Turbo v NA, Suspension Difference?

Post by **mike_m** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:10 pm

Was looking under my turbo the other day and counldn't notice any difference between it and my gen 4 NA, Just wondering if someone new whats difference is suspension wise between the two?

Post by **Benckj** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:15 am

Nothing, for the same year they are exactly the same. Brakes are alittle larger on turbo but rest is same.

Post by **iOnic** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:50 am

Only difference in suspension/brakes is between Gen1/Gen2+. If both cars are the same generation they'll be the same regardless of NA/Turbo

Post by **mike_m** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:20 pm

Thats interesting, as i was looking at getting a TRD front and rear sway bar but there are different options for turbo and NA models, which lead me to believe there was some sort of difference

Post by **MoNk** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 5:20 pm

mike_m wrote:Thats interesting, as i was looking at getting a TRD front and rear sway bar but there are different options for turbo and NA models, which lead me to believe there was some sort of difference

No. Part numbers are the same.

Post by **tw2** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:20 pm

Are even the springs the same? There is a significant weight difference between turbo and NA?

Post by **-meowmix-** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 8:25 pm

tw2 wrote:There is a significant weight difference between turbo and NA?

Might just be the weight of the turbo/stuff to make the turbo work etc.

But I have read that there was a revision in the suspension, apparently to reduce the snap oversteer. No actual evidence though.

Post by **iOnic** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:09 am

There was a revision in 91/92 but it had nothing to do with NA/Turbo - it was the switch from Gen1 to Gen2. There isn't much weight difference between a base model GT-S and the average G-Ltd btw

Post by **vvega** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:42 am

gearbox is also different ... about 40 kg's all up differance between the turbo and n/a in the arse

also .. all gen3 /4 mr2's carrie the same brakes and suspention turbo or not

Post by **paulusb** » Thu May 20, 2010 9:28 am

sorry old thread

did a search in google and found it

would it wwork to swap gen 1 or 2 struts and springs into a gen 4?

Post by **Benckj** » Thu May 20, 2010 9:41 am

It would work but the struts are oil type in gen 1 and went to Bilstien gas in gen 4. Belive the spring rates are also different even though older models would work.

If you want to keep with OEM I'd get a new set on Bilsteins from Toyota. I bought them and it only cost about $115 per corner including the whole strut housing not just the insert. If you need springs I have a spare set of Gen4's which I could sell you cheap.

Post by **paulusb** » Thu May 20, 2010 10:02 am

thanks so example this wont fit

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =290192227

i just want new shocks and springs all round .

i still have my stock springs tho ..

but shocks are my main concern adjustables are a tad out my range cause that = cert as well.

Post by **Benckj** » Thu May 20, 2010 1:12 pm

They would work but most likely the struts are in not very good shape. Monroes are in the same leauge as KYB's and not high quality. Better choice would be to buy some OEM Blisteins for $460 and re-use your springs. This won't lower your ride though.

Post by **paulusb** » Thu May 20, 2010 1:18 pm

my car has lowering springs but there crap

460 seems prerty heap for blisteins?

Post by **Benckj** » Thu May 20, 2010 2:34 pm

$460 is cheap because Toyota sells all consumable parts regardless of year at the same price. So you would need to look at the later model years for the strut to ensure you get the bset one. I had my man at Toyota do some digging and he verified that they were Bilstein blacks before he ordered. Incedently the LH ones listed for $115 each but the RH side as $2,500. He jiggled the numbers and sold them all for $115/each.

No luck with the lowering springs? Were those the RSR ones I sent you?