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Hey guys ill be using this as a picture thread to help me keep upto date on things and to let you roc see what I'm up to s:D :D s:D
Engine
Lotus exige stock 2zz-ge engine
Mwr 2zz swap exhaust manifold
Moroso sump/crank scraper deleted
800 cc Injectors
Aem fuel pressure regulator
Ecu
Aem ems series 1 / 03 celica t sport ecu
F/I
Rotrex c30 - 94 supercharger
95mm pulley
11 psi max
Wheel & tyres
Facelift wheels
Toyo t1r all round
205 50 15 15"
225 45 16 16"
Chassis/suspension
mister r coil over
Up rated front and rear sway bar ( set to soft setting )
New drop link
Facelift front and rear brace
Matt performance mid brace
Cusco cross member brace
brakes
oem stock calipers fully refurb all round
carbotech 8 front
Stock pads rear
race groove oem disk
stainless steel brake lines
hardtop s:) :) s:)
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needed a wash before pic s:( :( s:(
03+ rear light conversion
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2zz conversion with only 2k of bed - in miles on the clock
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Coolant nipple blocked off and removed
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Uprated rails with 800 cc injectors ( from my previous celica build)
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Dip stick tube
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ACT HDSS
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lotus throttle cable bracket
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celica c60 gearbox with 03+ mr2 LSD conversion
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this is how it should look once you finish swapping the parts over
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compression test
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decat/downpipe by Solid Fabrication
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loving the colour! makes me not want to wrap it s:( :( s:(
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Rotrex/water-air chargecooler setup
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got the water line run underneath the car through the center. all snog up and safe.
after 1k miles for the rest of the stuff to bed in, the scary tune day
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Tuned by Romain at dynohayes in kent
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ill get some more pictures up later. doing it all on phone is a nightmare lol
wowsers good work!
320bhp, I bet that is a bit mental s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:
Excellent! s:D :D s:D
Very nice mate.
Great
Bloody hell !! Great work !!
Outstanding! I bet that's a hoot. What psi and engine management are you running out of curiosity?
That's a serious setup right there.. Say she is a beast to move..
F me that is awesome,
Torque figure? That's my favourite.
Just enlarged the pic. 225 ft/lb
Thanks for the kind words guys. Unfortunately I finished work too late today so I couldn't get anything done and take some more pictures
The car is pushing 10 psi with 03 celica ecu mated up with AEM EMS series 1. Tuned by Romain (pm me if anyone wants he's number). This is a bone stock 2zz so i didn't want to go too mad with power/psi as im already pushing it's limit on the engine and gearbox. I had a fully forged celica but the mr2 is a completely different aanimal. Real handful at times lol.
The car do need a 4 wheel alignment so i should be getting that done in a few weeks time. Has anyone got any recommended setup?
Wow - awesome work and exactly what I would like to do with my spectra 2 s:D :D s:D
Love it. Any track days etc planned?
Looks great, is the rotrex kit off the shelf somewhere or home made?
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Love it. Any track days etc planned?
I want to do some testing first before i hit the track. Mainly directing heat away from the engine bay as them exhaust heat is no joke, real hot inside there and its not even summer yet. Im keeping my eyes close on a few track mainly at Donington, Rockenham and Snetterton. Snet have there new layout and it's awesome s:) :) s:) just gotta keep them noise down somehow lol
Quote from: "steve b"Looks great, is the rotrex kit off the shelf somewhere or home made?
Nope it's completely home cook s;) ;) s;)
Done some testing today on the exhaust DB. Came out at 70-73 dB on idle and 80-82 dB on full chat. All done by 2 different type of apps on my phone.... hmmmm ( could it be wrong? )
I started to wrap my downpipe today but only got half way before I ran out of wrap s:( :( s:( will get another 5 meter another time and finish it of at a later date. Engine bay is now ALOT more cooler too. My next mission is to get behind the engine and put some heat wrap on the rotrex inlet near the firewall....
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Great thread, nice to see something a little different for a change.
