2GRFE MR2 SW20 Install Instructions Video #4

[@monkehp]

The feeling of getting that start... of driving that car, it has to be incomparable. Wish I had the time and money to do this on a Mk1 MR2

[@flyonbyya]

Frankenstein Works Man should have been a surgeon ! Seriously !

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

You must not have noticed just how much my hands shake all the time.

[@user-or1xh1vc8n]

Who on earth would dislike your videos? Wonderful as always gouky, things have come very far from the first swap. I am loving it.

[@bryankurtzublin8504]

Night and day difference between the sound of the first and second starts. Very nice.

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

Yeah, that's why with the first start i went right to the OBDII tool to diagnose it because it did not sound right at all. I'm glad i remembered the coil swap, that certainly made it easier to fix.

[@damo7800]

Gee I want what you’re on!! I could get my build done in less than a day! Great video as always keep them coming.

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

The hardest part for me is just finding time to get out to the shop. The projects themselves can move pretty quickly. The Pandemic has made that easier in some ways and harder in others. Thankfully i have a pretty good stock of spare parts so i don't have to run out for much.

[@johnyeung6971]

Finally ! I been waiting for this video. Add lots metal support and motivation boost to my 2GR swap! Good Job Marc! You are the best!

[@welcome2myworld1.o89]

Oh, frank! Your back at it again, Hu? Great job as always!!!

[@Irvin_Wright]

The good ole, "no fuel in the fuel tank" trick... lol

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

Yeah I've played this game enough, you think i'd know better.... I even did put fuel in i just did not put enough in. Thankfully it was a quick fix.

[@bujin5455]

17:40. You can never have too many 2GR powered MR2s!!!! lol

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

Well, as you saw in yesterday's video there's about to be another one! A Spyder this time.

[@bujin5455]

@@FrankensteinMotorworks I did see!

[@dannoyes4493]

Excellent.

[@jaykatana9418]

Wow Mark, cars coming along really good, sounds awesome too! And your looking a lot more confident with making the videos too! Wish i was up to that stage with my swap ,im currently playing the waiting game with power steering parts, minor leak the rack turned into needing a new power steering reservoir. Plus ive noticed its surprisingly hard to find a wiring diagram for the Japanese 1990 n/a mr2 (3gse version), Excellent work Mark,

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

Jay, it really is getting easier and easier to make these videos and i feel that it shows in the final product. Is the wiring really that different on a japanese car? I'd expect the wiring for the engine to be identical to the european 3sge of the same year. As for needing a reservoir, depending on how adventurous you are it might be a good opportunity to shave some weight from the front end and swap in a lighter EHPS pump from a Mercedes?

[@jaykatana9418]

​@@FrankensteinMotorworks Hi Mark, that's just the issue im not 100% sure because i cant find any diagrams to reference whats in the car, ive tried the mr2 Australian forums and had no reply's about it and i rather not try to take a chance and trace the wiring and make a mistake because, im not 100% sure if the Japanese version of the car had any extra parts or a different wiring setup compared to the Australian version or the euro spec version, an Example of this is i know the a/c different because of the 2 stage system it has but even with that, im not sure if its ecu controlled or its the unit its self that controls it, hence the need for any information on all the wiring plus .Also tempting idea with the EHPS pump, ill have to have a look into it when i get the chance, Cheers for the suggestion

[@jaykatana9418]

Just an update on the wiring info stuff (loom wise for over this side of the pond) turns out from what ive been told theres about 6-8 different looms that came in the car over the span of the life of the cars from over in australia/japan which makes life just that bit more painful, note too im not sure if the equipment is the same on the cars and the wires are just a different color

[@DV7Dave]

15:12 - What is a dead hole? Never heard the term before. I can only guess dropped cylinder or blocked exhaust port or similar? Thanks! :)

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

a dead hole is just a cylinder that isn't contributing without giving a reason. it could be no fuel, no spark or no compression.

[@DV7Dave]

@@FrankensteinMotorworks That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for all you do!

[@drgnslayincobra]

Great stuff, been following for years. Perhaps a six speed tutorial some day? For the 2gr of course.

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

This is something i can do but the general feel i get when people are asking for an alternative transmission option is because they think the E153 is too expensive but it would have to get significantly more expensive before anything else is cheaper once you account for axle shafts, mounting brackets and shift linkage bits required.

[@avidgroup59]

Looking forward to doing this!

