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Rulez · 10-04-2006, 10:16 PM

Hey guys,

My name is Mike. I am the new owner of a '91 MR2 Turbo that I picked up from a member of this forum named Phryx. I was originally a 240sx owner, but fell in love with the MR2 after my friend Russ (Tearstone on these boards) got one. Pretty much ever since then I have been looking for one.

I picked up my MR2 last Monday after meeting Phryx in Tallahassee. I have been trolling these boards here for about a month now, so I figured now would be the time to post up...lol. Here are some pics I took yesterday after cleaning up the Deuce:

The major problem with this car is that the turbo is seized up. I am somewhat torn on whether I should just replace it with another ct26 or get something better, like a ct20b, or an all out turbo kit. Any suggestions you guys have, I am all ears.

My other car is a 2000 Eclipse GT Turbo that has consumed the better part of the last 4 years of my life. I have had great success with that car, from setting record 1/4 mile times for the platform to having a full 4 page feature in Sport Compact Car magazine. Now, I am looking to move on to another platform and have some more fun. I really dig my MR2 and hope to gain some more experience in working with this car

N8s93turbo · 10-04-2006, 10:29 PM

welcome to mr2board. car looks very clean. any future plans?

also, any pics of the eclipse?

Rulez · 10-04-2006, 10:35 PM

I just want it to boost right for now...lol. Im pretty content with everything else, save the shift knob and tint-less windows. I really just want to go fast in it though

Click the links in my sig for pics of the Eclipse

N8s93turbo · 10-04-2006, 10:39 PM

very nice eclipse

Hiighboost2 · 10-04-2006, 10:46 PM

Welcome to the board

PHOENIX · 10-04-2006, 11:07 PM

Welcome to the Board!

I bet if you put the time and money into your MR2 as you did with your eclipse you will have a beautiful car!

As far as the turbo, what are you looking to do with the car? If you look in the MK2 section, there is a stickied thread on different turbo kits for the mk2 that you might find as an interesting read.

Rulez · 10-04-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PHOENIX

Welcome to the Board!

I bet if you put the time and money into your MR2 as you did with your eclipse you will have a beautiful car!

As far as the turbo, what are you looking to do with the car? If you look in the MK2 section, there is a stickied thread on different turbo kits for the mk2 that you might find as an interesting read.

I actually just read that thread...lol

Right now I just want something a tad better than stock, which is why I as leaning towards a ct20b. I have some other things I need to touch up on the car before I try and get a good amount of horsepower out of it.

From what I gather, to do a ct20b, all I ned is the turbo and downpipe, correct? Its a pretty much direct replacement besdies the downpipe?

imweip · 10-05-2006, 12:36 AM

Welcome to the boards. I've been talking to Russ on here a lot. Hopefully he's going to help me with my swap when I find a shell.

Ct20b is a good choice. It will easily see 300whp with mods. That's what I have on my car, which came stock on my Gen3. I beat my friend's c5 vette until 75mph, then the power really shows, and he pulls away... But I'm not running stock boost, acually lower than stock boost, and still putting down at least 200hp. The turbo has a nice even pull, and the power comes on predictably (read: not a kick in the pants all at once). The car might feel slower because the boost doesn't hit you like a hammer, but it will be faster and more predictable. I'm pretty sure you can just switch out the turbo and DP, you might not even have to do the DP.

Edit: oh, and you might want to look into fuel pump, injectors etc. Depending on how much of the ct20b you want to be using. With that turbo, you can hit the limits of the stock fuel system quickly from my understanding.

Rulez · 10-05-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by imweip

Welcome to the boards. I've been talking to Russ on here a lot. Hopefully he's going to help me with my swap when I find a shell.