Installed facelift rear bumper vent today
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330 mm omp steering wheel and boss ( HORN! for anyone who want to do this youll have to drill a hole on the boss and connect your ground wire onto it and connect the positive to the horn to make it work )
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And the cobra bucket seats/side mount with Rogue brackets
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I'd sort out a real harness bar, that storage bin frame is very thin seemed tube that will just fold in a crash.
Thanks Steve for the heads up s:) :) s:) I do plan on getting a half cage to eliminate that but that won't happen until I regain some cash back first lol.
Love the thread. I'm on with my 2zz as we spk. I'm just waiting for a guy to come look at the throttle position sensor before I turn it over. Ok get pics up soon.
Small update
2 new rear tyres - toyo t1r 225/45/16
Needed more ground clearance to get on the drive without scraping on the lumpy ground. Stiffened up the rear suspension a bit too.
new pads came through the door today s:D :D s:D
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old vs new
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sound proof the rear cabin. no more ear bleeding lol. it eliminate some of the road/engine noise. Fuel pump noise is gone too
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got some go-faster stickers for the front and rear
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got my wheel alignment done 2days ago.
FRONT
-1.3 camber
0.30 toe
set back
+0.05
REAR
0.3 camber
0.60 toe
set back
0.45
its not the camber i wanted. only needed it to bed in the fresh tyres before i go crazy with it. soon it will be -1.5
Installed the Carbotech XP8 pads up front today
good point - first impression it felt like oem pads but i tad more nosier but once you put more pressure on it, s:shock: :shock: s:shock: BRACE yourself cause your face about to go trough the wind screen! its shockingly GOOD! done the bed-in miles and it just gets better and better. worth every penny in my eyes
bad point - the front now feel too over whelming and you can feel the back end trying to keep up with it all. thinking if the AP6 for the rear will help....
Quote from: "gazza-blackpool"Love the thread. I'm on with my 2zz as we spk. I'm just waiting for a guy to come look at the throttle position sensor before I turn it over. Ok get pics up soon.
good luck on your build. you wont regret it s;) ;) s;) welcome to LIFT!
I have been contemplating supercharging mine , I think after reading this that I may have to take the plunge .
Neat work s;) ;) s;) nice to see another supercharged 2
Quote from: "markevo6"I have been contemplating supercharging mine , I think after reading this that I may have to take the plunge .
Do'er! You only live once s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "nathanMR2"Neat work s;) ;) s;) nice to see another supercharged 2
Thanks. Yeh there not many around and it's nice to see something different s:) :) s:)
Took the car for a short blast today with the new wheel alignment setup.
The car is really responsive when your throwing it around BUT
When I get a bit more carried away and start putting my foot down a little more the car start to feel very swirly and unstable.
Tomorrow I'm gonna try and put some more air onto the tyres and see if that make the different. If not then I'll need to take off some toe and make it close to 0 as much as possible?..hmmm
Did you have to modify the firewall to fit the rotrex?
Quote from: "snap3"Did you have to modify the firewall to fit the rotrex?
Nope nothing is modified to fit the rotrex. The bracket is a straight bolt - on
2 new toyo t1r 205/50/15 front tyres put on today. Need to put some more miles on them and go hard!. Steering wheel feel a tad more stiffer compare to the 195 (duh)
Quote from: "Vietts"new pads came through the door today s:D :D s:D
sound proof the rear cabin. no more ear bleeding lol. it eliminate some of the road/engine noise. Fuel pump noise is gone too
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Mines rather loud inside, is that dynamat stuff really heavy never seen it in the flesh before?
p.s. Carbotech are the best I think you can find for standard calipers, but once I re-calibrated my foot so I stopped locking up these are even better s;) ;) s;)
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Would like to upgrade the rear at some point but its a bit more involved.
