Mid Engine Cooling Upgrade // 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo

Addressing some things I did not like about my 1991 Toyota MR2 Restomod with some rare OG Parts!
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[@seancorker5815]

What would cool would be some footage of you enjoying your cars? The Bronco camping stuff was great but jump in the Quattro, blast a road and grab a coffee. There has to be balance!

[@SarahnTuned]

I try to avoid the stereotypical “influencer” narcissist look at me videos.

[@JaredTheGrayson]

@@SarahnTuned then make it about the car… I bet that Bronco likes 1 cream 2 sugars…

[@TaunusMicha]

@@SarahnTuned what about inviting little Sarah for a couple of test drives with your vehicles and while you're filming that you two grab some coffee or ice cream or whatever? We apreciate you for your hard work but we also would like to see you finally enjoying your builds. I know you're doing this for a living but i'm pretty shure doing some driving videos will also bring some numbers of views and clicks. Maybe you do it in the style of your car reviews?

[@Hudjunababa]

Put some gopros on and go for a rip, no talking necessary!

[@RochD2]

The enjoyment makes all the hard work worth it!

[@spdcrzy]

"I'd rather be safe and look like an idiot than look like an idiot because I WASN'T safe." Words to live by.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Powerful message. Who is the quote from?

[@spdcrzy]

@@WarriorsPhoto Sarah - in this very video.

[@MyWillypilly]

maybe literally

[@mrwest5552]

@spdcrzy - agreed. Nice that a subscriber sent her that under hoist jack 👍

[@ruraltech101]

statement worthy of a SnT merch!

[@johncarter1137]

Playing it safe never made anyone look like an idiot. Sarah, I spent 17 years investigating workplace accidents and fatalities and another 12 years safety consulting and have seen things no one should ever have to see. The majority caused by inattention or being in a hurry. Please continue to keep safety in mind because it only takes a split second to make a bad day. I always enjoy your videos. God bless!

[@DYI_SEBASTIEN]

Sarah, your unfiltered thoughts are what make you, YOU. Never filter yourself, that's part of your charm 😉

[@Sh_tstain]

The filtering is probably done during editing.. but ya, ain't nobody givin Sarah the gears for not bein wicked smart.. A big brain, and all the perception required, is all anybody needs. It's all about the intellect, delivered with some Sassy humor.. Nice delivery..

[@thedonhugo79]

Mr. Dos is museum quality, you should be super proud. This is a OEM+ perfect car. Two thumbs up Sarah 👍👍

[@Chris-13]

Totally agree , the value of this car will surely rocket over time in this condition. Well done Sarah …. You have mad skills 👌👌

[@boldrbangr9834]

Nice Beavis sound bite!

[@wild_lee_coyote]

I’m a big fan of this upgrade. Good to see MR Dos get some love. It will be nice to get the full tune on it so we can get a complete review with all the horses.

[@CVObservatory]

The MR2 is my favorite car you have Sarah. You have done a phenomenal job on it.

[@1717jbs]

Glad to see Mr. Dos!

[@ShawnHinck]

I absolutely love what you’ve done to this MR2. I miss mine, it’s the only vehicle I’ve owned that I regret getting rid of. The T-tops were a leaky ass vibe

[@kevinlyon9501]

Yay Mr Dos, nice Bilstein started to make the dampers again. Thank you for the playlists been enjoying those when working late.

[@wilbready]

Thanks!

[@Jeffrose_]

Your humor is radiating.

[@charliebrown1828]

❤ this channel. Thanks Sarah.

[@peterstewart3806]

Thank you for reviving the mr2 series. I just purchased the same struts and am piecing the rest of the struts tower together now. This video along with your others are so helpful, I can’t thank you enough.

[@coryvader2133]

so satisfying seeing such a meticulously clean/detailed car. I’d be just as happy admiring it gleaming in the garage vs driving it and knowing it’s better than showroom shine is going away. Love the latest gear dialing in MR.DOS.

[@CharCharTV]

Your MR2 and Ranger are my FAV builds. SOOOOOO CLEAN !

[@zxBenjiman100]

I've been restoring an MR2 for 4 years because of you Sarah! :) I'm still impressed with the mechanical skills on the channel, please please keep Mr. Dos on the channel with the Zenki lights!

[@davian157]

Front wheel drive subframe in the back of the MR2 .That's why the Macpherson strut is in the rear👍👍

[@paulwoods7857]

Mr Dos is such a beautiful car, just shows what perfection can be achieved ❤ Thank you Sarah!

