MR2s
 

Talk to me about them. Specifically the first generation.

Thanks!

anything in particular you're looking to find out?

-Mike

Go Go go-kart discussion!


They're nimble with crazy turn in, a great peppy/ high-revving engine in the 4A-GE (or supercharged 4A-GZE, if you're lucky enough to find one for a good price), fun as hell to drive, with a well documented and apparent problem of transmissions popping out of....2nd? Its been awhile since I've read up on them.

I'd have a garage full of 'em if I had money to spend.

Nothing more to know!

You have an MK2 mr2 turbo is it quick? hows the turbo lag; is it really bad?

turbo lag till about 3k rpm on 10lbs of boost for mine

edit.. sorry for the thread jack

:confused0068: :threadjacked: :bellyroll::bellyroll:

Pop a black top in there and call it a day!
This guy has a great how to http://www.padandwheels.com/mr2/index.html

A buddy of mine has owned quite a few, i started a project with one but scrapped it due to rust.

it's decent, but i'd still like 100whp more than where i'm currently at. i'm on a stock turbo right now (ceramic CT-26), so i get nearly zero lag. full boost of 14psi by around 2800rpm. i have a built high compression stroker and tuned EMS.

turbo lag in general is really exaggerated. it's not an issue except for impromptu street racing, which is kinda gay anyway.

drag racing: 2 step and learn to shift, revs are always high = no lag
road course: learn to shift, revs are always high = no lag
autox: how much boost do you really think you need in 2nd gear?

there's a good quote about turbo lag that goes like this: "people who complain about turbo lag are in either the wrong gear or the wrong car."

:)

-Mike

lol good one i was asking because i was thinking about an mr2 because it is a small engine with turbo and i was comparing with people i know who have evos or wrx's and they all complain about turbo lag, I know their different cars but similar engines. Ive never driven an mr2 but i want to buy one.

I'm considering buying one that was used a parts car. Still dunno if I'm going to atm though.

quick question.. here i go thread jacking agian...

did everyone with an MR2 here come from the mr2oc board? cuz i did

Periods are used for reasons.

:bellyroll::fighting0040:

yes. i'm "fawker" on there. :D

-Mike

Damn you people that have driveways and not apartments. I can't wait until I have a place to put multiple cars and work on them.

i love my mk2 turbo but the mk's 1 and 3 are much better drivers cars, partly due to weighing about 500-600lbs more

i think the MKI and MKIII are generally easier to drive, but the MKII is a very good driver's car as well. i haven't spent much time autocrossing or tracking anything but a MKII, but it is extremely rewarding.

-Mike

Thread revival!!!
 

Continued from the 5000 to spend on what thread

awesome.
I just bought my 2nd gen almost complete long block a couple months ago. All i need is a LSD tranny, axles and a side mount and thats about it. I plan on upgrading alot though before i put the motor in.

Hows the increase in displacement? I havent decided if i want to go the same route or stay 2.0L. The extra low end would be nice but i dont want to sacrafice any RPMs. Is your redline the same as stock or lower?

Thanks

i would recommend staying 2.0L. get some .020" (86.5mm) pistons, either 8.5:1 or 9:1 compression ratio, a nice 1.0-1.4mm multi-layer steel head gasket, and call it a day. i love my high compression and off-boost response, but it's a PAIN to tune with my worse-than-stock rod:stroke ratio, coupled with my 9.3:1 compression ratio (9:1 pistons and .8mm head gasket).

my redline is 7800rpm, mostly for autox, so i don't run out of gear as often, haha.

if you have any questions, i'd be more than happy to answer anything i can! :)

-Mike

AHHH the decisions!
What i think i "should" do is just keep this motor relatively stock. maybe a nice bore like you said of 20 over. and some decent cams, shimless buckets, 18ish PSI and call it a day for a daily driver for now. I figure i can get away with a piggyback with these mods. I would think 260ish WHP would be plenty fun for DD and occasional drift/drag/track.

Then once i get a FT86 as a DD, 98+ 5S block 2.3L 25-30 PSI E85 track monster :evil:

I´ve never been driven to a mk I or MK III, but I think because of the lightweight they are really quick!

I use to drive a USdm MKII NA for 5 years, only use for touge and daily drive - the 5S-FE power is OK, but definitly not for drag (honestly this engine is not engineerd for drag neither everyone i faster in the straight lane is faster then you but that´s not the point). The engine power is enough for daily drive. I drove a lot of "GERMAN ENGINEERING" and other european cars ;) but in contrast the MR2 is whole another driveable car which I am prefer, love and never would change!

3 months ago, I got my 1st snap oversteering, to quick on wet roads :bellyroll:, damn f*'&, but I was very lucky with it - nothing wrecked :burnrubber:

now I am thinking about swapping to 3.0l V6 or :bow: 2.0 turbo GENIII but I think the turbo is too freaky!

Did I mention, my English is not the best? Sorry for that :bellyroll:

So what can I say? I am a MR2 addict and yes I am in MR2OC... .com and co.uk... and I think there is much work for the FT-86 to do, to get me that satisfaction of driving even there are about 20 year difference in years...

CHEERIO!