This is the new dynamat and it's ALOT lighter then the old stuff that I use to have on my old track car. I use about 6/7 sheets and it's no heavier then a 1 litre water bottle... I would rather gain a bit of weight then lose my ears s:D :D s:D
Yeh them carbotech pads are really good on stock calipers but I wish I had some more funds for the rear too. They are VERY dusty and show no mercy to your clean wheels lol. I did think about getting them k sport setup but wanted to try the stock setup first as there not too bad once refurb. Think the carbotech 6 rear will help balance the car more too
Quote from: "Vietts"This is the new dynamat and it's ALOT lighter then the old stuff that I use to have on my old track car. I use about 6/7 sheets and it's no heavier then a 1 litre water bottle... I would rather gain a bit of weight then lose my ears s:D :D s:D
Yeh them carbotech pads are really good on stock calipers but I wish I had some more funds for the rear too. They are VERY dusty and show no mercy to your clean wheels lol. I did think about getting them k sport setup but wanted to try the stock setup first as there not too bad once refurb. Think the carbotech 6 rear will help balance the car more too
And it works well the dynamat? Maybe I'll give it a go, I can cope with a helmet on when on track but the last trip to Snetterton and 3hrs on road each way and I decided I hated the car on road (mainly because of the noise).
I have carbotech pads on the rear still and yes very dusty.
Quote from: "steve b"Quote from: "Vietts"This is the new dynamat and it's ALOT lighter then the old stuff that I use to have on my old track car. I use about 6/7 sheets and it's no heavier then a 1 litre water bottle... I would rather gain a bit of weight then lose my ears s:D :D s:D
Yeh them carbotech pads are really good on stock calipers but I wish I had some more funds for the rear too. They are VERY dusty and show no mercy to your clean wheels lol. I did think about getting them k sport setup but wanted to try the stock setup first as there not too bad once refurb. Think the carbotech 6 rear will help balance the car more too
And it works well the dynamat? Maybe I'll give it a go, I can cope with a helmet on when on track but the last trip to Snetterton and 3hrs on road each way and I decided I hated the car on road (mainly because of the noise).
I have carbotech pads on the rear still and yes very dusty.
which model pads do you have on the rear and would you recommend it? I'm very tempted with the 6 on the rears and see how thing goes
Update
Got the wheel alignment done again today at matt smith sport cars. Great guy and really dedicated to he's job and took he's time to get it right. Will defo come back and highly recommend.
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the car feel more comfortable/confident to drive but it's still missing that little something on the rear.... perhaps there too much toe? Will do another adjustment and see if it's any better soon...
Quick update
I've done a few more miles on the fresh tyres and the handling is slowly improving. But not yet perfect to my taste.
Got these today from Lou brooks performance.
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Installed
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I still got the firewall side bush/mount too but I want to give the gearbox side a go first and see how it feel.
More update on it soon
Small update
Installed my oil pressure and relocate the boost gauge s:) :) s:) almost ready for donny soon s:D :D s:D
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Mange to install my carbotech 8 rear pads in the hot sunny day. I can feel the heat on my head s:( :( s:(
Carbotech 8 compare to oem
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Massive improvement. The brakes now feel solid and bites as it should.
JAPSHOW. My first event for the mr2. Well! What can I say. I wasn't expecting to get much of a great runs as im still trying to learn the car. Everything is all new to me.
Very nice day out meeting a few new faces s:) :) s:)
Had 2 runs.
1st attempt - forgot to soften up the rear shocks.had a nice start of the line but a very long missed shift from 3rd to 4th gear. Still manage a nice 14.7?
2nd attempt - a bit slow of the line. Kept it nice at 7k rpm. Soften the rear suspension. BOOM! 13.2!!!! Wow!!!
Saw a carbon spoiler here today. I couldn't resist as I was planning on the apr spoiler but this one is 3rd of the price! Why not s:D :D s:D
All installed. I'm like a kid when it come to new toy LOL
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not my cup of tea but it works! Should be good for tomorrow at donny s:) :) s:) can't wait
we weren't going to mention the missed gear change s:wink: :wink: s:wink: impressive time even with that, even more so on the 2nd run, looked good too!
Can't believe you've got the spoiler on already, I only bought a sticker and haven't managed to stick it on yet! s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
Hahahah I don't wait about s:D :D s:D
Update!
Went to Donington on monday 7th just for the evening to do some testing.
