Hi all,
Finally purchased myself a Mk2 MR2 Turbo, its a 1992 on a K.
Haven't really had chance to look at it yet or even really drive it
I had a root around last night and found the FCON ecu strapped to the ecu, a baileys dump valve, a welded up o.e dump valve? maybe? an HKS induction kit, HKS turbo timer and a FCD....
I need to do an oil change and service but do i need to have this ecu checked before I start using it properly? i'm assuming its been on it since Japan and is better left well alone?
[Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
In Japan they use a higher octane fuel.
I would have it checked out to be on the safe side. Detonation will soon destroy the engine if not properly tuned.
I would have it checked out to be on the safe side. Detonation will soon destroy the engine if not properly tuned.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
Thanks, I'll stick proper fuel it anyway but im tempted to have it put on a dyno.
Also is there any reason why the dump valve seems to be in a different place to most? I would have thought it would have been less effort to remove the oe than weld it up?
Also is there any reason why the dump valve seems to be in a different place to most? I would have thought it would have been less effort to remove the oe than weld it up?
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
It would have been simple to make a blanking plate, but people don't always take the easy option!
If you want to neaten it up you can replace all the OEM hard pipes with alloy ones and silicon joiners.
F-Con is a piggyback ECU, pretty decent back in the day!
DO you have an AFR gauge? if so just monitor and make sure AFR's are safe - if it runs and drives fine, it's probably good.
If you want to neaten it up you can replace all the OEM hard pipes with alloy ones and silicon joiners.
F-Con is a piggyback ECU, pretty decent back in the day!
DO you have an AFR gauge? if so just monitor and make sure AFR's are safe - if it runs and drives fine, it's probably good.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
I used to have a Bailey dump valve, that's the easiest location to install it.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
Marty J wrote:I used to have a Bailey dump valve, that's the easiest location to install it.
I'm sure you can get adapters to fit a BOV like that in the stock location as well?
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
Don't be tempted, you really need to have someone check the FCON out. You will kick yourself if it blows.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
Gazza_DJ wrote:Marty J wrote:I used to have a Bailey dump valve, that's the easiest location to install it.
I'm sure you can get adapters to fit a BOV like that in the stock location as well?
You probably can, but that's the way the Bailey kit was sold in its day. I think I purchased mine from Demon Tweeks.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
Looks a bit bodgy to me. I'd get it either on a dyno or removed and go stock ecu.
If the rest of the setup is stock or near stock like cats, intercooler etc the ecu isn't really the best thing to have anyway. There's better safer power to be made by upgrading the above. Finding someone who can time that ecu here now will also be very difficult.
I'd ditch all the weird stuff get it back to baseline and work up. That's just me though
If the rest of the setup is stock or near stock like cats, intercooler etc the ecu isn't really the best thing to have anyway. There's better safer power to be made by upgrading the above. Finding someone who can time that ecu here now will also be very difficult.
I'd ditch all the weird stuff get it back to baseline and work up. That's just me though
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
androo007 wrote:
I'd ditch all the weird stuff get it back to baseline and work up.
Yeah I'd go with that. Look at me, giving advice! Ha.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
androo007 wrote:Finding someone who can time that ecu here now will also be very difficult.
F-CONs are still used quite a lot. HKS list 5 companies in the UK who are officially authorised to use their software, probably easier to get an F-CON sorted than an Apexi Power FC these days!
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
Of those 5, how many are reputable, trustworthy and familiar with the 3SGTE?
Good luck finding even 1. I know this because i looked at buying one a while ago.
Good luck finding even 1. I know this because i looked at buying one a while ago.
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
I would have no hesitation in going to TDI UK if I had a F-CON.
http://www.tdi-plc.com/hks-fcon-v-pro-p ... er-dealer/
http://www.tdi-plc.com/hks-fcon-v-pro-p ... er-dealer/
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
TDI Mapped my car and Nathans so they know the 3sgte and they are down the rd as they are based in essex
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
I put one on my Rev 2, I have a wide band, AFRs are fine. Fueling can be adjusted via an internal rotary dial. Info on them here, including install/set up manual.
http://1jzmerc.com/hks-faq/hardware/pfc-f-con
http://1jzmerc.com/hks-faq/hardware/pfc-f-con
Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
rev2rich wrote:TDI Mapped my car and Nathans so they know the 3sgte and they are down the rd as they are based in essex
I stand corrected - there is one! Good to know.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Just purchased a Turbo, advice on whats fitted, FCON ECU and engine bay bits
personally id return it to stock.