3rd gen MR2's are one of the great underappreciated gems in the world of affordable compact sports cars. Such a shame they weren't as common or well supported when new as the likes of the Miata. To see an incredibly well executed build on one feels a bit like peering into an alternate timeline.

@droboyjr

Жыл бұрын

Shhh! 🤫

@eiansiddiqui6329

7 ай бұрын

Dude dude relax!!! 😅

I've been waiting 10 months, where the hell is the swap video? Or maybe the update video?

That IS a crazy project ! I'm looking forward to seeing how this Monster Can fit in a little MR2.

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

It’ll squeeze in. Just need to lose a few bits… like the fuel tank

I absolutely love mental engine swaps like this. I can't wait to see the results! It's very unique 👌 and thats what makes it awesome.

V8 - Ok now you have our attention Thanks for sharing Love your work

Thank you for updating us on your most recent project and future car plans, it’s fun watching the potential of these little cars being realized on your channel. Great video, I look forward to the build 😁

Thank you so much! Your videos are great and I’m glad someone’s shining some light on the Spyder. I’ve been wanting to do a project on this car and haven’t felt like I’ve had all the right info so this is fantastic

In my opinion you're using the wrong gearbox there, the OB1 A5 gearbox will save you 8" of forward space, ie the engine can sit 8" further back, I've uses the OB1 twice now and the OE1 once with audi v8 engines, consider the OB1.

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

You are not the first to mention the ob1. I thought it was a little longer to be honest. I’ll definitely look into that.

@WoodsportPaul

Жыл бұрын

It's the fact the axles exit right at the bellhousing face that helps with a mid engined fitment.

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

@@WoodsportPaul ah I see. Thanks Paul I’ll look into it. The o1e only has 3 bolts that match up to the engine. Does the ob1 bolt up better too? Would you recommend anyone for making a flywheel? Any advice from yourself is very welcome.

@2jzmr246

Жыл бұрын

@@SpyderLEE Hi lee, im using a 2jz vvti and a O1e box on my sw20 project, If you intend to put turbos on it then as you mentioned 600ish bhp is going to be a limit, Tho its probably the torque that's the important factor. ive already planned the next step and that's o1e sequential, its about £10k to get one. however I shouldn't be limited then.

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

@@2jzmr246 thanks. It’s definitely something to think about. My initial thoughts are to just get it in NA and get it working. From there I think the costs will significantly jump so at that point I’ll rethink things.

Very intriguing, I can't wait to see the outcome. I agree about the sound. 👍🏽👌🏾

Looking forward to seeing how this project goes although I suspect it may be a little while until it is complete! 😄

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

Yes I also suspect it may take a while

@MKwan82

Жыл бұрын

@@SpyderLEE Transverse V8? Or are you using an adapter plate or Porsche trans?

II just found your channel as I love mr2's. I subbed immediately! Fantastic motor for a mr2. I cannot wait to see you working on this project.

Omgoodness yes! I’m definitely subbed to this. Gonna be an epic build. And that V8 sound is gonna give goosebumps 🤤

This is the most wicked mr2 gen 3 ive ever seen. Very beautiful build man

Just found your channel Lee, and that MR2 looks just wicked!!! 👌 Can't wait to see the RS-plant installed, what a genuine _beast_ that would turn out to be!... Best of wishes from 🇳🇴 (Needless to say, you got yourself a brand new sub! 😉👍)

Think the algorithm sent me here after watching Stav do his 20v mr2s. Looks a cool project and we don't see V8 swaps in any car very often here in the UK so this is awesome

Im an Audi tech and I think you are absolutely insane. Can’t wait to see how you approach it!

I usually dont like how these look but the kit u have makes it look pretty stellar. Good job

First time viewer, I like your style :-) you earned a sub, can't wait to see the swap!

Oh My God. Cant hardly wait. Good Luck, be patient and go 1 by 1. Cheers and Best Wishes.

Just subscribed. Saint Petersburg, FL. Love your build. It's definitely going to be nice and I think the drivetrain is fitting for the car. Can't wait to see how it goes.

