Lotus Supercharged 2GR V6 Toyota MR2 | The Eye of the Storm.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Hope you enjoyed this one! I had a lot of fun with the edit... Also MR2 jet tags are 10% OFF for you beautiful people with the code "V6MR210" ►bit.ly/2Pdqv83 - Marcus

[@SamFBM]

Please get a turbo k swap on the channel . It'll blow your mind

[@NishantDash]

Love the retro, TRD inspired livery! Clean swap too, looks like a weapon!

[@1NELove]

I’m just glad it’s not “K-Swapped” keep in the Toyota Family.

[@SupramanTRD]

I love the k20 swap, but I find the 2gr is actually better on gas, and more daily driver friendly

[@robertvuitton]

I do like that idea of using an engine from the same family, Toyota.

[@robertvuitton]

@@SupramanTRD Is it more powerful than the K20?

[@SoI_Badguy]

@@robertvuitton Stock for stock? Way more powerful.

[@Soulrollsdeep]

Who gives a shit, if it goes fast - what bother is the brand of engine?

[@tiagobernardo6807]

Its so rare to see well made tasteful builds and swaps like this one. The car is perfect, and looks super nice and clean. wow.

[@cdnmr2v6]

Thank you!

[@Drifty325i]

Very sweet MR2, love the engine swap. I’ve got a turbo Elise with 370whp and i’ve got made respect for this

[@khaliddjamill]

More or less like a budget friendly Evora to me, amazing build. Salutes to the owner.

[@humphreyartdude8718]

Check out Mike's 2gr swap mr2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYjGhZmcataLic0

[@revmotor]

Toyota should partner with Lotus for the next MR2.

[@ExileXCross]

What would they do (for the new MR2) that they aren't already doing with Lotus? e.g. rebadge an elise/exige?

[@ElMuchoBubees]

Toyota owns lotus

[@ExileXCross]

@@ElMuchoBubees False, Lotus is owned by Chinese company, Zhejiang Greely Holding Group aka Geely Automotive.

[@ElMuchoBubees]

@@ExileXCross that's it's primary owner but Toyota owns almost 30% of lotus shares.

[@ExileXCross]

@@ElMuchoBubees Shares don't grant ownership. You are confusing that with owning a stake in the company.

[@adiCT0316]

One of the cleanest MR2s I’ve seen on KZbin

[@MRIIMKII]

I absolutely love when I see an MR2 in a video, makes me even happier to own one.

[@humphreyartdude8718]

Check out Mike's 2gr swap mr2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYjGhZmcataLic0

[@Electronica27]

Facts, own one myself, a first gen, plan on 2zz swapping it soon, low hspr but high fun!

[@sigmamale4147]

Same! Tho the 160hp gets a bit boring

[@saladbar21]

If you ever come to Oregon, I have a Frankenstein second gen mr2 you can review. It has been swapped with a j32a2 (Honda v6) and has a m90 blower (oem supercharger from a GM car) on it. It’s a partially stripped out track toy. I have videos on my channel of the car.

[@RRR_Motorsports]

Sounds like an animal :D

[@saladbar21]

z30 r154 a02b the car is a handful to drive. I would describe it as a JDM muscle car😂

[@MannyDelReal]

That’s not a Frankenstein bro

[@saladbar21]

Manny Del Real when it comes to looks, no it’s not a Frankenstein, but I called it a Frankenstein car because of the unexpected parts from different manufacturers that were used to build this car.

[@jaleeckflathead9640]

Technically it's a Toyoda GMC mr2

[@victorcervantes5284]

This thing is hella nice. Props to the owner on a great build & to Roads Untraveled for such a great video

[@cdnmr2v6]

Thanks!

[@ianedmonds9191]

I had an mr2 for 6 years and loved every minute of it. Moved on to BMWs when the rot became unfixable. Now I love the torque of the i6 engine. A 3.5 v6 mr2 is my dream car. I'm in a Z4 currently and it's good fun but a supercharged 3.5 v6 sounds like a wet dream to me. :-) Luv and Peace.

[@michaelangelo5783]

Agree, 6 cylinders are my favorite engines for a fun street car. Of course the b58 is a beast on street and track.

[@ianedmonds9191]

@@michaelangelo5783 I love this but I had a t-bar for the longest time and I'd have to have another. I can put up with the slightly sketchy flex on bumps where I'm cornering. Luv and Peace.

