Weekend work...

c1jensen · 11-16-2009, 09:36 AM

I know these are super common minor mods, but since I just got back in to MR2's (after about 7 years without one-and forums weren't around yet), I wanted to share my Saturday's work with you all...

First, I put an intake on it. Not for power, as we all know they don't do much, but more for sound!

Then we spent the next four hours fighting the removal of the stock exhaust manifold and down pipe. I had a crack near the flex pipe, so I decided to throw on a set of SSAC headers and down pipe.

You've all seen the pics before, but here's the before and after headers-

The studs on top were corroded, and in need of the acetylene torch to remove the nuts. The bottom studs were kept preserved with oil, so those came off easily.

Installed!

The car...

tadamany · 11-16-2009, 11:54 AM

Thanks for the write-up. I am definitely not capable of doing major engine or body work, so these write-up on easier jobs are very beneficial for me.

Anyone can bolt on parts, but actually knowing if you have the correct parts is what us novice tinker'ers like to learn.

muffinman · 11-16-2009, 12:16 PM

nice work

bow_mr2 · 11-16-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by c1jensen

damn what a beast!! the mr2 is nice too.

c1jensen · 11-16-2009, 10:58 PM

Yeah, that's a fun ride too...I get to fly it for work from time to time!

11-16-2009, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
c1jensen No Skills Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bloomington/Normal, IL Posts: 35 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Weekend work... I know these are super common minor mods, but since I just got back in to MR2's (after about 7 years without one-and forums weren't around yet), I wanted to share my Saturday's work with you all... First, I put an intake on it. Not for power, as we all know they don't do much, but more for sound! Then we spent the next four hours fighting the removal of the stock exhaust manifold and down pipe. I had a crack near the flex pipe, so I decided to throw on a set of SSAC headers and down pipe. You've all seen the pics before, but here's the before and after headers- The studs on top were corroded, and in need of the acetylene torch to remove the nuts. The bottom studs were kept preserved with oil, so those came off easily. Installed! The car...

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11-16-2009, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
tadamany MR2 Withdrawl Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 290 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Thanks for the write-up. I am definitely not capable of doing major engine or body work, so these write-up on easier jobs are very beneficial for me. Anyone can bolt on parts, but actually knowing if you have the correct parts is what us novice tinker'ers like to learn.

11-16-2009, 12:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
muffinman U-P-G-R-A-Y-E-D-D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunny South Florida Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 53 Thanked 283 Times in 272 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	nice work

11-16-2009, 10:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
c1jensen No Skills Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bloomington/Normal, IL Posts: 35 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Yeah, that's a fun ride too...I get to fly it for work from time to time!