MR2 with some potential

[GravelBen]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Toyo...

spec list said:

Lynn Rogers built race 3SGTE 3500kms since rebuild

Custom JE forged pistons 86.5mm
Custom Saenz Forged Conrods
TRD bearings
HKS 272 In/Ex cams
HKS Cam gears
HKS 1mm head gasket
HKS valve springs
Tapped and widened oil gallies
Modified oil pump
Lynn Rogers Head port and polish
Block internally de-burred
Lightened and balanced crank
TVIS removed
9:1 CR

Greddy turbo kit

T78-33D 17cm2 turbo
Type R W/G
Trust SUS304 manifold
80mm down pipe

Misc engine

Greddy intercooler kit
greddy type-s BOV
19 row oil cooler
Remote oil filter
Garage Fukui Departure 2 JASMA dual exhaust
HKS F-con "fuel only"
HKS fuel cut defender
HKS pod filter
Greddy Speed Delimiter
Sard fuel reg
Walbro 255 fuel pump
Greddy catch can
TRD engine mounts

Driveline

std 5 speed
TRD lsd
6 puck Paddle clutch
have racing flywheel and twin plate clutch not fitted yet

Suspension

Tanabe shocks & springs
Garage Fukui adjustable front arms

Looks to ride a bit high in the back though?




So, MR2 experts...

How does that spec list match up with the power claim of 270 rwhp @ 11psi boost, with potential for 500+ bhp on the build/turbo?

Seems decent buying at NZ$13k (~5k GBP), a tidy standard MR2T will usually go for $5-10k.

[sadako]

It'll be good after they finish transplanting the engine into a mk1

[Herman Toothrot]

I assume the photos of the cars taken before they put the engine back in..., some questionable suspension otherwise.

Regards the power, if its put together correctly and well mapped then yes. My friend mapped one with a similar / slightly better spec to 522bhp, see the phoenix power example :- http://www.2bartuning.com/

[GravelBen]

Herman Toothrot said:

I assume the photos of the cars taken before they put the engine back in...

Oh yeah that would make sense. Doh.

[Vixpy1]

The turbo is certainly a 500bhp turbo.

[GravelBen]

Gazboy said:

That MR2, unless being used on a dragstrip or runway will drive like a pig.

Ah, not for me then, I like corners