New Owner

TRD-CEO · 10-17-2005, 12:21 PM

What's up "people." (Have to be pollitically correct these days right?) I just purchased my 91' non-turbo from a friend who's owned it since 12,000 miles. I don't belive the car has ever seen the red line...at least while he owned it. I had to do some preventive maintence that was never done, but for $2,500 you can't complain. I am posting pics of the EBC slotted rotors I installed because it need new rotors. That rotors and EBC green stuff pads made a great change. I installed a Exody Stage 1 clutch and all is now well with the car. New valve cover, NGK Iridum plus, NGK wires, water pump, and all Gatorback belts as well as a new water pump while replacing the timing belt. The biggest change however came in the JSpec short shifter. Best $38 I ever spent on a car. Smooth quick shifts and a nice shifter handle included. (Look on e-bay..it's the only one with the handle included) Other than the Momo shift boot that is about all that has been done so far. I can't wait to sink $5-10,000 into the motor in the next year.

Ryansmagic · 10-19-2005, 09:11 PM

If your going to stick that much into it, Go Turbo...or V6/V8

blazinmr2 · 10-19-2005, 09:24 PM

Welcome to the board!

Quote:

If your going to stick that much into it, Go Turbo...or V6/V8

What he said.

zman336 · 10-20-2005, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD-CEO

What's up "people." (Have to be pollitically correct these days right?)

This is not the place to come to if you are worried about being politically correct. Good luck with the project.

V6'er · 10-21-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD-CEO

I can't wait to sink $5-10,000 into the motor in the next year.

Welcome!

Regarding your quote, you just might want to come visit me.

ALLSHOTUP · 10-22-2005, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by V6'er

Welcome!

Regarding your quote, you just might want to come visit me.

Does this mean that we all can deliver a car to your house and spend the next 100 plus weekend hours at your garage ? I can now say that I have "Skills". Grillin Skills , this way I can help out. I wished I lived closer to you guys.

Enrique

V6'er · 10-22-2005, 12:30 PM

You and PJ are always welcome here. After 90 hours, I'll toss you out.

EL PAALO · 10-22-2005, 05:18 PM

best username I've seen in quite some time.

ALLSHOTUP · 10-22-2005, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by V6'er

You and PJ are always welcome here. After 90 hours, I'll toss you out.

After a certain amount of hours you could claim us as dependants.

V6'er · 10-22-2005, 11:43 PM

Heck yeah, I NEED that deduction! The last kid just turned 18.

zman336 · 10-23-2005, 12:04 AM

this only got a little off the subject

V6'er · 10-23-2005, 12:30 AM

We're just waiting for TRD-CEO to come back and post again!

TRD-CEO · 10-26-2005, 11:40 AM

Sorry fellas it's been busy around here. I appologize. I will be posting those pics tomorrow as the wifey has the camera at work showing of pictures from all these fricking weddings i've had to go to lately.
V-6 sounds nice. I was talking with a friend in Winston-Salem who's friend had it done. What's the weight difference though? I am a 0-60 guy so the extra weight in the rear around the corners doesn't really bother me, but I was just curious. I know that land speed record was set with a honed out 2.0 liter turbo/supercharger combo...but that all top end.
I have returned...lets all throw a party...it's so nice to feel welcome.

SpeedballTrix · 10-26-2005, 12:04 PM

"If your going to stick that much into it, Go Turbo...or V6/V8"
So true.

"This is not the place to come to if you are worried about being politically correct. Good luck with the project"
So true.

"this only got a little off the subject"
and... So true!

Pretty much anything I could add to this thread has already been said =P

Well, welcome to the board =)

UCmba97 · 10-26-2005, 01:32 PM

Welcome. Can't wait to see the pics. Make sure to take one of the short shifter.

Dennis · 10-26-2005, 04:58 PM

welcome to the boards!!!

Dennis

EL PAALO · 10-26-2005, 05:14 PM

v6 weight is just about the same as a 3sgte.
you'd appreciate the added torque 0-60.

