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Paul Woods
18-02-2009, 18:17
Greg is having a 1mz fitted to his mk3....but then you guessed that already from the title!

Other goodies will also include the NA LSD fitment...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/02/98.jpg
loadswine
18-02-2009, 19:37
This looks interesting. :popcorn:
GregLeBon
18-02-2009, 19:51
:jump:

....It begins...!!!:thumbsup:

Thinking of the quad-exit Cobra exhaust...?

Any thoughts, all.....?
loadswine
18-02-2009, 20:06
That certainly looks the part Greg and it sounds great with the NA cars. It might be worth contacting the supplier to check that its gas flow is going to be okay, though I'd imagine it would be fine.
MRV6
18-02-2009, 20:17
:jump:

....It begins...!!!:thumbsup:

Thinking of the quad-exit Cobra exhaust...?

Any thoughts, all.....?


Yeah mate, you can sell it to me :). Starting to get a soft spot for mk3's now.. Great pwr as well. Watching this.
Paul Woods
19-02-2009, 19:18
At this stage the engine has been removed,as has the rear end of the car... also the fuel pump has been changed for a camry v6 one,which was a straight swap!

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/02/100.jpg
Gary Symons
19-02-2009, 19:21
Just look at all the room you have there :thumbsup:
f426YOUNG
19-02-2009, 19:23
Indeed, Woodsy can even get in there with all his chins!
Paul Woods
19-02-2009, 19:27
Very user friendly engine bays gaz!
f426YOUNG
19-02-2009, 19:29
Aye, somebody buy one so we can put a 1UZ in there will you please?
GregLeBon
19-02-2009, 19:31
Very user friendly engine bays gaz!

Paul...are you ABSOLUTELY sure that 1UZ couldn't accidentally find its way into my engine bay........?lol
loadswine
19-02-2009, 19:57
Those bays are enormous until you do something daft and put an engine in there! lol
It is a nice feature to be able to take the rear bumper off and walk in.
Paul Woods
17-03-2009, 19:16
Quick update,the bay has now been prepped for the 1mz,back panel cut away and replacement cross bars added,and of course our signature mod of re-using the engine lid catch bracket is there too,then the whole bay resprayed.

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/03/152.jpg
loadswine
17-03-2009, 20:18
That's the added bonus with theroadster, the engine bay at last gets a decent coat of paint. :thumbsup:
Whore of Babylon
17-03-2009, 21:47
Jesus, with every day that passes i want a mk3 more and more.... but there so girly looking....no offence guys :P
robwsurf
17-03-2009, 22:01
i know what you mean lack of rust and open engine bay appeals lots but dont like the look without a wide bodykit
snowtigger
17-03-2009, 23:23
the front end puts me off buying one too bug eyed and girly proper hair dresser car, needs a good bodykit but i would still look like noddy in it looking over the windscreen not through it.
GregLeBon
18-03-2009, 10:29
i would still look like noddy in it looking over the windscreen not through it.

The hardtop totally transforms it, though........! Still needs a kit to look mint, though, I agree.....

I'm working on it.........!:whistle:
Paul Woods
25-03-2009, 19:37
Engine now in,all mounts made,subframe modified and fitted,and all of the plumbing done....

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/03/204.jpg
loadswine
25-03-2009, 19:39
Hmmmm, Nice!!
Torero
25-03-2009, 22:16
Is this supercharged Paul??? I have been looking but I didn't think a TRD unit would fit.


BTW superb job :thumbsup: you must be chuffed Greg :).
biteme
25-03-2009, 22:21
No that's not S/C mate ... looks great though
Torero
25-03-2009, 22:25
Agree Johnny looks amazing :thumbsup: Could it be supercharged though???
I'm assuming it could but there isn 't the room for a TRD.
OlberJ
25-03-2009, 22:26
Is this supercharged Paul??? I have been looking but I didn't think a TRD unit would fit.
.

;) Certainly has that look doesn't it.

EDIT - That sounded like we're charging this. What i meant was, mission accomplished on how it looks.
Paul Woods
26-03-2009, 06:42
Sadly it is not possible to mount a TRD charger in the engine bay of a mk3 due to the drivers side strut tower.
GregLeBon
26-03-2009, 08:48
BTW superb job :thumbsup: you must be chuffed Greg :).

Oh yes..! Looking better as each week passes!:boogie:

When i first got the Roadster, I was a little apprehensive about letting the Mk1 go.......but now I have a new enthusiasm..!

That trip back down south is gonna be a scream...:thumbsup:

Paul: when you gonna need that zorst..?
Paul Woods
26-03-2009, 09:56
As soon as you can now mate.
GregLeBon
26-03-2009, 11:00
Sorted!

1 x Cobra quad-exit should be delivered tomorrow via TNT from ExhaustsUK..!:thumbsup:

Hope its comparable to the Magnex (the other option!) quality / performance?

