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That's the law, it's not the MOT test. In other words, he should not fail a car for having HIDs, but the police person standing outside the testing station can issue a ticket because the car has HIDs. The law says you must have a working speedometer, but until this year there was no mention of the speedometer in the MOT test - MOT tester couldn't fail the car, but plod could book you.

Because of this flowchart, followed by this flowchart, and different interpretations of the rules. CO Jan 2012 HC Jan 2012 Lambda Jan 2012 0.97 - 1.030 1.038 FAIL However... if it's a '93, according to the flowchart it should have been either tested to vehicle-specific limits or given a non-cat test, but they have used the default CAT test limits. Seems to me that the fail is er... a fail.

Only a 2-litre 6, so revvy and gutless compared to the larger engines (1JZ, 2JZ), but apparently just as willing to take a load of boost. About 210bhp stock, IIRC. Manual uses a W58 'box. Seems expensive compared to what they go for over here, but I don't know much about the market in Ireland. Does look clean, though. http://www.mkiiisupra.net www.supraforums.com.au http://www.toymods.org.au/forums/forum.php http://autospeed.com/cms/title_1G-GeeGees/A_108678/article.html

No, I found it on the non-mobile version of Gumtree so I thought I might as well post the link.

Have some larger pics http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/toyota-mr2/94227926

Isn't Haltech an Australian company? Might be worth checking http://www.supraforums.com.au.

I know, I don't understand it. VOSA had the new test up on their website on January 1st, but people (not just on here) are still referring to speculative stuff that was posted months ago. RTFM! Also, you have to remember that what is legal (Construction and Use Regs) is different from what will pass an MOT.

Did he say where exactly the MOT manual says that aftermarket HIDs will fail, or was he relying on the general "dangerous modifications" clause? Just curious, because I can't see anything in the reasons for rejection that says "HIDs fail". As already posted above, ABS removal is specifically mentioned in the MOT manual. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?260666-new-mot-laws&p=3281012&viewfull=1#post3281012 http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m4s03000401.htm 3.4 Anti-Lock Braking and Electronic Stability Control Systems If an ABS or ESC system has been intentionally rendered inoperative, the whole system must be removed. However, this does not apply to sensor rings or other ABS components which are an integral part of another component e.g. brake disc or drive shaft. Also specifically mentioned in the manual: 2.4 Suspension - General Information Where a coil spring is incomplete, cracked or fractured at an extreme end where the spring locates on the spring mount, it should only be rejected if: · the function of the spring is impaired · following jacking, the spring ends do not locate correctly when the vehicle is lowered into the normal running position without assistance These criteria should also be applied to springs that have been deliberately shortened or modified in order to lower the suspension.

2JZ-GEs are cheap because nobody wants them... and the reason nobody wants them is not because they are rubbish, but because they never need to be replaced. I have 211,000 miles on my GS300. Bear in mind that there are two sump positions, Supra/Soarer and GS300/Aristo. Which do you need for a Mk3 transplant? (EDIT: JZA70 1JZ is rear sump, same as the Supra 2JZ.) Also, as I'm sure you know, the 1JZ and 2JZ blocks are basically the same, so 2JZ into MA70 is the same as 1JZ into MA70, which, if I remember correctly, just needs a later crossmember and JZA70 engine mounts?

http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m4s03000401.htm 3.4 Anti-Lock Braking and Electronic Stability Control Systems If an ABS or ESC system has been intentionally rendered inoperative, the whole system must be removed. However, this does not apply to sensor rings or other ABS components which are an integral part of another component e.g. brake disc or drive shaft.

The 1 January 2012 version is available online (as well as in PDF form), so you can see exactly what is in the new test: http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/index.htm I can't see anything, for example, to say that HIDs must have self-levelling and washers, only that they may have these features, and, if present, they must work... 1.7 HEADLAMPS INFORMATION Vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with headlamp washers and a suspension or headlamp self levelling system. Where such systems are fitted, they must work; however, it is accepted that it may not be possible to readily determine the functioning of self levelling systems. In such cases, the benefit of the doubt must be given. Headlamp washers may work in conjunction with the windscreen washers (when the dipped beam headlamps are switched on) or by a separate switch. HID lamps may be identified by: · taking a few seconds to reach full intensity · having a bluish tinge to the light · having an igniter module/inverter behind the headlamp · having ‘DCR’ marked on the headlamp lens. HID headlamps use high voltage and extra care should be taken when inspecting these items METHOD OF INSPECTION: 2. Where HID or LED dipped beam headlamps are fitted, switch on the headlamps and check the operation of any headlamp levelling and cleaning devices fitted. REASON FOR REJECTION: A headlamp levelling or cleaning device inoperative or otherwise obviously defective.

