Turbo XBrace versus aftermarket Strut Brace

[Pete_MR2]

Hi all, I'm after a bit of advice,

Basically me and a friend fitted an aftermarket interooler to my Rev 2 Turbo. After allot of issues with leaking etc we finally got the interooler and engine running sweet BUT then found that the XBrace would not fit back onto the car. This is due to the top pipe being too high and we've also raise the accelerator cable slightly to stop it being pushed down on a pipe that eventually gets rather hot.

So....

I've bought my self an aftermarket rear strut brace but when looking at it, surely the XBrace would support the engine much better that a single bar??

Has anyone else had this problem - aftermarket interooler XBrace issues and would you in my position ditch the old and in with the new!

Cheers

Pete

[Tsia]

I don't think it'll make a MASSIVE difference, really. Many people run without them, IIRC. Personally, I just like how they look!

[nickg07]

couple of options..trd rear strut brace or if you have a lower budget like me the ultra racing one.

[Torero]

Only really required if you have a t-bar and more often than not the front brace has more effect.

The rear is braced through the engine mountings and subframe so fairly stiff in it's natural state, the front however does have movement and it makes a noticeable difference to body roll and steering/suspension response.

Saying that I agree the only rear brace I have found that makes a difference is the TRD ones and even second hand they are well in excess of £200. I know mine is up for sale shortly - won't fit in the V6 with my set up

[Torero]

As mentioned not only excellent standard but becoming rare as not being made any more.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-MR2-SW ... _500wt_950

[toxo]

Hi all, I'm after a bit of advice,

Basically me and a friend fitted an aftermarket interooler to my Rev 2 Turbo. After allot of issues with leaking etc we finally got the interooler and engine running sweet BUT then found that the XBrace would not fit back onto the car. This is due to the top pipe being too high and we've also raise the accelerator cable slightly to stop it being pushed down on a pipe that eventually gets rather hot.

So....

I've bought my self an aftermarket rear strut brace but when looking at it, surely the XBrace would support the engine much better that a single bar??

Has anyone else had this problem - aftermarket interooler XBrace issues and would you in my position ditch the old and in with the new!

Cheers

Pete

Which intercooler is it? EMS make/made a replacement hot pipe for some models to avoid this problem.

[Pete_MR2]

All sorted cheers folks! I've opted for no XBrace and a aftermarket strut brace, which on the bright side gives me a little bit more space when messing around in the engine bay

Just got to wait for some dry weather now to get her out the garage

Cheers

Pete