The Official SoCal Chat Thread

[masagsxr]

Well, I suggest checking it first prior to replacing them. It is very easy to take them off, putting it back (no inserts) is easy but with the insert oh man thats a different story since there isn't any play to wiggle it left/right . OEM isalways good to have and the inserts will definitely prolong its life. The inserts are great and big noticable difference. You can feel the torque more when you accelerate. However, it sure is more vibration inside but I don't mind it at all.

The mount inserts from twos r us is probably a better deal since it comes with 4 inserts (front, rear, left & right). Hhmmmm I take that back. The picture looks like it is just for the front and rear. I still think it is a better buy than OEM.
Twos R Us - Parts for Toyotas from Club MR2

I just checked Toyodiy.com and front mount is $93.76 and rear mount is $86
ToyoDIY.com

If I had known that my mounts were trash, I would have gotten the ones from twos r us.

[deucegirl03]

yeah well i am only running a 5S i don't need sporty inserts or anything. not looking to feel the torque of that motor
just concerned about the current ones being trash. haven't noticed excessive vibes when she idles (when she was running well anyway!) so i am sure they are alright but who knows till i get in there...
prob what i will do is the swap first and if the mounts need to be replaced i may just do that a bit later...i am running outta cash unfortunately...

[masagsxr]

Yeah good call....

I think mine will be a 5s for a while.... I just want a reliable daily. If anything, I'll probably change the internals to forged pistons etc, port/polish heads for a turbo setup... Still up in the air tho :... Gotta see how Dorman's V6 swap turn out.

[deucegirl03]

for sure i think a lot of us are going to be using his swap as a guinea pig

[Mark_Dorman]

I'm glad my car is gonna be the Guinea Pig

[datguydeni]

^indeed the guinea pig.

i think depending on the time when my engine goes bad. remember i recently just broke 102k miles. see if i'm in a mood for a v6 or maybe just a 3sge by then.

[Mark_Dorman]

Unless it's the BEAMS it's just a waste of money

[datguydeni]

mmmm any ideas when i should change my transmission oil o.0
and which i should put in??

[Mark_Dorman]

Redline MT-90...not time like the present

Hey...would anyone be interested in a widebody mr2 rolling chassis?

[datguydeni]

is redline sold at autozone or kragen?

10w-30 or 10w-40 for the engine oil?

[masagsxr]

Getting a shell eh? Sent you the vin history...

[datguydeni]

qusetioning if i should buy Formula Shell on sale at kragen 1.99 per quart xD

[masagsxr]

Go for it Deni then tell us what you think ..... I think any decent oil off the shelf is fine as long and you are early or on time with your maintenance. Only really good way to learn on things sometimes is to find out for yourself.


This guy post from time to time... if any of you guys need work maybe its worth calling this guy...

TOYOTA MR2 TURBO SW20 3SGTE - $850 (626/909)
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Reply to: sale-u7cht-1121204999@craigslist.org
Date: 2009-04-13, 7:11PM PDT

Specializing on 91-99 toyota mr2 turbo sw20 3sgte USDM or JDM swaps.I am a mr2 specialist,i can do wiring harness,install coilcovers,exchaust system,turbo upgrades and intercooler kit etc.i can do it myself or help you work on your car and install anything.please make reasonable offer by job.Feel free to contact me at Mobile # 626-715-1799.

[datguydeni]

but which to buy 10w-30 or 40? =/

probably will go get redline mt90 if they have it at kragen. but if they don't probably go with something else xD

[masagsxr]

for engine oil? Me personally I do straight 30 and sometimes straight 40 (thicker) since I have some oil leak. Yeah I admit it, my car leaks and thats something I need to fix.

But yeah, I put straight 30 or straight 40 (not 10w30 or 10w40 but straight 30 or 40 on the bottle).

As far as the tranny oil, people have different opitions. I put royal purple on mine since that is what me and my brother have been putting for quite some time.

[datguydeni]

so you use 0w30 -0w40 ???
do you think it's time for an transmission oil change or can i hold out longer o.0 i don't even know how long suppose to change oil...

[masagsxr]

Davis!!!! Where you at? You should probably get stuff off this guy's car like the brake booster and master cylinder for your turbo caliper upgrade in the future. I thought his price was cheap. I recently bought one for $100

MR2 91+ Brake Booster + Master Cylinder $50.00

Well.... If anyone interested here it is. The guy is local in California so shipping shouldn't be that much

MOVING SALES

[masagsxr]

Originally Posted by datguydeni

so you use 0w30 -0w40 ???
do you think it's time for an transmission oil change or can i hold out longer o.0 i don't even know how long suppose to change oil...

Yeah it says 0w30 or just 30 or 40 on the bottle.

Don't know how long ago you have replaced the tranny oil. I think recommendation is every 30k miles. They don't really get dirty in there since it is sealed. No fumes or anything gets in there like engine oil. I'm pretty sure when you flush that you will notice that it is still clean. The reason (i think) that it is changed is so that you can flush out all the debris (small metal chunks from the gears) and prevent it from damaging the whole tranny.

[datguydeni]

to my understanding and background of the car never changed transmission oil o.0

[masagsxr]

Then I guess that answers your own question... Go change it LoL