Close enough - actually 296.

Driftmotion list the Marlin Crawler converter http://store.driftmotion.com/static/i-marlincrawlervssvehiclespeedsensor.php EDIT: On the Marlin Crawler site: http://www.marlincrawler.com/transfer-case/parts-upgrade/vehicle-speed-sensor-mci

Oops! I meant STRONGER. I blame Christmas. Edited the original post. There's a pic on Lextreme that illustrates the difference.

Bolting the 1UZ into a Supra is easy, because, since the Supra basically used the Soarer chassis, the Supra crossmember is the same as the Soarer crossmember. V8 Soarer engine mounts and away you go (most Soarers have goosed engine mounts, unless they have already been replaced, so budget for new). Also, both cars use a version of the A340 automatic gearbox so the bellhousing to gearbox bolt pattern is the same. Obviously, you have the problem of integrating the wiring. It becomes more complicated if you want to go manual, but there are a number of ways to link the V8 to the W58.. Early V8s (1993 and earlier, IIRC) have stronger conrods. EDITED - originally said weaker by mistake. The LS400 version has the wrong sump. The Soarer version has a cooling fan driven by a hydraulic pump, so you either need to use electric fans or the viscous-coupled fan from an LS. Oh, and don't forget the cost of an exhaust system that allow it sound like a V8. As it's Christmas, have some links: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?239224-1UZ-V8-Supercharger-drift-track-fast-road-Supra-mk4-manual-JZA80 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?217462-fearless-s-v8-conversion http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?236955-the-story-so-far-2jz-ge-to-1uz-fe-v8 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?238361-V8-Twin-Turbo-Project Useful forums: www.lextreme.com www.v-eight.com

Re: over-engineering... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?260238-And-so-it-begins-Project-R35-GTR900 The days of casually doubling an engine's power output are well and truly over.

A quick google reveals that it was estimated to be 15-16 feet long, and it was shot because it was killing cattle.

You can forget about any Supra descendant being over-engineered, though. The 2JZ is a throwback to the days of slide-rules rather than computers - a company and engineers with something to prove (after the 7M) adding "a little bit for luck" to everything in their design. A 3JZ-GTE would be finite-element designed for its standard power output (and to keep the EU and the EPA happy).

Brackets. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?115532-Evo-8-brakes-fitted Bear in mind that more pistons does not necessarily mean better brakes (you only count the pistons on one side when you calculate the brakes' power).

My brother had LPG fitted to his V8 Dodge Ram dayvan. It was a lot less expensive than I thought it would be. No problems, and it makes the van almost affordable (although the new-found economy didn't stop him buying a Mk1 MR2 as a runaround ). No idea about diesels, though. .

Budweg are one of the largest caliper remanufacturers in Europe (you might well have used their calipers already). http://www.budweg.com/budwegweb/en/opbygning_engelsk.asp http://www.budweg.com/budwegweb/en/pop.asp

+1 "The higher the number, the lower the ratio."

http://www.dorsetrecovery.co.uk/

According to the Think Automotive (Mocal) catalogue, it's not a problem to have the oil cooler in front of the radiator: Installing an oil cooler In the case of the air to oil cooler, the oil cooler will only achieve results where a volume of air is passing through the fins. The amount of heat dissipated by radiation is negligible. In practice the most convenient position for the oil cooler is in front of the water radiator where a flow of air is guaranteed. Even in cases where the water cooling is marginal, placing the cooler in this position will have hardly any effect on water temperature. The sheer volume of air passing through the cooler ensures that the air is only heated a few degrees, not enough to affect the water radiator performance, and as the oil cooler is a more efficient device for extracting heat from the engine, the overall effect is helpful. However, where water cooling is marginal it is essential that the oil cooler be placed against the water radiator face, otherwise warmer air leaving the oil cooler will become turbulent on meeting air at ambient temperatures and will not pass through the water radiator. If placing of cooler and water radiator in close proximity is not possible then a duct of thin aluminium should be made to exclude the ambient air. If space is not available in front of the water radiator, due to an electrical fan for instance, the cooler may be mounted behind the radiator and will still work well for the reasons already given.

If you type the expression into Google, it very helpfully adds brackets to avoid any confusion: http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=5%2B5%2B5-5%2B5%2B5-5%2B5+x+0&btnG=Search&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rlz=1R1GGLL_en___GB396