Putting a Camry Engine in My MR2 - Episode 1

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

Awesome, thanks for giving me the opportunity to help you with your MR2!

[@iwantoffroad]

Love the content can you explain the reason why you need to upgrade the shifter detent why isn’t the stock one already like the one you installed is it because it’s a cable shift I like understanding all the behind-the-scenes

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

@@iwantoffroad The factory applications for this transmission use a reverse lockout inside the cabin. this makes that lockout mechanism unnecessary since you can now feel the 1-2 rail

[@iwantoffroad]

@@FrankensteinMotorworks thank you Is it possible to get both Feel 1-2 and get a reverse lock out

[@s.ol.5511]

This is awesome to see you get some exposure! I follow your channel and as soon as I saw the build, I thought of Frankenstein Motorworks. Love to see some of Toyota's engines that aren't as prevalent in the tuner community get some love too!

[@baxrok2.]

Mr. Frankenstein Motorworks, you are an absolute automotive beast!

[@dimitriliving]

Marc is a genius. I was quite excited when I saw him appear. He needs to get more recognition bc he's doing some super innovative stuff.

[@sleepyfaryna]

A 1000% yes

[@TheNiters]

He seemed extremely knowledgeable on that engine 😮

[@AAO-Falcon]

Yea like just swapping stuff for intake parts. so simple yet smart.

[@The_Redkween]

@@AAO-Falcon I never would have thought of something like that.

[@CneyTMS]

Yes he should!

[@natanaelonate5193]

Mark is the kind of guy you want working in your car

[@robbalinski1606]

mark is also the guy that use's way way to much silicone....

[@Legend-lc9bv]

True but he talks too much

[@mas921]

Mark has the demeanor of an instant "I trust this guy". Really cool and fresh engine swap idea.

[@illsz]

You can really tell that Mark really knows his stuff, and he just seems like a super nice guy! I hope we have the pleasure of seeing him be part of more content on your channel in the future :)

[@Weimerica8841]

Check out his channel!

[@urot]

Marc*

[@Shift-happens-tv]

He is an amazing person! Very helpful and full a knowledge

[@blazedxjan]

Mark knows his stuff! I'm excited for this build.

[@nunorpedro]

Wow, that technical part about the camshafts was awesome, I would love to see more detailed info about that!! MR2 to the moon!

[@ReubenHorner]

Look at Frankenstein motorworks on KZbin

[@georgebishop9898]

Love how y’all make sure to highlight people/shops throughout the builds instead of just saying here’s finished project. Love the channel fella keep up good work!

[@paultaylor2793]

Bro mark makes me feel like I'm still in the stone age,true genus I love it,keep being you mark

[@ASV9399]

Mark is a genius. I first saw his genius at work when the Throtl team was building their mr2 with the camary v6. Really exited for this build. 🔥🔥🔥

[@kadesmith5634]

Super cool build, love seeing OEM parts used in other platforms. Also, that is a lot of RTV…

[@workwillfreeyou]

Great way to clog a oil port.

[@VertigoGTI]

Glad to see Marc being featured in other channels! I’ve always been an MR2 fan and watching someone as skilled and knowledgeable as Marc improve this platform has been extremely gratifying.

[@Angel_Ghr]

I thought it was a bug walking around the engine at 9:47 but realized it's just like a rubber part. Looks like done in purpose xD

[@jamesashe]

I took a second look at that too. I think it's just a lightweight piece of debris getting pushed by a fan.

[@TofuShop]

so happy Mark was chosen to do a collab on your channel! he's been doing so much innovation for the mr2 community fueled entirely by passion. hope this helps his business take off to the next level

[@SilverScarletSpider]

4:28 this entire build is so fascinating to me because it was almost as if for 2 decades starting from the early 2000’s Toyota never had anything fun with a manual transmission that made over 200hp (other than the Lexus IS F), but here comes mark and ben creating a dream blunt rotation Toyota MR3 out of reused toyota partsbin/junkyard parts. even using a SCION TC’s manual transmission, the car that used to consistently lose comparison tests and drag races to the Toyota Corolla XRS, Honda Civic Si, Acura Integra Type S, Toyota Celica GTS, Kia Forte Koup SX, Chevorlet Cobalt SS, Saturn Ion Redline, and Dodge Neon. bravo.

[@alejandr0031]

Yess! I was hoping this would be the colaboration! Been following mark for a while as my next swap is going to be the 2AR. Hes done so much research and such a cool down to earth guy.