V6'er · 10-26-2005, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TRD-CEO

I was talking with a friend in Winston-Salem who's friend had it done. What's the weight difference though? I am a 0-60 guy so the extra weight in the rear around the corners doesn't really bother me, but I was just curious.

Oh? Who's your friend? I'd like to know his details.

An aluminum V6 MR2 is actually lighter than a Turbo MR2.

0-60 on my car is about 6.0 sec, maybe faster. If you want 1/4 mile speed, go turbo. If you want an MR2 with near instant throttle response, go V6 N/A. You can also supercharge a 1MZ V6, but you lose a little response time with the gain (about 50-60 HP).

Seth W · 10-27-2005, 02:06 AM

I managed a 14.8 on my 1mzfe but thats with a 2" exhaust and cat as well as lack of drag experince. I think with a better exhaust (plan is to run side pipes) and better 60's I could hit mid 14's or below.

I can tell you though that the V6 is a blast to drive. I had a chance to drag my buddies stock turbo as well as having him drag it and every time I got him off the line to about the end of the track. the turbos have better top end/ higher mph than mine did but 6 of 6 runs I won and thats stock 1mz vs stock turbo.

On something like auto cross or twisty roads I'd argue that their is none better than it. then again I've yet to really drive a turbo with the same suspention mods/setup I have but I'm sure that it would still come ahead given if the only differance was a stock turbo and a stock v6.

the 3 big down falls I see for the v6 vs the turbo is
1; support for the 1mz is no where near as good as a 3sgte, yes you can super charge it but $ per HP goes to the turbo in my book

2; instillation and getting their, it's no 3sgte. although things fit for the most part it isnt as "plug and play" as a 3sgte swap is. you have to hunt for parts and fittings and such. if your new to the game and dont know much about working on cars it's going to be a challange. Wireing isnt easy if you dont know what your doing.

3; cost I managed to put in more than a 3sgte swap would be. Prices always very depending on how thriftey you are. Mine was missing some parts and although I was able to get toyota stuff at cost it was still a lot. Some people just buy a engine and slap it in other rebuild them, depending on how far you get into it that will add up on either.

all in all though I'm happy with the swap, yes it cost more than I expected but it's a nice feeling knowing that your one of less than 10 or 15 in the world who has a V6 in their MR2.

Tyler · 10-27-2005, 06:12 AM

hi... go 3s... i love 3 s im thinking of a way to convince my mother to import an alltrac to tear apart and put in her rav 4 ahahah

10-17-2005, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
TRD-CEO Need a home? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte Posts: 205 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	New Owner What's up "people." (Have to be pollitically correct these days right?) I just purchased my 91' non-turbo from a friend who's owned it since 12,000 miles. I don't belive the car has ever seen the red line...at least while he owned it. I had to do some preventive maintence that was never done, but for $2,500 you can't complain. I am posting pics of the EBC slotted rotors I installed because it need new rotors. That rotors and EBC green stuff pads made a great change. I installed a Exody Stage 1 clutch and all is now well with the car. New valve cover, NGK Iridum plus, NGK wires, water pump, and all Gatorback belts as well as a new water pump while replacing the timing belt. The biggest change however came in the JSpec short shifter. Best $38 I ever spent on a car. Smooth quick shifts and a nice shifter handle included. (Look on e-bay..it's the only one with the handle included) Other than the Momo shift boot that is about all that has been done so far. I can't wait to sink $5-10,000 into the motor in the next year.

10-22-2005, 05:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
EL PAALO Wheels make the car. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 2,357 Thanks: 4 Thanked 56 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	best username I've seen in quite some time. __________________ WHEELSPECS.COM - a ridiculous number of wheel pics & links

10-19-2005, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ryansmagic No Skills Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	If your going to stick that much into it, Go Turbo...or V6/V8

10-22-2005, 12:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
V6'er All Torque, All the Time Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 830 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	You and PJ are always welcome here. After 90 hours, I'll toss you out.

