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91MR25TT · 02-16-2006, 11:13 AM

Hi everybody!I just registered today since I will be getting an MR2 soon and thought this is a good message board.There seems like alot of facts and parts for sale so I think I hit the MR2 jackpot.

Anyways the car is a 1991 naturally aspired with a 5 speed and T-top roof.Its blue inside and out.It has(Im pretty sure)17" wheels and ties and I have a pretty sweet looking body kit that came with it.Later all.

Mister2.2 · 02-16-2006, 11:16 AM

Sounds nice, post pictures when you get the car! Welcome to the board, hang around and be sure to ask whatever questions you have.

Weasy2k · 02-16-2006, 05:34 PM

Welcome to the board...post some pics

Ncturnal · 02-16-2006, 07:27 PM

Where are you from?

91MR25TT · 02-17-2006, 08:34 PM

Im from northern NY,a place called Norfolk.Its about 15 minutes away from Massena which is on the Canadian border.The cars in a small town called Colton NY.Its my moms boyfriends and Im gonna be getting it around spring-summer time.Im getting it for really cheap.$1000-1500 in payments.It comes with a new grond effects kit and I found out the wheels are actually 16s but they look real nice on the car.It has blue cloth interior as well.I need to find a cable for my aunts digital camera then she said I can use it to post pics on the internet.I got a quick question here which I am sure is a stupid one but what engine do I have in this car?Is it a 2.2?Is that a good engine to put some parts into and wake up a little?Thanks everyone!

Weasy2k · 02-17-2006, 11:00 PM

inside the car look on the fdash and if you see a volt meter on the top in between speedo and rpm gauge then its a 2.2L N/A

Its a decent engine...but there are not that many performance parts around for it.

Dumbscout · 02-17-2006, 11:42 PM

welcome to the board. that is an awsome price, is it in decent condition?

91MR25TT · 02-17-2006, 11:52 PM

Yes its in real nice shape.I believe it has been damaged once in one of the front fenders but its what Ive been told.It doesnt look it.The only thing is I think there was a very small surface rust or something where the front window is like the water got trapped or something but if worst comes to worst Ill have it cut out and replaced if I ever get it repainted.I forgot to mension it has new back brakes and rotors,plug wires,plugs and the owner runs synthetic so thats a plus.I think it has a around 100,000 miles on it.Also the guy always bought factory Toyota parts if anything was needed.

91MR25TT · 02-17-2006, 11:54 PM

Oh I forgot to ask something.What are the things that tend to go in these cars so I can keep a lookout?Also what is available to hop up the engine if it is the 2.2 NA?

Weasy2k · 02-18-2006, 12:01 AM

tend to go...well anything that isnt changed....i havent really heard of much..

could be wrong i know the 3s-gte (turbo 2L model) has valve cover gasket and distributor seal leaks but nothing huge

91MR25TT · 02-18-2006, 05:20 PM

Well I found out the car is a 2.2 "2200 16 valve" as it says on the valve cover and I rode it around a little today.Its a real nice car.The body kit that comes with it is like a 3 lettered brand starting with T. I forgot what it is but its a pretty nice looking kit.I also put a tie rod on a different 91 MR2 today as well to start to learn about these types of cars.Thanks for the welcome guys!

Mister2.2 · 02-19-2006, 11:06 AM

The engine is a 5SFE (2.2L NA) Yes you can hop it up but only to an extent. The most HP you will probably get out of a 5S (stock 135hp) is around (estimated) 240hp and that will cost you close to 4K. If you want cheaper power you are best off doing a turbo swap.

The best mods for the 5S are Intake and Headers / exhaust. That is your cheapest route. Then if you want, cams and tuning.

The highest recorded 5S output of 147 rwhp/153 rwtq can be found here:

http://www.jimsnodgrass.com/dyno.htm

91MR25TT · 02-19-2006, 12:10 PM

If doing a turbo swap does it use a different motor of can it go on the 2.2?If it cant go on the 2.2 I would probally just put on a cold air intake and header and new exhaust for awhile.

91MR25TT · 03-03-2006, 06:14 PM

Getting some pics.Heres one.Its not too good but I might get better tommorow.

canadam · 03-04-2006, 03:18 PM

Is it a TRD body kit ? If so it can be a real headache to install... probably why its not on the car

I've been to Massena before, I had relatives in Cornwall, Ontario, right across the border.

Welcome !

91MR25TT · 03-12-2006, 01:13 PM

I cant remember what the kit was called but ill find out again.I dont think it was a trd but maybe.It had a really big opening for the front grill and the sides make it look like it was scooping air up from the doors and directing it straight into a big opening where the stock side vents were.By next weekend I could get a picture or the exact kit on my moms red mr2 and post it up.Hers is the same kit.

91MR25TT · 03-12-2006, 01:30 PM

Here are pics of the wheels and body kit I got with the car.The kit was like in the $500's.It almost looks like it does say trd on the wrapping and you can kinda see the size of the grill opening in the pic.The wheels are very dirty and salty and look like they could be needing repainting after awhile on the sides of the spokes.

91MR25TT · 03-12-2006, 02:04 PM

After doing some searching I think it is called an invader style kit.Anyone think the same?

Mister2.2 · 03-12-2006, 03:43 PM

I think you mean the Vielside kit? I would ditch that kit personally and buy something else.

canadam · 03-12-2006, 03:44 PM

Body kits are finicky... if its not a good example, it will be a headache for years to come. Unless you're fine with it not being perfect, of course.

02-16-2006, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
91MR25TT Alot of Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Newbie Hi everybody!I just registered today since I will be getting an MR2 soon and thought this is a good message board.There seems like alot of facts and parts for sale so I think I hit the MR2 jackpot. Anyways the car is a 1991 naturally aspired with a 5 speed and T-top roof.Its blue inside and out.It has(Im pretty sure)17" wheels and ties and I have a pretty sweet looking body kit that came with it.Later all.

