MKII Turbo Engine Install Pics
Kinda disjointed article here. But, basically, once Shane had gotten the engine back together after cleaning and replacing many parts, we rolled the engine under the car, put the hoist over the engine compartment,...
Midship Runabout
How To: Flush Coolant
Pat decided to use Evan’s NPG+ as a coolant in hopes of preventing detonation that chronically plagues 3SGTE’s when they reach the 300 rear wheel horsepower limit. Pat is going to be using a...
Hose From Hell Replacement Without Removing any Part of the Turbo
Note: Hose from Hell is also known as HFH. Description of HFH The HFH is a simple 5 inch coolant hose on the MR2 Turbo that usually wears out and burts sometime after...
GUIDE: Cost Effective Beams Swap
Well… This seems to come up every now and then. People complaining that the beams engine is too rare/expensive. So here’s my guide, on how to go about getting a 200+hp 3SGE, for the...
Writeup: RWD beams to transverse (Or vice versa)
Okay, so this seems to come up every now and then, usually people wanting to know if they can fit an Altezza engine into their MR2. A few people have fitted FWD engines in...
AC Conversion
The “proper” way to do a conversion is NOT the only way. THE reason that you have to remove all traces of R-12 in a system is because the introduction of R-134 turns the...
Basic DIY Diagnostics
To start with: Gotta have tools. The more tools you have the better. Basic tools are essential; socket set, wrench set, screwdriver set, test light, mulitmeter volts/ohms, jumper wires ( make yourself a set...
Buying a Modified MR2
Are you thinking of buying a modified MR2 Turbo? It may be a fast way to get the power you always wanted without going through the effort of building one for yourself. It may...
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...
Does the MR2 Make for a Good First Car?
In response to the threads that tend to pop up every so often with 16/17/18 years olds asking if it is a good idea to get an MR2 as a first car, I would like to offer the following.
Short Answer: No
Long Answer:
The MR2 is a special and unique car. That is what so many of us spend so much time fixated on this message board, mailing lists, club events, etc. The reason you are here reading about the MR2, researching it, considering it is very likely that you have recognized the MR2 provides some features that set it apart from your run-of-the-mill VW/Honda/Acura/BMW/Toyota.