[@moto6895]

I own a Honda Beat, a Japanese mid-engine car of the same generation as the MR2. Although it has a very small body and a small displacement (660cc) NA engine, it can spin up to 8500rpm and is a very fun car.

[@marcusott2973]

Much awaited, much appreciated, looking forward to excellent work as always from you.

[@wilbready]

I said it before, I worked at Toyota back when these were new and I knew they were special! This channel fits right into my wheelhouse with the Cummins, Celicas, MR2! Keep up the great work and bringing us old guys some excellent content, Sarah! ~WilPaul

[@johngoncalves]

Yeeeeeeeeeees another Spotify play list. THANK YOU 🎉

[@JoshuaLTRyan]

Your music choices are quite excellent.

[@808_Freedom]

How do you find them?

[@bubba966]

Factory big brake upgrades are so satisfying to install. Lookin forward to seein it

[@cowx73pw]

Blast from the past I love it the MR2 is still my favorite build rewiring the doors was how I found your channel great video

[@mattnordsell9760]

I miss the old myspace. This video was a good one, I enjoy watching your videos to see the way that you explain things in good detail.

[@leolimabeans]

MySpace was the superior social media.

[@mattnordsell9760]

@@leolimabeansThat it defintely was!

[@tfeltmat2903]

Thanks! This is why I started watching your videos all that time ago. I owned an '85 MR2 and wanted to watch a restmod on one.

[@larrydavidson3402]

Nice to see the MR2 getting some love again. You done wonders with that car since you first got it.

[@68Peeler]

Your past and current projects are absolutely awesome, but always get excited when you say new project car!!!

[@bradfordmcgomery9058]

Omg yes. So glad to see the MR2 back . This is why I subscribe to your channel because of this beautiful red MR2 Turbo. Love Love that Car. .

[@garyworokevich2524]

Mr. Dos.......I missed you.

[@mikerichmond6308]

Love your content, attention to detail, and quirky disposition.

[@paulgizelt3381]

So happy to see Mr. Dos getting some love! Great, upbeat video!

[@robsx4280]

Looking forward to this, love my 95 MR2. Managed to rub off the windshield wash graphic from the end of the wiper stalk when cleaning the interior and on the hunt for a replacement graphic/decal.. any MR2 lovers have any leads👍 morale is be careful with APC!

[@davidsmall7676]

The MR2 videos are great. Can’t wait for the driving portion so we can see the AWESOMENESS!🎉🎉 Thanks Sarah

[@GR1FF1N80]

Yay the MR2 is back. Loved the build process on this , that you did some while ago now.

[@JBP15]

You have no idea how glad I am that Mr.Dos has a new video!!

[@AllOutNoobHater]

I am sending you praise for actually applying tire shine on the RIGHT way.

[@Trapper50cal]

RE: Block Assembly Fuse and Relay box under hood - Literally going through the same thing with my 99 Land Cruiser...Replacing whole box. I can't complain though, the first one lasted 290K miles. OEM, FTW...especially with Mr. T.

[@Primus54]

Absolutely yes on the livestream if you have the time and energy. Since a Mr. Dos video was what made me a subscriber long ago, whenever you post a new one it’s exquisitely nostalgic. And every time I see those white wheels I marvel at how they’re just perfect for that ‘90s look. Thanks as always, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@kylepowell4906]

Your attention to detail is unmatched. If I didn’t have the ability to fix cars I would 100% trust you to fix and/or modify my vehicles

[@sniperlif3]

I love your videos even more after knowing your previous career time. I can see it showing its face through your vocabulary choices.

[@insanofrefire648]

Nice preserving the vintage feel while upgrading where needed.

[@markrudd917]

Thanks

[@billtancordo8761]

Great upgrades for Mr DOS. I would agree with you on using factory parts. Also like the Beavis sound bite👍

[@yungkidnf]

The Mister with the most has returned!

[@chrisgabbert658]

👍😊 your fine just pace yourself.

[@brettpatching]

You really don't have to upload more than one video a week Sarah. Everything you do is great and we're not going anywhere.

[@ed10523]

Hey Sara...What A Nice Car..Burgundy/Wine Red has always been my color of choice. Enjoy Mr. Dos...and Thank you For the Awesome Playlist. You Rock!

[@wowiedude21]

91 here, def listening to the playlist... The small details and quality parts on your vehicles is top tier.