02-16-2006, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Sounds nice, post pictures when you get the car! Welcome to the board, hang around and be sure to ask whatever questions you have. __________________ --Josh MR2Trader.com Free to Buy and Sell your MR2 Parts!

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Ncturnal NoAgendaShow.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7,446 Thanks: 94 Thanked 158 Times in 125 Posts Blog Entries: 7 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (37/100% )	Where are you from? __________________ Brian - My MR2Trader Ads - Click here for order or shipping status if you've bought something from me recently. Technical Questions - Please post them on the forums. Others who may have the same problem don't benefit from a PM exchange. If you wish to have my input I have no problem with a PM containing a link to a thread you have already posted.

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canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 10,399 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (34/100% )	Is it a TRD body kit ? If so it can be a real headache to install... probably why its not on the car I've been to Massena before, I had relatives in Cornwall, Ontario, right across the border. Welcome ! __________________

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02-16-2006, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Weasy2k What is an MR2? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8,891 Thanks: 33 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	Welcome to the board...post some pics

02-17-2006, 08:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
91MR25TT Alot of Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Im from northern NY,a place called Norfolk.Its about 15 minutes away from Massena which is on the Canadian border.The cars in a small town called Colton NY.Its my moms boyfriends and Im gonna be getting it around spring-summer time.Im getting it for really cheap.$1000-1500 in payments.It comes with a new grond effects kit and I found out the wheels are actually 16s but they look real nice on the car.It has blue cloth interior as well.I need to find a cable for my aunts digital camera then she said I can use it to post pics on the internet.I got a quick question here which I am sure is a stupid one but what engine do I have in this car?Is it a 2.2?Is that a good engine to put some parts into and wake up a little?Thanks everyone!

02-17-2006, 11:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Weasy2k What is an MR2? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8,891 Thanks: 33 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	inside the car look on the fdash and if you see a volt meter on the top in between speedo and rpm gauge then its a 2.2L N/A Its a decent engine...but there are not that many performance parts around for it.

02-17-2006, 11:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dumbscout MR-Crusher Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 428 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	welcome to the board. that is an awsome price, is it in decent condition?

02-17-2006, 11:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
91MR25TT Alot of Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Yes its in real nice shape.I believe it has been damaged once in one of the front fenders but its what Ive been told.It doesnt look it.The only thing is I think there was a very small surface rust or something where the front window is like the water got trapped or something but if worst comes to worst Ill have it cut out and replaced if I ever get it repainted.I forgot to mension it has new back brakes and rotors,plug wires,plugs and the owner runs synthetic so thats a plus.I think it has a around 100,000 miles on it.Also the guy always bought factory Toyota parts if anything was needed.

02-17-2006, 11:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
91MR25TT Alot of Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Oh I forgot to ask something.What are the things that tend to go in these cars so I can keep a lookout?Also what is available to hop up the engine if it is the 2.2 NA?

02-18-2006, 12:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Weasy2k What is an MR2? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8,891 Thanks: 33 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	tend to go...well anything that isnt changed....i havent really heard of much.. could be wrong i know the 3s-gte (turbo 2L model) has valve cover gasket and distributor seal leaks but nothing huge

02-18-2006, 05:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
91MR25TT Alot of Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well I found out the car is a 2.2 "2200 16 valve" as it says on the valve cover and I rode it around a little today.Its a real nice car.The body kit that comes with it is like a 3 lettered brand starting with T. I forgot what it is but its a pretty nice looking kit.I also put a tie rod on a different 91 MR2 today as well to start to learn about these types of cars.Thanks for the welcome guys!

02-19-2006, 11:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	The engine is a 5SFE (2.2L NA) Yes you can hop it up but only to an extent. The most HP you will probably get out of a 5S (stock 135hp) is around (estimated) 240hp and that will cost you close to 4K. If you want cheaper power you are best off doing a turbo swap. The best mods for the 5S are Intake and Headers / exhaust. That is your cheapest route. Then if you want, cams and tuning. The highest recorded 5S output of 147 rwhp/153 rwtq can be found here: http://www.jimsnodgrass.com/dyno.htm

02-19-2006, 12:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
91MR25TT Alot of Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	If doing a turbo swap does it use a different motor of can it go on the 2.2?If it cant go on the 2.2 I would probally just put on a cold air intake and header and new exhaust for awhile.

03-03-2006, 06:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
91MR25TT Alot of Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Getting some pics.Heres one.Its not too good but I might get better tommorow.

03-12-2006, 01:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
91MR25TT Alot of Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I cant remember what the kit was called but ill find out again.I dont think it was a trd but maybe.It had a really big opening for the front grill and the sides make it look like it was scooping air up from the doors and directing it straight into a big opening where the stock side vents were.By next weekend I could get a picture or the exact kit on my moms red mr2 and post it up.Hers is the same kit.

03-12-2006, 01:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
91MR25TT Alot of Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Here are pics of the wheels and body kit I got with the car.The kit was like in the $500's.It almost looks like it does say trd on the wrapping and you can kinda see the size of the grill opening in the pic.The wheels are very dirty and salty and look like they could be needing repainting after awhile on the sides of the spokes.

03-12-2006, 02:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
91MR25TT Alot of Skills Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	After doing some searching I think it is called an invader style kit.Anyone think the same?

03-12-2006, 03:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,561 Thanks: 121 Thanked 115 Times in 99 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I think you mean the Vielside kit? I would ditch that kit personally and buy something else.

03-12-2006, 03:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 10,399 Thanks: 120 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (34/100% )	Body kits are finicky... if its not a good example, it will be a headache for years to come. Unless you're fine with it not being perfect, of course.