JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - 5SGTE build

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Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

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help....christmas bonus came through and im looking at these......thoughts?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Enkei-rpf1-5 ... 1438.l2649 :-k
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Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

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they are lovely. :thumleft:
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Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

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Draven wrote:they are lovely. :thumleft:


i know
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Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

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Personally a no from me. I don't think they suit the car.

That's only my opinion though. If you like them to for it!
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Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

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45 offset probably not that great tho, also for that price I'd see how much you can get em new. Maybe a bit more than 950 but not much more I bet and with proper offsets :thumleft:
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Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

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Race Idiot wrote:45 offset probably not that great tho, also for that price I'd see how much you can get em new. Maybe a bit more than 950 but not much more I bet and with proper offsets :thumleft:


sure, im slowly going off the idea. and as you say asking a high price for the offset/finish.
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Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

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well i moved house early january, and im yet to have an update on the car. fingers crossed its not been broken down into bits and sold ](*,)
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well shes on the ramps and has had exhaust removed and some other bits. but progress is finalyl being made. The guys advised engine should be out today.

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I've also ordered new handbrake cables off MR2Ben.

left to do/purchase once its back on my drive is:

To Buy:
Tyres
Engine oil filter
Spark plugs
Oil 4 litres
Coolant
Disks and Pads

To install:
fit handbrake cables
fit disks
fit pads
fit braided brake lines
fit fuel pump
fit polybush kit
fit new tyres
paint/stone chip sills
fill with coolant
fill brake fluid
fill with oil (engine and gearbox)

So loads left, really hoping i can make the mr2 show (as its near me) and then japfest.

Running out of time :shock:

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managed to get what i thinks a bargain :-)

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well no update since chasing. so ive requested the car back and ill be attempting the work myself on the drive....... ](*,)
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Im afraid that does not surprise me...for £150 he knows hes not making anything.
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markstevieandmads wrote:Im afraid that does not surprise me...for £150 he knows hes not making anything.


I know. You all told me so ](*,) [-(
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Post by markstevieandmads »

Its honestly not too bad if you got a good trolley jack, large stands and a crane.
Just take a lot of pics of brackets and bag up and label EVERYTHING!!!

And be prepared to spend more money than you thought as you will find things you will want to replace while the engine is out
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markstevieandmads wrote:Its honestly not too bad if you got a good trolley jack, large stands and a crane.
Just take a lot of pics of brackets and bag up and label EVERYTHING!!!

And be prepared to spend more money than you thought as you will find things you will want to replace while the engine is out


ive got a trolley jack and crane and engine stand. no long stands (but ive got a friend with some).

I've been following this guide so far:
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Engin ... GTE-01.htm

and found it pretty good, seems simple enough so far (i've literally removed / unclipped everything from the engine)

Sure, hoping ive bought most of the required kit but im prepared and so is my wallet lol.

hopefully i get the car back soon so i can get to work!

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Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

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A set of normal axle stands will be fine, just put some breeze blocks or something else heavy duty under them to raise them, saves you spending on stands for a one off job.
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Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

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thomp1983 wrote:A set of normal axle stands will be fine, just put some breeze blocks or something else heavy duty under them to raise them, saves you spending on stands for a one off job.


good shout :thumleft:
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Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

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whilst ive been waiting for the car to come back to me ive gone and purchased some forged pistons off a member on here......

im thinking get the car on the road first, and install the forged pistons in my old engine (rebuild it up) then do a swap further down the line. means no rushing and can do the engine build at my own leisure. also been looking at megasquirts (ive built one myself before).

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Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

Post by markstevieandmads »

If your dropping it at home you might fond you wanna fo it all at once.
Its not fun dropping the engine at home lol
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markstevieandmads wrote:If your dropping it at home you might fond you wanna fo it all at once.
Its not fun dropping the engine at home lol


oh i believe you. its never looked fun on the pictures. I just wanted to get the car ready for retro rides and a few other shows. wasnt sure if id have time this time round to do the forged build. also hadn't decided on if i was going to do the rods etc....

If i was to forge this engine id need to:
1. get new head studs
2. get new gasket kit
3. bore/hone current block

Id read rods were only worth doing if going over 400 odd hp?
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Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

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Well she's back....not all good news though. Rear windows smashed. He's had a few cars vandalised or something :shock:

Anyways. I gave her a quick wash and I've looked at how to remove the rear window. (He sourced me a new rear piece of glass free of charge).

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And washed
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Also got a load of my parts back. So get to fit all that as well as the engine (being delivered seperately)

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