10-22-2005, 11:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
V6'er All Torque, All the Time Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 830 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Heck yeah, I NEED that deduction! The last kid just turned 18.

10-23-2005, 12:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
zman336 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 451 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	this only got a little off the subject

10-23-2005, 12:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
V6'er All Torque, All the Time Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 830 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 14 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	We're just waiting for TRD-CEO to come back and post again!

10-26-2005, 11:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
TRD-CEO Need a home? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte Posts: 205 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Sorry fellas it's been busy around here. I appologize. I will be posting those pics tomorrow as the wifey has the camera at work showing of pictures from all these fricking weddings i've had to go to lately. V-6 sounds nice. I was talking with a friend in Winston-Salem who's friend had it done. What's the weight difference though? I am a 0-60 guy so the extra weight in the rear around the corners doesn't really bother me, but I was just curious. I know that land speed record was set with a honed out 2.0 liter turbo/supercharger combo...but that all top end. I have returned...lets all throw a party...it's so nice to feel welcome.

10-26-2005, 12:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
SpeedballTrix Foul Weather Drifter Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 871 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	"If your going to stick that much into it, Go Turbo...or V6/V8" So true. "This is not the place to come to if you are worried about being politically correct. Good luck with the project" So true. "this only got a little off the subject" and... So true! Pretty much anything I could add to this thread has already been said =P Well, welcome to the board =)

10-26-2005, 01:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
UCmba97 93 MK2 NA "Pocket Rocket" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Darlington, SC, USA Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Welcome. Can't wait to see the pics. Make sure to take one of the short shifter.

10-26-2005, 04:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Dennis 94T GT3076R HKS SDD PP IC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Harveston Lake, SoCal Posts: 154 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	welcome to the boards!!! Dennis

10-26-2005, 05:14 PM	#17 (permalink)
EL PAALO Wheels make the car. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 2,357 Thanks: 4 Thanked 56 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	v6 weight is just about the same as a 3sgte. you'd appreciate the added torque 0-60.

10-27-2005, 02:06 AM	#19 (permalink)
Seth W thats me Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 697 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I managed a 14.8 on my 1mzfe but thats with a 2" exhaust and cat as well as lack of drag experince. I think with a better exhaust (plan is to run side pipes) and better 60's I could hit mid 14's or below. I can tell you though that the V6 is a blast to drive. I had a chance to drag my buddies stock turbo as well as having him drag it and every time I got him off the line to about the end of the track. the turbos have better top end/ higher mph than mine did but 6 of 6 runs I won and thats stock 1mz vs stock turbo. On something like auto cross or twisty roads I'd argue that their is none better than it. then again I've yet to really drive a turbo with the same suspention mods/setup I have but I'm sure that it would still come ahead given if the only differance was a stock turbo and a stock v6. the 3 big down falls I see for the v6 vs the turbo is 1; support for the 1mz is no where near as good as a 3sgte, yes you can super charge it but $ per HP goes to the turbo in my book 2; instillation and getting their, it's no 3sgte. although things fit for the most part it isnt as "plug and play" as a 3sgte swap is. you have to hunt for parts and fittings and such. if your new to the game and dont know much about working on cars it's going to be a challange. Wireing isnt easy if you dont know what your doing. 3; cost I managed to put in more than a 3sgte swap would be. Prices always very depending on how thriftey you are. Mine was missing some parts and although I was able to get toyota stuff at cost it was still a lot. Some people just buy a engine and slap it in other rebuild them, depending on how far you get into it that will add up on either. all in all though I'm happy with the swap, yes it cost more than I expected but it's a nice feeling knowing that your one of less than 10 or 15 in the world who has a V6 in their MR2.

10-27-2005, 06:12 AM	#20 (permalink)
Tyler Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: saskatoon sask Posts: 979 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	hi... go 3s... i love 3 s im thinking of a way to convince my mother to import an alltrac to tear apart and put in her rav 4 ahahah