Best vid for turbo ! Cant wait for n.5. But u missed the parts about the air compressor. Also why go for this chinese turbo, a used 2560 would be better...
nice!!! i have tried and driven all sorts of mr2s with different engines, but still not managed a turbo mk3.. I have just done some mk3 mr2 vids on my channel.. next up i am doing up my 2zz mr2.. maybe i should turbo that, ill follow your vids as it will be pretty similar :)
I saw your channel pop up a few weeks ago with that red one with black bits! Turbo 1zz is the most fun I've had in years, goes really really well..... but.... my clutch can't take it, it was new less than 2000 miles ago, new exedy stock clutch. But even with 4psi it slips, and that's why this video series has stalled at part 4! I just need to pull my finger out and put the new savage clutch in it. Then I can crank up the boost because I think it will be nuts at 9-10 psi !!! I love it more than my 2ar-fxe MR2 which is in my track day videos.
@@threepotMR2 I run a ceramic 6 paddle sprung helix clutch.. that takes full abuse, 6Krpm launches, it's a great clutch. I need to do more research into the 2ar, i've seen it pop up a few times.. but i do fancy some boost At least a clutch change isnt a huge job
@@Pistolspete82 Forget 2AR, its not very good, and it cost me about £8500 in total to do! Its a solid 215hp flywheel NA, and its very very torqey, but you could K swap for half the money and get more performance. Literally can't be arsed to take the gearbox out of an MR2 again, done it half a dozen times in the last 2 years. Anyway I noticed some of your videos are at threesisters, are you a northerner?
@@threepotMR2 nope, I am just a sucker for driving around the country, I am as far south as you can go, basically France.. I considered a K swap, I had a civic R, but i still prefer the character of the 2ZZ, Ive got a spare with dead bottom end i keep meaning to rebuild, so i have a proper spare
@@Pistolspete82 My black MR2 had a 2zz in it before I swapped for the 2AR. Its slightly faster with the 2AR but not much. But this little 1zz turbo might be quicker than both even at like 5psi I joke you not! Its pretty serious when it comes on whoosh, and better still it makes all the right noises. Its great fun to drive on the road. Just need to pull my finger out and drop the gearbox, I've got a competion clutch S3 pressure plate and a kevlar disc here ready to go in. I miss the 2ZZ, it was good fun to hammer it on track, the 2AR is a bit less exciting even though its faster. I miss the revvy zing.
you re genius, you solved a big problem, you can find an ecu for peanuts just because there is not key system.......when i swapped my 2zz i used a jdm ecu with an hks speed limit defencer.......i paid a lot of money ( around 400 euros) just becaused the original ecu was blocked
i started my turbo project on zzw30 6 years ago ( forged piston 8.8/1 and conrod, 800cc injectors, td05..........etc) but i just ride in NA with stock ecu and injectors around 500 miles to check if everything is ok......and, the baby, the house, other project cars etc....lol.......i restarted the project last year......i had bought a brand new pfc from japan in 2017 and i never used it and now it s to old (do not work with actual pc, no flexfuel etc.....) ....so, i sold it and bought a ecumaster with a plug and plug adapter from rrr engenering uk ( i am in France), i do everything by myself but i cant tune the ecumaster, i have never done this before and i think i will pay someone for that because i spend too much money for this engine to be risky.........good job
I have ECUMaster Black on my other MR2 running 2AR-FXE, its very easy to use. If you have an ignition and VVT table from someone else, then it will pretty much autotune its own fuel table. The built in datalogging is fantastic, especially compared to the janky old Apexi PFC. But its really not rocket science, wideband tells you what you need to know.
@@minkay3349 No Insta, just youtube. If you compare a 2zz to a 1zz base in Apexi Then roughly adjust the ignition and VVT table values to be the same difference in ECUMaster It'll get you 75% of the way there.
New video! You can gain significant wastegate efficiency increases by blending an external wastegate the exhaust into it smoothly. Weld that internal one up! ...now to watch :) ....
I use fc hako on my pfc. I didn't think the 2zz pfc could do boost control? Love your explanation and would love to learn more. Im using a program called co pilot to tune as I know nothing.
Yes it sure can do boost control. Copilot seems to have more features but I just didn't get along with it, I like fc-edit as its quite bare bones. I bought the boost control harness and map sensor from yahoo auctions japan, and bought the solenoid on ebay. It was about £200 for all 3 together roughly.
Brilliant - just used your video to open up my 2016 Audi A1 MMI and check the unit (to make sure the same before trying to source) - You can buy this module CK5050+IA07 from various sources - that being said, having checked the module, put it all back together whilst off to order, it all started working! I noticed that the code on the back of the unit (on the outside) mentions Contains IC: 5119ACK5050PIA06 - this number is lot easier to search on ebay etc, and came up with numerous options... I was going to source one of these - and may have to if it stops working again!
