A 707HP Toyota MR2 is a Hellcat’s Worst Nightmare

The Toyota MR2 is one of my favorite JDM cars ever made. Now becoming a K-Swap icon the MR2 is proving itself to be a great chassis to work with. However what happens when you build the factory engine to its full potential? Today we hop in this 707HP Toyota MR2 that has the power of a hellcat but the weight of a feather. So what's it like driving this monster on the street? Let's go for a drive and find out! Thanks for watching and new uploads every Tuesday,Thursday, and Saturday!
#toyota #mr2 #turbo
➥ Subscribe for more: bit.ly/2jH1GkM
➥ Consider my detail-product brand: pattersoncarcare.com/
➥ MERCH: goo.gl/CFuoFx
➥ INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2BiKifB
➥ TWITTER: bit.ly/37AN8IZ
➥TWITCH: bit.ly/3ebaOpV
➥ SECOND channel: goo.gl/NtQcxJ
➥ Private TDIB Discord: / thatdudeinblue

[@keithprice6581]

This is the the thing you build in Forza, but some people build them in real life.

[@ethandecoteau7492]

I have one on forza but you can only make like 660hp with a 4 banger

[@slightlyinsaneraf]

True, but irl is better in every way lol

[@bsfibers]

Same here, similar power, similar engine

[@chrish1850]

Building one myself right now... cant wait to finish it.

[@drtm1718]

I swear, I built one to be a competitive A class car on Forza 6 that looks exactly like this one, and I was just racing this car against my friend before I found this video. KZbin is spying on me.

[@gt131970]

700hp in a MR2, with no roll cage. I hope that man has already made his will.

[@dylan4972]

707 is decent but not really that excessive. Guys here have faster ones - possibly even more HP as dynos over in the US etc generally read 10-20% higher than NZ and Australia.

[@mr2_mike]

700 on the Toyota block is at its limit. Guaranteed your 1000hp MR2's you speak of are all Honda blocks. Man I wish E85 was abundant in Canada.

[@ruskibruski]

@@mr2_mike bro the nearest e85 station is 15 miles from me Not an option to go out of city for fuel 91 octane is my best compromise Never seen 93 in my life at any station

[@jjsorenavki7005]

@@mr2_mike Plenty of 3SGTE's are in the 1000whp lol? Also the Worlds fastest MR2 is a 5SGTE, (I'm more into Honda's but you can't say 700hp is there max lol, been 1100whp 3sgtes for the last decade

[@yourdad6604]

@@ruskibruski where are you from? 93 is at every wawa on the east coast

[@jesserenn3152]

"I don't find anything interesting on the market" That's cuz you have a Japanese Ferrari

[@baddz6141]

The nsx is the Japanese Ferrari but I see what your saying

[@AverageAnthony]

@@baddz6141 he built a Toyota NSX lol

[@AverageAnthony]

@@baddz6141 like a little baby brother nsx lol

[@joshsuelto]

@@baddz6141 mr2 were known as poor man's ferrari

[@vegetoe01]

@@AverageAnthony Ironically there's vids of the Mr2 Turbo beating the NSX stock for stock

[@xTheNameisEthan]

imagine youre in your 300k dollar lamborghini and you get absolutely walked by an old mr2 lol

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

at least they are sporty looking 😂 So the non car nerds won’t really see a difference. They’ll probably think it’s an old Ferrari.

[@squaaam2263]

@@isaacsrandomvideos667 right😂 trunk in the front = race car

[@sleep_sounds]

Something about this video/car has my spidey senses tingling. It doesn't seem as violent as 707 hp in a car that small should be. I've got an hunch we are being played. I could be wrong, but nothing in this video led me to believe this little car is actually making that power.

[@sukhchainsingh1776]

@@sleep_sounds mr2 is surprisingly heavy

[@K0Y0I_sis]

@@isaacsrandomvideos667 the F355 from Detroit.

[@MazdaratiMan69]

Imagine pulling up to this on the highway and this little MR2 uses you as toilet paper

[@nessiedestiny8252]

Man I regret selling my 01 spyder. Car could've been a great project

[@strifu808]

@@nessiedestiny8252 don’t worry you might find more in the future lmao

[@Lofi.z34]

Best comment I've seen in a while

[@plizzle]

I'd be cackling with glee

[@phogetta1]

That happen in Tokyo all the time when I was stationed there.

