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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/02/15 22:29:44
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Got the headers the y-pipe merges pretty well not the best but good for the money. So shiny. Will have to get them coated.
New tip the early 94-96 1mz lower intake half does not mate with the new 96+ upper intake.... doh. So in my impatience ive decided not to sort this out till after the engine is at least in the car. Could be a mistake i'll let you know.
My plan is to use the turbo charcoal cannister i'll let people know if the ecu doesnt like it.
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/03/17 08:44:38
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Set back. Doing a test fit and the exhaust does not work at all the headers are too long. Rear set foul on the crossmember and Y pipe sits way too low.
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/03/17 22:39:04
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What's your plan to bypass the immobilizer? Or are you fitting it?
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/03/18 03:15:46
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/03/21 08:23:09
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Despite the long time taken so far to do this conversion the actual work required so far has almost been a little too easy. Take for example connecting the engine to the gearbox having not seen any others other than online i was prepared to drill and tap new holes but the 95 1mz bolted to my 93 E153 box. 5bolts and 2 dowels spaced pretty evenly around. Got the clutch from ABS in Fyshwick everything is from the Camry.
One problem that i made for myself is fitting the exhaust. its turning into a bigger issue because i tried to be cheap. The back end i took a torch to to bend closer to the engine (yet to test if this has made a problem with the driveshaft) but the front which stuck out just as far has issues with the selectors so i think its best to bin the lot and go back to the factory headers and get the rest of the system custom made.
Has anyone in Canberra had any good experiences with the few car wreckers we have? Theres not many to choose from and they know it. Kinda like when i chick knows she hot.
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/03/22 08:05:21
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From memory the Camry uses a different profile key than the MR2 and also the ignition is completely different. The immobiliser box for the Camry will be a separate box to the ECU, did you get this too, and the keys for it? I'm not 100% sure but I can check today at work but I didn't think that Toyota had a transponder blank in the same profile as the MR2, but a way to get around this would be to drill a hole in the side of the MR2 key, cut out the chip from the Camry and glue it in the MR2 key, then all you need to do for the ignition is attach the antenna coil which should be straight forward.
Might just be easier to change the ECU to an aftermarket one so you don't need the factory immobiliser :)
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/03/28 19:56:17
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I've got the key and pretty sure everything else required. Also been looking into getting the ecu re-flashed to remove I mob.
I've said it before but I hope to put the engine in this weekend.
Belt I used for alt alone is a Gates part#6pk940
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/03/28 21:28:43
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Be aware that the drivers side driveshaft inner CV joint can rub against the block. What's your plan to cross the coolant flow?
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/04/08 18:39:26
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Engine is in!!!!
I'll post some pics tonight fits great with some healthy looking space driver side.
I wonder if the rubbing you mentioned is caused by the carrierbearing mount people have used.
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/04/09 21:47:31
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/04/10 02:23:29
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Sorry if you have answered this but i have missed it...
What are you doing for the fuel rail - the 1mz is returnless but does it need to to a return system for the sw set up?
I have read somewhere that the earlier v6 (can't remember right now) fuel rail is a return type and is compatible with the 1mz.
Or have I just got it all back to front? (it is 2.25am...)
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/04/10 04:34:03
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The 3vz fuel rail does have a return but it is NOT compatible with the 1MZ. You'll hear otherwise from others but from those that have tried it, they know that it doesn't work. I know, I tried.
I just put a T piece into the fuel line, SARD fuel pressure reg on one side, rail on the other. Works fine.
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/04/10 08:20:06
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Virgin is correct the 3vz fuel rail does not fit the 1mz. Ive got one of the first gen 1mz which did have a return system.
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/04/10 16:07:33
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woah! Where'd you get that? I thought the first gen 1mz with the return was never sold here in Aus.
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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra?
2012/04/12 21:07:37
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Got it at itchiban imports in Sydney.
Quick check guys reverse switch plug is on the body harness? I seem to have misplaced it....
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