The MR2 gets a shiny new turbo

Marty has been hacking away at this nugget of an MR2 for weeks and you're (still) along for the ride! The stock turbo looks broken, the intake doesn't work, the dump pipe is wrecked, the bolts all seized. The car doesn't run very well but with some mad new aftermarket parts, the MR2 is going to be reborn ready to battle Moog's MOON Buggy!
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Also something to note around Mighty Car Mods: we are normal guys and are not trained mechanics. We like to make interesting car mods and show you how we've gone about it, but we can't promise that anything we show you will work for your particular car, or that you won't harm yourself, someone else, your car or your warranty doing it. Please be safe, be responsible and unless you know what you're doing, do not fool around with very serious machinery just because you've seen us make it look so easy. Talk to a qualified mechanic if you are in any doubt..

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[@jdsbuilt9651]

Mighty Car Mods hello

[@george11999]

@mightycarmods why don’t you use loctite 518 pen for all your gaskets? Means u never have to buy specific kit as you just paint it on and go. Gives 100% contact as well unlike traditional gaskets

[@allanrickard2117]

@@jdsbuilt9651 they sold us out got their money and left the fans even a dog has loyalty

[@glenleiper7815]

Use voice grips on clutch and brake lines if there jammed

[@Mebob2001]

run some transmission fluid through the engine for 500 kms and it will clean that carbon right out of it

[@michaelkr1]

"Rocker Cover Gaskets are cheap and easy to fit" **Cries in Subaru**

[@mightycarmods]

oh i've been there..

[@Goober2289]

I had a rocker cover bolt snap on me when i tried to remove it from my old Liberty, literally the worst thing I've ever had to fix on a car.

[@pranavan5803]

@@mightycarmods hey marty

[@Dr.Spatula]

I don't wanna have to pull my engine again. It's only been like 3 months :'(

[@matthewfarrell317]

The irony of him talking about Camry's. The V6 rear, pretty much needs the entire top of the intake off and a dozen parts, I feel you.

[@dezrataz]

Moog: rebuilds carbs and new fuel system, done. Marty: rebuilds entire MR2.

[@ActivityPhoto]

I know, wonder if he is planning on keeping the MR2 sure putting a lot of time and $ into it.

[@joelyjowell3]

The moog already fully modified.

[@juggalobigt8888]

Marty should keep this car seeing as how much work he has put I to upgrading factory parts. Plus the rarity of the car itself. In just a few short year with the way things Are going in the world. These cars are going to be antiques and not like cars from the 1950s. A whole new generation. Of cars that was forgotten and abused and represented automotive execellece of it's time.

[@Nathan_King]

Marty: rebuilds entire MR2 by himself. Moog: needs to ask for help to rebuild carb and new fuel system. Haha, it was a unique vehicle, I'll give him that.

[@thetremoloco4801]

@@juggalobigt8888 that would be true if they weren't SHIT CARS

[@archiebf4524]

I love how Marty's shed is more professional than the MCM shed

[@alexbrown1995]

Love that shed. So jealous!

[@arianwinanto6299]

Probably because MCM's shed is actually a warehouse/storage unit while Marty's shed is an actual shed

[@davesteer320]

@@arianwinanto6299 Thanks for clarifying, we all needed that.......

[@bena3341]

Yea I wonder why they don't just shoot in Marty's shed. Surely having a lift is worth any other issues.

[@jacklougheed4561]

“That didn’t hit the floor”😒 Ain’t that the truth

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

... dos it ever? If so, Your engine is too small for the car.

[@fabulousprofound]

Either in the under tray or into a black hole never to be seen again (usually the latter 😭)

[@matthewbdevine81]

MCM.....the real MVP's during home quarantine.

[@shafiqamierhamid8671]

Yeah man.. today is the 10th day of quarantine for us in Malaysia. we got 18 days to go for our quarantine. This video is totally MVP`s.

[@allanrickard2117]

Go watch Cletus he's the real thing other boostedboiz typing Cletus and watch that starts out with one car and now owns a race track day 3 of hour lockdown in New Zealand hang in there brother

[@jbgaud]

hi 14th day in France and a good MCM video it's what I need.

[@gregstewie40]

True legends

[@takauchinishika4701]

I need a shed and a car but i broke

[@other2494]

Marty: "You don't hear "Upgraded from Camry" very often" Yaris Hilton: **upgraded from a Corrolla**

[@eddiewalsh4119]

*COROLLA*

[@greasyfingerprints]

Isn't there Camrys in NASCAR? Anything from one of those Camrys would be an upgrade.