[@niftonline3466]

This is my favorite build on the channel and I'm so excited to see this car evolve!! Also so happy to see a 2AR build I really think more and more people will be using the engine in the future

[@bujin5455]

Marc of Frankenstein Motorworks is the single most knowledgable and honest car specialist I've ever worked, and by MILES. (And I've worked with a LOT of them.) It's great seeing him on a larger channel. If you have an MR2 and you're looking anywhere else first, you're making a mistake.

[@enesfazlic6017]

That is some Frankenstein work with camshafts dude. Sounda crazy. Cant wait to see it in action

[@jamesashe]

You can see Marc's MR-S race car in action on his channel. It's a beast with this motor.

[@philhodgson4752]

Decent of Russell Crowe to give you a hand with the engine..

[@peopleschampgarage7869]

How the hell did Mark figure this out? Smart dude 😎👍

[@Wilbure]

He's definitely a smart dude and knowledgeable guy, but I reckon most of that stuff is just figured out by trial and error, and having the passion and time to play around with it. Like he said he used that motor on his lemons car, so while he was working on that over the years I'd say he just noticed things that he could improve or things that would be cool and did them piece by piece. Then after a while of doing small improvements he probably stepped back and was like "huh this is actually really legit" and could be great for the application outside of his lemons car. He would have made some parts by that point one off for his car, and known about pricing and availability of the engines and transmisisons etc. So not to speak for him, even though I guess that's what I'm doing, it probably just came together with work over time. Yeah he had to be smart to come up with the ideas and such, but I'd say his passion and just playing around with the stuff was responsible for most of it.

[@HotBoiRicer]

@@Wilbure Frankenstein Motoroworks is his youtube. If you’re genuinely interested he’s posted content on his original motor for YEARS.

[@FrankensteinMotorworks]

@@Wilbure You're mostly correct here except the 2AR-FXE was specifically born because once the 2AR started making power i started getting harassed by the K folks about "it's too expensive" so i set out to find a configuration of OEM parts that would make 220whp or more for under $1000. i ended up at 230whp and right at $1000. But yeah, this is years if just poking around with it. I've been racing with the 2AR-FE since 2009. It's a fantastic motor

[@james94582]

Was very surprised and glad to see Marc on this build.. As soon as they identified the 2AR in the previous video, I figured they'd be getting a lot of parts and information from Marc. He has done some amazing R&D, and look forward to seeing this build progress.. And will certainly be keeping my money collecting (very slowly) to do the engine/trans upgrade in my MR-S one day (hopefully in the very near future)!!.. The wiring will for sure be my major holdup on this route...

[@warchild1972]

I gotta say... Marc, what a pleasant guy to listen to! Awesome!

[@iTeachMyToast]

Good job spelling his name right lol, you may be the only one

[@Weimerica8841]

Check out his channel, he goes into even more detail about all of this

[@benhollobaugh9365]

Absolutely love the magic of taking a bunch of parts from different engines and turning it into an outstanding one

[@MrLSX]

Mark is the type of guy you want working on your car. Absolutely love how articulate he is.

[@jaimeeus]

I was looking forward to this series. Glad the series started! Edit: Mark already being the MVP.

[@SkinnyMode.]

Just what I needed this morning!

[@galkawarrior]

I’m so happy to see Mark getting even more exposure. His work has been underrated. He gave me the idea of doing the 2ZR & 3ZR Frankenstein to put in my Yaris. Still in the works though…. 😊

[@Khaki_wrx]

I only recently found out about Mark from the previous video and going through his Instagram, there’s so much awesome stuff that he makes! Can’t wait for this MR2 to be a running again!

[@powchie1296]

This is why I love this channel. Showing mad mechanic coming with original ideas to produce cheap and reliable horsepower making motorsport more accessible !

[@MarkSawatsky]

Mark's knowledge of these motors and how to mod them is next level-wow!!

[@tkskagen]

Love to get a "Before Swap" and "After Swap" comparison on Vehicle Weight and Weight Distribution. As everyone else is thinking, "if only I had the money, space and a Mark"! I still miss my 1986 MR2 that I added a SUPERCHARGER to... Loved that "Square Wedge Lifestyle.

[@theboomshow6530]

PERFECT combo @Frankenstein Motorworks (underrated channel) regarding the MR2 . been HOPING for this for a long time. THANKS gears and gasoline

[@saucyp123]

Big props for going and getting the freon depleted properly! 🌎

[@AwholvNation]

I'm so insanely happy to see this collaboration! I've been following Marc's channel Frankenstein motorworks for awhile and I've been suggesting this since you bought the MR2 🤘

[@Tahm_]

I knew it! I saw the engine reveal and instantly went through Mark's entire catalogue on his 2AR work and had a feeling he was gonna be involved, its an exciting engine and looking forward to this in real time haha

[@mikec6919]

Videos like this don’t come along everyday.. more of these please 🙏🏽

[@philspaghet]

My heart jumped a little when I heard Mark say "which will turn it from a high efficiency cam into a high performance cam" this build is gonna be awesome!!!