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Well after 3-4 laps They black flag me off due to noise at 104 db! s:o :o s:o I knew the car was loud on the bov side of things but didn't think it was that loud outside lol.
Handling - car handle ok with soft - medium damper. Could be more harder next time. Plenty of straight line stability. BUT the corners is begging for more camber s:( :( s:( that will be on my to do list.
brakes - did not missed a beat. Stayed awesome for the 3-4 laps I done.
Rotrex - works as it should. Easily controlled and hardly any wheel spin when on WOT. Love the boost climb as the rev get higher s:) :) s:)
BOV change to recirc valve. Needed to make the car more quieter so this is the good start for me.
Here you can see the different
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It has a 1" outlet
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Air comes out and back into the rotrex inlet
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There is a slight changes with this setup. Slightly more warmer on the charge cooler and a touch more responsive. And more happy for the ears s:) :) s:)
Any updates on this monster?
Done any track days?
Hi, those Lou Brooks engine mounts look interesting. Do you send your standard mounts to him to be upgraded?
Can you tell me how much they cost?
Thanks
After testing Lou Brooks engine mount at donny a few weeks back. The rear engine mount has started splitting apart s:( :( s:( got a replacement straight away hassle free from Lou himself s:) :) s:) .. We spoke and he made a improvement to the new rev 2 version. It's much more beefier and softer compare to the previous kit he had.
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I'm yet to install the mount on the firewall side. Will do that when I get some more time s:) :) s:)
new poly bush install on front control arms
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All bush off
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Cut insert ring
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Ball joint removal
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I gotta get the ball joint pressed out. Or if you got the Thor hammer I guess you could give it a go?
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ill get the finish picture up once everything is back from powder coating.
Haven't done any more track day s:( :( s:( been soo busy with work and other commitments.
I'm thinking of selling up but have not got a price in mind yet. For anyone who interested the engine done only 3k.
As mentioned, I'm interested but no reply yet?
I'm considering purchasing a chargecooler setup for my supercharged Type R in the next week or so but would rather put the money to this if you are serious about selling.
New toy has arrived. More suspension parts
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19 mm rear anti roll bar
Front wishbone came back from powder coating s:) :) s:)
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bush and new ball joint all on. Looks sooooo much better
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Are you leaving the front arb standard?
Where did you get the UR read bar from?
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Are you leaving the front arb standard?
Where did you get the your read bar from?
Hey bud
For the front I'm currently got the whiteline 22 mm bar installed and set to soft. Brought from camskills.
The rear was brought from dc performance
Thanks, I'd never seen the UR ones for sale I'll check it out.
What's ball joint sockets are you putting in those wishbones Vietts, and how?
Wishbone project finish! Pictures of it is above s:) :) s:)
Quote from: "mr-ed_smt"What's ball joint sockets are you putting in those wishbones Vietts, and how?
I use a blueprint ball joint/socket mate. You can get them from any auto store for about £18. Or you can be ghetto and find a 27mm long socket and give it a go? Ahhaha ohyeh you'll need them pressed in too s:) :) s:)
19mm rear ARB installed
Undo both side
5 Allen key
17 mm spanner
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Then the main bracket bolts 14mm
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Wiggle it out and take off the bracket from the bush as you'll be using it on your new setup
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Driver side. Notice the angle of the end link?
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Now do everything again in a reverse order on your new ARB
All done s:) :) s:) now it's play time!
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Nice and quick providing your drop links aren't seized!
How does it feel?
Just got back from a quick test run.... hahaha its a new drop link now as i had to cut away the old set that was on there for many many moon. Now all nuts and bolts are greased so no more trouble in the future.... hopefully
all I can say is OMfG!!! I can't believe how much it improved. The back end feel so much more sharper and less sluggish. It actually follow the front end now if you know what I mean lol. Don't know why I didnt get this before lol. s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Where did u get em?
To get a even better performance out of the ARB you need thicker drop links! The standard OEM are to thin and flexible .
Hmmm thanks for the heads up. I'll look into it s:) :) s:)
Be wary of "upgrading" the droplinks.
