Hi Guys,
Might be planning to get one.. can you tell me what your experiences are with these. I have a REV1 N/A will I see a huge preformance gain thats instantly noticable? Its roughly 50BHP more so trying to see if this will really make a huge difference.
Beams Engine
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I had one before my current MR2 (turbo) and i loved it! Be very careful with any modifications you plan on doing (if any) because it is a highly tuned engine as it is and you may end up losing power.
Speak to Nikk1877 or RST on here, or MR2OC.co.uk
They both have a great deal of knowledge on Beams MR2's. Both spent a fair whack too!
Anyway, any excuse!!!
I know, i have no shame!
Speak to Nikk1877 or RST on here, or MR2OC.co.uk
They both have a great deal of knowledge on Beams MR2's. Both spent a fair whack too!
Anyway, any excuse!!!
I know, i have no shame!
Re: Beams Engine
great but is there a big difference from REV1 to Beams. What i want to know is can you feel the power difference or is it just a bit pokier?
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Re: Beams Engine
Get a turbo, then you will feel the difference!
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I'd likewise like to know peoples opinions on this. I too have a rev1 which has just had bodywork and suspension renewed. If the motor goes I'd replace and keep the car with something new behind my ears. V6 or beams....I wonder? Hope it's not a decision I have to make for a good while yet though.
R.
R.
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I've never driven a n/a rev1, only the rev2 n/a. There is a difference but its not like night and day, as it would be going from n/a to turbo.
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Right well if there is a real difference as just about to dive in for a beams but its alot of money for the upgrade so want to feel that it truely is one
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Test drive?
I know I will before I make my decision.
I know I will before I make my decision.
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si2040 wrote:Right well if there is a real difference as just about to dive in for a beams but its alot of money for the upgrade so want to feel that it truely is one
Get a turbo!
You will feel the difference then!
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Re: Beams Engine
Get a turbo!
You will feel the difference then!
Get a turbo!
You will feel the difference then!
Get a turbo!
You will feel the difference then!
Get a turbo!
You will feel the difference then!
Get a turbo!
You will feel the difference then!
Dare I say more...
Well yes... I had a rev 1 NA.. I will NEVER NEVER NEVER go back...
Re: Beams Engine
I enjoyed both N/A's, especially my Beams BUT having finally got a turbo, i wouldnt go back to a N/A unless i needed a cheaper second car.
Get a turbo!
Get a turbo!
Re: Beams Engine
I've just bought a beams as a 2nd MR2. It's a whole lot different to a normal N/A. A friend of mine has a 96 Rev 3 N/a and it's got plenty of mods but mine wipes floor with it. As an everyday car it is great. Nice and nippy, decent economy etc.
But if you want faster than that, go turbo. Beware of the costs of a turbo though. 240ish bhp is great....for about a week...few grand later...300bhp....and it just keeps going!!!
But if you want faster than that, go turbo. Beware of the costs of a turbo though. 240ish bhp is great....for about a week...few grand later...300bhp....and it just keeps going!!!