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Bochet 11-24-2009 10:09 AM

MR2s
 
Talk to me about them. Specifically the first generation.

Thanks!

NESW20 11-24-2009 01:01 PM

anything in particular you're looking to find out?

-Mike

OldSkoolToys 11-24-2009 01:04 PM

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!

FWDsucks 11-24-2009 01:05 PM

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

VenomRush 11-24-2009 03:26 PM

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

edit.. sorry for the thread jack

S2KtoFT86 11-24-2009 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VenomRush (Post 4945)
turbo lag till about 3k rpm on 10lbs of boost for mine

edit.. sorry for the thread jack

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

Ricepuddin 11-24-2009 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bochet (Post 4926)
Talk to me about them. Specifically the first generation.

Thanks!

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.

NESW20 11-24-2009 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWDsucks (Post 4930)
You have an MK2 mr2 turbo is it quick? hows the turbo lag; is it really bad?

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

FWDsucks 11-25-2009 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NESW20 (Post 4961)
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.

S2KtoFT86 11-25-2009 11:20 AM

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

VenomRush 11-25-2009 12:13 PM

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

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

OldSkoolToys 11-25-2009 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWDsucks (Post 4990)
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.


Periods are used for reasons.

S2KtoFT86 11-25-2009 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys (Post 5001)
Periods are used for reasons.

:bellyroll::fighting0040:

NESW20 11-25-2009 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VenomRush (Post 4995)
quick question.. here i go thread jacking agian...

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

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

-Mike


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