Putting other KZreadrs to shame with superior knowledge and a humble delivery that's always awesome to watch

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

There are plenty of people on here that are way smarter than me but I'm doing what I can in my little corner and I appreciate that you are along for the ride :)

@Syncopia

9 ай бұрын

Smarter they may be however, unwilling to share their knowledge they are.

Congrats! I enjoy your content because you don't bait or dilute. I also appreciate your calm yet enthusiastic tone. Between you, the50skid, and XFmotorsports, there's still a reason to open the KZread app.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for noticing, i really try to be very straight forward and i hate clickbait. It honestly kills me that i had to switch to crank hp instead of wheel hp but it is necessary to give people proper numbers to compare. I do plan on explaining why i'm using 13% for the drivetrain losses in the Dyno video.

After a long boring day at work, I just seen your upload and I was like finally something positive lol Keep them coming!

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to be able to be a bright point in your day. Dyno is scheduled for this Thursday so there should be another video within a week.

Congrats on leaving your job and working on what you enjoy. When are we going to see the dyno vido if any?

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

It feels pretty awesome to have taken the step :) As for the dyno, I'm scheduled for Thursday this week

@robhudson6133

3 жыл бұрын

Your super intelligent bro and a pleasure to watch With such attention to detail You have earnt every bit of the success and further success you will achieve Always looking forward to your content Definitely the time to get yourself some Merch!!

@e5141981

3 жыл бұрын

@@robhudson6133 Go to Frankenstein motor works and go to the shop you could buy a T-shirt there

Congratulations on pursuing your passion and making the leap. I have been anxiously awaiting the dyno video over the past week...and looks like I will need to wait again. Though the market is small, people clearly are interested in your videos and work, and you fulfilling a need for an overlooked platform.

@reneneron2971

3 жыл бұрын

Also, should be gains available as you play with the cam timing. The ECU is currently defaulting to your previous basemap, yes? Given the difference in duration, there may be more gains here by varying the intake and exhaust valve timing. Last, not to be nitpicking, technically it is a double Atkinson CAM engine...it is no longer being operated as an Atkinson cycle engine.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Yes i understand there is no more atkinson cycle but it's funny calling it the double atkinson motor :)

@reneneron2971

3 жыл бұрын

You can make a new badge for the valvecovers in the auto manufacturing tradition: "Dual Atkinson Cycle Cams...DACC". Similar to VTEC, DOHC, and the like.

Living the dream, you are now your own boss. You just become a self sustaining 1 man race team!!

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

While I do make the race car I do have several drivers that help me fund that endeavor. There's no way I could do it without them. I'll probably introduce them eventually when it makes sense.

I am a software developer with a thing for these mechanical things. Just getting started in my career so I won’t be quitting anytime soon but I’m happy to see you take your passion full time. May the bits be with you. Subscribed! Cheers.

Every successful auto-tuber (if that's the right word) has a secondary business beyond their channel. The videos are always meant to supplement the business. Never the other way around. Heck. J,Oakes does more than one project a year and survives by selling only merch.

What a way to start the week! Nice work!

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Congratulations! You are great! Follow your heart

Glad to be here to support your transition to full time frankenstein. Hope to see your career continue to grow, these videos have been very helpful to me.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, i'm happy the videos have been helpful.

I have loved watching your channel grow. Keep it up brother.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am going to do my best to keep it going :)

That's really cool you are going full time now

Congratulations !

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

🥳

Fabulous. Love following your efforts and your thought process. BTW, you can't go wrong relying upon yourself... Glad to see you taking the big step and, good luck in all your endeavors.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! and I appreciate that you are subscribed, it really helps me.

You are a great driver, looking forward to seeing you hit the racetracks again in the future.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

I own three go-pros now so i hope to get better footage from the next race for you guys

Congratulations! Very happy for you, chase it!

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I like what r u doing now , keep well .

