FIRST DRIVE IN MY *INSANE* ENGINE SWAPPED MR2

This thing is SAVAGE! Let me know in the comments if you think you know a better sounding inline-4.
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[@MRS-2ZZ]

Sounds great 👍The MK3 is now starting to get the plaudits it deserves. Owned my 2zz swap for 3 years now and it still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. It gets LOTS of attention at the track too, as it punches well above its weight and surprises much more powerful machinery.

[@Max-nf1vw]

I've had my T-Sport for 2 years now and I still react to lift in this exact way 😂👍. The 2ZZ-GE is such an underrated engine.

[@captainjosue]

2zz power. The MK3 MR2 and Celica soooo underrated it's criminal. Both had the 1zz and 2zz can fit the MR2 and when it does you get results like yours. Both cars so light that the power that comes from the engine makes a massive difference. Glad you loved your new engine.

[@BadnfluenceNZ]

Seems like a no brainers toyota putting this motor in this chassis idk why it never happened. I have a JDM Toyota Corolla RunX Z 2zzge I daily in New Zealand love it, motor sings at high rpm and lift hits hard

[@turbod15]

Lotus contract

[@leemartin5997]

Definitely an understated car and paired with that engine seems perfect

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Thankyou man! It’s a proper ripper 😮‍💨

[@kila_whale]

Coming from 1.8 MX-5 NB to MR2 MK3 made me realise that MR2 is on a whole different league! Forget handling, the rust alone is good enough reason not to invest anything into the MX-5. As for the lift off, I feel like going to the moon mate, feels like I'm sitting front of the rocket! Unbelievable and undiluted experience. Hope to see you at the national meetup one day pal, take care!

[@seiscero]

Hey mate, Is there a forum/website I should look to try to buy one who already had the swap done. Club members take good care of their cars. Thanks!

[@bugattieb110ss]

Disagree completely. I have a Mk1 MX5 1.6 with a few minor mods to exhaust and uprated brakes from a 1.8, all ridiculously cheap to do. Bought an MR-S from a friend and drove them back to back and the MX is a much better handling car. I considered a 2ZZ conversion but it's thousands of pounds, putting it way in excess of £5k. A 1.8 VVTi engine swap is a fraction of the cost, if I chose that route.

[@kila_whale]

@@bugattieb110ss Congratulations! You just have proved yourself to be a bad driver. Ever wondered why all super cars, F1 and best handling cars are mid-engined? I guess not. Next time you drive an MR2, brake earlier than you'd do with your MX-5 and accelerate through the corners. It may sound strange but that's how you'll get to drive the MR2 properly. MX-5 would understeer while MR2 would rotate. MX-5 is safer (for bad drivers) in the rain, I give you that.

[@DildosForChristmas]

​@@bugattieb110ss I think you're definitely in the minority with that opinion

[@MK3504]

​@@bugattieb110ss😂😂😂

[@harrybuckley1127]

ngl im thinking about 2zz swapping my yaris T-Sport if the 1nz ever dies! Sounds mint tho dude gassed to see it on the road now!

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Bro do it the 2zz is an awesome engine. Just make sure to keep your oil topped up if you do 😅

[@harrybuckley1127]

@@JackMcNeillCars I will don't worry!🤣 tbf I'm doing a full service on the yaris tomorrow and making a liccle tiktok out of it! not trying to plug but ye 😂

[@JackMcNeillCars]

@@harrybuckley1127 you’re deffo trying to plug ;) 😂

[@samsgarage5917]

The 2zz doesn't burn oil the 1zzfe does due to the pistons rings

[@ellisbyrnes9996]

I sold you your hardtop! car looking+ sounding amazing. Keep killing it man!

[@callumtilsed2660]

Used to have a celica with a 2zz and I used to give it hell and I loved it! Sounds amazing!

[@JackMcNeillCars]

2zz’s are amazing man

[@Mattyharsum]

I’ve got a Corolla TSport with the 2zz it’s absolutely mint and been track never ever skips a beat

[@waseembux7537]

That lift is insane . Love this car . Online now looking but prices have gone crazy. This is a proper driver's car and it's a toyota !

