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Bob Henretig · 02-03-2007, 05:54 PM

Hi, I'm new to this web site. I have owned an 86 and 88 MR2 in the past and I just recently purchased an 1993 near mint MR2 Turbo with 78,000 miles. I plan on putting in a new air intake and higher performance exhaust system and go from there. I don't plan on racing the car, I just like something fun and a little different with a little kick. I own quite a few cars and the MR2 will be kind of a hobby car. I live in Yakima, WA and I am a practicing physician(Radiologist). I would appreciate some opinions on the next steps to take to improve performance but not effect reliability. I was thinking that a turbo upgrade would be the thing. Any ideas? Thanks

phzoinkMKII · 02-03-2007, 07:14 PM

First off welcome, and as for some upgrades I would like to suggest suspension, even thought the 93 springs aren't bad it never hurts to go that one step further.

TKMR2 · 02-03-2007, 08:03 PM

the air intake won't do much for you, your money is better spent on an exhaust system

canadam · 02-03-2007, 09:03 PM

Hey Bob,
Welcome to the board

Make sure to post some pictures of the new wheels in your member garage. I'll probably meetup with you one time this summer if you're interested in going to any MR2 club meets

As for upgrades, you'll find lots of info around the boards. It depends how much you want to spend, and how fast you want to go, Do you have any specific goals in mind?

Ben · 02-03-2007, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKMR2

the air intake won't do much for you, your money is better spent on an exhaust system

True, I Did My Intake, Other Than A Nice Sound - It Didn't Do All That Much. Intakes Are More Important On NA Cars.

02-03-2007, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bob Henretig No Skills Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	zorro Hi, I'm new to this web site. I have owned an 86 and 88 MR2 in the past and I just recently purchased an 1993 near mint MR2 Turbo with 78,000 miles. I plan on putting in a new air intake and higher performance exhaust system and go from there. I don't plan on racing the car, I just like something fun and a little different with a little kick. I own quite a few cars and the MR2 will be kind of a hobby car. I live in Yakima, WA and I am a practicing physician(Radiologist). I would appreciate some opinions on the next steps to take to improve performance but not effect reliability. I was thinking that a turbo upgrade would be the thing. Any ideas? Thanks

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canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 9,319 Thanks: 111 Thanked 121 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (28/100% )	Hey Bob, Welcome to the board Make sure to post some pictures of the new wheels in your member garage. I'll probably meetup with you one time this summer if you're interested in going to any MR2 club meets As for upgrades, you'll find lots of info around the boards. It depends how much you want to spend, and how fast you want to go, Do you have any specific goals in mind? __________________

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02-03-2007, 07:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
phzoinkMKII Fight to the last Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: I need a change Posts: 1,243 Thanks: 4 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	First off welcome, and as for some upgrades I would like to suggest suspension, even thought the 93 springs aren't bad it never hurts to go that one step further.

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TKMR2 Biff Tannen Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 395 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	the air intake won't do much for you, your money is better spent on an exhaust system