MR2 Turbo
15 October 2003, 11:10 AM
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Yeah, I've got one 
The early ones were 220BHP and the L reg onewards were 241BHP as standard (without nasty 4wd transmission losses
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Best thing is that they look like ordinary UK spec MR2's, good for a surprise
The early ones were 220BHP and the L reg onewards were 241BHP as standard (without nasty 4wd transmission losses
)Best thing is that they look like ordinary UK spec MR2's, good for a surprise
15 October 2003, 11:39 AM
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Aaaah,
Another thread about the mr2 turbo, yep they are rather spritely I have a REV5 turbo myself 
And as philz said they look almost identical to the UK spec, which makes driving considerably more fun
Another thread about the mr2 turbo, yep they are rather spritely
I have a REV5 turbo myself And as philz said they look almost identical to the UK spec, which makes driving considerably more fun
15 October 2003, 01:19 PM
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I have a Rev1 that has had a LOT done to it, plus a hybrid turbo is going on in the next few weeks.
I'm currently just below 300bhp, it's RWD and a LOT of fun. If I don't hit 400bhp over the winter, I'll be surprised. Now THATS gonna be fun !!!
The thing is, a Rev1 Turbo can be had for £3k nowadays ! Thats a quick motor for £3k !!!
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I'm currently just below 300bhp, it's RWD and a LOT of fun. If I don't hit 400bhp over the winter, I'll be surprised. Now THATS gonna be fun !!!
The thing is, a Rev1 Turbo can be had for £3k nowadays ! Thats a quick motor for £3k !!!
Matt
15 October 2003, 01:36 PM
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Well all I know is that this MR2 looked like a normal UK one but I'd seen the tiny little turbo badging on its side at the petrol station. I'm sure it was standard, no aftermarket exhausts. Didn't get to have a go 'off the lights' but in gear it was identical to mine.....until I got that 'look' off the missus and backed off. I wanted an MR2 Turbo but got a Fiat 20v Turbo instead.....wish I'd got the MR2 now!
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15 October 2003, 02:52 PM
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www.philz.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/mr2/rev2_v_rev3.avi
13.3secs for the 1/4 mile according to that video (for a standard Rev 3. The Rev 2 ain't quite as quick)
13.3secs for the 1/4 mile according to that video (for a standard Rev 3. The Rev 2 ain't quite as quick)
16 October 2003, 09:20 AM
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The 20VT was superb for a front wheel drive car, chassis was good. Had a real nice turbo 'whistle' too of which my Scoob doesn't really. I agree though, it takes ages to find a good one as they cost a fortune when they go wrong. I only kept mine for 6 months.
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