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by Poker Face
Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:43 am
Forum: Spotted
Topic: Simply Gym Runcorn, red mk2 rev 1 with Toms air scoop
Replies: 2
Views: 761

Simply Gym Runcorn, red mk2 rev 1 with Toms air scoop

As per title. It was parked outside when I left the gym at 0715 this morning.
by Poker Face
Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: crx chargecoolers
Replies: 12
Views: 1590

Re: crx chargecoolers

Thanks for the input guys I think I'll talk to the guy building my engine and see what it will cost to get it done at the same time. I can always sell the Spearco if I decide to go ahead with it that will offset it a little bit. http://cxracing.eu/ .For anyone considering one they also trade on ebay...
by Poker Face
Sun Jul 12, 2015 2:52 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: crx chargecoolers
Replies: 12
Views: 1590

Re: crx chargecoolers

Cheers Peter ,
I'm back to where I started on a decision but that's not a bad thing. I'll stick with the original plan and take it from there.
Once again thanks, I needed a sanity check.

Regards
Jim
by Poker Face
Sun Jul 12, 2015 2:30 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: crx chargecoolers
Replies: 12
Views: 1590

Re: crx chargecoolers

Thanks Peter, That was my hunch but somewhere down the line I thought they might have a decent rep,sponsorship/marketing works I saw a pic of a race car with their logo and thought maybe they'll be okay. I'm never going to build a super car over night so I'll just keep to the plan and try not to get...
by Poker Face
Sun Jul 12, 2015 1:08 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: crx chargecoolers
Replies: 12
Views: 1590

crx chargecoolers

http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CXR&Category_Code=AWIC Anyone got one? Are they any good? It seems as though someone is selling them on ebay as crx eu. I am really tempted to get a charge cooler fitted as I get my forged rebuild. I have a spearco that I bought...
by Poker Face
Sun Jun 28, 2015 1:03 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Intermittent starting problem
Replies: 11
Views: 748

Re: Intermittent starting problem

Give your battery connections a check over as I had a similar situation on my wife's car. It may well be something else but worth checking. She had an intermittent starting fault too. Just remember to use an insulated spanner or disconnect the earth whilst you check the live, I've seen a spanner cut...
by Poker Face
Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:59 pm
Forum: Mk2 Bodywork & Wheels
Topic: [FINALIZED] Sill trim and MR2 kick plates
Replies: 7
Views: 1285

Re: [FINALIZED] Sill trim and MR2 kick plates

Hi Scott,
If MR2 Turbo boy doesn't want these, I will take them off you for £45 delivered.
by Poker Face
Wed May 27, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Greddy Trust Intercooler
Replies: 21
Views: 1748

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Greddy Trust Intercooler

What is your current setup and what mods are you planning. Before you get close to 400Bhp you are going to need forged pistons, bigger turbo and injectors. The intercooler/chargecooler is an important part and is what stopped me going past 280bhp last time I had my car on a dyno(ebay smic). Me perso...
by Poker Face
Sat May 16, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: My dyno results - what's holding the car back?
Replies: 41
Views: 2100

Re: My dyno results - what's holding the car back?

I couldn't see a link ecu on their site but they might be worth a call are eurospec2000 in Guildford. I had mine mapped there a few years back and Romain managed to get me a few extra hp after a so called MR2 specialist had mapped mine and it was less than stock. My car was being held back by someth...
by Poker Face
Sun May 10, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Estimated power projection?
Replies: 37
Views: 2476

Re: Estimated power projection?

Couldn't you just return the Pistons and get some Wössner ones?

I suppose if your halfway through the build you want to crack on, I am guessing you already have the head stripped down.

Anyway whatever you decide/ do good luck with the build.
by Poker Face
Fri May 08, 2015 7:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Estimated power projection?
Replies: 37
Views: 2476

Re: Estimated power projection?

I'm going for Wössner pistons on my engine rebuild, they are available in 86, 86.25, 86.5 and 87 comp ratio 8:1 and are around 500 quid not sure if that is inclusive of vat but I think so. I'm sure Bob listed some 8:1 comp pistons on one of the threads started by Sheppy prior to him starting his bui...
by Poker Face
Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:36 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Modified Greddy i/c come charge cooler eBay.
Replies: 13
Views: 1054

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Modified Greddy i/c come charge cooler eBay.

That looks well made Rob, definitely better than that one I posted up earlier. It would be nice to know how effective that would be in the standard side mount position. The person selling on that on ebay banned from this site so steer clear, those who are tempted to buy it (which is why mods removed...
by Poker Face
Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:46 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Modified Greddy i/c come charge cooler eBay.
Replies: 13
Views: 1054

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Modified Greddy i/c come charge cooler eBay.

Thinking about it if, if it really worked well you would have some data to back it up. I might ask him what inlet temps he was getting on this set up and what mods and power he was getting from it. I thought it might have been a good idea as the air flow and the water would help keep heatsoak down b...
by Poker Face
Thu Apr 30, 2015 7:08 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Modified Greddy i/c come charge cooler eBay.
Replies: 13
Views: 1054

[Mk2] [Turbo] Modified Greddy i/c come charge cooler eBay.

Hi guys I saw this on ebay and wondered what people think. Is it good bad or indifferent?

I've not seen or heard of anyone else using one.

I'm not trying to buy it but would consider something similar if and when the need arises.

*link removed by Mod, Banned User*
by Poker Face
Sun Apr 19, 2015 11:57 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Forged Engine rebuild
Replies: 37
Views: 2732

Re: Forged Engine rebuild

Yes Rob I am going to do that, I nearly posted I'd be using a cc just in case but changed my mind.
by Poker Face
Sun Apr 19, 2015 11:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Forged Engine rebuild
Replies: 37
Views: 2732

Re: Forged Engine rebuild

I've read a bit further on the DW thread and mapping doesn't sound like their strong point at least they started out on Toyota's so hopefully mechanically they are okay and I'll take it to the place I used before. Having had one map rented to me by JD Modified I don't want to go down that road again...
by Poker Face
Sun Apr 19, 2015 8:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Forged Engine rebuild
Replies: 37
Views: 2732

Re: Forged Engine rebuild

Cheers Rob, I'll get the engine done by them and get it mapped by the guy who had to sort my last call out.
by Poker Face
Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:42 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Forged Engine rebuild
Replies: 37
Views: 2732

Re: Forged Engine rebuild

Thanks guys I have seen some of these threads myself and I have been down there prior to getting them to do the work. If they are as bad as some of these posts suggest then why are the always so busy? For me the evidence for out weighs that against at least I know these guys won't lock my calibratio...
by Poker Face
Sun Apr 19, 2015 1:34 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Forged Engine rebuild
Replies: 37
Views: 2732

Re: Forged Engine rebuild

Yeah that's what I like about it, even if I had all of the tools to do the job myself I'd not have a clue where to get all the machine work done etc. I only moved up here to Runcorn a year or so ago and I'm still getting the lay of the land a bit. It also depends on how much spare time you have I su...
by Poker Face
Sun Apr 19, 2015 12:40 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Forged Engine rebuild
Replies: 37
Views: 2732

Re: Forged Engine rebuild

I hear you on the ball ache, I haven't looked at your build thread for a bit but I have been following it and admire anyone who is willing to give it a go even though they know it's going to be hard due to work space etc. Total respect to you for that.

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