The standard ones may look weedy, but they do a very good job.
The upgrade ones use pillowball type joints which don't survive our weather or our roads well.
The main benefit of the standard droplinks is the weather proofed balljoints which rarely fail as opposed to the "upgrades".
Thanks for the info
My oem end link only done 3k miles so I'm just gonna use/test them until they start to give up. No point replacing them if there not broken s;) ;) s;)
Update
The final engine mount went in today.
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Remade my exhaust yesterday for track days. Hopefully this time round they let me stay on for longer lol
Old set up
2.5 inch all the way ( no cat )
98 - 102 DB
New setup ( custom made massive silencer box )
2.5 inch decat
2.25 inch pipe
2.25 inch silencer insert
Smaller oval tail pipe
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on normal drive it's very subtle. Nice deep humble. LIFT is a different note lol. You really hear it open up. Will try and get a short video clip once I get my charge pipe back
Installed my front lower control arms yesterday. Everything went smoothly until one of the the driver side 17 mm bolt snap off! Now that was fun taking out.... all in it took me about 4 hours to do the both side.
Here she is all done
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Took it for a short blast straight after but it do need another wheel alignment again. So far turn-in is alot more responsive compare to the knackered oem bush I had on there. It feel like a giant gokart s:D :D s:D can't wait to bring it on track next year
Got my wheel alignment done today by Tyres Shop in Chingford London
5 stars services! They even got a Xbox in the waiting room! Fun while you wait can't get any better. I will defo be recommending this place to everyone who is serious about handling.
upon arrival they got me on the ramp straight away as promised
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Before and after
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This time round I wanted more camber for better cornering speed.
I would like to say a massive thanks for Barry and Gary at Tyres Shop for the awesome job they have done. s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Small update
I just placed an order for my half rear cage from Protection & Performance. Can't wait til this badboi arrive. Will update more when she come
Is this the engine out your old yellow 7 or have I got the completly wrong person?
Quote from: "Vietts"Small update
I just placed an order for my half rear cage from Protection & Performance. Can't wait til this badboi arrive. Will update more when she come
Nice one, black? Still waiting to get mine fitted
Quote from: "Sadlebag"Is this the engine out your old yellow 7 or have I got the completly wrong person?
Hello buddy! Long time. Sadly no s:cry: :cry: s:cry: the beast is in my kitchen looking pretty lol
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Quote from: "Vietts"Small update
I just placed an order for my half rear cage from Protection & Performance. Can't wait til this badboi arrive. Will update more when she come
Nice one, black? Still waiting to get mine fitted
Yes black. I don't want anything too in your face lol have you already book in with someone to get the feet welded?
Hi veitt
Is that tyre shop any good? I go pass chingford everyday to work and soon will need my alignment done once Ive upgrade my suspension setup
Quote from: "Vietts"Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Quote from: "Vietts"Small update
I just placed an order for my half rear cage from Protection & Performance. Can't wait til this badboi arrive. Will update more when she come
Nice one, black? Still waiting to get mine fitted
Yes black. I don't want anything too in your face lol have you already book in with someone to get the feet welded?
One of my mates has offered to but he is busy setting up a new business so it won't be for a while, I'm in no rush though
So you have two 2zz engines... Well that's just greedy! I've been looking into the half cages to as they provide a good base for harnesses! Think I did see you at the pod last year, I have a pic on my laptop which I'll upload for you when I get back home!
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Quote from: "Sadlebag"So you have two 2zz engines... Well that's just greedy! I've been looking into the half cages to as they provide a good base for harnesses! Think I did see you at the pod last year, I have a pic on my laptop which I'll upload for you when I get back home!
I have 3 2zz LOL
I personally think if your going to track your car. A rear cage is a must do for safety on our 2 s:) :) s:) dooooo itttt. Get put that cred card lol
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Wow that is a good shot! Give me a nudge next time and we could go for a spin s;) ;) s;)
Just been looking through all this thread nice work buddy,.a 320bhp mr2 is insane but in a good way s:D :D s:D
Bet that embarrasses some cars on track days
Cheers tommy
Quote from: "IO2"Hi veitt
Is that tyre shop any good? I go pass chingford everyday to work and soon will need my alignment done once Ive upgrade my suspension setup
Hello bud, yes I highly recommend them. I wouldnt go anywhere else.
