2zz Engine Removal & Swap
This document was meant to be a guide on how the average joe may drop his 2zz engine out of his Spyder. While the focus is the 2zz engine, you can also apply more...
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How To: Clean the Mass Air Flow Sensor
Yes, there is a SpyderMagazine article on this. But, I thought, it assumes you already know WHERE the Mass Air Flow sensor (MAF) is. So I thought I could make it more simple. N00b-proof,...
How To: Remove the ECU Fuse and Negative Battery Terminal Camp
When I tried to add these pics to the n00b’s guide on MAF cleaning, it said there were too many pics. So, it gets a thread all by itself. When you clean the MAF,...
V6 How To-A Visual Aid
Removal of the stock motor 3S or 5S. Keep the parts organized, you will be using many on the V6 motor. Things to remember: Cap off coolent hoses Protect fuel lines from contaminants and...
How To: V6 Swap Primer
Engines: Compatiblity / Grocery List
1997+: 1MZ-FE
Best choice for swap.
1992-1996: 1MZ-FE
Compatible, but not recommended.
Early 90’s 3vz is proven to work also*
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3SGTE Engine Removal / Build-up Pictures
I followed the service manual as well as the excellent write up on this site: http://www.mrtwo.net/mr2modproject/mr2modproject.htm to remove the engine out of the bottom of the MR2. The reason for removing the engine was...
How To: Bleed MR2 Cooling System
Draining: Complete service manual instructions can be found here. The MR2 has four drain plugs, one in the radiator, two in the piping underneath the car, and one in the engine block. When I...
How To: Install AutoLab Level 2 Turbo Kit
This page contains notes and pictures for the installation of the Autolab Level 2 turbo kit. This kit contains the following components:
T3/T4 50trim water cooled Garrett turbocharger
Tial wastegate
Necessary fittings/gaskets for wastegate
Manifold
The only good precat…is a dead one!
Disclaimer: Altering or removing any part of a manufacturer’s installed emissions system is against Federal Emissions Laws in the United States. Those members who choose to do this agree they are doing it of...
How To: Remove MR2 Turbocharger
Here is a brief document describing how to remove (or rather how I remove) the turbocharger from the MKII MR2. The reason for removing the turbo here is because a couple of the exhaust...