Congrats going full time on Frankenstein motor works. A 2gr is super tempting. Currently on a gen3 3sgte.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

My mission is to 2GR all the MR2s out there, I'd love to see you find your way to a 2GR some day :)

Big congrats are in order! 2020 put things in perspective for me as well. Covid hit my old field badly (tradeshow structural designer) and after being furloughed for 6 months, I started applying for positions in automotive OE. I was surprised to get 2 offers and I just finished my first week working on suspension design. It’s been a 13 year journey, but I’m finally happy to be doing what I’m doing. Just noticed that you’re not all that far away. Might need to come up and pick up some goodies for my AW11 👍

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, ouch that certainly seems like a field that would have gotten hit hard but it's awesome that it gave you the necessary motivation to find something more satisfying. I did spend over a decade in the transportation industry and frankly i would have stayed in there but for me it was the way that they reallocated budgets for self driving car R&D that kicked me out of there.

@VertigoGTI

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks I can relate. Budgets for shows started dropping in 2017 as social media became more prevalent. I’d been looking to leave since 2018, but wasn’t sure what my options were. Took some digging, but I feel like I’m finally in a field I’m passionate about. Such a relief to be doing some I want to do instead of something I HAVE to do.

Thank-you for your content!

@FrankensteinMotorworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching it, i appreciate it.

Congrats on your pursuing of the dream!

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so far it's been a blast. here's to another decade of internal combustion debauchery eh?

@michaelscholten9753

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks looking forward to the first Frankenstein electric swap...

Thanks for the latest film. Many congrats on your deeper focus on FM, wishing even more success. One suggestion - have a look over at the Lotus scene, which has been using Toyota drivetrains since 2004. I'm sure FM could offer some no-nonsense solutions to the Lotus community too.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Sean, In the past when i tried to get into the lotus stuff i found that people did not respect my stuff because it wasn't expensive enough. I may try again at some point but it was a rather unexpected response.

I don't know why i got excited when i saw the thumbnail. Loved the video and updates man. Congrats on following your passion.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

I really feel lucky to be able to do this for a living. All of you guys watching really help make this happen.

@adrianepaulin7287

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks and i don't mind watching your vlogs with ads, if it means supporting you on what you do.

Keep up the good work,it’s refreshing to see some Toyota engines getting some attention.. everyone else is doing Honda builds.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

I've never been one to take the path most traveled. There's some fun stuff to find in the other directions :)

Congrats on leaving the rat race, wish you all the best on your new journey!

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thank you for subscribing also. It does help me out.

Eyy this is the inspiration for the 2AR-FXE cam build that ben from Gears and Gasoline will do in their MR2 🔥

@FrankensteinMotorworks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, i have been in talks with Ben and i will be helping him put his car together.

SoftE! I had a hunch haha. Firmware definitely. Thanks for bringing back thermodynamics ;p

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you'll probably get more hints here and there. I really am trying to take a more calculated approach at this instead of just loading the parts cannon and firing.

Didn't know you were a dev, nice. Please let me know if you ever do something with the FSE engine, I love your videos. If you need to turn on ads ill still watch

Congrats on making FMW you main gig!

Honestly I wouldn’t mind watching ads if it means helping you out and i think alot a people would agree

I'm saving up for your install parts.

man super cool to see you are able to make a living off the frankenstein stuff congratz! keep making cool stuff :) and man i can totally agree on the software stuff when it becomes work and you aren't getting to do the fun stuff it really just starts to suck

This is why I pay for YT premium. I don’t get adds and it helps support creators more than a non premium YT member 👍🏼

@FrankensteinMotorworks

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, i really appreciate it. There's more neat stuff coming down the pipeline, i'm in process of shooting another 2AR-FXE related video on how to bring the cost down further and improve the power output.

It's ALIVE!

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

That was pretty much my feeling on it :)

Congrats!! Can't wait to find ways to support. Just waiting for a garage to start the swap with your products. Have you ever considered patreon content? You have a lot of engineering expertise I would love to learn from.

Subscribed!

@FrankensteinMotorworks

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, i appreciate it :)

was worth the wait, think my mind is now made up

you legend

Congratulations on working for yourself! I appreciate the lack of commercials. My rear drive 2AR FE is progressing, bell housing figured out. What sort of gains would you expect from the hybrid cams in a Fe? Great content!

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, did you find a bellhousing that fits from the parts bin or did you have to make something? If you found something that just fits would you mind sharing the info? As for the cams in a 10.4:1 you'd get the same airflow that i showed but without the power output bump from the compression ratio so it should be right about 260hp(230whp)

@bourbonbrofessor9938

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks I will be looking for some hybrid cams. Bell housing, I pulled the front half of a auto trans from a 2006 scion. Then became a sculptor and cut away the stuff that didn't look like a bell housing. The trans side will need adapter, but the starter is now no issue. Rough mock up the T5 will fit well. Considering doing video, but with a YT name like mine..