[@DJWenlowe]

Absolutely superb swap , sounds amazing 👍👍

[@sendtacos1824]

Great video!! 2zz sounds great!!

[@turbomonkey93]

That sounds incredible!

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Thankyou!

[@snappedbydan]

Really enjoyed the video man. Just wondering if you've tried it on stock wheels? They're not everyone's taste but they really do drive best on the stock wheels. I used to have the yaris t sport wheels like yours on one and it felt super weird and sketchy. Just changing it to stock wheels made it feel so much more planted and confident.

[@Japnut]

Just in the process of swapping a 2zz into my black MR2. Can't wait to get it on the road. Sounds awesome.

[@JackMcNeillCars]

It’s the best man. Good luck with it all

[@nx_Exe]

how is it coming along?

[@Japnut]

@@nx_Exe booking an MOT next week. 😍

[@blitzee2815]

I agree. Sounds amazing. I have same engine in my corolla and I love it!

[@andreliland]

I had a wide body mr2 with a 2zz and that what amazing, quicker 0-100 than a e46 m3😅 but coilovers is a must!

[@teepattaya1579]

Nice car man

[@vizualmrs]

I love my mr-s. Amazing swap. 100% n/a powaa!!

[@longbowdt]

America calling. Happy for you. The 2zz sounds as though it's transition to lift is more seamless and less pronounced than a k-swap Vtec. My imagination? Spyder prices are on the rise here, so the word is out and thriving. The Spyder is an excellent example of "driving a slow car fast". Subscribed👍

[@Pistolspete82]

When in a 2zz mr2. there is a huge difference in the "lift" noise. but it never comes across on camera

[@nx_Exe]

so hyped my mr2 is in the shop rn getting the 2zz dropped in

[@muttley00]

@@Pistolspete82 i've got a 190 celica, was thinking the exact same thing.

[@bunkaaa8726]

Opposite, the 2zz lift engagement is WAY more noticable stock for stock then a k20

[@lexisyeah]

Sounds amazing! Are you running the standard gearbox and diff?

[@Ricardo95Santos]

Hey mate, epic car! As like other people in the comments, I'm halfway through my swap and I am deciding what exhaust to make. What size muffler or brand you have? Awesome ride.

[@HighOnThunder]

Sounds great!

[@joem8213]

Sounds insane! Do you have the corrola 6 speed gearbox aswel?

[@junito121486]

I have a 03 matrix xrs with the 2zz motor and also I'm my opinion one of the best sounding 4 cylinder ever made it's hard to grasp the sound through the video but in person is amazing you just have to drive a 2zz to understand

[@dimitarnguen9016]

Great car, I have the same as I did the same swap with 2ZZ taken from Selika together with the 6-speed gearbox, taking the LSD differential from the factory gearbox of MP2. I rebuilt the 2zz engine before I swapped it, but unfortunately the engine broke due to low oil pressure. The oil pump was factory, now I will put a new engine again 2zz I am considering a variant to put an oil accumulator, (Accusump)Please write me how you solved the problem with low oil pressure and success with the car project is interesting :)

[@welshmunn]

Wow, the 2zz transforms the car from cute to angry haha. Great car!

[@driftmonkey3646]

I’ve had a T sport and whilst it’s a good engine it’s no k20 😁 I had a a few mk3’s and a k20 swapped mk3 mr2 couple of years ago. Currently building a k24 swapped mk3 and fired it up for the first time today! Great cars but make sure you do something about the oil system if you go on track and don’t mis shift or the oil pump will exit the building

[@jakemahoney4158]

Hey! My vibes got that engine 😂 Can confirm that it sounds amazing

[@kaziofr]

Nice. Will you supercharge it ? I just swapped my MRS with 1:10.5 Pistons Mahle for Rotrex C30-84 (or 94) supercharging next year.