[@CJsOutOfRum]

Something about the MR2 was so far ahead of its time. It feels like a cyberpunk car of its era. And that actually sounds fucking insane

[@farrele9629]

Yes and btw sw20 mr2 is faster than a honda nsx lmao

[@jasonk2787]

@@farrele9629 nsx was very slow for the time. Mr2 is actually faster than its big brother supra just slightly but the supra is the Toyota icon. Mr2 is like the forgotten younger brother who lived in the shadow of his big brother its whole life being told why can't you be more like him and was never understood for who he really was XD videos for proof: MR2 vs NSX kzbin.info/www/bejne/opLMqZaBpqd8oM0 MR2 vs Supra RZ kzbin.info/www/bejne/f32xk4Stmr-NopY

[@MannyDelReal]

Like the pontiac fiero?

[@CJsOutOfRum]

@@MannyDelReal no

[@dannygaldamez7616]

@@jasonk2787 you're talking about jdm mr2s and supras. Depending on the year the mr2 came with 240 hp and supra with max hp of 280. Here in the states the mr2 is not faster than either

[@HipHopBeatSource]

Mr2 still looks good for it's age. 90's and early 2000's euro/Japanese car styling is timeless.

[@da_aloha_z2403]

“Aight I turned the fun knob to 6, because... yolo” - famous last words.

[@SGYBEZZY]

As I read this comment he was saying It in the video 😂😂😂😂😂

[@skullfracture2]

Guys a professional d-bag.

[@jjsorenavki7005]

Mine goes to 13, ^

[@Daize504]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bradymischler4438]

@@SGYBEZZY same

[@tristenludewick3030]

and with that, my SW20 just went up in value again this year

[@gary9721]

Haha I know I got one almost 2 years ago there going up

[@CrossWindsPat]

The value of your car is only relevant if your gonna sell it.

[@GillesCoomans]

lets celebrate together that we have already bought ours, and we don't have to pay any more youtube tax

[@chillbang8505]

Got mine 5 months ago but its been sitting in the garage the whole time because im broke:( leaks alot of oil and needs alot of work but still bought a 91 5 speed n/a with 140k miles and fall in love with it everytime i watch a video since i cant drive it lol

[@RyanRoadReaper]

@@chillbang8505 just 5sgte swap it, problems solved!

[@OKCStinger]

Man, this just makes me want to get an MR2 even more. Have been messing with an EG hatch but MR2's just have so much more style!

[@imthem]

Eg hatch beautiful but this thing is that much cooler imo

[@MrHippoTaco]

those pop ups

[@petrolhead8851]

@Sergio Aguirre fuck man that’s my goal! Nsx k24/k20 turbo swap and make minimum 600whp for daily driving and 1100whp on race fuel

[@petrolhead8851]

@Sergio Aguirre that would be the ultimate street car/race car/show car ...too bad the prices are up there for those cars,I would be happy with just the shell

[@Ssh52]

@Sergio Aguirre Not hating on your goal cause it sounds cool ngl. But what's wrong with the original engine in the NSX? surely a 6 cylinder is going to sound better than any road going 4 pot (even the holy K20)?

[@DaveRoulstonfilms]

That's what I like to see, the correct engine from the car built and pushing that power, as much as the V6 and the K swaps are cool I love original tuned motors as it feels more honest to the car, and 707hp that's insane the car is light as hell too.

[@danimartinez5734]

I agree! Something about pushing the intended motor to the limits!

[@LueTubeTv]

This car does not have the original MR2 3sgte engine. This engine swap is a 3sgte head (MR2 turbo) and 5sfe short block (Camry). Just another swap regardless of how you look at it.

[@danimartinez5734]

@LWM VWJ I see, a Frankenstein of sorts. At least it’s not too far from the original idea. Still retains the head, still retains that... Toyota feel.

[@erito23gamingpower99]

Better than the BMW Supra 😂

[@jcrispykilpatrick9504]

That's true though it's a cheap price to pay for the sound of a properly tuned 2gr. Imo

[@callumroper7251]

Yo David, since the last time you reviewed an MR2, I managed to get one of my own and I gotta say I'm loving it. I can't imagine what 700hp is like in one of these cars, let alone 300 (I have a '98 UK spec 170hp NA). I certainly cannot wait to start doing more mods, possibly a build with a 450hp goal, and you (amongst others) have influenced me to get one and I haven't looked back since. Keep up the good work, my man. I'm still hoping someone will let you review their ZZW30 ;)

[@r32juan]

Good shit man, upload some videos of the build when u start, ill surely watch them

[@cat740dt]

@@r32juan same

[@AdotLOM]

I'm from the UK too, and am looking to get an SW20 myself. I'll probably make videos on it when I get it if I have enough funds.

