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by Tonberry
Fri Mar 28, 2014 5:15 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev 3 Turbo Boost Cut
Replies: 13
Views: 901

Re: Rev 3 Turbo Boost Cut

Oh dear. Looks as if he may have made a pigs ear of things.

Did claim he has owned MR2s for 18 years and this was the best yet...
by Tonberry
Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:22 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev 3 Turbo Boost Cut
Replies: 13
Views: 901

Re: Rev 3 Turbo Boost Cut

Thanks guys. He has fitted an electronic boost controller set to 1.1 BAR. The engine has been rebuilt recently; Full engine rebuild with new Toyota pistons/rings/main bearings and full gasket set (3 months ago/2000 miles) performed by myself, new Toyota ceramic stock turbo (no stupid race turbos or ...
by Tonberry
Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:17 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev 3 Turbo Boost Cut
Replies: 13
Views: 901

Re: Rev 3 Turbo Boost Cut

Nothing to do with the ECU's TSVS?
by Tonberry
Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:17 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev 3 Turbo Boost Cut
Replies: 13
Views: 901

Re: Rev 3 Turbo Boost Cut

A little more detail would be appreciated.
by Tonberry
Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rev 3 Turbo Boost Cut
Replies: 13
Views: 901

Rev 3 Turbo Boost Cut

Speaking to an MR2 owner about his car and he mentioned the following; Is this normal? "You’ll find the drive/pull in the car (when you stick your foot fully down and leave it there) gradual at first, well sort off lol.. when the boost snaps in, which it will do fast at 3K (less than a second) ...
by Tonberry
Mon Mar 24, 2014 4:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: What's it worth? MR2 Rev5 GTS 64k miles
Replies: 8
Views: 762

Re: What's it worth? MR2 Rev5 GTS 64k miles

eBay no reserve auction will tell you how much its worth.
by Tonberry
Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Just about to buy a Turbo....
Replies: 18
Views: 1057

Re: Just about to buy a Turbo....

That's the plan exactly. Sadly there is a lot of crud for sale.

I've been looking for 4 months!
by Tonberry
Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Just about to buy a Turbo....
Replies: 18
Views: 1057

Re: Just about to buy a Turbo....

I've seen it.

Isn't a T-Bar though!
by Tonberry
Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Just about to buy a Turbo....
Replies: 18
Views: 1057

Re: Just about to buy a Turbo....

Cheers for the input guys.

Sadly it sold before I picked it up - teach me not to leave a deposit.

I'm struggling to find a decent REV 3 T Bar. Anyone care to sell me theirs?!
by Tonberry
Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Just about to buy a Turbo....
Replies: 18
Views: 1057

Just about to buy a Turbo....

Test drove a 94' Rev 3 this evening. The temperature guage sat at approximately 85 degrees and didn't reach half way. Possible thermostat or is this normal? The car seemed to want to idle at 950-1000 rpm once warm, is this normal? It also seemed to flutter very slightly. The car was once on coilover...

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