The Official SoCal Chat Thread - Page 435

masagsxr · 11-15-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by o6spdracer

Hey Mix, not sure if you saw this notice on CL:
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Didn't see that yet. I've been here on mr2.com

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Mark_Dorman · 11-15-2009, 04:33 AM

Hey Colin...sorry I didn't get back to you. I figured you were back to work by the time I got your message. I'll give you a call in the morning

honda_bar · 11-16-2009, 02:47 AM

Does anyone know when you take your car that has a different engine, do they look at the ECU or the vin on the engine?

masagsxr · 11-16-2009, 04:12 AM

I doubt it. At least I have not heard of any stories. There are many enthusuast (not only MR2) that swap engines all the time.

Maybe a question to Davis friend that AutoX? What's his name? He has a red MR2 with V6? I'd ask him about it.

Davis · 11-16-2009, 09:46 AM

Take your car where? The Referee or AutoX? The Ref might look at it, if it's an obd2 engine they will look at it since they'll connect to the computer to make sure all the monitors have passed their self check tests.

Mark_Dorman · 11-16-2009, 02:44 PM

We're asking for ODBI...Colin wants to do a V6 swap and we found a 3VZ for $80 but it's out of a 92 camry. So to make it smog legal doesn't it have to be out of a newer car or same year? Since Colin's is a 93' (which he so proudly displays

) would we be able to get it passed the BAR with a 92 engine? Maybe if we used a 93 ECU?
_______________________

Renata would like to say a little something:

Hi everyone i miss all you guys and the forums like crazy! I have been MIA for too long. I have been too busy to spend time online

. Hope you all are well, i am psyched we got the v6 running, and we will be getting the AW up and running this week Finally! woot! looking forward to the next meet, whenv that is. Anywhoo i gotta hook my pc back up in my room and then i will be back online more. scouts honor LoL.

Reni out.

datguydeni · 11-16-2009, 03:42 PM

i am almost certain that it was by vin and ecu. (i was looking this up as well when i was thinking of v6) hard part was that it's hard to find a 93 3vz, my friend has a 93 camry and it is a 1mz i think he's lying about the year though hmm..

visuvius · 11-16-2009, 04:18 PM

Here is a random question. How much is a decent set of Forged pistons for the 3SGTE?

Okay never mind, turns out the answer is $500-$600 and up.

Davis · 11-16-2009, 05:06 PM

Hey Mark, What are you doing with your old 5S block? I'll buy it for $50.

masagsxr · 11-16-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Davis

Hey Mark, What are you doing with your old 5S block? I'll buy it for $50.

I think he was going to use that for his dad's camry or something.... But hhhmmmmm I see where you are going with this buddy..... Do it!!!

masagsxr · 11-16-2009, 06:48 PM

Dorman: Are you going to post up a writeup of your build? I would like to see all the pain and suffering you went to and of course the celebration of success in the end

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Davis · 11-16-2009, 06:54 PM

Whatever do you mean?

I needs to find a 91 5s head.

masagsxr · 11-16-2009, 07:22 PM

There are a bunch at the yard if that will work for you. Mostly off corollas and camry's. You just have to take it apart yourself. Not sure how much they sell for tho.

Davis · 11-16-2009, 07:29 PM

Haha yeah I know, just gotta get finger healed up first.

But engine plans are way in the future. I still need to finish my suspension set up!

visuvius · 11-16-2009, 07:53 PM

I'm doing an engine rebuild. If I'm looking for 275-300 reliable HP, do I need forged pistons, or am I okay with OEM?

o6spdracer · 11-16-2009, 08:07 PM

OEM are good but the price difference for forged is not that significant.

Davis · 11-16-2009, 09:38 PM

I'm hoping my brake master cylinder comes in tomorrow!!! Or else I have to wait until Sunday to work on my car.

masagsxr · 11-16-2009, 11:23 PM

I'm sure it'll come in Davis. Well, I guess you can always check with parts department right?

Ji / Hamid: Aren't stock forged anyway since its a turbo?

honda_bar · 11-17-2009, 12:05 AM

eh hamid, still looking for a black turbo badge?

visuvius · 11-17-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by honda_bar

eh hamid, still looking for a black turbo badge?