Ct20b is a good choice. It will easily see 300whp with mods. That's what I have on my car, which came stock on my Gen3. I beat my friend's c5 vette until 75mph, then the power really shows, and he pulls away... But I'm not running stock boost, acually lower than stock boost, and still putting down at least 200hp. The turbo has a nice even pull, and the power comes on predictably (read: not a kick in the pants all at once). The car might feel slower because the boost doesn't hit you like a hammer, but it will be faster and more predictable. I'm pretty sure you can just switch out the turbo and DP, you might not even have to do the DP.

Edit: oh, and you might want to look into fuel pump, injectors etc. Depending on how much of the ct20b you want to be using. With that turbo, you can hit the limits of the stock fuel system quickly from my understanding.

Yeah I'm pretty confident I'm going to go with a ct20b. I'm sure Russ and I will tackle the installation together when the times comes. You are more than welcome to come hang out with us and give us some pointers

10-04-2006, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rulez No Skills Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 85 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	n00b here Hey guys, My name is Mike. I am the new owner of a '91 MR2 Turbo that I picked up from a member of this forum named Phryx. I was originally a 240sx owner, but fell in love with the MR2 after my friend Russ (Tearstone on these boards) got one. Pretty much ever since then I have been looking for one. I picked up my MR2 last Monday after meeting Phryx in Tallahassee. I have been trolling these boards here for about a month now, so I figured now would be the time to post up...lol. Here are some pics I took yesterday after cleaning up the Deuce: The major problem with this car is that the turbo is seized up. I am somewhat torn on whether I should just replace it with another ct26 or get something better, like a ct20b, or an all out turbo kit. Any suggestions you guys have, I am all ears. My other car is a 2000 Eclipse GT Turbo that has consumed the better part of the last 4 years of my life. I have had great success with that car, from setting record 1/4 mile times for the platform to having a full 4 page feature in Sport Compact Car magazine. Now, I am looking to move on to another platform and have some more fun. I really dig my MR2 and hope to gain some more experience in working with this car

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PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Hiatus....... Posts: 9,266 Thanks: 92 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/100% )	Welcome to the Board! I bet if you put the time and money into your MR2 as you did with your eclipse you will have a beautiful car! As far as the turbo, what are you looking to do with the car? If you look in the MK2 section, there is a stickied thread on different turbo kits for the mk2 that you might find as an interesting read. __________________ - Dave I'm moving so I need to downsize my collection/hoarding of MR2 Parts. Check out the for sale section to see what I have available!

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N8s93turbo TEAM A.S.S. RACING Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi/Pennsylvania Posts: 2,450 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (14/100% )	welcome to mr2board. car looks very clean. any future plans? also, any pics of the eclipse?

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Rulez No Skills Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 85 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I just want it to boost right for now...lol. Im pretty content with everything else, save the shift knob and tint-less windows. I really just want to go fast in it though Click the links in my sig for pics of the Eclipse

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N8s93turbo TEAM A.S.S. RACING Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mississippi/Pennsylvania Posts: 2,450 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (14/100% )	very nice eclipse

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Hiighboost2 Wiring fun! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 1,415 Thanks: 11 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Welcome to the board

10-05-2006, 12:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
imweip Devil's Advocate for Hire Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 795 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Welcome to the boards. I've been talking to Russ on here a lot. Hopefully he's going to help me with my swap when I find a shell. Ct20b is a good choice. It will easily see 300whp with mods. That's what I have on my car, which came stock on my Gen3. I beat my friend's c5 vette until 75mph, then the power really shows, and he pulls away... But I'm not running stock boost, acually lower than stock boost, and still putting down at least 200hp. The turbo has a nice even pull, and the power comes on predictably (read: not a kick in the pants all at once). The car might feel slower because the boost doesn't hit you like a hammer, but it will be faster and more predictable. I'm pretty sure you can just switch out the turbo and DP, you might not even have to do the DP. Edit: oh, and you might want to look into fuel pump, injectors etc. Depending on how much of the ct20b you want to be using. With that turbo, you can hit the limits of the stock fuel system quickly from my understanding.