[@callumroper7251]

@@r32juan I'm probably not gonna make videos on my car, gotta be honest here. I don't see much point in doing it myself, but you never know, I haven't set anything about this in stone yet

[@Jupiter__001_]

@@callumroper7251 One of my friends at church drives an MR2, and I always say to myself whenever I see it that I must get one at some point. I have no idea how he insures it, since he is only ~20. 450bhp will be absolutely bonkers in a car that light, mate, don't let the Internet lie to you and say that anything with less than 600bhp is slow. Good luck, and do keep in mind that E85 race fuel isn't as readily available here in comparison with America, Australia and New Zealand, though I assume you have already taken this into account :P

[@marctenaglio9742]

I own an SW20 Gen3, and she has 363HP/294TQ @ 19PSI. Plenty for me and really fun :) That car is just a dream that came true for me. When I was a kid, I've been playing Grand Turismo 1 and 2 with that car and now I own her since 6 years ! All 90s JDM cars are cool but SW20s have special place in my heart ❤🥰🔥

[@u.s.marine6430]

I helped my son get one of these when he was in high school and he tells me he really regrets getting rid of it. It's still a hot little car.

[@jackb1000]

I loved your video. It brought back so many memories. I had a 87 Mr2, which was pretty stock. A little intake and exhaust. I owned it for 15 years and it never broke. I ran the crap out of it all the time. It handled so great with the mid motor and all that. I actually gave it away to a friend that needed a car and I had a new truck and just got an old Mustang GT. I still miss it every day even tho now I own a Miata which I love but I don't have the history I have with the MR2. Again thanks for vid, it put a smile on my face.

[@jasonk2787]

And here come the "OMFG its a death trap your gonna die from snap Oversteer" comments.

[@matt25675]

@RJ mi what would be the best way to handle that situation? Idk much about snap oversteer

[@austinstone3926]

@@matt25675 same here

[@jasonk2787]

@RJ mi sure 700hp is ridiculous for such a tiny car but it's fun. I understand where your coming from. I own two mr2's and with proper mods, knowing how to drive an older car with no nannies and having self-control makes all the difference and you will have no issues with snap oversteer.

[@jasonk2787]

@@matt25675 You can NOT eliminate snap-oversteer from a mid-engined car. You can always add better springs, sway-bars, dial a little negative camber to the rear wheels, bigger tires, etc... to help make the snap-oversteer more controllable. The main key is to LEARN to drive the car in a safe location. Such as, at a track, auto-cross, empty parking lot but, of course with caution on the street. Don't wanna put others in danger if you are not sure of yourself pushing your car to the limit. The snap-oversteer when incountered will flip you around into a tree or another vehicle. Now that being said snap oversteer won't just happen out of nowhere. It's from pushing the car hard and I mean cornering hard mostly to the point where you upset the balance of the car. When you exceed the limits in a turn and "lift" the throttle or "brake" to slow down (a common thing to do in front-wheeled drive and front-engine rear-wheeled cars) the mid-engined car will be prone to the "snap-oversteer." Getting seat time behind the wheel is what makes owning an MR2 so much fun. Got to improve the nut behind the wheel (like me). So, get out there and DRIVE IT! Getting experience and driving your car to learn its characteristics and weak points is always ideal. That's what the car community is all about. Regardless of what car you have go out there and drive it and enjoy it but also learn to respect your car. The mr2 is a Japanese iconic legend but it's not a car for everyone and it's certainly not one of the easiest cars to drive at the limit. Hene the reason every time someone brings up mr2 it's shortly followed by its a "death trap" and good luck with "snap oversteer"

[@mikecochrane1437]

@RJ mi smooth throttle motions and not just letting off in corners helps avoid spinning into a tree.

[@garethwillis]

Seeing this MR2 actually surprised me. They've been around now for so long that when you do rarely see one, it's usually a little tired and a but underwhelming. That thing was super clean and the speed genuinely surprised me. I didn't know they could be made to go that quick. Really nice car, thanks.

