MK2 3S-GTE Engine
This article hopes to describe the tuning process used in the LoveHorsepower Fuel Pressure Regulator and Tuning Video guides. The following equipment was installed:
Apex-i S-AFC (Super Air Fuel Controller).
LoveHorsepower Fuel Pressure Regulator Kit (Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator).
Innovate Motorsports LC-1 Wideband Lambda Cable (Wideband Oxygen Sensor Kit).
LoveHorsepower Stage Two Water Injection.
550cc/min Fuel Injectors from the twin [...]
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3S-GTE • Engines • MK2 • Tuning
Relavant mods are
* T3/T4 50trim Turbocharger (nocash kit)
* Supra Twin Turbo 540cc/min fuel injectors
* Apexi S-AFC
* Aeromotive adjustable fuel pressure regulator
* Two stage water injection
* Greddy Intercooler
* K&N FIPK Intake
* Apexi AVC-R boost controller
* Ross forged pistons
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3S-GTE • Forced Induction • MK2
Welcome to another video installation how-to from LoveHorsepower.com!
LoveHorsepower Fuel Pressure Regulator Kit Installation Video – Full Resolution – 115MB windows media format. Right click and save as to view.
Fuel Pressure Regulator Video Tuning Guide Video – Full Resolution – 92MB windows media format. Right click and save as to view.
Some of the pictures and notes [...]
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Here is a quick write up on how to change your distributor cap and rotor. This was done on a 93T with no egr system which may make it a little easier than those of you who still have your egr.
Tags: cap, distributor, rotor
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I followed the service manual as well as the excellent write up on this site: http://www.mrtwo.net/mr2modproject/mr2modproject.htm to remove the engine out of the bottom of the MR2. The reason for removing the engine was a broken ring land on the #3 piston.
Startup video after rebuild (right click and save-as).
Engine running video after rebuild (right click [...]
Tags: adjust, bleed, CEL, engine, install, removal, remove, service
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I thought I’d post some pictures I took while unpacking and installing my personal ATS TD06 kit, as well as some useful pointers.
(note: these pictures are over a year old, and there have been some subtle changes to the kit, so your kit may not appear EXACTLY the same as the one pictured)
Here is a [...]
Tags: drain, ECU, engine, install, remove, TRD
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3S-GTE • Forced Induction • MK2
This page contains notes and pictures for the installation of the Autolab Level 2 turbo kit. This kit contains the following components:
T3/T4 50trim water cooled Garrett turbocharger
Tial wastegate
Necessary fittings/gaskets for wastegate
Manifold
Tags: CEL, engine, install, remove
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While having the exhaust manifold, and turbocharger off, I decided to attempt to port match the exhaust manifold to the head ports, and the exhaust manifold to turbocharger ports. I decided that attempting to grind at the head couldn’t be done very well while the head was in the car. To measure the port sizes, [...]
Tags: remove
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Here are some notes pertaining to adjusting the valve clearance on a 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo.
Start off by removing the basics – the strut tower brace, and air tubes leading to the throttle body. Remove the throttle body pipe and bracket. Loosen the 4 bolts holding the throttle body to the intake, remove the air [...]
Tags: adjust, engine, install, remove, service, spring, strut
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Reason
The water injection setup originally used two pressure switches to turn on two solenoids at different boost pressures. In order to have better control over the turn on point, I decided that it would be best to use an electronic switch to control the two solenoids. By doing this I could also have the added [...]
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Disclaimer: This documentation in no way replaces the Toyota MR2 Repair Manuals. The purpose of this content is only to provide supplementary information to fellow MR2 enthusiasts. Midship Runabout and its contributing authors will not be held responsible for any injury or damages that may occur as the result of practicing any of the methods or procedures described within this website.
