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Building a TRACK MR2: MR2 Build Ep. 1

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I've been watching too much of "The Knick".

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20 Comments

@TheFe3 5 years ago Pinned

Luke was a phenomenal hire.

@Rch_P 5 years ago

“There was actually oil in the engine!”
Standards were truly low going into this project 😂

@joseacuna3239 5 years ago

The cinematic shots of the bumper cutting make me feel like I’m watching a sophisticated movie, until Ben came in and ruin it

@84knocturnal 5 years ago

I can't wait for the track day where you guys cook the motor and start the real build lol

@venomduckling7578 5 years ago

Now that the bumper has been cut, please put on a comically big diffuser.

@mr2_nate 5 years ago

Don’t forget about the other Toyota engine swap options! You can go for the four cylinder 1AR/2AR(wayyyy better than the 2ZZ) or the 2GR V6 if you are crazy! Marc from Frankenstein Motorworks makes all the parts for these engines to bolt right in.

@oregonfelder1 5 years ago

My wife is always like “are you watching cars or a daytime drama?” I respond with “…Yes.”

@darius2640 5 years ago

dont smash your cat(alitic) converters just anywhere on asphalt, these things are worth real money, collect every gram and sell it to your local recycle place and you can get hundreds of dollars

@Dukelax510 5 years ago

13:26 Marty and Moog Approved

@ruffemoto 5 years ago

That surgery part is absolutely beautiful

@natethalhuber8971 5 years ago

Get in contact with Marc at Frankenstein Motorworks to swap in a 1AR/2AR!

@HuntersMoon 5 years ago

Should be great little build! I always wanted to pick one of these up and copy the super simple parts list and specs that made the Techno Spirit MR-S so comically quick for what it was. All the info is available to the public too!

@alexsaunders8137 5 years ago

Brilliant, ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT 😁

Ben walking in on the surgery 🤣

@jake.g1 5 years ago

0:10 - Up To Speed Theme plays (in my head)

@Tommypickard8 5 years ago

The editing and filming quality on your channel always shocks me on how professional it is done, while yet not taking itself seriously at all 👍

@liku.coyote 5 years ago

I'd personally like to see a K-swap, since Ben has two K-swapped cars would be interesting to see Ben's take on it, maybe build it to be in the same class as Ben's Civic for some rivalry

@001dman 5 years ago (edited)

I would HIGHLY recommend the AR engine swap, Marc is the man to get a hold of at Frankenstein motorworks

@D17anny 5 years ago

Speaking as someone who owns a 2zz swapped MR2 Spyder, the 2zz engine is a great candidate for a really fun track car. The motor is easy to source, very fun to drive (with a 6 speed trans) and is very reliable in stock form. If you are looking into modifying the engine in the future for high horse power, than go with the K series.