[@dasstig5274]

Moved my daily onto a straight-six BMW, but kept my MR2. The BMW is definitely faster, but the Mr2 still wins when it comes to being fun to drive.

[@ianedmonds9191]

@@dasstig5274 I remember a road trip with a bunch of my friends and one them had a 320i with the 6 and made 170bhp. At one point the guy in the rover 620 Turbo put his foot down and everyone tried to keep up. I was shocked my MR2 with 174BHP was getting gapped massively by that BMW. It just walked away. After I understood that the MR2 made crazy high power at 7250rpm but the BMW (2.2 i6) made crazy torque from 3000 rpm. It was my introduction to the power under the graph. Fast cars make power everywhere. I bought that BMW (Belonged to my boss) and ran it for seven years. Very special car. Cheapest six but had about every other box ticked including BMW Individual Paint (Tourmaline Violet) and Individual Leather. Blueberry Nappa Leather. Purple Interior. Looked like a very special car. I did miss revving it out to 7250, it only revved to about 6800 but is did sound great. Totally under stressed engine at only a 2.2 it had no major faults other than the plastic cooling tank leaking at about 120,000 miles and a passenger occupancy sensor at about the same time. Eventually after 150,000+ miles the tin worm got to the sills. I bought a couple of replacement sills and painted them myself. They looked OK but someone made me an offer on the car that I couldn't refuse and I let it go. Very special car. Now I'm in the Z4 which is great but I yearn for another MR2 with a 6 and a blower. Luv and Peace.

[@RyanDohertyRacing]

Not gonna sugar coat this... I've spent a lot of time and money into my 2nd gen 3sgte, but if I could do it again, I would definitely do a supercharged v6. Would be more fun. My car makes probably same power or maybe even slightly more, but tons of LAG. Problem is the factory gear ratios do not work well with bigger turbos if you want to go fast in the twisties and keep the motor in its happy place. The supercharged v6 motor seems like a perfect match for the mr2.

[@matts_.4494]

I think some guys who have built later generation 3SGTE engines have solved the lag problem. The black MR2 that was reviewed on The Smoking Tire KZbin channel is an example.

[@RyanDohertyRacing]

@@matts_.4494 It's all about how much power you want to run

[@ironmannk]

i like all the stickers under hood, i usually put them on my toolbox but thats cool too

[@Wafflecombo54]

The v6 just sounds so good

[@DOMS4.]

This channel has grown so much, can't believe it's been 4 years since I subscribed. The NA video was one of my favorites.

[@gemo9561]

4:45 90's-ness is what makes an MR2 an MR2. part of it at least.

[@FloHilux69]

In love with that White base color and the yellow/orange/red stripes. idk but this car has 80s vibes

[@MrBellEssex]

Only thing I would recommend is the turbo engine cover with the raised grill inlets, just because that was distinctive feature of a badass MR2, which this is

[@philipcarter8143]

Ive watched this video straight through so many times just taking everything in. This is an attainable dream of mine

[@robertvuitton]

Now all it needs: the bodykit used in the JGTC racing series. I love it how the car looks with that bodykit. Also, I love the sound of this car. Sounds like one of those track cars in the 90s.

[@cduncan5690]

I can't tell if this is my favorite MR2 video or if this is my favorite MR2. I just know that I find myself watching this video often.

[@future1152]

I think I’ve watched this about 5x within a week of finding it I think you convinced me to go and look for one as a project

[@somathkid]

Makes me wish I did a 2GR swap in mine, but the GEN4 I did do in my 95 has never let me down. I’m curious how my setup would compare to this particular car...

[@trustinflames1022]

That is awesome, I am currently in the market for a good Mr2 and i want to do the V6 swap. So this car has now set that bar very high!! Love it.

[@jonnymooshoo]

Love the approach to this build!

[@chrisleech333]

Always loved this shape of MR2 especially the later ones. I keep trying to find a good white T bar turbo in the UK.

[@SnowWhiteMR2]

Hmm a mid engine car using a Toyota V6 and a Lotus supercharger makes similar power to a mid engine car with a Toyota V6 and a Lotus supercharger. No shit😂 Great car Russ!

[@therealboofighter]

This car is what inspired the stripes on my car. I liked what he did and wanted to do something but not copy his.