[@markcollins457]

Love the MR2, never really liked the looks of the 1st gen but this particular body style doesn't have a bad angle. The details that you have addressed are spot on kind of like the Supra.

[@mtacoustic1]

Love your work ethic!! Radiator fan story: My brother-in-law bought a Fiat 124 without an engine and proceeded to drop a small block Buick aluminium V8 into it. Worked great except for overheating. Problem was he had wired one fan to pull air through, while the second was wired in reverse. Cooling was fine after some re-wiring of the errant fan.

[@danielmahoney5391]

Always enjoy live streams Sarah! Great work as Always!

[@simon_969]

I'm impressed by the endless list of nice parts to be bought and put on the cars

[@CheezeCracker]

Sarah, I bow down to you... Halcyon and On and On in your MR2 playlist! Awesome

[@elmeesio]

I had a set of >92 turbo brake calipers with the mr2heaven kit and supra discs. Worked great! For the front you can also swap 3000gt calipers and lathed down rx8 discs ✌🏽

[@billstreber5194]

I remember when you did that wiring harness. I believe it was in your kitchen on the table. That's when I gained a lot of respect of you. I was a mechanic for over 40 years and that was the one thing I hated was wiring and how tedious. It must have been to rewire that old harness. Kudos to you Sarah. See you again on the next one

[@jerryfaircloth]

Absolutely loved my 91 MR2 Turbo. Great to see one out there being taken care of like yours. Phenomenal car, most fun I ever owned.

[@0PsychosisMedia0]

I miss my white 91 NA T-top. Got it used around 94-96..and i just loved it. Even had what looked like a dealer installed car phone..LOL. The car here that you have built would cost 40k to buy or restore. Breaks my heart. Amazing job Sarah!

[@BFVgnr]

That playlist takes me back. Thx @Sarah -n- Tuned!

[@dockeryinsurance]

Live Stream Yes please. We’re part of your Patreon Crew effective today. Looking forward to many years supporting your journey.

[@johnmbell4642]

Hey Sarah, awesome fan upgrade really help especially in AZ. also, on the next shake down put the spare tire and jack in the front should help with the weight. I lost my 91 in 2016. Haven’t driven one sense but always really enjoyed it and it was pretty much bone stock except for the wheels and tires, but I still think it was one of funnest cars I’ve ever driven, Perma smile for sure. looking forward to the final tune, and some sort of road trip. Have fun as always.🐧🐧🐧👍

[@peternilmot9144]

Amazing work on the MR2! Must be a blast to drive!

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Sarah! Thanks for making it.

[@carbongecko]

great progress!!

[@chrisdunham6119]

Yay, welcome back Mr. Dos, we have missed you

[@MickeyC-o6v]

Congratulations on the new brake calipers! Eyes got wide on that revision! Thank you for all your hard work. It is truly appreciated.

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great video, Sarah. I'm glad you took my comment about using spin jacks for extra support to heart. BTW...adjusting the fan motors to a specific position is called "clocking" in the automotive world. It's used mainly to determine how to rotate a GM alternator housing to fit the mounting bracket of the specific car it goes on. As always, keep up the great work.

[@hondo767]

LOL! the playlist was a blast from the past...remembering fondly my early twenties. Thanks Sarah!

[@Grommet2007]

That MR2 looks sweeettttttt....! BTW a bit of vibration dampening material on the inner door frames should give it that satisfying "clunk" when they're closed.

[@neidleye]

LOVE the “1991 MR2 Turbo” playlist! My house is being blasted by your newest playlist. We all know you are a woman of many talents, and the playlists are fun too.

[@UnDeFineDvProDucTion]

love the lens you are using in the meanwhile

[@fernandoben5605]

As always, Sarah's projects are fun to watch and a learning class for those car enthusiasts !

[@jpiazzola]

You are so skilled. Just a pleasure to watch work. 😃

[@NotHimJim]

Love it, I not long bought a rev3 turbo (I used to own one 20 year ago!). Having fun playing with it in my garage, unfortunately no lifts so I'm squirming about underneath! :D

[@ronmason1710]

Glad to see that you used a foam weatherstrip on the fan shroud, to prevent metal on metal. In 1985 I purchased a new 4Runner and I installed running boards on it. I really don't like the idea of drilling through the pinch at the bottom of the rocker panels because of bare metal being exposed. I also did't like the metal running board sandwiching against the metal of the seam pinch of the 4runner. I put one inch foam along the pinch so there was no metal against metal. I also applied silicone to the drilled out holes, installed the bolts, and had the washer shoulder coated with silicone, as well was the back side. Had it for 27 years in Alberta, Canada winters, and not one speck of rust where the running boards sat.

