Looking To Buy An Mr2

May 19, 2005

Hi all, as the post says - i'm looking to buy an MR2... turbo (obviously!) Just wanted to know the bad points on the car and which version to go for??

Next q is the motor - just so you guys dont think i'm the usual newbie asking stupid novice questions i also own a corolla ae92 which i have rebuilt the engine and tuned it to 204hp keeping it N/A so i have a fair idea on what goes on. But im not totally clued up on turbo systems - i know how they work etc but all my experience has been on n/a.

So, once i have my car - sorted out the handling and brakes i want to start on the motor. I guess my aim would be to get between 300-325hp at the crank. Could i have some views / suggestions on this subject and setups of people who have managed it.

Thanks in advance,

Nathan

May 19, 2005

just so you guys dont think i'm the usual newbie asking stupid novice questions i also own a corolla ae92 which i have rebuilt the engine and tuned it to 204hp keeping it N/A so i have a fair idea on what goes on.

:censor: Im very offended!!! As a newbie we all have to start somwhere, its just a shame people somethimes forget where they came from.

Cheers :thumbsup:

May 19, 2005

No offence meant to you but i have been on many forums where if you get a person asking the same sort of q i asked they just have a rant at you and accuse you of watching to much fast and the furious!!!

Sorry again :thumbsup:

May 19, 2005

just so you guys dont think i'm the usual newbie asking stupid novice questions i also own a corolla ae92 which i have rebuilt the engine and tuned it to 204hp keeping it N/A so i have a fair idea on what goes on.
:censor: Im very offended!!! As a newbie we all have to start somwhere, its just a shame people somethimes forget where they came from.
Cheers
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Wind your neck in mate! He only asked a question :ffs:

Firstly, welcome to TOC mate.

If you're looking for that sort of power, a revision 3 MkII is the best way to go. The earlier models (Rev I/II) had less power and smaller brakes. Early revision turbo's had 225bhp, and the revision 3 had 245+. It doesn't take much to get a rev 3 up arounfd the 300 horses mark.

You should be able to source a decent rev 3 for around £4000.

Happy hunting...

EarL. :thumbsup:

May 19, 2005

Thanks for the info - what mods would be needed to get it up to that sort of power without killing the pistons??

Thanks again -

May 19, 2005

Most common Starter mods mods include :D

De-cat / Exhaust System,

Induction Kit,

Boost controller / G-Valve (most people run about 1bar with having the car mapped with on an aftrmarket ecu)

FCD,

Oh yeah, and ou wanna get a proper boost gauge before you start altrering the boost :yes:

May 19, 2005

Thanks for the info - what mods would be needed to get it up to that sort of power without killing the pistons??
Thanks again -
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If you wnet for a Type III (oct 1993 upwards) like EarL mentions then FULL exhaust, intake (try and sheild it from the engine bay), boost controller + probably a unichip, & 17 psi should see you up around the 300-320 mark assuming the engine is in great shape :)

To go above that mark on a Type III you would really need another turbo...ct20b is good up to the 18 odd psi fuel cut.

Cheers

KiwiMR2

May 27, 2005

Thanks for the info guys.

What exhaust is a good one to go for?? Nothing too loud, but gives good power increase ; )

Nathan

May 27, 2005

Buy my car ;)

It's got all the basics done.

Make sure the car has no play on the turbo and that the engine electrics are sound. Also check for a blown HG on the rev1/2, as it's the weak point on the engine.