looking at HKS SSQV...

[03ozwhip]

i have found one that i may buy. the only problem is, it has an Evo adapter. since im pretty new to the MR2 turbo, how hard is it to find an adapter for it, and how much could it run me? any help would be appreciated.

[stealth]

You won't find a bolt on adaptor unless you buy the MR2 Kit, which includes the BOV.

Or

You can weld on a universal flange onto your stock pipe, or a custom pipe.

[theken]

get the universal flange, they are around 50-90 dependant on where u go, take it to a welder, get it welded cost maybe 50-100 also dependant on where u go, could be 100-200

[IntegraG2]

ive got an aluminum flange that is already welded to a pipe that i can sell.....pm me for details...i also have the bov but its not authentic.....

[Ek9Max]

Just remember that you will run rich between shifts and may bog/ studder. Unless you convert to a map based air system, and get rid of your afm.

[bmeier]

there is a group buy on mr2oc for the BOV with mr2 adapter for a good deal. i cant remember exact price but it is way cheaper than i got quoted from speedtech.

[stealth]

Yea I got in in that deal, it was about 330 CAD shipped. 275 USD, something like that.

[bmeier]

i think speedtech quoted me like 290 without the adapter.

330 shipped is a gooddeal.

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by Ek9Max
Just remember that you will run rich between shifts and may bog/ studder. Unless you convert to a map based air system, and get rid of your afm.

i have read alot obout the BOV's and it seems everyone is either for or against them, never any middle ground. most people that have them dont have problems, and the ones that dont, say they're not good, mostly because of what they "heard" and not actual experience so i am going to try it out and see for myself. how much is an adapter then? anyone?

[Genjuro]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip


i have read alot obout the BOV's and it seems everyone is either for or against them, never any middle ground. most people that have them dont have problems, and the ones that dont say they're not good, mostly because of what they "heard" and not actual experience so i am going to try it out and see for myself. how much is an adapter then? anyone?

i have the ssqv, and im running fine with it.

[_wrx_]

when i had my sr20 the ssqv was fairly good with little bogging, compaired to the blitz ss i had, awsome bov and cool sound!

[thinmyster]

your paying alot for a "cool sound"

[03ozwhip]

i obviously love the cool sound, but i want it to dress up the plain engine a bit as well. so why not kill 2 birds with one stone? more will come later, but i think this will be my first engine purchase. and now a little off topic, but its my thread so whatever, what should i get for the engine next, that actually does something power wise for it. remember its a turbo...

[bmeier]

ya i wouldnt recommend the bov on a gen 2 because of the afm. You will run rich and bog a little bit but you probably wont notice too much of a difference.

the only reason i got a ssqv is because the bov that came on my gen 3 clip was leaky and i didnt have an oem one.... Since the gen 3 uses MAP it doesnt make a difference what you run.

[thinmyster]

stock is a decent sound. imo spend the 3-4 hundred dollars on powdercoating or ceramic coating the engine bay. if done corectly will disperse heat better (an actual improvement, altougth not noticeable) if i spent 4 bills on powdercoading no doubt my engin would look better than yours. and visa versa.

I would swap out the ic next
the ats Tb inlets look and preform pretty nice

[bmeier]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
i obviously love the cool sound, but i want it to dress up the plain engine a bit as well. so why not kill 2 birds with one stone? more will come later, but i think this will be my first engine purchase. and now a little off topic, but its my thread so whatever, what should i get for the engine next, that actually does something power wise for it. remember its a turbo...


spark plugs, wires, cap rotor and a boost controller :)

[03ozwhip]

^^^ive done all of that but the boost controller, but should i really be upping my boost with a stock engine? im new to turbos so im not sure what is ok and whats not.

[stealth]

Boost controller is the best bang for the buck.

I have always ran a boost controller on my car at 15-16 psi, and my car is stock.

So have many others I know.

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by stealth
Boost controller is the best bang for the buck.

I have always ran a boost controller on my car at 15-16 psi, and my car is stock.

So have many others I know.

what is stock boost on the MR2? because i think from what i read it was 7 PSI, if thats right, you are more than doubling your PSI and i dont know much, but that doesnt seem like a good idea for a stock engine. you dont have any other engine mods?

[thinmyster]

mines just over 10 stock. it may range car to car but mosty has to do with altitude. you have to do pulls in 3rd or 4th to really see but you sould be around 10 +or-

[stealth]

Mine was about 8psi stock.

If you have done any reasearch, which I can tell you haven't, you should know that 15 psi is fine on stock engines.

My engine was stock with just a ApexI intake and gutted cats for about 2 years, and I ran 15 psi daily.

Now I have a CT20B, so I can boost a lil higher if I want ;)

[thinmyster]

not selling the turbo anymore?? ;)

[stealth]

Its still for sale if someone doesn't offer me ridiculous lowballs, but if it doesn't sell i'll keep it and enjoy it.:burnout:

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by stealth
Mine was about 8psi stock.

