Just not too sure

vberrett · 06-14-2008, 09:38 AM

So, I have decided to do something with my MR2. It hasn't been drivin in about 7 months and I need a new project. I am thinking it would be fun to autocross it, therefor thinking about supercharging it. Just wanted to see if anyone had any fun suggestions.

2restomod · 06-15-2008, 01:01 AM

I'm in the middle of swapping a 4agze motor into a '86 and I can tell you that it is a bitch sourcing out all the parts you need unless you are lucky and run into someone on Ebay who is parting out an SC car (like I just did). There are some people who have the parts and want to charge you through the nose because they know how hard it is to find the parts. But, it's definitely worth it once you've got that forced induction on your car

krazy2 · 06-17-2008, 10:34 PM

I dropped a s\c in a 86.......... glad I bought the stripped body (no doors trunk hood etc..) with harness and needed parts. Made it so much easier. Did a complete harness change from front to rear including cluster.

2restomod · 06-24-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by krazy2

I dropped a sc in a 86.......... glad I bought the stripped body (no doors trunk hood etc..) with harness and needed parts. Made it so much easier. Did a complete harness change from front to rear including cluster.

Nice. What did you do with the SC body? Any reason you didn't swap your good doors, hood, etc. to the SC shell?

krazy2 · 06-24-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2restomod

Nice. What did you do with the SC body? Any reason you didn't swap your good doors, hood, etc. to the SC shell?

Bought it from e-bay. He already sold the doors,fiberglass hood and trunk.They had supercharged on them and went fast. It was just a shell with cluster and wiring plus trans and motor. 86 was already setup on suspension and is ready to paint. Sc was wrecked on right front(fender,hood core)

kbrew8991 · 06-24-2008, 06:19 PM

you don't *need* big power, or even much power at all to have fun in the turns

2restomod · 06-24-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kbrew8991

you don't *need* big power, or even much power at all to have fun in the turns

No, but you can have *more* fun with a little *more* power

kbrew8991 · 06-24-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2restomod

No, but you can have *more* fun with a little *more* power

at autocross, big power is akin to masturbation - sure it makes you feel better but its not necessary to be fast. see: STS, lower stock classes, etc

on track, sure it helps you be fast, but the skill is in the turns

-Ken, whose idea of fun is schooling guys with twice the power

mopwer · 06-24-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kbrew8991

at autocross, big power is akin to masturbation - sure it makes you feel better but its not necessary to be fast. see: STS, lower stock classes, etc

Don't forget the "more power = can be sloppy" reference!

Greg

mr2tim · 07-06-2008, 03:03 PM

I've met some of my greatest friends at the racetrack. Go for it!

Go to any autocross, talk to the racers, have a discussion with the technical inspector on where you want to go in car prep.
He will make a good friend to call later with questions too.

He'll tell you how the different levels of prep will lead you to higher brackets of racing competition.

You can race your stock car, without prep. Even your lady friend could drive if they have ladies classes. Alot do.

Most SCCA events are booze free, therefore it makes a great place for kids too. (all have insurance and are sanctioned)

If you like cars you'll have a great time watching other drivers do goofy things in the name of Racing.

Yeah, go for it!

Tim Nusbaum
Director of Solo Racing, at Large
South Florida Region SCCA

06-14-2008, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
vberrett 87MR?BABE Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boise Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Just not too sure So, I have decided to do something with my MR2. It hasn't been drivin in about 7 months and I need a new project. I am thinking it would be fun to autocross it, therefor thinking about supercharging it. Just wanted to see if anyone had any fun suggestions.

07-06-2008, 03:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
mr2tim SUPERcharZed ToyZ RacZer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 690 Thanks: 2 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Go ahead autocross.. I've met some of my greatest friends at the racetrack. Go for it! Go to any autocross, talk to the racers, have a discussion with the technical inspector on where you want to go in car prep. He will make a good friend to call later with questions too. He'll tell you how the different levels of prep will lead you to higher brackets of racing competition. You can race your stock car, without prep. Even your lady friend could drive if they have ladies classes. Alot do. Most SCCA events are booze free, therefore it makes a great place for kids too. (all have insurance and are sanctioned) If you like cars you'll have a great time watching other drivers do goofy things in the name of Racing. Yeah, go for it! Tim Nusbaum Director of Solo Racing, at Large South Florida Region SCCA

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06-15-2008, 01:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
2restomod msnusers.com/mr2projects Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 392 Thanks: 23 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I'm in the middle of swapping a 4agze motor into a '86 and I can tell you that it is a bitch sourcing out all the parts you need unless you are lucky and run into someone on Ebay who is parting out an SC car (like I just did). There are some people who have the parts and want to charge you through the nose because they know how hard it is to find the parts. But, it's definitely worth it once you've got that forced induction on your car

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krazy2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 205 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I dropped a s\c in a 86.......... glad I bought the stripped body (no doors trunk hood etc..) with harness and needed parts. Made it so much easier. Did a complete harness change from front to rear including cluster.

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kbrew8991 gimme some turns Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,414 Thanks: 60 Thanked 73 Times in 63 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	you don't need big power, or even much power at all to have fun in the turns