WOW... this brings back some old memories. Back in the early 80's, my friend bought a brand new Toyota MR2. First runs of car were the W10 series. It was a fun car to drive and just ride in. Had another friend with the Pontiac Fiero. It was so much fun too. MR2 had a inline 4 while the Fiero had a V6. MR2 was lighter and could keep up with the V6 Fiero which was a heavier car. I bought a Mazda Miata in the early 2000's. It had a inline 4 with tuned intakes and exhaust. It was light and plenty fast. Turned on a dime, stopped abruptly, and accelerated great. It too was a fun 2 seat true sports car like the MR2 and Fiero. I graduated from beginner's entry level sports cars and bought a Maserati GT instead. Ferrari made the engine, had a rear transaxle with ultra quick paddle shifters, and enough power and top end to leave everyone looking like a little dot in rear view mirrors and getting smaller by the second. Engines.... can't go wrong with SBC (Small Block Chevy) I'm working on several. One is 4" bore and 3" stroke 302 CI / 5.0 Liter. Another is 4" bore and 4" stroke = 402 CI / 6.6 Liter. Both have compound forced induction: Twin Screw Supercharger being fed pressurized air from Turbochargers. No lag, linear boost curve, and power in excess of 1,250 hp / 932 kw. Just started work on the SBC 502 CI / 8.2 Liter. We haven't made final pick of engines for a project car 10 years in the making. 5.0 Liter is cutoff displacement for certain racing classes. Initial design was twin SCC's 302 CI / 5.0 Liter 1,250 hp. Both front and rear mid-engine layout with center crash resistant cockpit. With 2,500 hp it might be world's fastest 'street legal' car. Only speed limitation are tires. Keep us informed... great project to be part of.

Great Project! Looking forward to seeing the build.

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

Me too 😂

I love "one of" builds. It's a process, have patience and the car gods will bless you with a journey that's not so hard.

Hello Spiderlee I can't wait too see the engine swap . V8 in a mr2 thats rocks 👍👌🤙🤙

i love everything about this cant wait for the update

Mate this is going to be absolutely bonkers when it’s done, best looking mk3 mr2 is now going to sound amazing also 😍😍😍

Definitely looking forward to this cannot wait to see how that goes,i would love to do that to my Turismo Avalance GT definitely needs something like this good luck with the build 👍🏾

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

Would be awesome on a car with that kit

@eloheem1801

Жыл бұрын

100% I have turbo kit to go hopefully the same power as your current engine then maybe a twin turbo set in the future Keep the content going great work 👍🏾

Looking forward to seeing more from this project!

Gonna be a sick little "baby 918 Spyder" ! All the "weight weenies" gotta relax... It's not like H-swaps or RB-swaps have never been done. 200lbs added will not destroy your cars ability to drive haha, especially not with a decent bump in torque! Mr2 swaps are for the big boys down for a challenge...

Thats super awesome! Back in the day I had a 1992 MR2 Turbo, bigger turbo, injector, inner-cooler. Over the years I have really respected the guys who did built V6 swaps, there is one on KZread somewhere, MK2 White, TRD Wide Body Kit, 3.4L V6 swap from a Tacoma/Tundra and Supercharged making over 500hp. After my MR2 I got into Porsche's and have a 996 & 997, V8 swaps in the 996 are popular with the LS3 being the engine of choice but I would love to drop a V8 Cayenne Turbo engine into the 996.

The front looks gorgeous and the rear. The rims also looks great.

brilliant mate. been keeping upwith the mr2 but only on YT. very nice idea to keep your interest in the mr2. planning something for my new AW11 project and have aquired drivetrain, engine,brakes and subframes. Now need a shell 🤣

Can't wait to see this, great video again

If you manage to pull it off, it'll be one wild MR2.

Can't wait to see the build

"... I think it'll probably fit in quite well ... " heralds fun, and a fair share of frustrating, times ahead! Good luck with it all as, on paper, it has the potential of being a cracker of a project and eventually a very enjoyable car.

what the V8 that's mad. 280 HP is already more than enough been Watching you for a while Lee good luck with the swap mate I have a MR2 also can see it on my channel work in progress

Check the EMU black ecu and loom from RRR, could be a good start point. Im using on the 1zz before dropping a different engine in.

properly loved seeing this car on all its different gizzes 💜☮️💙

holy mackerel!!!!! 4.2 hahahahahahahaaaaa..... its so compact.... reminds me of paul woods' V10 monster (that we never really got to see....!) GOOD LUCK LEE!!!!!! Can't wait for further updates. Looks mega.

Any updates?

Exciting built, i will live vicariously through your efforts, ⏳🔧😮 🤞

Wonderful job I love it MR2

1:36 = Toyota Engine Cover = Best way to hide from Smog Police lol

love it, this will be awesome 🙌

Damn, that's a really nice looking late MR2. First time I've ever desired one.

