timbo_1000

Inter Coolers - OK , think I get the idea . My car has a FMIC which is approx 1SQ.FT in size , if I want more air ( and hence O2/fuel mix ) per rev then a larger FMIC will improve cooling and hence power ? Air Filters - I need in simple terms to increase the size of the intake side of the air box to match the intake size of the turbos ? Oh yeah , on a separate issue , my car is knackered ! It keeps failing to start ! Ok so in 2-3 weeks it has failed to start 3 times at an annnoying 5 day interval ! Each time it turns over a dream but doesn't fire ! If left for 10-15 mins it will start 1st time ! It seemed at first to be only when hot but tonight it stalled after 2mins idling and fail to re-start ! I'm so upset ! :tsktsk: I have no idea what to do , I've tried a short of E1 to Tc and the Dash diags show no faults , no one near here can do a full diagnostic for me ! It acts like the engine floods but that makes no sense !!!!!!!!!!!!!1

OK here's my next 'dumb' question ! I have managed to get the part number for getting spark plugs for the Soarer 2.5TT Manual , apparently the same plugs as the Avensis uses but , ...... Do any of you know the pads I should get for it ? Not Toyota pads or posh Green Stuff etc just the standard 'Got them from Halfords' or Ferodo pad numbers ? Also if anyone out there knows what the UK equivilent vehicle is for the cam & auxilary belts that would be really useful then I could source them from a good motor factors instead of paying Toyota £110+vat for the pair !

Thanks Calin , can you tell me more about the intercooler upgrade , what is it and why change it ?

Thanks to you both , I'll give them a go in the US and will report back any interesting data here for any other Soarer 2.5 owners who visit here ! Cheers Timbo

Well so far ( since buying this superb car ) I have answered a few of my questions myself as below but could still do with a little input from you guys !! 1) Yes it is. 2) On a few models but sadly not mine. 3) Apparently the fuel ECU can be a bit iffy and on my car the power steering is leaking at the gatter - is this common ? 4) Damn good for a rear wheel , not overly stable but a good handler if you know how to use it. 5) ???? 6) So far have 'jammed' a standard single din radio and single din posket but have still to fill the full gap so a kit would be great !!!! 7) Well I opted for 'COmma XTech 5w40' which apparently is produced by the same plant as Mobil 1 and only costs £11.50 a gallon and have been told should be changed every 5000 miles Anyone who can correct the above if incorrect or fill in the blanks then thank you , hopefully some others will find the above a little helpfull if they are new to this marvelous vehicle.

Faster they might be Matthew but , the fuel consumption sucks for a 2.5 car. Hell for something this damned nice who cares about economy. Leigh , I also have a manual 2.5 Soarer and in my part of Wales(UK) have only seen a couple of Soarers and all were the same 2.5 manual.

Well , here I am a new SC250 owner just converted from the Mitsi 3000 GT. Anyhow heres my questions , please if you have any input please help ! Please remember that although I'm :iraqi-info-minister: that all of us had to start somewhere ! 1) I assume this vehicle is a normal rear wheel drive ? 2) Does this car have any toys such as traction control ? 3) What are the things ( in terms of potential faults ) that I should be keeping an eye on ! 4) How does this car drive , such as its handling etc as I'm used to 4 wheel drive , will I come unstruck on corners if I'm not carefull ? 5) What are the best mods to do to this car for improving handling and performance , such as can you get a DSBC for it and will the twin turbos handle the extra boost ? 6) Mine has a boring radio cassette in it , can i get a good mounting kit to fit a standard size uk spec headunit ? and if so from where ? 7) What oil does this car like ( is something like 'Magnatec' OK or is Mobil 1 needed ) and how often should I change it ? Ok I think thats enough for my 1st post and thank you all for your patience and help !!!