[@bernardmasambaji466]

This Mark guy is truly epic, you want to see more from him, detailed and knows things...lost me several times!!

[@HotBoiRicer]

THIS COLLAB IS AMAZING!!! I’ve been following Marc for YEARS. Marc’s absolute genius and he’s moving mountains in the Scion and 2AR market. Mad respect to y’all. I’m so excited for this!

[@o-meg-a6043]

YES!!!!! More of Mark from Frankenstein please! Great tech from him and he is genuinely impressive in his level and depth of engineering

[@gouthams7825]

mark works really fast, wicked fast. Also he knows his stuff. He is like a mad genius.

[@thersanothersidetome]

Mark and this video in general with all the explanations of the unique quirks on this engine really makes you appreciate the amount of innovation that Toyota jammed into these hybrid engines -and somehow they’re still bulletproof reliable. Beautiful from an engineering standpoint really.

[@Busydadgarage717]

Hope to see this build more often now that GLTC is done. Very excited to see this thing with this motor.

[@Spoonifyable]

That is amazing! "Well the intake cam in monstrous and we can also use it for the exhaust cam". I love the lego for this engine. Also being able convert it to cvvt for both cams is crazy

[@macaron3141592653]

This is one of the coolest engine swaps I have seen. Not because its a weird combo, like an LS7 in a minivan or something, but because all of the extremely detailed work that's going into modifying the hybrid motor to make it more performance worthy.

[@MyChingling]

Was glued to the screen for this one. This engine is so cool cant wait to see more of this build

[@OwenBuckingham11]

I have a '14 Scion TC, it's so stout and a great daily. Such an underrated car, especially as a cheap but decent first manual car. I learned some cool stuff about the 2AR engine today! That detent for the 6 speed isn't needed stock since it has a reverse lock out on the shifter side. Love this build!

[@RyanRiopel]

Thank you!! I assumed it was related to the shifter having a lock out collar but that wasn't explained at any point.

[@willschoppman7218]

Incredible amount of knowledge! As an owner of a 2AR Scion tC, it's great to see this motor meet its potential

[@OLI-vx1md]

Really enjoyed that.. you guys are real knowledgeable and yet easy to watch. Thanks to everyone involved!!

[@rav4l2003]

This colab video was everything I was hoping for and more. I cannot wait for the next one! 👍

[@sarahdell4042]

Mark knows his stuff!!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

You all got Marc to help with this build, epic! He's the man when it comes to these engines. I think he's build both the 2.5 and 2.7 liter hybrid engines?

[@andrewwarman9826]

A perfect match! I’ve been watching both channels for a few years now. Glad you found each other!

[@modifierle]

This video earned my subscription! Reminds me of my MR2 days when I was younger, I was one of the few who did a MK1.5 swap back in the day. Love to see these innovations.

[@petergross135]

I feel like this was a guy you guys had to fast walk to keep up with as he was working. He loves what he is doing and knows how to do it all fast.

[@RYXF]

I miss my mr2 so much, keep seeing people with their's and it makes me so sad but happy for them

[@jecsrd]

How nice is to see those guys working together, amazing job Mark. Let's go Toyota power💪🏽🇯🇵

[@AutoRevLife]

I've been following his work on the 2AR-FE on his channel. It's awesome to see him here!

[@anthonyfigueras4805]

Frankenstein Motorworks Marc, it's great to see you collaborating with other channels and getting some exposure! I've watched all your videos on the 2AR-FXE build, excited to see how this one turns out too!

[@vinnycent007]

I have only heard of Mark just last month from a friend while I was working on my 2014 tC. I think this is a sign now I need to commit to buying the parts.

[@bleegus777]

As an 3rd gen MR2 owner (2zz) I am soo happy to see Marc from Frankenstein motorworks getting some more of the recognition he deserves. Amazing work, excited to see where this 2AR swap goes.

[@Ecosse57]

too be honest i'm not into these cars or engines but i appreciate a guy who is so well versed in his niche. very cool stuff.

[@bobbyrios2k223]

Now thats an engine build. Crazy and so cool to even figure all this out. Mad scientist Marc! Cant wait to see this car back in action!

[@joehobbs9535]

The 2GR Camary engine is what we use at Lotus for the new Emira (also been in the Elise/exige/evora) has a super charger put on the top but an amazing engine from stock!