[@SDPTheGhost]

You know you’re going too fast when your keys start floating away from the ignition cylinder haha

[@dylansnellgrove907]

Honestly man, I was skeptical of your channel thinking you were gonna be douchey like every other successful car based youtube channel but you're super wholesome, and make some pretty good content. Your account is a breath of fresh air for me personally. Keep it up man.!!!

[@carthur7832]

Thank you!! I’m happy to see this build! Thanks for the keeping the 3SGte alive! Thanks for keeping these cars alive!! 🍻

[@Countacho]

Thank you for making the Mr2 finally popular what it is deserve. Love your Channel!

[@sirn3cr045]

Hahaha "it's a missle" yup lmao. Dude you need to come back to NZ again, we have so many of these rolling around. It really is a JDM paradise over here.

[@Jake_Hamlin]

Could get a MR2 for less than $1000 here a few years ago, now they're getting expensive.. Much like 20e skylines/cefs

[@infidel900rr]

These videos just make me cry... I once had a '91 MR2. My favorite car out of many great cars I've owned.

[@petrolhead8851]

Mr2’s are so dope! They’re like the mini version of an nsx

[@aaronhumphrey2009]

With less high-speed stability...but this Mr2 could embarrass a stock nsx on a road course..

[@RowdiVO]

Snappy boi became a widowmaker. Sick.

[@FoulNews]

Great overview! ATS builds some great cars! One of the reasons I love my Built MR2, is that level of thrill you don’t get from most modern machines, especially in the price range. Also a “snap oversteer” fix is easy, swapping a 93+ subframe in the rear gets rid of that dodgy handling. That’s what I did with mine and it’s much more forgiving.

[@smoeyjith]

2:47 that SHO wasn’t expecting the free trip to gapebees.

[@Pman8362]

Love that generation of MR2, reminds me of the blue car you reviewed at VMP a year or two ago.

[@acid847]

2:48 David smoked a SHO lol

[@winstonpratt604]

I feel like they were there as a follow car. That or a bad race lol

[@Isaihernandez777]

If you join the Taurus sho Facebook club the guy in the Taurus actually has a video of this same pull Lmao, I heard the mr2 broke right after this vid and the guy in the sho gave him a ride.

[@markherzog2439]

Used to drive a 95 SHO in my youth. Still my favorite car I ever had.

[@davidb9323]

Those photo bombs

[@graeme2197]

Who a actually dislikes this beast within 10 minutes of being posted? 😐

[@Musicyo111]

Streetspeed717. Just to troll😂😂

[@justfunstuff5418]

It's the hellcat owners who dislike this

[@TheRealGlizzyman]

People who have no respect for cars. Just the srt4 owners being trolls

[@firstnamelastname-zo5gd]

i didn't dislike but i wasn't expecting this whole vid to just be of a dude in a car talking.

[@graeme2197]

@@firstnamelastname-zo5gd check his other vids and tell me why you'd expect any different?

[@projectjwoo]

Your videos are always so positive. Keep it up

[@ericb.5412]

Great review david 👌🏻amazing car. I love that he kept the original motor.

[@MKC95]

I love the Sw20 mr2. This car is amazing. My Mr2 has 300hp and for me enough. 700hp are crazy 😂

[@gluee8674]

300 is plenty for non insane people

[@gluee8674]

@aragot ra more from the go to jail side on the street than the crash and die

[@GTE_Channel]

There's just something special about a MR2. I neighbour had one when I grew up, it looked like a spaceship at the time.

[@TysonEngineer]

i test drove a 350hp SW20 about 20 years ago and that was insane... this thing must feel epic. cheers for the video man! 👍🏼

[@infadelakainf]

The sound to the atmosphere in the background and his face makes this an enjoyable experience

[@hachiroku6727]

Man classic mr2 never gets old

[@ViktorLucca]

I had a 1992 toyota celica gt when I was at PR... love that generation!

[@KrismanX]

I'm so excited...I'm taking receipt of my 1986 MR2 with a fresh 92T swap and full build up any day now!! Dream car.

[@kronic6143]

I love how happy he is driving these cars and explaining them. Pure SmilesPerGallon!

[@Sw3nBr0ss16]

Love all the recognition mr2s have been getting lately

[@AaronMoody]

"You just have to be mentally smart." - David Patterson 2020

[@majorkaboom1151]

The doted line became solid. Nice. Knew a guy with one that had 550. Tree twisted it and he lived. Crazy dude for a crazy car.