@bryankurtzublin8504

3 жыл бұрын

@@bourbonbrofessor9938 I subscribed just now to your channel so that I won't miss the video of your rwd conversion.

@bourbonbrofessor9938

3 жыл бұрын

@@bryankurtzublin8504 Thanks! Call that 1 vote for video.

I support everything you do. Any further development for the SW20 2GR would be appreciated also.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

I have 2GR cam ideas coming :)

Record more content with less production, publish more often and add ads. We all need to make a living and we will gladly sit through O'reilly ads so you can provide this great content.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the perspective but keep in mind my business is to sell my car parts at frankensteinmotorworks.com/ the tiny bit of income from ads is nothing compared to that so if having less ads gets more people viewing it ends up helping make more money in the end. That said, i should probably spend a bit more time mentioning that this stuff is all available for purchase more often.

Anyone else binging his vids? 🤣

I want to swap a 1AR into my 1998 4runner so bad now lol. It would probably be a lot easier swapping a 3RZ though since they originally had it as an option

Congrats on leaving your job and pursuing your passion. Does this mean an a/c bracket and axle carrier for the widowmaker is in the works? LoL I had to ask.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

It's on the list, as soon as there is enough interest in it i will get to it.

Would you consider doing a video on how to remove the cam without damaging the vvti? It would also be interesting to see a tear down of a damaged unit.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

not only would i consider it, i've already filmed it :) Turns out there are some really interesting twists.

How much power do you think this engine could make with just a tune (messing with the fancy cam timing stuff) and could there be an easy way to switch between a fuel efficient tune and a performance tune.

Congrats on escaping the corporate IT world!

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! While I've had plenty of good times along with the bad it really does feel like an escape.

When I worked at a toyota dealership, all the AR engines had super loud valve clatter for a second on dead cold starts. My foreman said it was cause of all the small oil diversion tubes it takes just a second to get oil back up to the head on cold starts. Dunno if that helps. My Grandma drives a 2AR rav4 and it has loud clatter on cold start too

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

It's because the cam isn't locking in place so it rattles until oil pressure builds. I'm actually going to disassemble a phaser and take a look at the situation in a video soon.

Although most successful endeavors are predicated on a focus of some sort. As time passes, perhaps consider broadening your offerings. What those offerings might include...I have no clue. In the 90’s, I owned a ‘86 Buick GN. There were a number of vendors that specialized in supporting GN go fast parts. Given Buick only produced the inter cooled 3.8 in ‘86 and ‘87, and over time, that market started to diminish. Many of those vendors began to offer support for models, many of which have been produced in the many millions, and over many decades. Focus is the key. Good Luck !

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

So this actually is me trying to diversify. I want to get into building these AR motors and selling them but before I build them for other people I really need to explore what I can do with them. Right now I'm exploring the low cost side but i promise we will get to the stupid boost builds also :)

@flyonbyya

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks The MR2 is such a fantastic platform for a myriad of mods. I imagine one of the best ways to marketing your products is in packages. Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 ...and so on Good Luck !

I got a question you think this swap 2ar-fxe will be a good bar legal carb smog swap? I live in Los Angeles you know how its out here strict on emissions.

I hope you turn into the new Roush racing.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

2 жыл бұрын

That might be a bit yet :) but we can all dream :)

Yes!!! How does it feel compared to the 1AR so far? Also curious if removal of the balance shafts are affecting low rpm drivability

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

It feels about the same but it idles a ton better. keep in mind i expect the gains to mostly be at the top and it's hard to really explore that on the street. So far no disadvantage at all with the balance shaft removal. If i did not know they had been removed i would not have noticed.

@driftke70

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks balance shaft is also easy enough to remove with the engine mounted in the car

Awesome bud. My first thought was the phaser as well. How much do you think would be lost if you put the FXE cam sprocket back in

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Based on my experience with the motor so far you'd have to make a decision on optimizing for peak power or mid range power but the cost would be about 20hp in the area you aren't optimizing. Also this assumes that the sprocket can be installed in an ideal position. You might need to drill a new locating hole to be able to clock it properly. Also don't forget to plug the two vvt-i oil feed holes at the front of the cam to avoid oil pressure loss.