I didn't pause it. You're not the boss of me. Now that's out of the way, good luck w/the build! These are such great little cars and I'm sure it's gonna be Beast when it's done. Btw, I woulda never guessed that V8. haha

I love the uniqueness of your engine swap at the same time the k series would have been a amazing chose bang for buck

LS WITH A T 56 IS SOMWTHING I ALWAYS WANTED N A MR2 FOR PARTS AVAILABILITY, DURABILITY AND RELIABILITY BUT WHEN THOSE AUDI V8S ARE RUNNING THEY ARE A DREAM!

Looking forward to how this turns out. I've never seen a v8 Mk3 before! Good luck with it! And when are those cheeky twin turbos going on??👀

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

Lol once it’s done twin turbos would have to be next!

@kalmmonke5037

Жыл бұрын

@@SpyderLEE a bit like a mid engine lexus lc500 or lotus exige/evora with lc500 engine

@kalmmonke5037

Жыл бұрын

@@SpyderLEE if u like electric cars, theres aptera motors

@Weimerica8841

Жыл бұрын

There's one guy in the US who did it a long time ago and posted a single video of it driving down the street. Never heard anything more about that car though

Bro I've owned my spyder since 2001 straight off the truck literally I live what you have done with yours through the years I live in California USA here we have so many smog laws I can't even swap a 2zz in a v8 would be str8 nutty but fun can't wait to see when done might invest in a track only spyder with v8 myself thanks for all the tips and help you give the community

@stanleybacklund5614

Жыл бұрын

You can swap a 2zz legally. Its a certified "package". You just need all the emissions equipment (including evap).

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍😁

@apashe974

Жыл бұрын

Almost welcome to the european world where you can’t do anything

Mega Lee fair play this will awesome 👌 👏 👍

One thing about the 2nd revision 1ZZ-FE motors... CHANGE OIL EVERY 3000 MILES (for regular driving). If you go out for a good hoon on the track, change it when you get back. Half the 1zz's ive seen in other cars tell you to change every 4-6k miles with full fossil/synthetic blend and 7k with full synth. Load of BS. I can't remember what the standard of oil change intervals is in the MR-2 Spyder but if I am not mistaken, it is a similar story. It has been too long since my MR2 has been on the road. Had a Toyota master tech tell me all of this after I cooked my second engine. OH!... also, do away withthe stock pre-cat exhaust manifold. They cook, fall apart and clog the primary cat. this will load your cylinder with soot and ceramic dust in turn destroying your rings and scoring your cylinders. I love a good V8 Swap though! Can't wait to see this.

u hav earned yourself a subscriber my friend!

Holy shit, an actually interesting V8 swap-- most people just LS swap so color me impressed.

Lovely lil Mr2 & I think the engine in it will be the dogs 🥜🔥🔥

looking forward to this build

Ambitious project. I totally dig it

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s not going to be easy or quick

Bro you have the most interesting and incredible combinations of cars I’ve ever seen anyone own 🫡

Interesting idea, i hope it works out!

You sir are a nutter! Love it 😁

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

I think it will be quite a handful

Loved the video. Cannot understand a word of the technical stuff. Wish I could. Have a big standard mk111 but can always dream

please document everything, can't wait to see this

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

Will do. Be a whole before I properly start it though

A possible work around with the throttle bodies is to put a modified Plenum on. It and run one very large throttle instead. You could route it so that it faces the back of the car instead.

Before watching: my guess is the twin Hayabusa V8 used in the Jun Subaru BRZ 😅 edit: those Audi 4.2 engines are supposed to be great. Interesting choice!

Hell yeah! Giving me ideas for my AW11

Holy moly, nice!

excited for this

Toyota/Lexus UR/UZ V8 is my guess- and if my man spent the time and money to do this, he’s a true legend.

Two Zed Zed not Zeeee yes I’m from the Uk brilliant and well said 👍 first time I’ve seen your channel from a KZread recommendation….new subscription here 👍

Love the attitude bout the “zedd” bit lol

Paul woods made simular in a mk1 mr2 years back.. there is something with v8... love it.. v12 not so much.. Going to be xiting to follow this build

I love it. I'm sure someone in the US would say drop in an LS. Audi V8 is damn nice and perfect for this car!

Wow this is going to be epic 👍

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

I think so too 😁

This is going to be Epic! Just found your channel, looking to buy an Mr2 Spyder for this expressed purpose! Your's is my BluePrint . . . What is that BodyKit on your Car? Looks Perfect!

