Dans MR2 Turbo: SOLD AND GONE. On to the next project.

[DPancoast]

Engine stays the same. After I get as-is dyno numbers after break in at 12lbs, I'll be getting a downpipe and tuning my SAFC to run 14 or 15lbs hopefully.

Not really much I want to do other than that.

When I get a wideband, the EGT goes by by. I pulled the gauge off the dash tonight when I dropped it at the shop (so it wouldnt draw attention and/or get stolen) and it looked a lot nicer haha. Not to mention it's not even hooked up as it sits now so I don't really need it.

[Eclipse GSX 61]

Get the **** done so I can get a ride slacker!

[Got Insulin?]

You should consider throwing ARP headstuds in there and a decent headgasket, too, that way you don't lift the head when you get boost happy. Hope it turns out well for you, man.

[DPancoast]

Yeah it's all on the list. Once the motor comes out and apart, we start to see where the weaknesses are.

[lagos]

Originally Posted by DPancoast

Yeah it's all on the list. Once the motor comes out and apart, we start to see where the weaknesses are.

Only thing you might want to get from the aftermarket is a head gasket. The head studs are fine. I've never seen a single 3sgte lift the head.

[DPancoast]

any particular recommendations for the head gasket? I don't really know much about them lol

[CleanNeon98]

Originally Posted by dpancoast

any particular recommendations for the head gasket? I don't really know much about them lol

mls..

[ReVision]

I would just use a Cometic stock width gasket.....if you need one let me know!

[11secdsm]

When do you think you'll have it back on the road Dan? This definitely sucks!

[Red3KGT]

Thats crazy. I've raced with the boost spiking well above 18lbs and my motors been fine (Almost perfect compression). Also, the stock computer does run pig rich under boost, so do you think the problem could have been your safc tune?

BTW if you need a hand I'd be happy to help you out. I'm John the super tall kid you met at the marshals meet

[lagos]

Commetic HGs seem to be popular, but you might want to ask on the OC to see peoples recommendations.

Originally Posted by Red3KGT

Thats crazy. I've raced with the boost spiking well above 18lbs and my motors been fine (Almost perfect compression). Also, the stock computer does run pig rich under boost, so do you think the problem could have been your safc tune?

This is one of those 3sgte myths. Everyone always assumes they will be rich no matter what. The truth is that there are several things that can make your lean under boost. One is the AFM. I have seen many AFM's send out very incorrect air flow signals to the ecu. Two is ecu. JDM ecus are tuned a lot leaner and more aggressively then USDM ones. And finally, he has a ct20b. That turbo actually has the potential to outflow the stock 440cc injectors.

On my own 3s, I normally have to run positive safc corrections to keep my a/f ratio in check on the ct26 with a jdm ecu. His safc wasn't even hooked up and he has a bigger turbo.

[Got Insulin?]

Originally Posted by lagos

Only thing you might want to get from the aftermarket is a head gasket. The head studs are fine. I've never seen a single 3sgte lift the head.

I'm just going off of the top of my car knowledge base of DSMs, so I thought it might be worth mentioning. Thanks for the insight, Art.

[CleanNeon98]

[coleycole]

Great write up!! I love these cars...wish i could fit in them. haha

[DPancoast]

Originally Posted by ReVision

I would just use a Cometic stock width gasket.....if you need one let me know!

Alright man, I'll call you on my way to work!

Originally Posted by 11secdsm

When do you think you'll have it back on the road Dan? This definitely sucks!

I'm hoping to drive the car to Sonic. Even if I'm still in the break in period, I want to drive it.

Originally Posted by lagos

His safc wasn't even hooked up and he has a bigger turbo.

haha way to make me feel stupid

[ASIAN JUL]

Story is nicely written..but so tragic! It's good that you haven't given up on her - I am pulling for ya!



Go DPAN!

[SovXietday]

Originally Posted by lagos

Cyl #2 blew.
The video doesn't pick it up (because its a high pitched sound), but during that run I could hear really bad pinging right before that smoke show.
After that the car idled like it was on 3cly.
After we did the compression test, I pulled out the plug wire on no2 while it was idleing and the idle didn't change one bit. Quite a funny thing to see, and confirms the comp test results.

Let me know when work begins, Dan. I wanna stop by the shop and see the carnage as well as your new short block. You are a very wise man for going that route!

When I was over at Dan's we were doing some trouble shooting. It was weird, when the car started up it ran just fine with no issues, idled ok, no real problems. We took it down the street and the car just started breaking up horribly, missing like crazy. Zero smoke out of the tailpipe though, it was clean as a whistle. Hence my coil conclusion, Dan texted me a few days later telling me what was up and I felt pretty ****ty about it.

Dan I hope you can get that thing back together soon pal.

But yeah, Dan, when it warms up a bit I think we should redo all of your electronics. SAFC, gauges, etc etc etc. Probably one of the reasons why this happened.

[Kevin]

lol wow

I guess this is why people shy away from buying modded cars from untrustworthy sellers.

[MANLYmiata]

at least you know who bought your old car so you can steal it back!

[ASIAN JUL]

Originally Posted by MANLYmiata

at least you know who bought your old car so you can steal it back!

lolololol, someone did that exact thing in another thread!