newbie seeks modding help

[red baron]

Hi im picking up my 1st MR2 on friday a 1992 rev 2 turbo GTS in rouge

Im thinking of tuning it but dont know where to start!!
i gues induction kit,exhaust etc,
BUT (dont swear at me)
Im a Honda man so forced ind is something totally new
which i do first? ive read BOV are bad for the rev2 how do i unlock more power?
can i just get the ecu chipped or is there more to it than that?
also other than TOMS,TRD,and Thor i know nothing about where to go
once ive picked it up ill get some pics up

[reddev1ll09]

Look forward to seeing your 2 m8, i'm quite new tae all this as well, so Sorry not much help on where to start modding
i'm sure someone will be along soon with some helpful advice.

[red baron]

where in scotland are ye fae?

[reddev1ll09]

Galsgow m8, you ?

[red baron]

may as well be glasgow too
i moved up there when i was 10 married a partick girl
moved south side then to bishy,
then down to lancs!
so im a bit of a half breed

[reddev1ll09]

So you have been about then
I'm southside, born n bread.

[marc GT Turbo]

Hi im picking up my 1st MR2 on friday a 1992 rev 2 turbo GTS in rouge

Im thinking of tuning it but dont know where to start!!
i gues induction kit,exhaust etc,
BUT (dont swear at me)
Im a Honda man so forced ind is something totally new
which i do first? ive read BOV are bad for the rev2 how do i unlock more power?
can i just get the ecu chipped or is there more to it than that?
also other than TOMS,TRD,and Thor i know nothing about where to go
once ive picked it up ill get some pics up

hi paul , tuning is a personal thing really , based on what you want power related and your budget ! wait until you get your car on fri before making decisions ! you may just find it already has subtle mods in place. if the car is standard ?? then what will make a noticeable difference is an exhaust , de cat and turn the boost up a bit ! but before turning up the boost you will need to block off the pipe from the TVIS to the actuator.
what you could do is have a look through the garage and see what other people have done and use the search funtion at the top of the page to gain some info . look in the for sale sections for parts etc that you may want , if its not there then try a wanted post ! dont worry about where to start , once you have your car then its best going from there . you will be able to get almost any info you want from this forum and the members. post some pics up when you have your tubby

[red baron]

cheers what TVIS sorry!!

[marc GT Turbo]

Toyota Vacuum switching valve you did ask


use the search function at the top of the page to find info out like this .

here is a link to such related http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... light=tvsv

[SimonPearse]

Toyota Vacuum switching valve you did ask


use the search function at the top of the page to find info out like this .

here is a link to such related http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... light=tvsv

Shouldn't that be Toyota Variable Induction System?

[SimonPearse]

I would (respectfully) suggest that (particularly if your experience is with FWD hondas) that any money you spend on tuning at the moment should go on a decent set of 15" tyres. Get a good bit of RWD experience under your belt before spending money on other mods: its easy to waste cash on modifications that merely allow you to approach the scene of the accident faster!

Once you have some experience on the car then another set of tyres, perhaps new dampers, exhaust, air filter, decat ,grainger valve+FCD is a good starting point.

[red baron]

good point

[Ren0W]

Have a nice read
http://www.mrcontrols.com/primers/power.htm

[red baron]

picked it up today
apprently it was pbgts' car off here
glad i bought it off someone off here

[HighwayStar]

Get some pics up then fella and lets have a look.
I'm going to echo the earlier point and suggest getting to know the car before even planning any mods. Once you do know it you'll be better able to decide what to mod and how. Also if it is indeed your first RWD (and mid engined) go carefully and tread soft on the pedal on the right.
Hope you enjoy it and wish you fun, safe driving. Great cars.

R

[red baron]

currently under going sugery
head gasket,intercooler,downpipe,new leads,guages,boost controller,
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[marc GT Turbo]

shiney

[Smithmyster]

Car looks great mate!
Id love to see some more pics of that front grill tho, looks different

[red baron]

was already done by previous owner

[red baron]

eventually id like to hit 300bhp!

its got a ct20 turbo on it already
ive ordered a new intercooler,
guages,
a decat pipe,
new plugs and leads as ive been told the magnicor ones are no use.
new head gasket,timing belt and water pump,

where do i go from here to hit 300bhp?

ANY HELP OR ADVICE WOULD BE WELCOME