and mixing and matching then you can upset the bias between front and rear. A b...
by Al-sw20
Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:04 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Stagger 20mm vs 30mm
Replies: 13
Views: 1202

Re: .

mine are just fine with225-45-17 Coilovers? Those sizes won't find under a stock spring perch. Neither will a 215/45R17 without some massaging. BTW if you want more grip, fit a better quality tyre. It will have more effect on grip than a 10mm-20mm width change, as when the tyre becomes wider, the c...
by Al-sw20
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] White Smoke from Turbo !?
Replies: 120
Views: 16412

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] White Smoke from Turbo !?

Dale_V wrote:the estimated labour time

:lol: :lol: :lol: that is all


+1

Does their mechanic work from a wheelchair?
by Al-sw20
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheel offset query
Replies: 23
Views: 2954

Re: Wheel offset query

225/50R16s look like balloons.
by Al-sw20
Sat Feb 18, 2017 5:41 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: HKS fcon chip rev2 turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 1143

Re: HKS fcon chip rev2 turbo

ct20b + exhaust + downpipe and EBC are the best bang for buck modifications for an MR2 turbo. Disable the boost cut and you can run 12s.
by Al-sw20
Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:26 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] fuel pump = Supra TT pump or something else?
Replies: 33
Views: 7519

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] fuel pump = Supra TT pump or something else?

I'm not talking about flow rates. I'm talking about build quality.

OEM > everything else.
by Al-sw20
Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:23 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] fuel pump = Supra TT pump or something else?
Replies: 33
Views: 7519

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] fuel pump = Supra TT pump or something else?

I'd spend the extra $$$ and get the OEM Denso TT Supra pump simply because it would make me feel a little more comfortable when trying to eek out a bit more power that it wouldn't just die.

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