@alexhise968

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks didn't the FXE head already have a static exhaust sprocket

Hello sir, would you ever consider selling internationally for complete 2arfe engine swap packages for Celicas? I really want to take my fwd ST20 Celica build to the next level with the 2arfe but I don’t know anyone with as much knowledge you have with these engines. TIA

Congrats on quitting your job! I’m happy to watch ads so content creators can keep making content. 😊

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i'm really excited about being my own boss these days :)

I want that 10mm shirt

Really thinking about doing this for my AW11 instead of rebuilding the 4A, the car is stripped anyways. The fact that this engine is actually available in Europe sweetens the deal a lot :) Since you've done it in an AW11 before (well, the non-FXE variant), what would you say about stuffing a cat in there? I'm the weird guy that likes my cars quiet (i.e. not drawing attention, as impossible as it is with an AW11) and somewhat "clean".

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there's no reason a catalytic converter would not fit in there.

I loved the 2az in my old scion and the 2ar seems even better. I'd love to shove one in one of my old toyotas. planing on any FR drive train development?

@FrankensteinMotorworks

2 жыл бұрын

I don't currently have plans for it but the 2AR motor shares the bolt pattern with many other motors including the 5VZ motor which has FR transmission options. There should not be a need for anything custom to do an FR 2AR setup.

@cGreer20

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks Any plans for AW11 support or are you sticking with the newer MR2s?

@FrankensteinMotorworks

2 жыл бұрын

​@@cGreer20 Unfortunately there really aren't enough buyers out there to justify the R&D. If somehow that ever changes i will revisit that decision. It took me several years to sell the single one off 2AR kit i had made for the AW11. That said, many people have used my other parts to make the AW11 swaps easier.

@cGreer20

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks the other dream project is a manual 2gr 08 Scion xB. I think that could be done with all OEM parts.

So this swap used all of your 2AR-FE swap parts to get the job done?

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this swap is easy to replicate with the parts i sell. I'm also happy to sell you a haltech ECU with the tune that i developed on it

are you saying that my 2013 camry can make 280hp?

Does the 2AR take the same bellhousings as a 2AZ does? I was working on a 2AZ swap for my AE86 using a W58 with 3Y bell housing, but after doing some reading, the 2AR seems like a greatly superior platform, but I am worried about transmission options when put into an FR package.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

it's not 100% identical but only a few bolts are different. there's a really good chance that any bellhousing that a 2AZ will bolt to, the 2AR will bolt to. Note that the engine is a fair bit taller though.

So I'm thinking about putting one of these in my Celica, probably starting with a base 2AR to get used to the engine and build one like this on the side. Is I worth sticking with the stock ECU or should I use the Link G4+ I was planning to put on my gen2 3sgte? Not that I don't want to use your tune, but is it worth the money to get the OEM ecu if I already have an aftermarket one?

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

If your plan is going with this build that I did you won't be able to use a stock ECU due to the cam trigger configuration so you may as well start with an aftermarket ECU. If you go with a haltech like i did I would be happy to help with the tune side. I'm also now a Haltech dealer if you want to buy one from me.

@thetoyotaenthusiastt

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks I will definitely let you know what I decide to go with once I get to that point! Need to fix my gen2 first and get rid of crap before I start the next project hahaha

Do you have the fxe cams in it? In Prius engines, (1nz) switching to the regular cams, makes large gains with the increased compression. But, single vvt as well.

@corybutterwick5445

3 жыл бұрын

Watched previous vid. Solved my own question...

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like you answered your own question. Yes this has two FXE Intake cams in it.

You almost sound like gabe newell in an alternative universe

So no additional vibration at idle with the balance shafts removed?

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

I was really surprised, it's so subtle on the vibration that i'm not even sure i can tell a difference. It makes no sense that such a long stroke engine is not vibrating more, the only reason i can think of is because the reciprocating assembly is actually quite light but i'm not sure. What i do know now is that i will not be running another AR with balance shafts.

It seems the 2AR-FSE is very available and well priced where I live. I havn't heard you talk much about the FSE compared to the FE/FXE. Any reason to stay away from it?

@FrankensteinMotorworks

2 жыл бұрын

The 2AR-FSE is effectively a completely different motor. It's designed for longitudinal mounting instead of transverse mounting. It's also not used in the USA so i don't really have access to it.

