HomemadeTurbo - DIY Turbo Forum - Project MR2 Turbo upgrade

Well I finally got to install a few parts I picked up over the winter for my MR2. I got a new upgraded CT-26 with a 60trim wheel, downpipe, G-Force ECU, manual boost controller, and cap & wires. It was a bitch to work on as it's pretty tight in the engine bay. The pics aren't that great but here you go.

As you can see, it's tight!
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Heat sheild and charge pipes removed.

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The new turbo

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Old and new turbo, just a bit larger.

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Couple pics of the downpipe beside the factory one with the cat.

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I removed the turbo from the manifold as one of the nuts on the head to the manifold was being a bitch and I didn't have a torch and I didn't want to take the chance of breaking it. Doing it this way caused me to say ---- a lot more compared to removing the manifold with the turbo attached.

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The new turbo installed

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Downpipe installed with o2 sensor

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Engine bay pics. As you can see I polished up the charge pipes and valve cover for a little bling bling. The wires are OEM and the larger red hose came on my "Two's R Us" manual boost controller

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I'm really impressed with the car! I'm running about 16.5 psi of boost and it pulls awsome. I estimate HP around 240 or 250 at the wheels, hope to get it on the dyno soon but I need a new clutch first as she's slipping a bit. A Spec Stage 2 kit is on it's way. Hope you guys enjoy the pics, I'll try to answer any questions you have.