Oh well...suck and see, I suppose..?!
Paul Woods
26-03-2009, 18:15
Good man greg.
OlberJ
26-03-2009, 18:42
Ooooh, i take it that's Mk3 specific Greg?

Any pics or will i just have to wait untill 2moro? lol
GregLeBon
26-03-2009, 19:16
Ha...!

http://www.exhaustsuk.co.uk/onlineshop/productList.php?cat=8&catTitle=Direct%20Fit&subCat=52&subCatTitle=Toyota+MR2&level=3

Its the same one they are selling on Ebay.

Dunno if tis gonna be as good as the magnex?

.......but I'm happy to take a punt: will certainly LOOK the part!?:)
OlberJ
26-03-2009, 20:34
Looks a good 'un. :thumbsup:
loadswine
26-03-2009, 20:56
Having seen and heard two of these systems running on Roadsters, I reckon its going to sound great, probably better than the Magnex actually. If mine is around when you collect yours, you can always compare, but I am confident that you'll be pleased with the result Greg.
Paul Woods
27-03-2009, 17:38
Well the exhaust arrived and it is indeed a piece of quality kit... here it is hung in place...

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/03/212.jpg

http://www.twobrutal.co.uk/forum/images/recovered/2009/03/213.jpg

I think that is going to sound mighty good.
snowtigger
27-03-2009, 19:24
looks nice any flow problems?,as it should before a 1.8 not a 3.0.

And i will be having a gander round this tommoz at woodsport hope the coffe machine is working and theres some hob nobs around?.
craig87
27-03-2009, 19:33
good progress on that paul, i remember having a gander at this motor when the bay was completely empty lol more pics of the engine please!!

Exhaust looks awesome indeed
loadswine
27-03-2009, 21:00
looks nice any flow problems?,as it should before a 1.8 not a 3.0.


Well mine has run okay with a system originally designed for the 1.8. These do flow considerably better than the stock systems on the Roadster. Certainly don't feel strangled or anything.

That does look very cool indeed. The bay looks different to mine at the back too and I just noticed, the battery is still in the stock location. Bonus! :thumbsup:
snowtigger
28-03-2009, 00:23
paul has posted that the 1mz in the mk1 could retain a smaller battery and no cutting of the rear boot wall as the 1mz is mountade different to the 3vz so the mk3 can get all these added advantages, billy bonus time.

like all the mr2s the mk1 is a design classic the mk2 is more of a gt car and the mk3 has the roundness off the mk2 with the small lite nimbleness of the mk1 and none of the rust issues.


still think a mk3 needs a body kit and is too much a 90s hairdresser car but hey ho wot do I know i'm stuck in an 70s-80s time warp the time that good taste forgot.
GregLeBon
28-03-2009, 11:33
Oh YES..!!! :boogie:

Thats really starting to look the biz, now.....!
Nice work, guys...!:thumbsup:
Huub
28-03-2009, 11:48
Nice exhaust! I'm wondering how that engine will sound...
Super"M"
12-04-2009, 14:02
Hi Paul!
What tranny are you using? are you going with the S54 in nige's car or the stronger E153? The reason i ask is i've gone with the stronger E153 but now i'm strugling to find 4 stud Toyota hubs to fit the bigger sideshafts for my spyder.
(sorry don't mean to hjack the tread)
Any suggetstions?
Paul Woods
12-04-2009, 15:17
We are going with the S54 with LSD and extended 5th.

Do you mean the CV joint spline is too big? just use GT4 front CV joints,mind you the ABS won't work with those.
Super"M"
15-04-2009, 07:42
yes the CV splines are too big:icon_eek:
GT-4 are a very rare speicies here in south africa!
I'll PM you more details
thanks Paul
myers
15-04-2009, 14:19
still think a mk3 needs a body kit and is too much a 90s hairdresser car but hey ho wot do I know i'm stuck in an 70s-80s time warp the time that good taste forgot.

1099

1100

I just bought this kit for mine.

Mark.
GregLeBon
15-04-2009, 14:25
Nice kit: front lip wouldn't last beyond my driveway, though......!:)

I'm probably gonna go the total opposite, and keep it as mundane and stock looking as poss.....?
its gonna be difficult, as I am already planning to mod the lights, fit a TRD spoiler, and some subtle interior styling.......:whistle:

I must be strong, and resist......even though the force is strong..!:twisted:

If I DO fit a kit though, it will need to be a widebody jobbie...[:(
loadswine
15-04-2009, 15:40
The JDL looks pretty nice, but I have heard that it sometimes takes a little fettling to make for a really good fit.
I think I may well go for near standard looks next time. My front lip takes a bit of a graunching. Its one of those things you have to accept if you have a kitted and lowered Roadster.
Paul Woods
23-05-2009, 16:13
This one is now running, i will grab a video on tuesday... just doing some final wiring tweaks :thumbsup: