5S-FE MK2 Non-Turbo Engine Cold Start Problems [Archive] - Toyota MR2 Message Board

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Hi, I am a newbie to this forum. I have been restoring older cars for years and have built on a number of Japanese drifting cars, turbo/non-turbo, so I have some experience. But this particular issue has me baffled—so I am turning to you MR2 experts! :) I have a very nice 93 MR2 with only 89k on it. Always garaged in the winter & babied. Super clean. Stock other than wheels, modded intake and headers. Two years ago it started having a hard time starting when cold—which grew worse over time.