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Originally posted by MR2QIK

Kev07, thanks for the constructive words/compliment. The wheels have a bit of sentimental value as my brother bought them for me 8yrs ago, cost him $5k back in the day (cost $5k via Japan, original 3pc). They're not everyone's taste, but I can never bring myself to change them. Besides, wheels are like shoes, they can go in & out of fashion, so I don't bother trying to keep up. About the nitrous, here's what the interior looks like 99% of the time

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Yeah thats fine. Would never expect anyone to change just because SOMEONE doesn't like something...sounds like my mate here, he has a VX and keeps changing his plans because he sees something else he thinks people will like better...i keep telling him to buy something for HIM and f*** everyone else.
And the interior looks alot nicer and cleaner without that bottle. Well done.

i had to dig up your old showroom thred mate
love your 2 and im sure everyone else on hear does to.

Cheers Spaniel. Didn't even realise any of my old threads still existed. Thought they'd be erased from history by now....lol

B24, here you go:




As for the top end (cylinder head), it's pretty simple really:

Slightly shaved
Mild port & polish + cleaning up
HKS Gen3 272 cams (higher lift than Gen2 versions) - intake & exhaust
HKS valvesprings
Standard valves
Adjustable cam gears

Yeah, there isn't really much to do (compared to some other motors). More a matter of doing it right. Spot on regarding the turbo. Here's a few of my past dyno graphs (I've posted them before but it's probably fallen into the archived abyss). All on PULP 98RON. Can't really give you a true before & after on the intake manifold, as I changed turbo @ the same time too. Mine was more designed towards providing an even flow & mild power gain (so I didn't sacrifice). Power gain would vary by design of course (runner length/size etc). I'm still using the standard t/b & the ECU is still where Toyota intended. Didn't need to change throttle cable (stocker was long enough).

2L (with forged pistons, 8.5:1 C/R, standard intake manifold), Blitz K1380V @ 18psi top end (midrange spike/scramble), HKS 272's, HKS IC, Power FC:
About as far as you can go with your current turbo. No sacrifice @ all over standard (same downlow, significantly more midrange & top end)


2.2L (8.8:1 C/R, Pauter rods, custom intake manifold), Garrett GT3037 0.7 A/R @ 20psi, HKS 272's, Full Race A2A IC, Power FC:
Surprisingly still quite responsive dow low & off boost, much better midrange & top end


2.2L (8.8:1 C/R, Pauter rods, custom intake manifold), Garrett GT35R 0.82 A/R @ 20psi, HKS 272's, Full Race A2A IC, Power FC:
Not as responsive down low (still acceptable) especially off boost, better midrange & extremely good top end


I've currently improved on that by going W2A IC & an MSD 6AL (with blaster 3 coil). Same boost/ignition timing etc, & she's doing back to back 320-330rwkw (never heatsoaked on me yet). I recently moved house, so the dynographs have gone astray (prolly in a box somewhere), but it pretty much looks like the 312 run.

Happy snaps:

Tops convention center in the first pic?

I want your rear bar! So aggressive!

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Originally posted by MRTurbo

I want that engine!

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Yes, that too [:P] I basically just want the whole car.
I've got the same front bar and similar wheels.. but that's about it lol

EDIT:
Actually, now that I think about it. Your Sard bar is different to mine Jay!
Mine has extra carbon fiber vents. I think I like yours better.

I actually think mine is more like yours, just with extra vents.

Like this, except my vents are CF.

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/8155/sardfrontbumper.jpg
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2236/sardfrontbumper3.jpg

P.s. Where did you get the pics of that orange car? I've been looking for photos of Sard MR2s so I can do some photoshops.