[@crispychicken7933]

If we’re upping the pressure to 4 bar, do we need to do anything with that thing that appears to be a fuel pressure regulator that we clip the fuel line to around 5:45? What is that thing?

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

That's just a pressure damper, no need to adjust that but also on the new low profile intake that isn't there anyways.

[@kingdavid2018]

You never touched on what you ended up doing with the brake booster line from the left side that has the check valve.

[@beanvo9924]

Hey Marc. Can you put together an AC hose kit? That would be super. I’m getting ready for the swap.

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

Bean, this thread on MR2OC covers the hoses you need for the swap: www.mr2oc.com/threads/2gr-fe-a-c-solution.633066/ I intended to cover that on this video series but the A/C lines on this car are not usable.

[@OfficialWolfram]

Great video as usual, but maybe I missed it: no heater core line routing? Does it go into the coolant tree?

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

Yeah, i noticed after posting this that it accidentally ended up on the cutting room floor. You can see them installed at 3:20 in the video, the part numbers and links are in the description along with the other hose part numbers and links. They just plug in top to top and bottom to bottom to maintain stock flow direction. Though it does not matter that much since this system won't really self-bleed anyways.

[@teaganroehl]

Love it sounds amazing!

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

It really does, there's just something magical about this motor and it's somewhat hard to make it sound bad. The downside is it's a bit loud and hard to quiet down.

[@jeremydawkins8399]

@@FrankensteinMotorworks What mufflers are you running?

[@dwormon8525]

Damn this guy needs a wizard hat

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

thanks :)

[@jaykatana9418]

Hi Mark just a trivial question about are the engine bay temperatures, are they an issue at all even in hotter summer conditions?

[@evangilman5221]

Is there an updated hose found over the 22306 Gates number that doesn't have to be extended to work?

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

As far as i know nobody has spent time looking for another answer.

[@filazee]

Can a jdm 2grfe with the plastic ecu housing outside be used for this same swap? The jdm engines usually have less mileage than US engines. US engines usually don't come with all the accessories also, unless you go directly to a junkyard. But, some of the junkyard stuff have too many miles.

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

It's a bit of a shameless plug but i think you're way better off getting a tuned ECU from me with the immobilizer removed. But that said, there's nothing stoping you from using any of the ECUs. Cruise control is the only thing that seems to be hit and miss depending on the ECU you're using. As far as i know there are no JDM differences on this engine.

[@Michael-xg2xt]

Hi Mark. Thank you for sharing these great video. This is my exact build except I have a 1992. I am looking for the engine mounts. Do you sell any or can point to where I may get a pair please?

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

Yes, i sell all the parts to do the swap right here: frankensteinmotorworks.com/

[@Michael-xg2xt]

Frankenstein Motorworks This is fantastic. Thank you. I am heading there to get all needed parts. 🤛🏼

[@TRDboi85]

Nice

[@KidClean3]

Great info as always Marc 👍 Also, what’s the plan with this engine once the 2AR goes in?

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

I'm honestly not sure right now. I know there's a bunch of people itching to see a turbo 2GR build. It all depends on what you guys want to see.

[@trv88r]

did you ever find a better left side hose?

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

There are custom hoses available now: frankensteinmotorworks.squarespace.com/shop/silicone-coolant-hose-set

[@iboost..1249]

How can I contact you sir I'm in Fiji will like a little help with my own swap

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

If you need help with your swap it would be best to post it to the discord: discord.gg/jSzmVfv but there's also a contact link on my website: frankensteinmotorworks.com/

[@calebstanley1135]

2010 Camry starter? Does that bolt straight up to the e153?

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

This is the 2010 camry manual transmission starter. It's what i use in the MR2 Spyder swaps which is why i had a spare laying around. It uses a different electrical connector but it's the same as what comes on the rav4 harness so you'll already have one on hand when doing this swap. You also have to use a shallow head screw on one of the shift brackets to avoid interference. The design is a planetary design and it saves 1lb or so. I don't think it's a better starter, it's just what i had available.

[@BibleQuizz3s]

I need this engine in a yaris rs

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

The 2GR is a rather large engine for the Yaris but it might be possible with enough work.

[@BibleQuizz3s]

@@FrankensteinMotorworks Yes i want to make it the ultimate sleeper for it's considering the torque and power of a 335hp 2grfe it would have a great power to weight ratio to