[@daimianzarco4807]

The jdm porsche 💪💪

[@robertvuitton]

Man! that's exactly what I thought when I saw the body kit of these cars in the JGTC racing series. Very nice looking body kit.

[@slimeade6021]

Personally I even prefer how the MR2 handles to the 911 by a long shot. The MR2 is an excellent performance car. Just needed a little more power.

[@Malthus]

What an awesome build. Congrats Russ!

[@faizaanahmed1540]

Now that's a track weapon

[@rookietoprobuildz]

I love builds like this, nice balance.

[@drkrashtest]

Beautiful car. What’s the cost for a V6 swap and a lotus supercharger, assuming you have a stock 2nd gen.

[@MrMac2446]

This video made me a lover of mr2. What a car. What a tasty build. Hats off

[@subz3r0mkt]

The sound, the sound, the sound! Perfect.

[@truthtimetv4575]

your not serious right? Sounds like absolute shit it needs an equal length Y pipe immediately it sounds like a bee hive

[@robertbokke]

I like the idea of V6 NA of Toyota reliability.

[@PastorTrom]

2 people disliked this video?? Clowns

[@fcproductions3520]

2gr and the whole gr family is underrated

[@thel1195]

I realize that Lotus supercharger was meant for this 2GR-FE V6, but did have do any internal work for make ready?

[@cdnmr2v6]

No internal mods necessary. With the Lotus version, they don't do any internal changes until the higher level cars with the bigger supercharger.

[@michaelw2263]

This car is an ultimate lust

[@oates76]

Great build, love the old school TRD colours!

[@nicolassmith2367]

I love MR2's! I owned 3 2nd gens and 1 first gen

[@FazedInferno]

The car sounds absolutely beautiful

[@motogte]

That engine is bomb proof more so than the 3sgte.

[@humphreyartdude8718]

Check out Mike's 2gr swap mr2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYjGhZmcataLic0

[@calebpeterson8322]

Makes me excited to finish my 2gr swap! Been following this guy on ig for a while. Awesome car!

[@Mconeedles]

Will you review the boostedboiz mr2 once it’s done and if Kyle allows you to review it?

[@tylerabbott1896]

I support this. Would love to see it

[@relate97]

Does he let anybody drive anything besides the cart 🛒 lol

[@markthibault8579]

Very nice build. Very tastefully executed.

[@therealboofighter]

Such a good build. Well done sir.

[@happy_camper]

What an awesome build.

[@toyotabrony]

If I had another 2015 Scion xB, while I have a 2015 xB 4 speed AT, I honestly go for 2GR swap making 270 hp and 248 ibs pounds of torque > 3.0L 2JZ N/A. 2GR makes an incredible and most underrated sound ever

[@RobertNES816]

Sick MR2! I haven't seen a second gen on the streets in years 😟

[@sigmamale4147]

Man the only one i ever saw on the streets is mine, these are so rare

[@hunteraltman4762]

Matt Farah will finally say "So you basically have a lotus evora!" And be right on.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

What an amazing build and quality of channel.

[@Brinks84]

One of the cleanest v6 swaps around. What seats are those Russ need to upgrade mine.

[@cdnmr2v6]

They are Recaro SRD's from an Integra type-R

[@motogte]

2GR best sounding modern v6?

[@captainbrianwilkinson7723]

Ive always wanted to do the V6 swap on my MR2s, I still think Toyota intended to have the V6 as an option originally

[@mr2death]

Awesome build 👏🏼 great review. Long live the MR2

[@DarrylRajamae-tx3fk]

Very very nice I have a 1993 sw20 mr2 from down under Australia 🇦🇺

[@nasteegolf7]

Why don’t we see more 2JZ swap MR2s? Match made in heaven!

[@PeterXChhanX]

You're not serious are you? Straight 6s like the 2jz is longitudinally mounted for rwd use mounted in the front engine. The mr2 and engine bay only accommodates transverse engines like the 2gr and 3sge which comes from fwd cars. Straight 6s are too long to fit sideways that mr2s need

[@nasteegolf7]

Peter Chhan Google is always not the answer so that’s why I asked. Physically not possible. Makes sense. Thx for clearing that up. 👊🏽

[@PeterXChhanX]

@@nasteegolf7 no probs. Just thought it was common knowledge but we gotta start somewhere haha. Mr2s and most short wheelbase cars need engines mounted sideways for best packaging. Thats why when midengine cars with longitudinally mounted engines like ferraris and the ford gt they are long. Cars that are FR layout and have long hoods can accommodate the 2jz whoch is considered a long engine.