Quote from: "tommyzoom99"Just been looking through all this thread nice work buddy,.a 320bhp mr2 is insane but in a good way s:D :D s:D
Bet that embarrasses some cars on track days
Cheers tommy
Hahhaha it is a real handful s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Great build mate. I thought I'd seen some good builds on here until I came across this. Awesome stuff!
Small update
1) ordered my rear cage from protection & performance. Should be here mid April
2) strip out the rest of carpet and other unwanted plastic
3) brought some lotus wheels to try out. Gotta get them refurb before putting some rubber on.
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Front
6.8kg
ET 31.5
16 x 5.5! s:( :( s:( ( my fault as I was blind not to see this )
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Due to wheel size I'm planning on using 185/195-50-16 and soften up the front ARB
Rear
8.7kg
ET 38 (NOT ET 18 on wiki)
17 x 7.5
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Planning on 235-45-17
I'll keep my facelift wheels for now just incase this set up is REALLY bad. If it's okie and I can handle the lost then it will be up for sale in the next few weeks.
Nice s8) 8) s8)
It's a bloody ballache finding decent wheels for these s:? :? s:?
Quote from: "Vietts"Quote from: "tommyzoom99"Just been looking through all this thread nice work buddy,.a 320bhp mr2 is insane but in a good way s:D :D s:D
Bet that embarrasses some cars on track days
Cheers tommy
Hahhaha it is a real handful s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Hi Vietts, I have read the thread and im even more excited about my rotrex project for the summer if all goes well, my main concern was traction or lack of it with the power your running. I've been told to expect 300 bhp or there about by the garage that's installing the rotrex kit, whats your thoughts on traction can you use all the power without spinning it all away. Awesome work by the way mate s:D :D s:D
Cheers Daz
Quote from: "roadster2zzrotrex"Quote from: "Vietts"Quote from: "tommyzoom99"Just been looking through all this thread nice work buddy,.a 320bhp mr2 is insane but in a good way s:D :D s:D
Bet that embarrasses some cars on track days
Cheers tommy
Hahhaha it is a real handful s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Hi Vietts, I have read the thread and I'm even more excited about my rotrex project for the summer if all goes well, my main concern was traction or lack of it with the power your running. I've been told to expect 300 bhp or there about by the garage that's installing the rotrex kit, whats your thoughts on traction can you use all the power without spinning it all away. Awesome work by the way mate s:D :D s:D
Cheers Daz
Hello mate
Tbh once you get the car moving it's drive like a very strong NA car.boost builds up with the rpm so it's a smoother ride all the way till redline. I'm using standard wheels and tyres at the moment it's fine as long you don't go too mental on the right foot you be good to go.
Update
Went to visit a good friend up north Lee aka Se7en motorsports for a long overdue catchup on sat and while we was there he installed my piper stage 2 cams s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce: this should give me a little more mid range power/torque once it's all retune soon.
Thanks bro
Hi Vietts, I thought before that I'd read the name of the company that made your exhaust, but can't see it now... can you remind me please matey?
I have a 2zz to put back together and a rotrex 30-74 sat in a box somewhere, but the project has been on hold for about 2 years as I bought a house and got married, so I'm going N/A 2zz to keep it simple... but out of curiosity, what was the cost for ECU and tuning?
Quote from: "Vietts"Quote from: "roadster2zzrotrex"Quote from: "Vietts"Hahhaha it is a real handful s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
Hi Vietts, I have read the thread and I'm even more excited about my rotrex project for the summer if all goes well, my main concern was traction or lack of it with the power your running. I've been told to expect 300 bhp or there about by the garage that's installing the rotrex kit, whats your thoughts on traction can you use all the power without spinning it all away. Awesome work by the way mate s:D :D s:D
Cheers Daz
Hello mate
Tbh once you get the car moving it's drive like a very strong NA car.boost builds up with the rpm so it's a smoother ride all the way till redline. I'm using standard wheels and tyres at the moment it's fine as long you don't go too mental on the right foot you be good to go.
