Another Father/Son Project

SonsMR2 · 01-01-2009, 07:21 PM

Hello! My son recently purchased a 1991 MR2 with a JDM Turbo Swap. It was supposed to be his project and turned into mine. This should have been a long term project but became an immediate one to ensure safety and reliability (he bought one in very mechancially unsound shape).
Since purchasing the MR2 in October we have dropped about $5200 into it with quite a bit more to go.
I joined to the MR2 board to share information as I have been spending a lot of time under the car.

Here are a few pics

Before Replacement Parts

After Replacement Parts

Before Turbo Rebiuld (Burning oil from exhaust and oil in IC Piping)

After Turbo Rebuild

lo2 · 01-02-2009, 12:12 AM

dont forget to scrape off that blue 5sfte sticker

killermillermr2 · 01-02-2009, 12:47 AM

That looks like the future of my 2. 5sfte until I blow that up while saving for a jdm swap. gen 2 or 3 depending on how long it takes to get boost happy.

I am a fan of trunk mounted IC's.

mr.ac · 01-03-2009, 03:37 AM

You need better barkes, or get the 'turbo' calipers. Are the rotors spray painted?

SW21T · 01-03-2009, 03:45 AM

Thats what i got 5sfte and saving for the swap too..and by the way nice MR2

PearlJammzz · 01-03-2009, 03:51 AM

I vote get rid of that fram oil filter

. Good looking car though, potential for sure! Keep us updated!

crx8_9 · 01-03-2009, 03:53 AM

Welcome aboard. I still appreciate my dad's input on previous and current projects. How do you like the MR2 vs. some of the cars you may have grown up with?

masagsxr · 01-03-2009, 04:00 AM

Yep... welcome aboard.... looking to see how the project goes

SonsMR2 · 01-06-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.ac

You need better barkes, or get the 'turbo' calipers. Are the rotors spray painted?

These are ebc slotted rotors with ebc greenstuff pads (front 10.4 in). The black coating is the breakin material. The car has 93 turbo rotors in the rear (11.1 in)and the standard 91 in the front. We didn't know that the rear rotors had been swapped as well so I will be selling the rear ebc rotors since they don't fit.
These will stop plenty well. I've used these rotors several other vehicles.

SonsMR2 · 01-06-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crx8_9

Welcome aboard. I still appreciate my dad's input on previous and current projects. How do you like the MR2 vs. some of the cars you may have grown up with?

I like the feel. In comparison, my first car was a Fiat X19 which is a wedge shaped two seater. It handled very well also. I still wouldn't give up my Cobalt SS/SC for one but I wouldn't mind having one as a second car.

TreyMR2 · 01-06-2009, 05:28 PM

Ah your kid's lucky. My parents aren't into cars at all. I bought my MR2 as my first car when I was 14 and it did not run and was sitting for about 5-6 years. Lol Its made a ton of progress since. Not a huge fan of body kits or fram oil filters though. Lol Looks pretty good though. Welcome to the boards, looking forward to seeing the cars progress in the future.

wagonis · 01-06-2009, 05:52 PM

Nice project so far, keep us updated as you progress. Welcome to the boards.

01-01-2009, 07:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
SonsMR2 No Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 49 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Another Father/Son Project Hello! My son recently purchased a 1991 MR2 with a JDM Turbo Swap. It was supposed to be his project and turned into mine. This should have been a long term project but became an immediate one to ensure safety and reliability (he bought one in very mechancially unsound shape). Since purchasing the MR2 in October we have dropped about $5200 into it with quite a bit more to go. I joined to the MR2 board to share information as I have been spending a lot of time under the car. Here are a few pics Before Replacement Parts After Replacement Parts Before Turbo Rebiuld (Burning oil from exhaust and oil in IC Piping) After Turbo Rebuild Last edited by SonsMR2; 01-01-2009 at 08:26 PM..

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01-02-2009, 12:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
lo2 ... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 619 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (14/100% )	dont forget to scrape off that blue 5sfte sticker

01-02-2009, 12:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
killermillermr2 Honda Hunter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 864 Thanks: 25 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	That looks like the future of my 2. 5sfte until I blow that up while saving for a jdm swap. gen 2 or 3 depending on how long it takes to get boost happy. I am a fan of trunk mounted IC's.

01-03-2009, 03:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
mr.ac Just Say NO to Snorkes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 388 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	You need better barkes, or get the 'turbo' calipers. Are the rotors spray painted?

01-03-2009, 03:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
SW21T 400HP 3rd gen?? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,853 Thanks: 143 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader Rating: (18/100% )	Thats what i got 5sfte and saving for the swap too..and by the way nice MR2

01-03-2009, 03:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,115 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 69 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I vote get rid of that fram oil filter . Good looking car though, potential for sure! Keep us updated!

01-03-2009, 03:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
crx8_9 Some Skills Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Welcome aboard. I still appreciate my dad's input on previous and current projects. How do you like the MR2 vs. some of the cars you may have grown up with?

01-03-2009, 04:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Yep... welcome aboard.... looking to see how the project goes

01-06-2009, 05:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
TreyMR2 Gen3 swap DONE!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,472 Thanks: 30 Thanked 60 Times in 58 Posts iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	Ah your kid's lucky. My parents aren't into cars at all. I bought my MR2 as my first car when I was 14 and it did not run and was sitting for about 5-6 years. Lol Its made a ton of progress since. Not a huge fan of body kits or fram oil filters though. Lol Looks pretty good though. Welcome to the boards, looking forward to seeing the cars progress in the future.

01-06-2009, 05:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
wagonis Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, FL Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 60 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts iTrader Rating: (17/100% )	Nice project so far, keep us updated as you progress. Welcome to the boards.