[@stephenbello1081]

The right straight 6 is not entirely impossible. The Volvo B6304T5s is one of the few in line 6's packaged for FWD. Or while your in the Volvo parts bin consider the B8444S V8 which is also packaged for FWD. Its banks are at 60 degrees for compactness and the heads were done by Yamaha. But the power of both is so close to the 2GR-FE that neither would be worth the trouble.

[@williamc.t.marsden8424]

2:23 2:24 hi Russ is there a way to get the cruise control to work with this swap

[@cdnmr2v6]

I haven't tried, but yes, some people on the forums have gotten cruise control to work with this swap.

[@clintmc8285]

Damn I am building up a 98 BEAMS with a Eaton M62 for my 91 MR2 as I want nice smooth power for the twisty mountain roads.. but this is making me sort of regret my choices. Lovely car and so well thought out.

[@rileyvincent2337]

Hey i have a 91 too. I have the 2.2L though and she is slower than all heck

[@clintmc8285]

@@rileyvincent2337 Hey mate, yeah we are lucky in Aus, we never got the 5S-FE. Ours came with either the 3SGE (121kw) or the 3SGTE (153kw) . Why you guys in the US got lumped with the 5S-FE with only 101kw I don't know. The 3SGE BEAMs I am working on was available in the last of the SW20s and I don't think anywhere else but Japan though I may be mistaken. Stock that is worth 147kw so not that far off the 3SGTE gen 2

[@asgghanem]

I’m getting my 2007 camry supercharged soon

[@phansclan5785]

What supercharger are you going with?

[@paulskinback717]

love them stripes down the side like my old roland 808 colours

[@redsidebiker]

That, sir, if a phenominal SW20. I wish I'd have thought about doing something like that when I had my SW20 Anniversary. Should never have sold it!

[@PraiseTheLord1221]

I'm waiting for the day that someone makes a diesel swapped MR2 mainstream.

[@traviscoombes3578]

Bad ass little car

[@Toirneachta]

That noise!

[@johngorla3250]

Love the revised headlights!

[@otagunma86]

Beautiful ride!

[@matts_.4494]

With the prices of MR2s as high as they have been lately, I am looking at the Porsche Boxster or Cayman. They can be LS swapped or even take the 1UZFE, but those swaps require cutting the firewall and the floor pan. I am thinking that a 2GR would fit without such modifications.

[@tylerramos98]

My dream car list just get updated

[@mxkcrm]

My dream build 😭 300-400whp? Then 2gr over 3s any day

[@quinnk8572]

same.

[@avivmizrachi4382]

Let's say I'm really impressed and inspired, and want to do this myself... where do I start? Buy any manual model with any crap engine for cheap because regardless I'm doing an engine swap with supercharger? (And seats with interior updates) ... or am I looking for a specific model with certain stock components and just engine swap that puppy?

[@rohansmith3962]

post 93 turbo will give you a head start on transmission and suspension setups that you will need.

[@cdnmr2v6]

I'd get a manual turbo, the year doesn't really matter because any parts differences are easily swapped out.

[@R8Prototype]

Hmm I wonder what this car would be like with more power... like for example RR Racing has a SC kit for the 2GR FSE for the Lexus IS350 which makes 400-450whp. Would probably be insane!

[@cdnmr2v6]

I'd be happy to let you know soon!

[@aaronpreddy35]

You wouldn't need a 2GR FSE as they're harder to tune. Just get Harrop TVS1900 or BOE Evora Charger Series (same thing) and whip that on.

[@christophergreen7929]

Is it fitted with the turbo gearbox or NA gearbox? I thought you mentioned in previous videos it had the NA gearbox.

[@cdnmr2v6]

Nope, it's always had the turbo box with the V6 engine.

[@alriciab.p.7936]

Love them mr2s. Wish i could afford it.😢

[@jinxtacy]

I think the K20C1 or C4 could be a really interesting street car. M 139 also is appealing if there's a transmission solution.

[@SebastianGomez-nd7cs]

How is the A.C working? Mine doesn’t work

[@gigarexx462]

Really cool channel full of surprisingly useful information

[@MrSqeeky1000]

Hey Marcus i want you to get a modified Toyota Starlet GT on the channel.