[@BobbyDeniroX]

I love the condition of it inside and out. This is how the Mr2 looks in my mind as a perfect looking one.

[@launcebennett563]

Correction, if you are in a turn and you let off the gas to “reset” as he indicates, MR2 will spin like a top.

[@brianrobinson9979]

That is the perfect all around car! You could go from course racing to 1/2 mile to cruising home with the twist of a knob. I need a tuner that can do that for me

[@joshkiej6601]

Its not hard, you just need a good ecu

[@daytonm6809]

Thats not really the point. I DD a high horsepower car in the summer with no problem. Its more of a risk knob, reliable at the lowest setting and sketchy at the top

[@PKmode]

I drove a '92 SW20 through Wisconsin winters for a couple years with bald tires when I was young and dumb. I was forced to learn car control, REAL QUICK...like my life depending on it...because it literally did. I'm lucky to be alive. :D

[@ChmbrSE7EN]

This video made me fall in love with the MR2 again... I forgot how much I missed these.

[@ajvangorden1344]

Thats it, I'm buying an MR2. I need this. The sound, the speed. Its amazing.

[@aaronhumphrey2009]

The Lotus Elise is another smaller , lightweight sports car with great handling and looks..

[@seikoja]

Finally a non kswap

[@flyingmr2]

First thing I thought when I saw the title “oh joy another k-swap.” Then I saw the valve cover

[@jamfd3s788]

Literally what I thought

[@luisperedah]

what engine is it?

[@ericsmith8129]

“5sgte” Basically the stock 3sgte engine but with a 5sfe(Camry/na mr2/celica) block for strength and an extra .2 liters of displacement.

[@seikoja]

@@ericsmith8129 plus the 5g is a bigger displacement....I think its a 2.3

[@nickadkins7765]

The 5sgte configuration utilizes a camry 2.2 block (5sfe) and the 3sgte head. Usually that's what the heavy hitters gravitate towards when building a 600+hp mr2. Makes me want my mr2 back on the road so i can enjoy it again 😩 love these cars!

[@GSin21]

My buddy had one of these back in HS and it was a ton of fun just stock. I can't imagine it having 700+ HP.. this is amazing!

[@mr2_nate]

Someone really needs to let you drive their 2GR V6 MR2!

[@Clint_tha_great]

The owner has a black v6 mr2 also.. I know him

[@flyingmr2]

Agreed

[@ericsmith8129]

5sgtes make more power.

[@mr2_nate]

@@ericsmith8129 Yeah it can make more power, but power isn’t the point of a 2GR. A 2GR has a wide usable power and that you can beat the heck out of all day at the track without heat soaking or blowing up.

[@thatlilmr2]

One of the guy that works at ATS has a first gen mr2 with a 2gr. I'm going down the same road he did with my mk1 mr2

[@richmcdowell]

The 2nd gen MR2 bodylines have a Ferrari-esque look. Love it!

[@askdrew98]

I've spent the last month looking for one of these for sale... Thanks David

[@dylan4972]

This car is very well done!! Love the stock look 💖

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

The 3SGTE is such an underrated engine

[@jacobwebb8818]

BEAMS Boooiiii

[@fib4923]

Toyota put those in a MKIV Supra for racing back in the day. Weighs less than the 2jz

[@charlieworsfold2661]

Who else actually thought it had a hellcat engine.

[@Syncopia]

I don't think it'd fit. Would be cooler though.

[@DeiHarper9361]

Original thought before coming to my senses.

[@j_will7305]

Naw it wouldn’t fit

[@XxLilMexixanxX]

@@Syncopia you'll be surprised what fits in this car they put a LS and a 2JZ

[@PACKERMAN2077]

@@j_will7305 I say make it fit and then throw a custom camper shell on the back to make it a shooting brake...

[@ricoh.2228]

Much love from 757 bro....keep up the dope work

[@WolfrCats]

amazing sound-track in the que'd shots

[@flyingmr2]

6:19 is that a Doom reference??

[@ThatGuyWalter]

I was hoping someone else caught that! 😂

[@AshtonCoolman]

90s Japanese cars are still the best around for driving enjoyment. I have a R32 GTR that I would only trade for an R33 GTR😂

[@bothijssen1809]

All I can offer is 2 miatas take it or leave it

[@Sebbe40]

Trade for Volvo? Yes?

[@kevinheidari1]

Got a '93 MR2 gt-s for ya! (It's not 707hp though)

[@datgreekafroguy3082]

sw20 done right guys, 3sgte's have some real potential, i dont understand why some people k20 swap them. lovely car and i wish i own one someday!

