Hello, this is Todd

[tksmr2]

Hi,

I want to introduce myself. My name is Todd and I'm from Pennsylania in the USA. I own an 87 MR2 with a 4agze engine swap and auto to manual conversion using an 88na transmission, etc.

Why am I here? To research about installing a 3sgte into a MK1 MR2. I might possibly be doing this next year and want to see the difficulties of doing the conversion.

I also have a site on http://www.carpron.com/gallery/album236
with a lot of pictures of misc. stuff including more of my 87 MR2. Enjoy..

[superchargedsam]

nice one fella you have defo come to the right place as I hadnt even considered it before finding this site and now am really looking forward tostarting it !

[adamh]

nice colour sc, is that a standard colour? welcome :)

[tksmr2]

nice colour sc, is that a standard colour? welcome :)


Thanks, Yes, it is a standard colour. Color code 8E3 Midnight blue mica or Midnight blue pearl.

[stevenb]

Hi Todd. Welcome mate.
Nice car. :wink:
I'd love to see a tubby engine in my standard looking sherwood.....talk about street sleeper.... :lol:

[superchargedsam]

todd where did you et the rear strut brace to go under the intercooler as it doesnt look like the cusco one and looks even better, are they available in the states if so can you find me one and send it over if I sort you the cash as desperate for one !

[superchargedsam]

and i see you have the high and tight brake booster whih i believe has been discontinued !

[superchargedsam]

and why you selling the air scoop and what did you think of them ?

[tksmr2]

todd where did you et the rear strut brace to go under the intercooler as it doesnt look like the cusco one and looks even better, are they available in the states if so can you find me one and send it over if I sort you the cash as desperate for one !


It is a Cusco bar. I just got it not too long ago. There is a group buy on www.mr2oc.com. I believe the bar is $131 shipped on that group buy which is really a great price but it might cost more to ship to the UK or less since it is coming from Japan. Mine took a little over 6 weeks to get to me.


Todd

[tksmr2]

and i see you have the high and tight brake booster whih i believe has been discontinued !

yea, I believe I got one of the last ones.

[tksmr2]

and why you selling the air scoop and what did you think of them ?


That is a custom made metal airscoop. It is still pretty light. I'm selling b/c I need the money and also it needs some minor body work and repainted b/c all of the imperfections showed up when I had it painted the color of the car. It fits nicely, I just don't have the time or passion to create a sealed airbox so that it will work correctly.

[superchargedsam]

todd cheers for the info so far. Firstly have you a link to the group buy as cant see it on there at the moment ! Also I see you have the john o short shift and the RSE plate and if they help as I have these ready to fit and wondered if it was worth making time to do it in the near future or wait till i tear the interior out for other work !

[superchargedsam]

todd scrub the linkk request as I have found it and have asked the question about shipping ! but still intereste in your views on the john o and the RSE !

Cheers Sam

[tksmr2]

todd scrub the linkk request as I have found it and have asked the question about shipping ! but still intereste in your views on the john o and the RSE !

Cheers Sam


Seems like the John O and RSE plate work good. I'm happy with it but I will probably try the 93 MR2 shifter also once I can afford it. My 1st to 2nd gear synchro is going bad. Well, who's isnt' on a gearbox that is from 1988 and has over 100k on it. But, I put redline MT-90 in it and it seems a lot better after the car warms up. I haven't driven my MR2 for awhile as I need a new strut and need to bleed the coolant along with getting an alignment. I have no money now or it would be done.

[Paul Woods]

welcome todd,good to see another 1.5 in the planning,all the help you need is right here although there are some minor electrical and EGR differences between USDM and UK cars we are bound to be able to help.

[nik]

welcome to the family..and the probably the most laid back forum on the net..
nik

[podge]

welcome todd all the best with your swap mate :D