[@brianstocks8049]

so.. I don't know what to say..the flip to the 2zz is expensive, keep it NA is okay, but I still have to ask you about the sleeves, how they doing? I love this car and I have put it through the loops, and it's amazing, if you can afford it

[@gabek4425]

What is that header you are using? I’m just curious….. Usually they run under the frame cross bar

[@marironmaiden]

Hey man if you are close to Oxfordshire I'd love to drive your car and you can drive mine (almost same spec, plus coilovers, short shifter etc)

[@turklinke6159]

Saw a yellow one yesterday with am old lady in it. Idk why, but that made my day.

[@SD-oi9gr]

It sounds amazing.

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Thankyou bro!

[@nb8c_fd]

Does it pass MOT without the cats? Also what road is that? Looks fantastic

[@AmaanKhan-te8ll]

The 2zz sounds incredible

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Ayy Thankyou man!

[@robertpearce5553]

Is low end torque as good as 1zz low end for city driving? Awesome 👌 car!!

[@D4Z3Dii]

Sounds great, if you are going to do track work in it, you are going to need at least a half cage, and a moroso baffled sump. These cars have zero rollover protection and the stock 1zz and 2zz sumps are likely to lead to oil starvation.

[@keljon32]

there is a roll hoop in the screen but yeah cage always good for track use

[@ez328]

Jack’s nut face when he hits 7k rpm 😂😂🤝 love e car bro it’s sick

[@JackMcNeillCars]

😂🙏🏼

[@zero_to_1000]

Just finished my 2zz swap. I can say with 100% confidence. It's not insane... chill

[@MrMariomena]

Just enjoy the video bro......

[@Modge17]

I was so close to pulling the trigger on a 2ZZ build for a white imported MR-S, regret it every day!

[@anonlincracing2484]

Be good on a small track then adding boost will make wider bigger tracks seem less slow that sound it so Japanese absolutely wicked

[@Ozzienuck]

Totally agree with you...the MX5 is milquetoast compared to the MR2, and yours is great. I'm trading my 350Z for one this week.

[@RezaPersia]

Cant wait to 2zz swap my mr2 - Looks insane

[@tux6353]

Good on ya mate

[@tescolonggrain]

Hey Jack, fancy an outing in the V6 MR2 at Castle Combe or the street then?

[@zombification]

would love to see some 2gr content

[@MitchDore]

Welcome to game fam!!!

[@abelwickham345]

Just bought a Corolla XRS and the plan is to swap the 2zz and 6spd into my mr2 Spyder. Part of me really wants to wait and buy a supercharger to go along with it.. Anyone supercharged this? It's fun as it is but with potentially almost double horsepower I can't imagine the speed lol

[@feyergaetan]

Hey how did the intake was done ? Bigger tube ?

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

I like it.

[@SiameseFighter37]

I like the look of the MR2 I have a Yellow one

[@CJ-pe5dl]

What grade fuel do you use in the 2zz?

[@helonlee6265]

Which exhaust and muffler do you have?

[@luhar420]

The stick used to hold the bonnet boot up 😭😂 sounds great nonetheless

[@JackMcNeillCars]

😂Does the job

[@sicchuckie]

I only have a stock 1ZZ, maybe some day, old man might upgrade. Only if I mess up the stock.

[@cybork1728]

Ngl at the start I thought it wasnt your car it sounds amazing

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Thankyou man!

[@antonistheo4988]

How much did the engine swap cost??? i am thinking to do it.

[@sloyota7963]

Sheesh I'm gonna b building an boosting my 1zz celica an possibly using the matrix awd trans

[@feyergaetan]

Did you swapped it yourself ? or by rogue motorsport?

[@matteightytwo]

A 2Z in a mk1 is properly for the win 😍

[@codey-leemccutcheon9488]

Red interior would go nice with the black exterior

[@jacobriley7355]

I love my 2zz celica but had it’s auto

[@mr2spyderchronicles287]

know the feeling all too well lol

[@quilley101]

Pocket Rocket Sounds Lovely

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Thankyou mate!