[@iLikpie110]

Love the 2GR-FSE my fav toyota engine ❤

[@danielhartman7891]

Little less power but my favorite is the 1uzfe. Legendary sound and insane reliability, and you can get one out of any junkyard for like $500!

[@allthingsfast2375]

@@danielhartman7891 I got my 2gr for 280 in a junk yard

[@danielhartman7891]

@@allthingsfast2375 sweet man. Toyota engines are really underrated. I'm a BMW guy myself but Toyota really is on top of their engine game, especially in the not-making-cooling-systems-out-of-cheap-plastic department lol.

[@HTSWAGGER]

The 2gr is very reliable my Toyota Venza has over 200k Miles. What’s trans is he using for the manual.

[@mr2marc]

factory mr2 turbo with quaife lsd

[@cdnmr2v6]

Yes, I'm using a stock MR2 Turbo transmission with a Quaife limited slip differential added in there.

[@HTSWAGGER]

cdnmr2v6 very nice

[@lucyrand2751]

Can anyone explain why a hardtop model has the power antenna on the rear fender? My 93 HT has the antenna on the roof. Was the 94+ changed or something?

[@cdnmr2v6]

I can't say for sure, but in 94+ they changed the wing, and with dwindling sales, they probably decided to just make them all the same at that point.

[@lucyrand2751]

@@cdnmr2v6 sounds like a Toyota move. Thanks for the reply.

[@danielbaugher1798]

you definatly dont need 400hp to have fun in a supra. if you find a twisty back road a non turbo supra with a 5 speed would be a lot of fun and if you werent concerned about ressale value off roading it would be fun to

[@hectorae86]

The MR2 is not supposed to burn rubber at launch, it's supposed to hook like mad. Is he running even Michelin Pilot Sport 4's?

[@cdnmr2v6]

I'm running RE71r's, but anything will burn rubber with enough power.

[@hectorae86]

@@cdnmr2v6 true

[@KeenanStyles]

400whp in a JZA80 is still turtle status I think you need 500-650 to have fun that's always the sweet spot. That's what I run on low boost 1.4 bar. 1.6 is where it used to scare me but now I'm used to it.

[@nl_2652]

Rav4 swap, haven’t ever heard of that but dang seems cool

[@Robbiebandz2020]

This motor comes in many vehicles

[@CJCarsPhotography]

Hi. What is your rear quarter adds ? Very nice car !

[@cdnmr2v6]

They are from Bomex.

[@kevinwiltshire2217]

Very tastefull build.

[@jahjah4643]

What gear box are you running on that engine?

[@cdnmr2v6]

The gearbox is from an MR2 turbo

[@SgtNuker]

So brave of this guy to say the owner, the guy that dailies the MR2, was wrong about his own car. Huh ...

[@DR.P3RKY]

Kinda sounds like an older Ferrari ngl. Super clean

[@wiegraf9009]

Very nice build. Sad that there are hardly any MR coupes being built anymore. The S660 is never going to be affordable and there isn't much else out there.

[@ianedmonds9191]

You only have to look at the MR2 Sw20 to understand what awesome car it is. Luv and Peace.

[@micaiahflores1592]

What wing is that I want one for my 96 corolla

[@cdnmr2v6]

You can find reps all over ebay and wit a little clean up they look pretty good.

[@trdadam2325]

This is a great one!

[@jeremyalbert1097]

Wondering if hes using the 3s trans? Btw Love this thing, modding a car with 0 compromise isnt easy and i have great respect for people who put in that amount of effort.

[@cdnmr2v6]

Yes, I'm using the e153 transmission from an MR2 turbo.

[@jeremyalbert1097]

It bolts right up to the gr?

[@cdnmr2v6]

@@jeremyalbert1097 Yes sir! There's some slight trimming needed here and there on the block, and there's one hole (one the block) that you can helicoil for another bolt, but the short answer is yes.

[@Grg5132]

Toyota transmissions are pretty plug and play, EB60, E15x, E350, S54 all fit

[@austinmurdock1945]

Hey I have a picture of this car in a walmart parking lot

[@dorranrobinson6207]

Mad respect from jamaica..toyota my brand for life.happy he swap it with a toyota engine.not sum other auto .