[@giooo6349]

its amazing just how thoughtful and well made toyota drivetrains are.

[@PPekka]

Thats awesome how much factory parts is re-imagined with this build, love it!

[@HANZmoto152]

just started watching marks videos last week and subbed. cool to see him working with you guys.

[@brunm9203]

Nice. I hope this gets marc more exposure. He is doing a lot of cool stuff!

[@tkflex2332]

WOW! 🤯 No adapter plate for tranny eh. Great worksmanship here and I cant wait for part2 👊Thanks for making my day. Keep on keeping on 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@master6435]

As a toyota enthusiast see people build using the unspoken gems like 2ag or 2az get love over the k24 swap everything is so refreshing

[@__-ni1kz]

I’ve been watching Marc for years, guy’s awesome.

[@ScubaSteve119]

9:47 Big ass beetle taking a stroll 😀

[@Bluestarr75]

At first, I was very skeptical about not using the 2zz even though power is hard to make without forced induction. But after seeing what Mark has done to the 2ar, I'm stunned!

[@hmong_keeb_kwm]

Right that's what I was thinking too. Most of these MR2 spider favorite engine swap is the 2zz and when he said that their using a camry engine I'm like WHAT.. But after watching this and seeing what he did to that engine is just pure knowledge and experience OMG I'm impress. But a MR2 spider 2zz swap is still the better and easier swap in mind but what their doing is also absolutely cool to see too. I'm really impress 👏 👏 👏

[@plamendobrev5416]

I have this engine in my Rav4. Pretty amazing how Mark is able to make it into a high performance motor.

[@davidriley4640]

Couldn’t be more excited for this build, can’t believe you got Marc onboard. Hope this brings more awareness to Frankenstein motor works.

[@aplong1911]

Is any one else absolutely impressed with this Mark gentleman? He is incredible!👍🏼😊

[@Truulovemotorsports]

Lol

[@carcrazynik]

Love getting to see a 2AE motor being worked on with high quality filming. I have a 2AR FEA and love it 😅

[@BlakeASwift]

By far my fav project and collaboration you’ve done :)

[@traveling_inspiration]

really interesting, a very capable technical ability to swap the car engine with so many components inside, a great job. we are looking forward to the next episode

[@randolphsmith7552]

I love this kind of stuff! Reminds me of sports car compact magazine (I know I’m showing my age. Doubt people remember that mag 😂)

[@kamilozw86]

Mark is awesome. When he explains anything looks so simple but isn't

[@DeweyWRX]

You had my interest, now you have my attention. If this does anywhere near what he's saying it might then there is about to be a run on these motors. Might make an epic GLTC setup!

[@benhickson2245]

great technical yet understandable break down on this motor from Mark

[@Chavasan]

I was looking forward to this build series, glad it finally started. Wish the video was longer.

[@ProjectCarTV]

Nice

[@RichardBauer_]

Catching up on the build... I am so excited to see the development of this! Nice to see a not so common engine (in terms of retrofits) into an MR2!

[@93455Driver]

Great start, Frankenstein is an apt name! I only came across the Haltech channel a few week ago and their engine tear down videos are very interesting.

[@robbfisher2876]

Super awesome to see some Toyota swaps! Could've used someone like Marc 30 years ago when I put a 4A-GE in a CorollaTercel (yes, one word)

[@oldschoolvolvo]

this is great! really cool to see the re-use and "frankensteining" of newer Toyota parts!

[@epark5687]

His ingenuity with the camshafts, alternator 🤯🤯🤯

[@therealboofighter]

0:30 ummm are you forgetting the radial engine swap? Pepperidge Farms remembers

[@RizaldoMullings]

This is probably the most respectful comment section on a Toyota engine swap I’ve ever seen. No “it should’ve been a 2JZ” comments or anything.

[@skii_mask_]

this is nutty. feeling kinda blessed we get to watch Marc work lol, dude knows his shit.

[@reefsharkmini]

Really enjoy the videos you guys put up on the channel, they are always really well shot and edited. Plus whenever you have someone on who really knows their stuff you just let them talk through it and don't dumb it down. Keep up the good work probably my favourite automotive KZbin channel. 👍

[@mrcartease]

The world needs more Marks 👌🏻

[@michaelburket9024]

Mark is amazing. Please have him on more!

[@essteben]

Perfect lunch break, let’s gooo!!!

[@nolanfoynes8022]

YES MAN!!! this is the creator mashup i needed. love both of these channels 🤝🏼

[@DWPerformance]

Mark is a genius! Wow!