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by Hez
Mon Sep 11, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: what size are the bolts holding the brake caliper on the rear?
Replies: 4
Views: 1014

Re: what size are the bolts holding the brake caliper on the rear?

Never had any bother getting them off with Plusgas, a 17mm ring spanner and a hammer to shock it free.
by Hez
Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: L355CTY - Ever regretted selling a car?
Replies: 40
Views: 13176

Re: L355CTY - Ever regretted selling a car?

How much worse could it have got in 3 months though really? I wouldnt worry about it anyway if he gets 6.5k for it ill show my ar$e in Woolworths.
by Hez
Tue Aug 15, 2017 1:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] worth changing Water pump & Oil pump whilst engine out
Replies: 10
Views: 1786

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] worth changing Water pump & Oil pump whilst engine out

If you have the engine out then it's probably worth doing, I would have done the belt with the engine in but now it's out you might aswell. Just use a OEM belt like blueprint or get a Toyota, both will do the job just as well fitted properly.
by Hez
Fri Aug 04, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] Where can I get an exhaust?
Replies: 1
Views: 989

Re: [Mk2] [NA] Where can I get an exhaust?

Google tcbparts very good service and will have what you need.
by Hez
Fri Aug 04, 2017 11:06 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: How much is a rev 2 turbo engine worth with Piston ringlands gone?
Replies: 2
Views: 610

Re: How much is a rev 2 turbo engine worth with Piston ringlands gone?

Not sure but it wont be much , i would take it apart and inspect the block if its ok someone will probably buy it to build a forged bottom end.
by Hez
Sat Jul 29, 2017 6:14 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Kph to mph
Replies: 10
Views: 2260

Re: Kph to mph

You keep your existing cluster and just swap out the speedo side of it with the new 160mph speedo, the circuit on the back of the speedo does the conversion so it will work straight away.
by Hez
Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: JLW's ( REV 3 GT spec Turbo, smg Tbar ) YVS Performance Built
Replies: 439
Views: 125806

Re: JLW's ( REV 3 GT spec Turbo, smg Tbar ) YVS Performance Built

Thats not a dig at Fensport by the way they have been ok with me in the past and I had my work done at YVS and have nothing but praise for them, however i have wasted a lot of money in the past on the word of so called specialists.
by Hez
Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: JLW's ( REV 3 GT spec Turbo, smg Tbar ) YVS Performance Built
Replies: 439
Views: 125806

Re: JLW's ( REV 3 GT spec Turbo, smg Tbar ) YVS Performance Built

In my experience owning 3 turbos, most "specialists" are full of poo and will push you into doing work that doesnt really need doing everyone is out to have your pants down. At the end of the day a engine is a engine there is nothing specialist about the MR2 really.
by Hez
Mon Jul 17, 2017 3:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: help with 97' turbo GEARBOX
Replies: 5
Views: 1320

Re: help with 97' turbo GEARBOX

I would go for a 2nd hand box probably pick one up 2nd hand for 200-300 quid and I would expect it to cost about 200 quid labour. Shouldnt be a bad job for a qualified mechanic think the book time is 6 hours.
by Hez
Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:50 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] What is a good wearing tyre ?
Replies: 23
Views: 10537

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] What is a good wearing tyre ?

Ad08r I run 225/45/16 and they grip well on a gt3082r at 1.8 bar I would be surprised if there is another road tyre to match it.
by Hez
Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Mr2 mk2 turbo when does the side mount intercooler run out of power + fuel pump.
Replies: 5
Views: 1157

Re: Mr2 mk2 turbo when does the side mount intercooler run out of power + fuel pump.

Well if your on standard turbo leave the fuel pump no point upgrading , it will do 1.2 bar on a side mount . You will get loads of people on here telling you side mounts will only do 300hp etc , I'm running a greddy side mount at 1.8 bar on a gt3082r and while it isn't ideal it does the job as a roa...
by Hez
Tue May 23, 2017 9:54 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Spotted outibridge sheffield
Replies: 6
Views: 2826

Re: Spotted outibridge sheffield

Not been here that long, live near middlewood tram stop. usually head through Outibridge to the motorway most weekends though. Seen a few mr2's most have been n/a with late middle aged people in them lol
by Hez
Tue May 23, 2017 8:16 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Spotted outibridge sheffield
Replies: 6
Views: 2826

Re: Spotted outibridge sheffield

Steel mist grey
by Hez
Tue May 23, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Spotted outibridge sheffield
Replies: 6
Views: 2826

Re: Spotted outibridge sheffield

Passed through there a couple of times this weekend, Mines SMG though :P
by Hez
Mon May 08, 2017 5:12 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: XS Power Intercooler - worth it or not?
Replies: 12
Views: 1331

Re: XS Power Intercooler - worth it or not?

Do it, its such a cheap mod and easy to do. Good for 1-1.2bar on a standard turbo.
Could scrape the bits together for less than 100 quid.
by Hez
Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:39 pm
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

I ran 1 bar on a rev 2 for 2 years and blew the headgasket, replaced for a metal one and as far as i know its still ok 8 years on. If you want a reliable car just stick to standard but we all know you cant do that :D I would go for it just accept that more boost = more chance you will blow something...
by Hez
Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:18 pm
Forum: General For Sale
Topic: [FINALIZED] Gigabyte 990fxa-ud3 board, Amd fx8350 8 core, 16gb DDR3 1600mhz
Replies: 1
Views: 6394

Gigabyte 990fxa-ud3 board, Amd fx8350 8 core, 16gb DDR3 1600mhz

Upgraded to a i7. Motherboard: Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 Rev 1.2 Processor: AMD fx8350 8 Core 4Ghz Ram: 16gb DDR3 1600mhz (Can be overlclocked to 2133mhz) This combination has been an exceptionally reliable setup and will make a great base for a middle of the road gaming setup with the right gfx card. £23...
by Hez
Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:13 pm
Forum: Mk2
Topic: [FINALIZED] Mk2 Turbo Rev3 Ecu for sale.
Replies: 1
Views: 439

Mk2 Turbo Rev3 Ecu for sale.

Good condition and works :thumleft:

Taken off due to standalone ECU upgrade.

£100 Delivered to the UK
by Hez
Mon Apr 03, 2017 5:59 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: JLW's ( REV 3 GT spec Turbo, smg Tbar ) YVS Performance Built
Replies: 439
Views: 125806

Re: JLW's ( REV 3 GT spec Turbo, smg Tbar ) YVS Performance Built

You hear a million different running in procedures, had my forged motor built at YVS with the same 300 Mile running in procedure taking it upto about 5k revs on the a and b roads. All good so far.
Hope you get good weather for the mapping :thumleft:
by Hez
Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev 3
Replies: 17
Views: 2095

Re: Rev 3

The rev needle might be in the wrong place / damaged :D

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