[@ethansgarage1]

Such a great build! Looks great and clearly performs great too.

[@saladbar21]

I have a 300 wheel horsepower mr2, and I feel like that car can be a handful at times when I’m at the track. I couldn’t imagine 700 horsepower at the wheels😳

[@callumroper7251]

What tyres are you running and what size are they?

[@saladbar21]

@@callumroper7251 I’m running 215/40/17 on the front and 245/40/17 on the rear. I plan on sizing up to 245 on the front and 255 on the rear.

[@callumroper7251]

@@saladbar21 Cool, thanks. Just wanted to get an idea on how it'd handle with decently high power

[@mitchellmitchell6938]

Everyone’s emphasis is on straight line acceleration. When you have the confidence to see deceleration and cornering as thrilling as the straights, your eyes will open. Every straight is a drag race and every braking zone is a drag race to slow... every corner the traction is loaded and perfect lines are more satisfying than perfect shifts....

[@Clint_tha_great]

The owner of this car is the inspiration for my 7-800whp mr2 build.. he lives down the street for me. Can’t wait to start my channel with content of my car!

[@ashy_gee6]

Great review dude.

[@SlvrStng84]

Dang, now I want one. That thing is fu€k!ng awesome. The exhaust kind of reminds me of a Ferrari V8.

[@MRIIMKII]

Check out what a straight piped 2grfe v6 swapped one sounds like it will blow your mind

[@indigoraceworks]

the prices were dropping 😭

[@weedsmoker4671]

This is my favorite car channel

[@Foodencio]

sounds better than the K20 swaps in my opinion

[@alpha_6705]

When you can actually see how fast David’s going 😎

[@alineharam]

Never. You see, he is going so fast that it is impossible to see.

[@ericandersen612]

I can see the spedo. I’m sure that was in kph right 😉 Nice review of a uniques car. I love it when you do these oddball/ rare ish reviews.

[@tiroalblaco1]

I love how stock it all looks. 😍

[@iamthelaw69]

The 3S-GTE is so underappreciated. Everyone talks the big RB26DETT and 2JZ-GTE, but the 3S-GTE and SR20DET have huge potential for lower budget as well.

[@bjornsama9649]

For the ones who's never driven an MR2. You won't get the awd reference. It literally pulls like an awd car.

[@nimmen]

All the pull without the drivetrain losses and weight

[@GenoSalvati]

Because the wheelbase is about 6 feet.

[@wrcgt4]

One day I hope to lend you the keys to my 650hp 3sgte powered group a st205 celica gt4 . Imagine similar power , with actual 4wd . The mr2 is a better drivers car , but the gt4 isnt any slouch either !

[@sirscrotum]

St205 is on my short list. I own a 1994 mr2 gt-s

[@JustAnotherHo]

We can tell HOW GOOD it is base just off of the smile time and size.

[@somalyith4712]

I had a 91 mr2 with a 2nd gen jdm motor..I freakin miss that car so much.. a good daily driver and had such good power for its time and it was beautiful

[@JeremyR1]

Almost 150 mph on 6th setting, and it wanted moreeee... This car is NASTY

[@Jupiter__001_]

@SNICKERS No, he meant 6th setting. The car has six operating modes controlled by a dial to the left of the steering wheel.

[@therealHogmaNtheIntruder]

"You just have to be mentally smart." Deep bro.

[@LuxAudio389]

Love the color and kit on the blue one, love the display on the red one.

[@casualguy3938]

I had a yellow T-top '91 MR2 from '94-'95 that I put a bigger turbo on, a new intercooler, an ECU, new rims/wheels and a few other tidbits. It had about 300hp on pump gas and that car was so fun. I cannot imagine having 700hp in a 2nd gen MR2.

[@shinjidonohue4646]

Its also the driver's worst nightmare, 707hp with snap oversteer.... Thats scary...

[@SamFBM]

no such thing as snap oversteer, just bad driving

[@fitfogey]

Yep. Crashed mine fifteen years ago getting on the throttle just a little bit in a turn. Probably only had around 240 hp at the crank. Tried to correct and it was too late.

[@saladbar21]

From experience, I can tell you it’s more lift off oversteer. What commonly happens is a person goes into a corner too fast, they lift off the throttle which causes weight to transfer forward and lose grip at the rear tires. The car will start to rotate, and since MR2’s are mid engine with a short wheelbase, they rotate very fast, faster than most people expect which causes them to spin out.