Cheers for that mate, going to let lee loose on my 2 this summer. was talking to him about yours on Friday just gone, bring on summer I cant wait s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "jonty"Hi Vietts, I thought before that I'd read the name of the company that made your exhaust, but can't see it now... can you remind me please matey?
I have a 2zz to put back together and a rotrex 30-74 sat in a box somewhere, but the project has been on hold for about 2 years as I bought a house and got married, so I'm going N/A 2zz to keep it simple... but out of curiosity, what was the cost for ECU and tuning?
Hi jonty the company who made my exhaust is called Solid Fabrication. Alan is the guy who own the company and made my whole system. If you need he's contact details let me know and I'll shoot you a pm.
I heard many people who own a 2zz mr2 and some has said its not really worth the convert as its not much different to the 1zz.if I was in your position I would wait out another year to get the rotrex installed as it is sooooo worth the wait. If not you'll have to drop the engine again to get the rotrex on. It will be a mission.
Hi vietts, thanks for the name. I have a 200sx for purely track duties, I just want the mr2 as a road car and occasional use it on track. I like how the mr2 drives, but with shorter gears and more up top I think it'll be ideal. I've got so many ideas and projects and only limited funds that something's gotta give, and for now that is the rotrex!
Front gas strut (http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss256/vietno0/mr2%20build/20150413_194718.jpg) (http://s581.photobucket.com/user/vietno0/media/mr2%20build/20150413_194718.jpg.html)
Rear gas strut
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Strip the carpet and some unwanted plastic. Change the seat mount for lower seat persitioned
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Rotrex oil filter and oil change at 4k miles. Wanted to get rid of the bed-in oil for some fresh stuff. Rotrex also changed their oil grade to sx150 instead of the old sx100.
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Should be good for the next 40k-50k miles s:) :) s:)
Got the car tuned today at TDI in essex. I want to thanks the team for a amazing job they done on the car and I will definitely coming back to use their service again. Very professional and friendly. Highly recommended.
Before
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This was done on the fly.
After
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Tuned after cams, recirc bov and smaller piping exhaust
Figure show 280 WHP - 330 ish on the fly
Mid range now pulls ALOT harder and cold start is now sorted.
I need to get myself back to dynohayes to get a true ccomparison.will update this once it's done
Thats a great bhp figure.
Truly surprised at how low the torque is in comparison.
Trait of the 2zz no doubt.
It's mainly the mid range torque which surprise me most. Don't know why I didn't install my cams when I built this engine.
Little progress today
Got my c one side vents and new spoiler fitted today. Just need the seals to dry s:) :) s:) here what she look like at the moment
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I'm starting to like this car more and more.
Looking good.
Rear spats required?
Thanks mate. Yes I'm planning on some spats.but I gotta adjust my exhaust a little to make way for the rear diffuser. That's enough spending for me for now. It's time to enjoy her a little s:) :) s:)
I wanna get use to handling the car first as it stand before doing any real aero work on the car. In that way I know what works and what doesn't.
Looks good, where did you get the vents?
Hello I got the side vent from a GB many moons ago. Only just got time to put them on s:) :) s:)
All dried. I'll get some better pictures up once I get to wash the girl s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
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thanks, unfortunately the bloke who set it up has been banned so looks like that options now closed!
My extra 10bhp sticker lol. Gotta show my love to Lee at Se7en
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Reflective silver and red.
Car looks great...well done!
What rear duct spoiler are u running?
Quote from: "Ricky22"Car looks great...well done!
What rear duct spoiler are u running?
Hi thanks
The spoiler was brought from a member on ebay. Really good quality.
The item number is 251923369859 if you interested
Got the car MOT done today. All pass with no problem/advisory
Good news
Got this through the post today
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The old filter was getting rather dirty and I was slowly losing psi so it's about time I renew it.