@Rethgore

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks That clears it up a bit, thanks! If i throw myself into this swap, a modified FXE it is then, FEs are to rare around here.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rethgore Honestly the FXE is a great place to start. it's a nice high compression engine to start with and it has the same valvetrain as the FE. The big priority should be a better exhaust camshaft and a better intake manifold. Otherwise it's a great place to start.

I will be a customer... Soonish, I hope. How much can be tuned out of the 2AR ECM? I'm looking at putting one into a sightly older car.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

about 350whp or so before you're exceeding the stock ECU (without significant modifications to the software)

@jeffman3

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks I meant more along the lines of the transponder key/emissions stuff, but it's good to know power limits. I was aiming for 300whp or so in an AWD car so I'm hoping I'll be in the clear there. Can the factory ECM be tuned to handle boost, then? Sorry, lots of questions but I never get time off work so it's difficult to get people on the phone.

Do these motors accept e85 to make alittle more power? What is 2nd gear good for in mph with this combo?

@FrankensteinMotorworks

Жыл бұрын

Yes, i expect it to help make a fair bit more power. I haven't tried it yet but i will be doing it with Gears and Gasoline on their 2AR-FXE build coming up soon: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iWeJ27GrerPHpJs.html

@FrankensteinMotorworks

Жыл бұрын

oh, 2nd is good to about 65-70mph depending on exactly where you place the redline and the tire size.

It’s good to not have THAT conversation with IPD or ISP! 🤣

Hello 2AR Lord, Do you know if these mount up to the J160 trans (out of the rs200 Altezza). If not any way of mounting to a W57?

@FrankensteinMotorworks

Жыл бұрын

The J160 transmission shares the same bolt pattern family as the 2AR. That does not guarantee that it will bolt up but that makes it very likely. at a minimum the two dowels will align so even if you have to add bolt holes to the bell housing the alignment will still be perfect. That said, i recently picked up a TL70 transmission that i will be making an adapter for.

@845sSuperman

Жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks thank you! Found you through gears and gasoline and fell in love with the motor through there, it just sounds so good and it’s cool. Was thinking of going longitudinal RWD

@FrankensteinMotorworks

Жыл бұрын

@@845sSuperman Awesome, thanks for checking out my videos :)

if you need an employee🙋‍♂️

Is it possible to fit a 3.5 2GR FKS from the Camry into the MR2? Just curious lol

@jeffman3

3 жыл бұрын

2GR swaps into MR2s are very well supported. :)

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

I am working on the FKS in the background, the big hurdle there is the ECU since it's a new generation ECU.

@Stephen-G

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks that's awesomeness right there. I have had 3 SW20's which all had 3SGTE's, and currently in the market again for another to restore. Just undecided in which power plant I want to go with as I do love the 3S very much. My wife has an 18 Camry XSE w/ the FKS and that thing is impressive. As far as power and obtaining the 400hp level, which engine do you recommend as far as reliability?

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

@@Stephen-G I plan on diving into the 2GR power adders soon. 400hp should be possible NA but i don't have a solid answer for it yet.

@thomasiturraran3623

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks supercharger I hope!

Is this the same engine as 2021 rav 4 hybrid?

@FrankensteinMotorworks

Жыл бұрын

no, that is the newer A25A engine

Жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks any plans on developments in A25A ?

Do ads make Money!

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

Not much but it does add up over time.

@absolutezero7344

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks I think they are trying to say, "Do ads, make Money!" (Funny the difference a comma can make). If so I agree, I'll definitely watch ads to support you and endeavors.

Man you should just run ads and at the same time encourage subscribers to install ublock. That way they can literally get zero of your ads if they want, and you'll end up with more ad revenue. If you just said I run ads, but highly encourage you to download and use ublock to avoid them if they bother you at the beginning of the video I'd probably whitelist you.

@FrankensteinMotorworks

3 жыл бұрын

KZread only counts ads that have been watched. If i put ads in and people use an adblocker there's nothing that gets added to the payout. But none of that matters, my main revenue is the parts I sell, not youtube.

@JSXDrift

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrankensteinMotorworks Makes sense. I was mainly meaning for people who aren't regular watchers. Anyway great content. Great info even for someone who likely plans a different engine.