David's '92 Toyota MR2 GT-S Turbo!

[Benckj]

Yep, sure did about 5 years ago.

http://mr2.org.nz/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13488

[DravidDavid]

I may need to start a new build thread soon. Exciting things ahead. I don't want to start saying stuff and not following through, but I think I'm doing it properly this time.
Stripping out my next body, getting it painted properly the colour that I actually want, putting a nice interior in it and building a 5S-GTE (which is what I should have done before).

I want an 11 second weekend warrior that looks nice when it's parked. The import can wait for now, but definitely still an option. The 2JZ needs a turbo too, so I'll keep an eye on the auctions and we will see what comes first

[4CylinderSpecial]

Stripping out my next body, getting it painted properly the colour that I actually want, putting a nice interior in it and building a 5S-GTE (which is what I should have done before).

A 5s will be cool! I'll be very interested in that build.

[Alsw20]

Just turbocharge a 2gr. Even a lower boost application will net you huge numbers.

[DravidDavid]

Just turbocharge a 2gr. Even a lower boost application will net you huge numbers.

...All options on the table. But 5S is more cost effective and I have most of the parts to sort it already.

[Alsw20]

Heh. Cost effective and building an engine don't really belong in the same sentence.

[DravidDavid]

Heh. Cost effective and building an engine don't really belong in the same sentence.

I didn't say either were cost effective. I said the 5S was "more" cost effective than the 2GR haha.

$3500 for engine alone, getting the kit here to mount it plus buying the turbo, exhaust and getting it all certified adds up.

[Alsw20]

How much do you think the 5s build is going to be?

The way I was looking at it was the 2gr would be a stock engine with bolt ons. It has almost 60% greater displacement than the 5s.

The 5s is going to be a serious rebuild to handle the horsepower required for a street driven 11 second MR2.

Have you driven a 12 second MR2 for perspective?

[DravidDavid]

How much do you think the 5s build is going to be?

The way I was looking at it was the 2gr would be a stock engine with bolt ons. It has almost 60% greater displacement than the 5s.

The 5s is going to be a serious rebuild to handle the horsepower required for a street driven 11 second MR2.

Have you driven a 12 second MR2 for perspective?

The 5S is going to be a serious rebuild. I'm not aiming for huge power figures to start with. But the headroom to go for bigger horsepower later with the stronger block is most attractive. I hear the extra torque from the 5S is cool too!

I've got all the parts together to build it already. Will be talking to a local machine shop soon.

I havn't really driven any fast drag cars. I really haven't driven any "fast" cars at all. Just fun ones, haha.

[DravidDavid]

Got myself a fancy new toy to pass the time while I decide what to do. 4.0L V8. Looks good on the rims I took off the MR2. Tyres were too big for the MR2 but they are the perfect size for this car.

[4CylinderSpecial]

Got myself a fancy new toy to pass the time while I decide what to do. 4.0L V8. Looks good on the rims I took off the MR2. Tyres were too big for the MR2 but they are the perfect size for this car.

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I love Soarers. Was and still am considering getting a v8 one as a daily.

[DravidDavid]

I love Soarers. Was and still am considering getting a v8 one as a daily.

Buy mine. I already don't really like it, lol. Makes a good sound though. Straight pipe out of the cats. Great rumble. Dosn't use any oil or water. Sounds a bit lame up high because there is no cross-over. Need an H pipe or something in the middle to even out the tone and give it that classic muscle car sound.

[4CylinderSpecial]

Buy mine. I already don't really like it, lol. Makes a good sound though. Straight pipe out of the cats. Great rumble. Dosn't use any oil or water. Sounds a bit lame up high because there is no cross-over. Need an H pipe or something in the middle to even out the tone and give it that classic muscle car sound.

A bit boaty compared to the 2? Let me sell a few more fiats and i'll let you know.

[DravidDavid]

A bit boaty compared to the 2? Let me sell a few more fiats and i'll let you know.

Not boaty on the super lows. It's the steering rack that's making it feel like a barge. I think it needs replacing, which is first on the list. Pretty common problem. Minor miss and faded paint on the boot, but they're all easy fixes. We'll see how I like it once it's in 6K car condition, haha.

[Alsw20]

Found a donor car for you.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-ca ... 349819.htm