HELP! I own a MKII turbo... how do I <insert modding question>?!?

rhouck · 03-01-2005, 09:52 PM

Once again, hopefully a FAQ specifically for 3sgte related quetsions

I just bought my MR2 but know NOTHING... where should I start?!?
Power Primer
Car Hacks and Mods for Dummies by David Vespremi

Ok, I got the basics.... I need a bigger turbo! What size turbo should I buy?!
Turbo Sizing #1
Turbo Sizing #2
Turbo Sizing #3 (.pdf)

How do I adjust/set my base ignition timing?
Guide #1

What size fuel pump do I need for X horsepower?
Fuel Pump Info (.pdf)

How do I replace my fuel pump?
Guide #1
Guide #2

How do I replace my injectors?
Guide #1

How do I remove and/or install my turbo?
Remove
Install

I want more than ~280 rwhp. Should I invest in a Standalone Engine Management System (EMS)?
YES! There are the Nemesis, PowerFC, AEM, Haltech, and NUMEROUS other full EMS's on the market... each with their own strengths/features.

How do I remove/install my intercooler?
Guide #1
Guide #2

How do I install an aftermarket intake?
Guide #1

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF THOSE HOSTING THIS INFORMATION!

Mister2.2 · 03-01-2005, 10:12 PM

Stickied. I am changing Davids link to point to his site, though.

rhouck · 03-01-2005, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister2.2

Stickied. I am changing Davids link to point to his site, though.

whups ya much better idea, sorry about that

Ozymandias · 03-18-2005, 11:26 AM

The turbo install / remove guides aren't working for me. It says it's been blocked.

Ozymandias · 03-18-2005, 11:31 AM

BTW, I have a front bumper removal pictorial on my website.

NoSirItsAToyota · 03-18-2005, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozymandias

The turbo install / remove guides aren't working for me. It says it's been blocked.

Works for me

JDMFabian · 12-17-2006, 03:28 PM

that guide just helped me save so much freakin money that I was thinking about spending. MUCHAS GRACIAS!

03-01-2005, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
rhouck enter witty title here Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sammamish, WA / Washington, DC Posts: 711 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	HELP! I own a MKII turbo... how do I <insert modding question>?!? Once again, hopefully a FAQ specifically for 3sgte related quetsions I just bought my MR2 but know NOTHING... where should I start?!? Power Primer Car Hacks and Mods for Dummies by David Vespremi Ok, I got the basics.... I need a bigger turbo! What size turbo should I buy?! Turbo Sizing #1 Turbo Sizing #2 Turbo Sizing #3 (.pdf) How do I adjust/set my base ignition timing? Guide #1 What size fuel pump do I need for X horsepower? Fuel Pump Info (.pdf) How do I replace my fuel pump? Guide #1 Guide #2 How do I replace my injectors? Guide #1 How do I remove and/or install my turbo? Remove Install I want more than ~280 rwhp. Should I invest in a Standalone Engine Management System (EMS)? YES! There are the Nemesis, PowerFC, AEM, Haltech, and NUMEROUS other full EMS's on the market... each with their own strengths/features. How do I remove/install my intercooler? Guide #1 Guide #2 How do I install an aftermarket intake? Guide #1 SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF THOSE HOSTING THIS INFORMATION! Last edited by rhouck; 03-02-2005 at 12:28 PM.

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03-01-2005, 10:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mister2.2 Cheese it! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,220 Thanks: 106 Thanked 107 Times in 92 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Stickied. I am changing Davids link to point to his site, though.

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Ozymandias Azure Two Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 355 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The turbo install / remove guides aren't working for me. It says it's been blocked.

03-18-2005, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ozymandias Azure Two Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 355 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	BTW, I have a front bumper removal pictorial on my website.

12-17-2006, 03:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
JDMFabian No Skills Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	that guide just helped me save so much freakin money that I was thinking about spending. MUCHAS GRACIAS!