If you have done any reasearch, which I can tell you haven't, you should know that 15 psi is fine on stock engines.

My engine was stock with just a ApexI intake and gutted cats for about 2 years, and I ran 15 psi daily.

Now I have a CT20B, so I can boost a lil higher if I want ;)

this is my research, what better research then to hear it directly from a source that uses it daily? thanks for the info, i may look into it.

[stealth]

haha sounds good.

The mr2 power primer has A LOT of info on it getting power out of the cars, and basic first steps.

If you got any more questions, post them up.

[03ozwhip]

so is it better to get a manual boost controller or an automatic? are they hard to install? and if i was to look into it, what are some good ones?

[bmeier]

a manual ball spring boost controller froms twos rus is 50 bucks, it never spikes and work great. you are limited in the fact that to adjust boost you have to go into your engine bay everytime and turn the knob test etc....


an electronic boost controller has alot more features but the cost 3 -400 dollars. You can tune the boost so you only get a certain amount in each gear and you can do in cabin adjustments... plus its just pimp.


I run a MBC because its cheaper and i dont change the settings anywas. and is much esaier to install

[bmeier]

PS unless you want to get crazy with mods I would just get an intercooler, Downpipe, exhaust and a boost controller you will have alot of fun and its pretty cheap.

[03ozwhip]

alright, just out of curiosity, i know my JDM puts out 225 HP im not sure if thats to the wheels or what. but if i were to do the intercooler, DP, exhaust, and boost controller boosting it say 3 extra PSI, what do you guys think my HP would be reaching about then? for an estimate...

[Redlyne_mr2]

A downpipe does wonders on these cars. Intake, downpipe, intercooler and a little boost will totally change how the cars behaves. If all your looking for is a sound then just disconect your stock bov and plug the intake side of the tube so that your stock bov vents to the atmosphere, sounds pretty decent. Ceramic coating is a great way to disperse heat and make the engine bay look good. i had pretty much every part I could remove treated to ceramic coat.

[03ozwhip]

[ If all your looking for is a sound then just disconect your stock bov and plug the intake side of the tube so that your stock bov vents to the atmosphere]

is this bad for the car at all? do you have any clue of what kind of numbers that may run me to do that stuff? also, i cannot find anything on an intake for the turbo. where do i find them?

[thinmyster]

225 is to the crank

[03ozwhip]

ok got that, but does anyone know with all of the above mods what the numbers will look like? im curious as to see what kind of money>horsepower it gets you.

[bmeier]

at 15 psi with a downpipe exhaust and intercooler i would expect around 220 to the wheels. you will have alot wuicker spool with a downpipe and the car will feel alot better IMO.

[bmeier]

intake is basically just a cone filter and pipe on the turbo, i think KO or ATS must make one. i have a custom job on my gen3 because its the only thing i could get to fit.

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by bmeier
intake is basically just a cone filter and pipe on the turbo, i think KO or ATS must make one. i have a custom job on my gen3 because its the only thing i could get to fit.

ya i know what it is, i know alot about cars, just not turbo cars yet. but when i was looking for one the only one i saw was an apexi on Ebay for likealmost 300 bucks im sure by the time it gets here and i know that its not going to make much of a difference without the exhaust and whatever with it. 220 to the wheels is close to 300 to the crank isnt it?

[bmeier]

no its no where close to 300 crank

[thinmyster]

i believe you lose something like 10% of your power on rear wheel drive cars and 15% on front. These are rough rough numbers. now just do the opposite math

[thinmyster]

ben what dp are you using?



oz ill sell you my apex intake for 300

[bmeier]

2.5 inch KO upto around 300 wheel HP 2.5 inch is supposedly just as good as 3 inch.

I already had a custom 2.5 inch exhaust and rather than changing everything i opted to just get the 2.5 inch Downpipe.

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by thinmyster
ben what dp are you using?



oz ill sell you my apex intake for 300

ya but 300 for a short pipe and a cone filter? i paid 200 for my AEM SRI for my Lancer, but AEM doesnt make an intake for the MR2 for some reason.

[thinmyster]

yeah i was just kidding i think the one you saw on the board came with more than just the intake because it included the afm. when you buy the apex does not, it replaces everything after. keep looking.

[03ozwhip]

who else makes good quality intakes?

[stealth]

Apex Intakes should only be 129 USD brand new on the OC I believe.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Ya apexi one is the best, any reputable shop in town can get you one or you can find them on the mr2 forums for 100-150usd. Disconnecting the stock bov is no dif than installing an aftermarket bov.

[New2Talon]

Off topic quick question.

I have a 2nd gen 3's with a recirc greddy type rs BOV, and I wanted to vent it, to play around with it, and to see how big a differnece there is (throttle response, idling etc)

To vent it, can I just take off the recirc hoses and cap the connector on the intake, or would I need to find another intake tube w/o the recirc hole?