Are there any major differences in the engine too?Cheers
stu
Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
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Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
Hello am new to the site and found it interesting, just want to know how do i know which revision i have? its an early 92 model with 15 inch wheels. Are there any major differences in the engine too?
Cheers
stu
Are there any major differences in the engine too?Cheers
stu
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Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
The Rev 2s came with 15" wheels (I'm assuming that your alloys are the standard Toyota ones), so unless the previous owner swapped them over, your MR2 is a Rev 2.
I don't think there were any changes to the engine for the Rev 2; the main difference was the improvements to the suspension layout.
(I'm assuming that your alloys are the standard Toyota ones), so unless the previous owner swapped them over, your MR2 is a Rev 2.I don't think there were any changes to the engine for the Rev 2; the main difference was the improvements to the suspension layout.
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Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
cheers for that is helpfull.
Does anyone know of any independant servicing specialists in the east of england, preferably norfolk?
stu
Does anyone know of any independant servicing specialists in the east of england, preferably norfolk?
stu
Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
Last edited by Paul R on Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
Hi,
One noticable difference to a rev1/2 is that the rev2 has 2 pipes coming off of the throttle body and the rev1 only has one!
A rev1 has 7 studs on the exhaust manifold too, rev2 has 9 I think.
Cheers,
Paul.
One noticable difference to a rev1/2 is that the rev2 has 2 pipes coming off of the throttle body and the rev1 only has one!
A rev1 has 7 studs on the exhaust manifold too, rev2 has 9 I think.
Cheers,
Paul.
Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
turbostu wrote:cheers for that is helpfull.
Does anyone know of any independant servicing specialists in the east of england, preferably norfolk?
stu
I'd recommend Westfield Motors
- they're in Essex through, near Southend. They did a lot of work to my Rev2 including a top end rebuild.Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
Front Spoiler Lip on the Rev2 sticks out by about 2 inches whereas the rev1 doesn't. Also theres a split in the centre of the lip on Rev 1's.
Also theres a split in the centre of the lip on Rev 1's.Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
and the throttle body pipe is same diameter along its length on the rev2 whereas its narrower and tapered on rev1.
Also rev2s ride height is lower as stock and i believe the rear track is wider. Also think the antiroll bars are thicker. Gear shifter is also shorter on rev2s and shorter throw than rev1.
Also rev2s ride height is lower as stock and i believe the rear track is wider.
Also think the antiroll bars are thicker. Gear shifter is also shorter on rev2s and shorter throw than rev1.'02 VX220 2.2 n/a Daily driver - Exige Size TD 1.2 - TAT shorty Diffuser - HardTop - Chris Tullet 4-1 Manifold.'97 mk1 Mazda Eunos Turbo track car with 260bhp/ton - soon more as Chris Wilsons going to build me an engine over the winter 
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Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
BenF : Have you got a number for that place near Southend still mate?
Thanks.
: Have you got a number for that place near Southend still mate?Thanks.
Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
Nige wrote:
I don't think there were any changes to the engine for the Rev 2; the main difference was the improvements to the suspension layout.
I thought the Rev1 had the better suspension and they down graded it for the general public who couldnt handle the car properly!
Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
CJB wrote:Nige wrote:
I don't think there were any changes to the engine for the Rev 2; the main difference was the improvements to the suspension layout.
I thought the Rev1 had the better suspension and they down graded it for the general public who couldnt handle the car properly!
When I get my engine back in, I'll give you a spin in my rev1.
....the suspension is sh!t lol.....to put it lightly!! soon fix that though 
Paul.
Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
CJB wrote:Nige wrote:
I don't think there were any changes to the engine for the Rev 2; the main difference was the improvements to the suspension layout.
I thought the Rev1 had the better suspension and they down graded it for the general public who couldnt handle the car properly!
Oh, just noticed you have a rev1 anyway!
oops! lol
Paul.
Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
I thought that rev1's were faster round the track but the geometry was altered to make the car more user friendly i.e. easier to recover from a tail slide.
To sum up a rev1 is quicker with an experienced driver.
easier to recover from a tail slide.To sum up a rev1 is quicker with an experienced driver.
Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
CJB wrote:I thought that rev1's were faster round the track but the geometry was altered to make the car more user friendly i.e.
To sum up a rev1 is quicker with an experienced driver.
Hmmm.
..interesting...its the first rev1 I've had and I only drove it for 30 miles or so before the dismantling started! I didnt think much of the handling though.so you think it's good?
OK, you take me out in your motor then! before I change the setup of mine?Paul.
Re: Rev 1 or Rev 2 turbo?
http://www.westfieldmotors.co.uk/
Tel: 01268 783205
They're good and very reasonable!
And also very busy- a good sign
Tel: 01268 783205They're good and very reasonable!
And also very busy
- a good sign