I've swapped my spyder from SMT to MT and also changed the ECU would your method start my car? I've been trying to start it forever since I finished the conversion
@@gonzalodequesada1981 Just add up the LSD diff, the header, the engine+trans mount set, the shift linkage kit, air con pulley, thermostat housing from Frankenstein motor works webshop = $5252.83 inc shipping plus import duty. Then an engine, a gearbox, ECU, wiring, sensors etc etc! Yes the 2AR is totally street usable, its is very lazy fat power. Mine makes a solid 215hp flywheel and about 190hp at the wheels. 100% just do either 2ZZ, or a turbo if you want sub £2500 power, or do a K swap if you want more and willing to spend £4500. Wish you all the best
@@threepotMR2 I see, It's a pitty it was not worth it. I thought Frankenstein motors were claiming 230 to the wheels with a modified fxe. Anyways, keep up the good work I just subscribed because I found many of your videos useful and interesting
@@gonzalodequesada1981 He is, and I think its massively exaggerated. Say 10% trans losses.... 230hp wheels = is about 253hp flywheel. Its a 2494cc engine. That would equate to 101.5hp per litre. Any engine that gets 100hp to the litre always has to rev hard like bike engines, 2zz, K series etc. But the 2AR only peaks at 7200 etc. You'd need 8500rpm to get that magic 100hp per litre. Its all just USA dynojet BS. I'm happy to compare 1/4 mile times or 0-60 with him, but he won't bring that to the table, and I've asked about 10 times. Instead he just claims I'm down on power, but compared to other 2AR's I'm right up at the top, and my 1/4 mile time is the highest I've seen yet.
Maybe I'm overlooking something on the TTE coolant method, I dunno. But I've drove it in and out the garage and I can hear it spooling up! Can't wait to see how it goes now, and thanks for help too, much appreciated.
I’m also interested in the result of the turbo coolant routing that you’ve opted for- are you able to share any results of it working as intended? I’m currently the TTE route and if as you suppose it only opens with the heater active it’s crazy.
@@jlfvanzyl The route I'm running seems to work fine. I'm not 100% confident my criticism of the TTE route is totally correct but that's just the conclusion I came to. Have you got your charge cooled turbo Mr2 running?
@@threepotMR2 good to know! Yup, all running and mapped at RRR a couple of weekends ago. It’s slightly insane. Exceeded goals and only at 10psi (wastegate) charge cooling is definitely the way to go.
I wish I'd K swapped my other MR2 instead of the 2AR conversion, but at the same time if this makes 200hp and so far its cost £1665.88 in parts and material its very cost effective performance. I wonder if it'll be reliable though?
Yes sure will, just bought some of the last bits like boost hose elbows and clips. Getting near the final tot up. Part 2 might be uploaded this weekend.
Hey, that Flex pipe. Does that Compress and Extend? I would guess when the motor torques it'll just push amd pull that whole exhaust system. FYI i have a modified version of that exhaust and my right side hanger broke off the pipe.
Cool to see someone elses take on a cheap 1zz turbo build and nice idea with sourcing OEM charge cooling bits. I put together a similar setup over xmas, but using a Maxpeedingrods TD04-13T, WRX STI intercooler and Speeduino for management, less than £1k all in! (self tuned ofc). Even running 7-8psi the increase in torque makes a huge difference in these cars imo, will be interesting to see how it compares to your 2AR. Full disclosure I did unfortunately send a rod through the block a few weeks ago due to taking the car for a drive without verifying my boost controller settings after messing about, woops... New engine + cheap eBay forged pistons and rods, I'm ready to take it a bit further 🤣
@threepotgtti oh no sad news hope it's OK and not to badly damaged. Yes MG is still around. We're back at Mallory park in a few weeks end of May. I got a new low mileage rebuilt vvc engine going in over winter aswell with a few more upgrades to go so yeah still going well.
You can't see much but its all the footage I had. It was on its roof in the tyre wall. You can see the tyre marks where he had lost it! He was out on his feet and apparently OK. Wish him all the best!
LJKS: "The great thing about low polar moment of inertia is also the worse thing about low polar moment of inertia". Glad you're OK. I did something similar in my Mk1 in Leeds town centre. :-/
@@threepotMR2 Thank you. I live few miles away from Aintree as well. Hopefully I’ll be able do some track days next year maybe. Cool videos, please keep uploading 🙏
@@dc2plus Helical diff in this one. I'd say it was a mix of crap driving, poor tyre choice for short sessions, and someone had dumped a load of power steering fluid round there.
Was at track day, Aintree car club need a kick up the arse for safety the track was a disgrace. Full of stone and dust. At the end of the straight the run off road was completely coned off ... ?? I asked a club official can they leave a few cones off in case of brake fade or other issue so a car could run off track safely and not wipe out the front of the car or another vehicle, and he looked at me as if was speaking French!! 95% off the drivers dont use mirrors and move over so you are stuck behind slower drivers hugging the left all way around the lap.. Will not be returning .. Unsafe place to drive..
No such thing as Aintree car club for starters, I’ve never seen a serious incident on an Aintree track day yet and they fill up very quickly so won’t miss you! Maybe better at Oulton for twice the money and red flags every ten minutes.
I do think that metal armco retaining wall should have a tyre wall in front of it. Some old boy in a retirement group 4 single seater would come off alot worse that a kido like me in a tin box car.
this. Only crash I ever had was one where I'd spun and the other car was probably still close to 60 MPH. Spun me around completely. Nursed the car back to the pits, med checked us both out. Nothing to worry about. When I woke up the next morning it was as if nothing had happened.
@@americanAlienBoy How you feel when you wake up the next day is the ultimate conclusion. In my experience, being fine after the crash doesn't mean you're going to be fine once you've slept.