[@imnota]

@@SamFBM When I was fifteen, like you probably are I also thought that any crash was savable and that it always was the driver's fault. But don't worry you'll quickly grow out of it.

[@The_Albino_Dino]

IMNOTA if you don’t know how to drive your car to avoid snap oversteer it is technically your fault. All cars have potential dangers and as the driver you are in control of your own destiny on the road.

[@wheresthemiata6625]

This makes me wanna put 700hp on my Zzw30 MR2

[@dom2479]

theres the miata

[@schneir5]

I used to have a '91 MR2 turbo, just a few years ago. I still miss it so bad! I even remember the VIN, but I had to sell it because it was leaking oil onto the alternator.

[@Yelzabub]

this dude is living his best life. good job bruh

[@agentmsb6293]

I mean its almost like toyota used the 3GSTE in almost all their race cars for a while or something because it was an amazing motor when turbo'd and was reliable. Can't say for sure though

[@AG-rk5hj]

Lol they used the 3SGTE in the TOMS CASTROL Supra that we all love, I legit thought that thing was 2jz powered.

[@axlerose4744]

@@AG-rk5hj 2jz is just too heavy, they used the 3S because it made enough power and made the weight distribution far better.

[@normang3668]

I've been actually considering getting an MR2 of this generation lately; it's one of the few decent Japanese sports cars that still has a reasonable price tag. . . Although after watching this, I wonder how much longer that's going to be the case. The values might start to climb to the point where this becomes another unattainable car like the MK4 Supra and the NSX. Maybe I should stop thinking about it and just jump on it.

[@redrumcoke2363]

Do it. I owned a 1991 turbo and it is my favorite owned car. I absolutely thought the car looked stunning then and still do now. It doesn't AGE! 200hp isn't too shabby a starting place in a car like that either. If you mod it, don't intent to sell it. if you intend to one day sell it, or keep it garaged, leave it stock. I sold mine some 10 years ago (I'm 38) now. Wish I could have kept it!

[@Liquidhandshake97]

Did you ever get one?

[@farmonious420]

You couldn't get the later models up here in Canada. I had a neighbour who had to use a P.O. box in USA just to register her MR2, because she wouldn't drive anything else. Keep up to great vids. Stay Happy and Healthy

[@tomatodamashi]

The two cars I've bought in my life are a 92 MR2 followed by a 2014 Lotus Elise (a spiritual successor of the MR2). I love my mid engine rwd 2 seaters!

[@CarsWithFrank]

“Checks all the boxes”

[@CR3j35_90kid]

Wow and it's all Toyota, lol no K. good stuff.

[@turbotank88]

Technically, that cylinder head was made by Yamaha, which was even labeled on the timing covers. In fact, many of Toyota's engines included cylinder head's which were made by Yamaha.

[@samuraiknightz8067]

I think at that time Yamaha was under toyota so i think either way it was built under the toyota brand. Kinda like a sub group working for toyota

[@turbotank88]

@@samuraiknightz8067 In a sense, but not really. Yamaha was partially owned by another company, but not Toyota. They contracted them to make cylinder heads and engines. They never owned Yamaha at all until March of 2000 where it was reported Toyota bought a 5% stake in the company.

[@samuraiknightz8067]

@@turbotank88 Yes that's what i mean. I never said they own Yamaha but like a sub group working for toyota. They did the same with Ford. With toyota that 5% is actually up to 33 % of the motorsport that toyota owns. So in sense they were making a cylinder head for themselves. Just name brand Yamaha to show their relationship with each other not to own a certain part. Unlike bmw with the A90 Supra. Nothing like the old "Toyota's"

[@vleetv]

@ 8:45.... you forgot to mention T-Tops!!!. Looks like an awesome build!

[@shombiedixon4136]

Love these rides

[@19hundoc47]

Looks just like mine, he's got 577 HP on me tho

[@InNoTime3377]

I was expecting to see a hellcat get gapped 😂

[@mikew6135]

Stock Hellcat would be a joke compared to this thing. When i switch to e85 id roll race him with my modded M6 hellcat👍

[@bitzer8722]

IDK if you meant to but the speedometer is in the frame and watching how fast that thing climbs is insane

[@mg_streetkandi]

Good review..Definitely a high level time capsule.