Where have all the Turbos gone?

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Peter Gidden
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Re: Where have all the Turbos gone?

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MR2 Rich wrote:So was air con an option on turbos or standard on all?


Standard on all turbos and JDM n/as.
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MR2 Rich wrote:Just another little q are the ct20b's liquid cooled? :thumleft:


All turbochargers are liquid cooled.

Some are just oil cooled, others are oil and water.

CT26 and CT20 turbos are oil and water cooled.
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Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:
MR2 Rich wrote:Just another little q are the ct20b's liquid cooled? :thumleft:


All turbochargers are liquid cooled.

Some are just oil cooled, others are oil and water.

CT26 and CT20 turbos are oil and water cooled.


Thanks Peter, I didn't ask the question very well, I meant is it water cooled. #-o

Sorry I haven't been in touch about the bits for my current car, as I'm wanting a turbo now I don't think it's worth putting any new parts on mine. But when I need anything for the next one I will get them through you

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Just out of interest how many hours do you charge for a Cambelt change with water pump as well?

Thanks Rich
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MR2 Rich wrote:Sorry I haven't been in touch about the bits for my current car, as I'm wanting a turbo now I don't think it's worth putting any new parts on mine.


So you don't want the parts i ordered in for you? Thanks. :roll:

MR2 Rich wrote:how many hours do you charge for a Cambelt change with water pump as well?


Full day's work. 6-7 hours.
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Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:
MR2 Rich wrote:Sorry I haven't been in touch about the bits for my current car, as I'm wanting a turbo now I don't think it's worth putting any new parts on mine.


So you don't want the parts i ordered in for you? Thanks. :roll:

MR2 Rich wrote:how many hours do you charge for a Cambelt change with water pump as well?


Full day's work. 6-7 hours.


Sorry Peter I would have expected a PM if you were going to order them :?

Are they the same for NA and turbo?
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i wouldnt complain either
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Seems to me Rev3 Turbos are very thin on the ground at the moment. I can only find 2 that I like the look of ](*,)

One's a white one on eBay but I don't really like white and its a Tbar, the other's on MR2OC, a grey one looks very nice but Tbar again. I'm sure the right one will turn up, maybe it's the time of year?
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ashman wrote:http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=169359

Edit: just noted your budget #-o


Just a bit too much for me but thanks mate :mrgreen:

Really want a Rev3 so I get the CT20B and emissions are the higher limits :thumleft:
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There are some decent bargains out there - just keep looking :thumleft:

Considered a wanted advert?
Selling up my highly modified and restored Rev 1 V6 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTi

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=176156
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KarlBristol wrote:There are some decent bargains out there - just keep looking :thumleft:

Considered a wanted advert?


I've got a few months left on my insurance on my NA so I'm not looking to buy quite yet but if the right one was to pop up I would probably go for it and have 2 Mr2's!

There are a few nice looking Rev2's but they've got the inferior CT26 and I don't want to go down the modifying route because I can see me getting carried away :mrgreen:
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You've just got to be patient, I was a member of this board for months before I found mine, but I was quite picky and waited for the perfect car. A rev 3 is definitely the way to go, personally I think the potential hassles of a T-bar aren't worth it considering you can buy a tin top that you know won't leak. And if you are enjoying some open top driving and it rains then you'll have to pull over to put the panels back in, maybe I'm just lazy.
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Out of interest have you considered a V6 conversion?

It's got an awful lot going for it if you research it... I think you might be surprised by the amount of positives and lack of negatives
Selling up my highly modified and restored Rev 1 V6 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTi

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Not really mate, I want the kick of a turbo :mrgreen: also I can get insurance for a standard turbo at the same price of my UK NA. The right one will turn up I've just got to think with my head and not my heart because I want this one to be a keeper/long term car :thumleft:
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Have you seen these two tubbies for sale on here in your budget?

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=169397

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=169018

Both look like good options to start with :thumleft:
Selling up my highly modified and restored Rev 1 V6 3.0 1MZ-FE VVTi

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=176156
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KarlBristol wrote:Have you seen these two tubbies for sale on here in your budget?

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=169397

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=169018

Both look like good options to start with :thumleft:


Thanks Karl I had noticed both of those, the second one seems to be sold and I do like the look of the first but I really am holding out for a Rev3. I do really appreciate keeping an eye out mate :thumleft:
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Do Rev3 Turbos need setting up/ mapping by a specialist or does the ECU do it itself?
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MR2 Rich wrote:Do Rev3 Turbos need setting up/ mapping by a specialist or does the ECU do it itself?


Aftermarket ECUs (Apexi/Link/Motec etc) will need mapping to the car's set up.

Stock ECU can't be mapped, it's a fixed map.
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yeah that /\
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Thanks Red :thumleft:

So just a good service

(Oil and filter, spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, rotor arm, dizzy cap)

Is all that's needed if it's running ok? Cambelt as well if it hasn't been done recently.

I would do the thermostat and coolant flush as well just to make sure that's ok.
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