[@joecovey2235]

So good to see Mr Dos on your channel again. Would love to see you get it tuned soon now that you have a trailer and soon a frame off restoration of a truck to tow it with. Nice upgrades on the brakes, cooling and suspension. Absolutely a yes on the livestream.

[@selkosbe5431]

Hey, Sarah. Long time listener, first time caller. Love your channel, but thoroughly enjoyed this video. Mr. Dos is really looking fantastic. Great upgrade choices. Cant wait to see more. Be well.

[@gosh111]

I'm so happy! Mr Dos is the original reason I started following you 3 years ago, and I love seeing more content about this. Of all the cars you've reviewed or owned, this is by far my favorite. Looking fantastic, and thank you so much for the new playlist, already added it to my collection.

[@SuperTurbodave]

Long time fan I remember when you got the Mr2, I must say this video was shocking and to see now you have two new big fans I hope you don’t let it go to your head and can keep your cool lol love what you do and thank you for sharing always a pleasure to watch your videos take care always.

[@kevinhill5531]

Love the MR2 and yes to the live streaming!!

[@johnspisak9729]

A squoshed prong is no joke. Not that I would know first hand or anything. Thanks for another fun video Sarah.

[@FunkyFresh315]

Another playlist?! Thank you! Also stoked to see the MR2 back on the lift

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Sunday Sarah!!! Mr. Dos is such a clean, slick little car, it pains me how hard it is to find both those and 1st gen MR2s that either aren't clapped out or priced in the stratosphere. My wife had an N/A 87 that was mint, so much fun to drive, I'll find one eventually, will definitely end up paying more than we did in 93, that's alright though. 😁 Glad you finally got to get rid of some boxes from the Mat control corner. Stay excellent!!!😎

[@fixfalcon2628]

A friend of mine years ago had a '91 MR2 (non-turbo), then he got a '02 MR2 Spyder, THEN he got a '94 Mazda RX7. I love those cars.

[@LanguidFuzzBeast]

OOOoOOooo MR DOS with hardware accessories! Im a big fan too...

[@dave3657]

For heat shrinking wires and melting solder I use those lighters that look like a little jet engine. I guess they are used for pipes?

[@sonalmalhotra07]

Its a lovely car- I had a celica 1986 front wheel drive liftback of that color..

[@polaritypictures]

as a photographer, I learned this neat trick in preventing any camera damage while it's on a tripod, Get a cheap frisbee form the 99cent store or whatever and put a hole in the middle the size of the screw hole of the tripod, and put the frisbee between the camera and tripod, it acts like a bumper if the camera falls, or you can use a small trashcan lid too to cover longer lenses. The cheap cost and inconvenience is worth it than the cost of the camera and lens.

[@jayceecombs6887]

I have seen that that "pigeon traffic controller," quite good! J

[@Lyallthetime]

Fantastic, I really enjoyed that, thanks. And it's great to know another MR2 vid will be on it's way soon!

[@larryordine7542]

I always preferred Bilstein to every other shock on the market. I sold them for years and never had a return. The larger brake rotor will not result in shorter stopping distances unless your rotors were overheating and fading. As race engineers know tires actually stop a car; race brakes just deal with the heat.

[@danielmiller6983]

That car is absolutely beautiful. I love the MR2. Such a great little sports car. My neighbor has one that he put a K24 in and that thing is a blast to drive

[@mrwest5552]

Hi Sarah - i'm a FAN of yours. @2:15 well done. the refreshed trailer vid to bring home the car all those years ago, the prep prime and paint panels vid in the old Grocery Getter shop and now a sweet video on Mr. Dos, Gracias. 👍

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

You have amazing organizational skills to keep all your cars' start and stop points straight 👍

[@jasonfalk7696]

The answer to a live, is always yes Sarah!!

[@caboGary1968]

Just downloaded the Supra, Celica, and MR2 playlists. You got some great taste in music, girl. Keep rockin'!

[@BestKaylee]

Great video Sarah thank you very much. They're so enjoyable to watch the time flies by.

[@rayschoch5882]

Your sleuthing abilities are pretty amazing, tracking down obscure parts for old (but cool) cars. I look forward to a road test, or review, or something similar if/when Mr. Dos is complete, or as close as you're going to get.