[@dillons_cars5634]

K Swap Jazz is needed next, the mounts are only £400 if you get the 2004 - 2008 shape

[@JackMcNeillCars]

What about a k-swap for boris? 😮‍💨

[@dillons_cars5634]

@@JackMcNeillCars Forgot Boris is broken, that will be a better alternative 🤣

[@JackMcNeillCars]

@@dillons_cars5634 heard it here first 🥵

[@kevinjones3900]

Will soon be putting a bam engine in a civic type r . Just to break the common trend.

[@postmortemarg]

I'm adding a GTX28R and a power FC to mine someday

[@davidelphinstone]

I had a modded ap2 s2000 loved the engine good fun car. But now I want a mr2 roadster with the 190hp lump Cheaper and probably faster with better handling. Mx5s rust and everyone has one.

[@Thatsilveraygo]

Will it fit in my Aygo? 😳

[@willitsucc9142]

Have you had it mapped?

[@BadnfluenceNZ]

180kph on the first pull 🤣 sounds so good

[@Khanvict1986]

Hey bro any chance you can take me for a spin ?i have a 1zz mr2

[@FSP9.]

Are you still going to drag race Matt Watson’s Mx-5 ?

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Given up on that 😂

[@wittermastard]

Wanted to see the engine being swapped if you have the footage

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Unfortunately I don’t. Engine swapped the car before I started KZbin.

[@CarefreeCFC83]

Nice sounding car, but does sound very similar to a lot of the 4 cylinder VTEC engines - wouldn't say one sounded better than another I probably couldn't tell from the noise if it was Toyota or Honda lol. Cool car though!

[@bunkaaa8726]

in person is completely different to camera

[@arryhall1694]

Yo no way that's the road out of Wantage

[@rowanpope876]

Get a star light roof in one of your cars

[@Zorororonoav1]

Why You Comment Like This ?

[@jamesbayliss31]

If I see the prices go up on these MRS cars I'm blaming you for saying that are so underrated and cheap

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Well it’s true 😂🙏🏼

[@beanstv6562]

Jack, help me build one of these please ? I'll buy you a bag of doritos... lol

[@FIFTYSPENCE97]

I clicked of when you said its like vtec😂 cool car though definitely great for the money and good fun

[@JackMcNeillCars]

How is it not like vtec? System works in a very similar way with the cam change.

[@FIFTYSPENCE97]

@@JackMcNeillCars its completely different drive a early vtec and your see what I mean

[@JackMcNeillCars]

@@FIFTYSPENCE97 I’ve driven a high powered booster k20 and a high comp N/A b16. The cam change is more pronounced yes, but generally the systems are similar with the sound, high revving nature and just the way they work. Imo😎

[@FIFTYSPENCE97]

Lol

[@DildosForChristmas]

...but it is like VTEC

[@kostasxamlatzis7422]

Damn that car sounds so fucking sexy and I bet driving it is a dream. I will definitely have an mr2 with a 2zz in my mind when I will have the money to do such thing. Or just buy a celica and work on that car.

[@enuma8161]

engine sounds and revs quite lively. What kind of ecu you are using ?

[@JackMcNeillCars]

It’s an emu black. High lift cams as well 🙏🏼

[@enuma8161]

@@JackMcNeillCars now it makes sense . enjoy your ride

[@crisj45]

That car needs fresh bushings

[@benjaminwillis3545]

Rap the jimny lime

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Get in my tiktok comments on Thursday 😮‍💨

[@justlifeel1211]

come lad take that to 8100rpm I hear its got a few more revs in the bank lol 4age > 3sge beams >B16c> 2zz >

[@eeeeoimyguy9477]

B16

[@ahh5206]

commenting for P's

[@jmarsh2087]

Race Alex autos mx5

[@vincent6352]

bruv just playing forza irl

[@JackMcNeillCars]

Cmon 😮‍💨

[@couldbeowen5826]

Need this car in Forza

[@mrenglish9960]

It looks really slow NGL but it does sound good and the engine bay looks good and I can appreciate the work that's been done on it. Good video

[@mskhan2711]

Sell me the car please once your done with it. I'm serious.

[@SushiExpressRacing]

4AGE sounds better 😅