2014/03/03 10:10:11
MR2QIK
Nice work with the cooler. From my experience with that kinda setup, you'll really need a thermofan on top (pull). I monitored temps with mine (when a2a) & it was quite stable/good on the street compared to a sidemount. With over 300rwkw, it only really struggled on the dyno, handled street driving quite well. When my fan fuse blew, there was a clear increase in intake temps.
2014/03/03 12:02:08
MIDN1T3
Mr2qik - I have a 11 inch fan on the bottom 'pushing' and was thinking about putting another on top to pull but there's not enough room between the cooler and the rain guard.

However, I do have the dual engine lid shroud plus fans that I will put on after the paint job which should help pull air through the engine bay and intercooler.
Definitely better than a side mount and cost about the same!
2014/03/07 11:52:49
MIDN1T3
So after trying to find a replacement center cap for my front right wheel (and having no luck), stumbled onto one after a friend had bought an MR2 up from Sydney. 
 
She had lost three, so traded me the last remaining one for some advice when she installs a turbo engine - trying to convince her to get a Gen 3 3sgte.
 
Here's her MR2 - SW20 N/A widebody.


 
This is the centre cap - its been painted flat black but I'll see if turps can get it off, otherwise I may end up painting all my centre caps black to make them match.
 

 
To do list this weekend:
- replace front wheel bearings
- install new spark plugs, fuel filter, oil and oil filter, clean air filter
- clean/paint centre cap/s
2014/05/28 16:21:57
MIDN1T3
Man, it's been ages since I've updated this and a fair bit has happened.
 
So, almost 2 months ago I hit a cat at about 100kph on the highway and it ended up destroying my bumper, AC condenser, radiator, radiator lower support and under body plastic.  Needless to say, I was quite unimpressed.
 
I had planned to work on it straight away, get all the parts and fix it with the thought of still getting it painted.
However, I crashed my motorbike a few days later after the cat incident and broke 2 ribs, partial dislocation of my hip, tore my groin and destroyed my ankle which meant I've had not time to work on it :(
 
However, now that I'm able to physically work on it, I've managed to get all the required parts (a HUGE plug for mrmr2 (Josh) - the guy is awesome when it comes to getting parts) and so will attempt to get this car back on the road this weekend.
 
I also got the larger turbo radiator with fan shroud - my NA was still in there but I never had a problem with overheating.
 
I've already removed the front bumper, radiator and condenser.
 
To do:
Install -  new radiator lower support, radiator, AC condenser.
Flush and bleed cooling system with Toyota Red, check and then re-bleed.
Get AC re-gased
Install bumper and lip
Wash and polish - it is filthy atm.
 
Drive :)
 
A few pictures...


 
Once I get it all back together and driving fine, maybe...just maybe, I can seriously look at getting it painted! 
 
 
 
 
2014/05/28 16:45:17
Eric
damn, poor mr2. I'm guessing the cat didnt make it out alive? 
2014/05/28 17:49:01
MIDN1T3
Eric
damn, poor mr2. I'm guessing the cat didnt make it out alive? 




It got destroyed.  I made sure of it.
 
How I make sure I know where all the bolts go...

<< ..9 - Powered by APG vNext Trial
© 2025 APG vNext Trial Version 5.5

Use My Existing Forum Account

Use My Social Media Account