Quickly swap the front brace.nothing wrong with the old one.just fancy having a bit of TRD in my life lol
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Have you sold the U R one buddy? If not I'll take it off your hands.
Quote from: "J03"Have you sold the U R one buddy? If not I'll take it off your hands.
Not yet buddy.check the sale section s:) :) s:)
Got some spare time today to play around with the car.
Extended the oil pressure sensor cable to give it more play.
Relocated the bov recirculation pipe.its now run down from the gearbox behind the rear bumper ( just playing around with it till I find the most quietest place to put it without going back into the engine )
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Old vs new
It's kinda worrying I haven't done much miles on the car and the old filter look shockingly dirty already.
I adjust the filter a little and now It's sitting about an inch higher from the ground compare to old setup. Will inspect again after 2k miles
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Cage came through today. Hopefully get this badboi in soon
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Will get a installed pictures up when she in
Performance and protection??
Mine was fitted this week s:) :) s:)
Good choice
Yup their very professional and I'm glad I got it from them instead of hard dog.
Is your feet cage a 90 degree bracket and you got the extra peace welded in? Got any pictures of the installs? s:D :D s:D
I'm temped to weld it in myself but I'm not a good welder so don't wanna chance it and make it look like a 5 year old who done it lol
Yes same mounts as you showed. Check out Tim3's build thread he put some pictures in there.
looks good! Joints are welded not bolted? And how much was it if I can ask?
Oh, and I forgot to ask, what ECU are you using?
Quote from: "jonty"looks good! Joints are welded not bolted? And how much was it if I can ask?
Oh, and I forgot to ask, what ECU are you using?
Joints are welded but it bolted on with 4 support legs. More then enough to protect our head from skimming on the floor lol
Cage was brought from Protection and Performance.
I'm using my old ecu and wiring harness from my old celica t sport ( aem ems series 1 ) old school way
Cool, cheers for the details! I'm using a Syvecs on my 200sx, but there is no chance of being so extravagant with the MR2 (or reason) so in future if I ever do get my rotrex installed I'll need to look at other ECU options.
Keep us informed of progress fitting the cage, looks good from your teaser photos..
Vietts, Patrick fitted my cage last week. The feet were a bit of a pain to get right; but not too bad. There is an explanation from him on my build thread. It's in there now!
Update
Spent the day at Solid Fabrication to get my exhaust a little quieter for track day
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The new complete system is a new design compare to the previous setup.this time round we went with 2.5 inch v-band clamp top mount center entry with twin 2 inch silencer insert. The 2 tail pipe is also 2 inch and removable incase I decided to go 2.5 inch exit instead.
The previous setup db was 104 db at standstill and 114! On the fly past
I will edit this post once I get the chance to measure the db on the new system
Looks like a nice bit of kit.
What rear spoiler is that? Want one
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Vietts, Patrick fitted my cage last week. The feet were a bit of a pain to get right; but not too bad. There is an explanation from him on my build thread. It's in there now!
I'm planning on welding my own cage in but at the moment I'm giving myself some practice first as I don't wanna burn a hole in the car lol. I'll check it out when I get the cage in and see what's need doing
Final tune after a few tweet.
New air filter
Started using tesco ultimate fuel
New twin exit exhaust
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I can now say I'm finally done with trying to emprove things on the rotrex kit. Think I'm pushing it a little now lol.
My next job to do will be engine oil cooler...
Some nice figures there mate!
I'm liking that BHP figure very impressive.
I was thinking that torque seems very low but then thats not what a 2zz is about.
Looking at it another way you making standard 1zz max torque at less than 4k rpm and you've got and 4k to go s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Bet it feels proper rapid.
Well done for all your hard work.
Wow. Fantastic!!
That's a lot of ponies for a Roadster s:D :D s:D
This car is awesome. Is this about 380bhp at the flywheel? I didn't think a standard 2zz-ge bottom end would be capable of it. Are you on standard compression?
I was going to say nice torque CURVE, but its straight!
Any updates to this? Going down the same route myself and the advice so far has been immensely helpful! Love what you're doing Viet! Would you mind if I PM'd you to get some more of the in-depth stuff?