V8 MR2 First Drive

[@700PROJECTS]

Love the smile on startup, that's the look of hard work bearing fruit!

[@scantronsgarage]

Oh yes!! I have been waiting for that since it was just a thought in my head : ) Thank you!!!

[@scotched9682]

Imagine hearing a car approach you from the rear at a stop light. It pulls up next to you. You look over and it's a MR2.

[@scantronsgarage]

I cant wait for the looks of disbelief : )

[@Vtec24]

First time seeing this build. Hopefully this video blows up, this thing is sick

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you!! I am hoping so.

[@ijfba]

Been following for a while man! I love to see it finally running man!!

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you! The car has been at the paint shop for months now. I'm itching to get this thing rapped up and on the road.

[@robbiemcelwee9139]

Hit a major milestone, well done, thing sounds amazing!👍🏼👍🏼

[@scantronsgarage]

Thanks! It does sound amazing. It is finally coming along after all these years of work

[@james94582]

She sounds good... Look forward to seeing more as she progresses!!

[@scantronsgarage]

Thanks James! Still a way to go with it before i can consider it "done"

[@james94582]

@@scantronsgarage when is a project ever truly "done"?!!

[@scantronsgarage]

@@james94582 yep... never. But my goal is done enough to drive it and enjoy it while making some more improvements

[@james94582]

@@scantronsgarage hope to get my MR-S there... Been a battle for a bit now.. And I haven't even gotten into anything nearly as cool as an engine swap (yet)

[@scantronsgarage]

@@james94582 You'll get there ! all good things come in time.

[@MovementofTension]

Not sure why I wasn't subscribed, but it's so good seeing it coming along Turk. Subbed!!!

[@scantronsgarage]

Thanks for the sub! Thank you for following along with me with this extremely long process. The car just got sent off to paint! New update soon.... hopefully.

[@flyonbyya]

Incredible accomplishment !!!

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you

[@samhoffman1280]

Nice project, going to be sweet. I saw where your suspension locked up the wheels and you solved it with a solid heim joint, I think once you put your power down you will snap that heim and lock up your wheels again. I found your video where you showed what originally came in the mr2 and that is subtly different than what you replaced it with in the two key areas: The rear inboard joint was a single axis bushing that you replaced with a triple axis heim, the forward track link axis intersected the axis between the lower ball joint and the rearward bushing to absorb traction load as an axial force instead of bending moment. In summary you need a stronger solution to keep your rear lower link from twisting beyond your solid heim joint.

[@scantronsgarage]

You are correct. Stronger trailing arms will be next with modifications to the lower control arms to add an additional bolt in the lca to strengthen it from twisting.

[@FifthFingerStudios]

Glad to see it up and running, been watching since the beginning 🤟🏻

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you! and thanks for sticking with me for this entirely too long of a process

[@JustATakit]

Congratulations on your successful first run. You are building the exact car I have been wanting to build for about 2 years now. Though I don't even have an MR2 or anything yet me dream is to buy a Fiero or an MR2 and V8 swap them and possibly all wheel drive which ever I end up with some day. Anyway I will be subscribing to your channel to keep up with your build and to hopefully get me motivated into starting my build.

[@scantronsgarage]

Awesome!! Great minds think alike it seems. This was my dream long ago as well. Long before I even had the car or engine. The blue prints and engineering all started in my head. Thanks for the sub!!! : )

[@lrodri81]

Congrats brother. I've been following you build from day one. Great job. 👍

[@scantronsgarage]

I appreciate that! Thanks for sticking with me throughout the process : )

[@Theshadowcar]

Amazing... I have one and I converted it to Ferrari F355 replica long time ago with v6 swap.... As for the ls1 swap installation.. I am incresing the wheelbase lengths to 10cm more from the back do you think ls1 engine with audi b5 transmission can fit without cuting the back firewall panel?

[@scantronsgarage]

Awesome!!! I had a Mr2 with the same body kit but left it 4cyl unfortunately. You may be able to squeeze that engine/transmission combo in as long as you use a remote electric water pump like I did to save space.