Great job. I am across the pond and I love my mr2 even though I have the c8 corvette

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

I’d definitely be drawn more towards the c8

Wow! I cant wait to see this project completed! If its ever completed. I cant remember what transmission that is but did you say diesel? If so you may want to look into the gear ratios just to be sure they are ideal. Also I would look into getting a LSD if your gonna have that level of power! Its too bad you didnt go with the better version of the 4.2V8. It came in the RS4 for a few years.

Now that's a project.

There was an AW11 back in the day that had this very swap but done with a lower output version of the 4.2, I think it was a 40 valve version, but it was sick. Videos oughtta still be on youtube actually

@redauwg911

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6Zrm4-mfJq1nMY.html

Cant beat that packaging/transaxle

Used to have one with a 2zz turbo and it was at 345hp and manual ofcourse.

He's back

nice ride 👍

Been wondering how this project was getting along.. then I had a thought.. why don't you get your hands on a 'donor chassis' MR2 mk3 to use as a dummy to build and test the setup before you go proper on your pride and joy. So if you do make any mistakes, they can be identified before any unnecessary cuts are made on your main car. Just a thought, I know this is going to be a very expensive project, but we don't need it to be too costly 😎👍 Keep up the great vids 👍

It'll be interesting to see if you can shoe horn this into the Mr2! If so imagine this in an Elise!!

Could that V8 be from Yamaha's? The one they used in Volvo XC90s and S80s 😎 edit. Wow, I was totally wrong on that one 😁 Maybe the Yamaha 4.4L V8 is bit too exotic even for your project! Good to see you mate doing once again these two awesome projects! Cheers!

@AmirPomen

Жыл бұрын

Thats what im thinking too.. Yamaha v8 . From volvo xc90/s80 car... Much more compact dimension But engine sourcing is pretty hard...not much layin around...transaxle fitment gonna be some headache

@JTthestreetking

Жыл бұрын

I didn't know the xc90 v8 was a Yamaha. They used that same motor in the Noble m600 or one of the Nobles.

You're a mad man, I LOVE IT! How much would a project like this cost?

The engine weighs 1.42 times as much as the 1ZZ-FE (225 lbs) + a full gas tank (81 lbs). Then you're going to put a gas tank up front. I would put some ballast in the back and front to see how the car feels to drive with the new weight distribution. The original weight distribution is supposed to be 43/57 and it will be a challenge to maintain that, although I guess with some ballast and the gas tank in the front it's not impossible. When fuel burns off the car will become more and more rear biased and prone to oversteer so that's something to think about. Anyhow, good luck! It should be a rocket!

That’s going to fly!!!!

In my opinion you're using the wrong chassis 😁 ....SW20 surely? In all seriousness Lee, its going to be great when finished. Keep at it.

How is that gearbox going to work with the engine sideways? I love a V8 but gor such a light car as the spider, i would def stick to a inline engine. Honda K there is no argument its the best option in every way and i have a healthy 2ZZ on mine. I would probably look at the volvo 5pot turbo from an old focus RS, the sound is majestic and i believe it would fit with less hassle

If you ever find a way to fit this in, I would love to see how. Im planning on doing something similar with a o1e and a supercharged 3.0t, as you can get 400+whp out of those easily and its a good platform.

I really don't think that engine fits in the tiny MR2 but I look forward to being proven wrong, can't wait! 😁

😳 your going to need a NASA driving licence for that if you get that in 😱 I would recommend putting a porta potty under the passenger and possibly drivers seat to save any embarrassment. This is going to be an epic build!

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

My guess is a Taurus SHO v8 because the 60° angle would seriously help it fit. 2gr swaps are hard enough.

Very interesting choice of an engine for a light weight car such as yours. Cheering you on here in the US; good thing you didn’t choose “zed,zed” Toyota engine 😂

With fuel tank in front would highly recommend to use FIA-spec fuel cell instead of custom fabricated tank. Much less chances to get on fire in case of accident because of fuel spilling

My 1ZZ had the same oil burning issues. Put oil in every time I filled up

Brilliant! I dream of such projects. You actually do them. You might want to look into some sort of traction control (2000 lbs / 444 hp) Well Done!

@SpyderLEE

Жыл бұрын

I have traction in the car now. It’s the racelogic. I could use that as it’s the 8 cylinder version

Over kill for this application. Lol. 👍👍👍