The 3vz-fe is the Best Toyota v6
This doesn’t include the newest v6’s coming. I.E. the new onslaught from the Lexi, or the 4.0L v6. Comparing 2vz-fe, 3vz-e, 3vz-fe, 5vz-fe, 1mz-fe (For the purpose of the discussion 1mz-fe = all 1mz-fe’s,...
Category: MK1
20V Blacktop Dyno Results
Here are the results: 137whp & 111wft-lbs. This is with 103 octane unleaded gas. I don’t really trust the A/F ratio measurements. The tool they use for that is a little suspect, since it...
4AGE Cooling System 101
The water pump pumps water into the block, it circulates into the head and comes out of the head on the passenger side above the water pump. The water travels passed the cap and...
How To: Replace the Starter
To replace the starter on a mk1: 1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. 2. Jack the car and use stands. 3. Under the car use a 14mm socket a short extension and...
Exterior Detailing 101
This is going to be a three part series into exterior detailing. Our test subject is my sisters Black 2000 Toyota Camry with many paint imperfections and blemishes. After the detail is complete I...
Electrical Problems 101
1. The alternator came with a plastic “hat” on the top post. If yours is gone, the wire harness will sit on the post and the post will dig into the wire harness. The...
MK1/MK2 OEM & short shifter comparisons
I was organizing some parts today and decided to do a side-by-side comparison of the various shifters I’ve come across over the years. I’m a big fan of the B & M shifters, although...
How To: Repair Power Window
Twosrus sells replacement motor gears for power windows, which is a very common failure on the aging MR2s. However, the regulator gear could be the one causing your problems. This gear is irreplaceable and...
How To: Replace Fuel Pump
ince the MR2’s fuel pump is right next to the dash, this is a very simple theft-deterrant mod. Turn the switch off when you park the car, and the car will not start again...
How To: Replace Fuel Filter
Figured this was an easy enough task, and again, like many of my repairs on this site, I’ve had never changed this out since I’d owned the car at the time. Plus it was...