[@mikesmith7447]

What a beautiful machine you have built.

[@scantronsgarage]

Thanks Mike! I cant wait to see how it looks painted and fully assembled

[@flyonbyya]

One of a kind creation !!

[@scantronsgarage]

Yes it is. and thank you for following along

[@ghost187x]

Congratulations! Awesome to see this finally driving

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you so much! I can see the finish line at this point : )

[@mikeeh20]

So epic buzzing for you mate bring on some insanity :D !!!

[@scantronsgarage]

Haha! Yes! thank you! This this is gonna be a show stopper

[@c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi889]

This is a weapon hope you have the a concept for the cosmetics for the machine mate 🥰

[@scantronsgarage]

I do have a good concept in my head. Now I have to see it through

[@twinturbo95mr2]

I need that POP POP tune!!

[@scantronsgarage]

Haha! I'm working on it : )

[@adamhiggins8033]

Congrats!

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you : )

[@LINGLING1080P]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you!

[@SamFBM]

great job man

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you Sam!

[@2jzmr246]

Any updates on progress?

[@scantronsgarage]

Ugh... I set it to the paint shop a month ago and he hasn't even touched it yet. Hopefully another month I will get it back and have it tuned.

[@chrisperkins2307]

Great job

[@scantronsgarage]

Thanks Chris!

[@3sgtecelica]

Are you having to register this under any kind of special title? Like "custom vehicle".

[@scantronsgarage]

No not in the state of florida. It will just be registered as a standard MR2

[@scantronsgarage]

In other states this can be more of a challenge for sure

[@c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi889]

Have you decided mate on a colour ?, If it were me a nice Mazda Soul Red would look beautiful with those sharp sexy line

[@scantronsgarage]

I am going with Imperial blue.

[@boostedarmy1076]

Nice

[@scantronsgarage]

Thank you my fellow Mr2 friend

[@joeyboyko1324]

Need more content!

[@scantronsgarage]

Yes i know... This thing is still at the paint shop : (

[@pepp1n047]

Hey man, im just picking up an MR2 same generation. I wanna do something similar if you can try and help me out so I can learn from you hit me up

[@scantronsgarage]

Hey! I sure can help you along the way. just let me know what you need help with. You can also message me in facebook

[@danielwolfe4169]

florida

[@scantronsgarage]

Yep ...Too Hot here

[@suchoi61]

4 min 😂 really

[@scantronsgarage]

Not bad for no tune

[@Zoey_KL]

Can't wait to see this finished. I'd love an hours long tour and maybe a Doug demuro or regular car review vid

[@scantronsgarage]

That would be awesome for me as well. Hopefully I will have those offers when the car is more complete. Thank you!

[@Zoey_KL]

@@scantronsgarage How far are you planning to do the interior? I see tons of project cars like this with the worst interiors possible

[@scantronsgarage]

@@Zoey_KL The interior is done but not in the car until paint is done. It has a racecar style interior with a flocked dash and center console only. Two seats and aluminum door cards and aluminum floor boards. I made a video of this a while back

[@Zoey_KL]

@@scantronsgarage Awww I was hoping that wouldn't be the whole interior.

[@ovalwingnut]

wow The view through that firewall... I'm not sure if that's a car "with a engine" or "a engine" with a car wrapped around it Very COoL. p.s. even though it's generally outside the norms, I [do] really love a 'small ride' that can go to AB5 🚀with a 'flick of the foot'. Of course it will be a give away when you're @ a🚦 and curious people start looking around trying to find which (damn) car making that bada$$ 🔊sound. Not loud, just bad . That's the kind of thing that gets a guy up in the morning. Slap it high! Cheers!

[@scantronsgarage]

Haha! yes! This is definitely an engine with a car wrapped around it. No one over 5' 7" would be comfortable in it. I cant wait to get this thing road ready. Cheers and thank you!