Holy smokes Colin I can't believe you remembered that I still need one!

11-16-2009, 04:12 AM	#8684 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I doubt it. At least I have not heard of any stories. There are many enthusuast (not only MR2) that swap engines all the time. Maybe a question to Davis friend that AutoX? What's his name? He has a red MR2 with V6? I'd ask him about it. Last edited by masagsxr; 11-16-2009 at 04:21 AM..

11-16-2009, 03:42 PM	#8687 (permalink)
datguydeni Turquoise not Teal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,492 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i am almost certain that it was by vin and ecu. (i was looking this up as well when i was thinking of v6) hard part was that it's hard to find a 93 3vz, my friend has a 93 camry and it is a 1mz i think he's lying about the year though hmm.. Last edited by datguydeni; 11-16-2009 at 03:52 PM..

11-16-2009, 04:18 PM	#8688 (permalink)
visuvius Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 154 Thanks: 15 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Here is a random question. How much is a decent set of Forged pistons for the 3SGTE? Okay never mind, turns out the answer is $500-$600 and up. Last edited by visuvius; 11-16-2009 at 04:24 PM..

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11-15-2009, 04:33 AM	#8682 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	Hey Colin...sorry I didn't get back to you. I figured you were back to work by the time I got your message. I'll give you a call in the morning

11-16-2009, 02:47 AM	#8683 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,510 Thanks: 37 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Does anyone know when you take your car that has a different engine, do they look at the ECU or the vin on the engine?

11-16-2009, 09:46 AM	#8685 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Take your car where? The Referee or AutoX? The Ref might look at it, if it's an obd2 engine they will look at it since they'll connect to the computer to make sure all the monitors have passed their self check tests.

11-16-2009, 02:44 PM	#8686 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman So long MR2's... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,666 Thanks: 97 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (26/100% )	We're asking for ODBI...Colin wants to do a V6 swap and we found a 3VZ for $80 but it's out of a 92 camry. So to make it smog legal doesn't it have to be out of a newer car or same year? Since Colin's is a 93' (which he so proudly displays ) would we be able to get it passed the BAR with a 92 engine? Maybe if we used a 93 ECU? _______________________ Renata would like to say a little something: Hi everyone i miss all you guys and the forums like crazy! I have been MIA for too long. I have been too busy to spend time online . Hope you all are well, i am psyched we got the v6 running, and we will be getting the AW up and running this week Finally! woot! looking forward to the next meet, whenv that is. Anywhoo i gotta hook my pc back up in my room and then i will be back online more. scouts honor LoL. Reni out.

11-16-2009, 05:06 PM	#8689 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Hey Mark, What are you doing with your old 5S block? I'll buy it for $50.

11-16-2009, 06:48 PM	#8691 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Dorman: Are you going to post up a writeup of your build? I would like to see all the pain and suffering you went to and of course the celebration of success in the end .

11-16-2009, 06:54 PM	#8692 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Whatever do you mean? I needs to find a 91 5s head.

11-16-2009, 07:22 PM	#8693 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	There are a bunch at the yard if that will work for you. Mostly off corollas and camry's. You just have to take it apart yourself. Not sure how much they sell for tho.

11-16-2009, 07:29 PM	#8694 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Haha yeah I know, just gotta get finger healed up first. But engine plans are way in the future. I still need to finish my suspension set up!

11-16-2009, 07:53 PM	#8695 (permalink)
visuvius Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 154 Thanks: 15 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I'm doing an engine rebuild. If I'm looking for 275-300 reliable HP, do I need forged pistons, or am I okay with OEM?

11-16-2009, 08:07 PM	#8696 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,187 Thanks: 1 Thanked 112 Times in 107 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	OEM are good but the price difference for forged is not that significant.

11-16-2009, 09:38 PM	#8697 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I'm hoping my brake master cylinder comes in tomorrow!!! Or else I have to wait until Sunday to work on my car.

11-16-2009, 11:23 PM	#8698 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 81 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I'm sure it'll come in Davis. Well, I guess you can always check with parts department right? Ji / Hamid: Aren't stock forged anyway since its a turbo?

11-17-2009, 12:05 AM	#8699 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,510 Thanks: 37 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	eh hamid, still looking for a black turbo badge?