[@kevinperron5767]

Oof

[@freedom6046]

Corollas go hard dude 4age

[@kbar150]

Anything is an upgrade from a Yaris

[@piecebombs5911]

Theres something very calm and cool about Marty's presentation style without Moog. Moogs adds the fun sillyness but Marty is like the knowledge based ASMR of the car world lol

[@MrYayyay77]

So awesome watching Marty working on cars alone. Aka mr2, pulsar gtir also his old evo 9 when he got his new lockup and hoist. You see how good he's got at this over the years when he's not clowning around. But Marty n moog goofing is still funny as thou.

[@supernom]

Moog is just annoying. Marty is the soul of MCM

[@RAIDFIX]

It's the dynamics of the cool and serious with the fun and nutty, that gives MCM its success.

[@lowerthetone]

@@supernom Aww man you can't say that about Moog

[@flash52958]

Idk man in all the feature lengths in Japan and really any other videos I get the excitement chills when moog is narrating a scene of a classic JDM car driving down the road

[@MTNDEWGANG]

I love how in the 80's/90's Japanese car manufacturers just made whatever they thought was cool lol "Mid engine sports car that looks like a space ship? Sure!" "4 wheel steering? You bet!" "Overbuilt, over engineered engines and parts? Ah hell yeah." "Putting our top of the line engines in Everything we can think of? Wayyy ahead of ya."

[@ToreDL87]

And now it's "We pride ourselves on our boring cars". Even when they come out with engines that have potential, nobody does the R&D to make aftermarket stuff for them anymore, unless it's one of Aasbo's Formula Drift cars xD

[@roddydykes7053]

Mtndewgang yeah I thought the same when he referenced the engine sharing between the Supra, Soarer, Chaser, Magesta or whatever it was. You’d think that’d be a cheaper way to go even today, just build 2 or 3 engines that work awesome and have lots of tuning potential, and just give them all different maps from the factory based on which vehicle they’re designated to.

[@AfferbeckBeats]

@@roddydykes7053 Well that is what they do now, but with chassis platforms as well as engines. They had so many platforms on the go and it's part of what bankrupted these companies. Now everything is a variant of a shitty crossover SUV hatchback thing because it's cheaper and easier to do that than have 15 cars built off 5 different platforms. It's a shame no one makes anything interesting anymore, but they had to go for boring efficiency to survive.

[@kongotronics]

@@AfferbeckBeats It's funny that you say "to survive", cause companies like Toyota and Honda are bigger now than ever. They make a killing off of these appliances and they know it. If Toyota can make big bucks off of mid engine 4 pots coupes then they'll crank them out like hotcakes, but the people want crossovers and 70mpg and they have money to pay for it so automobile manufacturers will supply the demand as long as there is a market. The sport coupes can only watch with envy from the second hand market. You know it, I know it, we all know it. Goddamnit Toyota make the 4th gen MRs

[@PREDATEURLT]

@@roddydykes7053 these days, some makers don't even make engines, not single one.

[@meusana3681]

You should call it the MRT, doubles as MR turbo and Marty.

[@N47H4NI3L]

*triples as the MR Turbo, MR two and Marty

[@slimeade6021]

Mr. T

[@AE86DrivingClub86]

In Australia is a workshop named MRT. There are many memes about this shop

[@XxChocoTacoxX]

15:02 - "I've got hose..." Marty channeling his inner Ludacris there.

[@ElwinWay]

The subtitles actually say "I've got hoes" lol

[@mangocrises]

Does Australia have lots of area codes?

[@baguettedoggo9821]

Elwin Way oh my god they do lmao

[@seeL75]

The bit of Marty explaining his way of fueling stuff was actually very good, no idea why it stuck out to me, but it was a nice section of the video. Great work as always lads.

[@leejk3926]

I swear man my dream home garage is what Marty has. You got a lift and space for all your tools, and you hear the rain on the roof whilst you work on your car which is cosy as hell.

[@wairarapagates4857]

Did you see on the wall? He has air-con in there as well,,, I want his workshop.

[@getthenetfishing8912]

Did I just watch Marty remove a rocker cover and not paint it ?

[@jorgyr36]

Crinkle red.. If you know.. You know!

[@alt7488]

@@jorgyr36 periwinkle blue...it's for me mar

[@tannerfoote]

I thought it was supposed to be resplended? Lol

[@yowie0889]

@@alt7488 Ye what? (great reference btw)

[@dave-osmodernlife6885]

@@alt7488 d'ya like dags?

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

11:35 30 year old Toyota MR2 for sale, well serviced, twice!

[@mattw1393]

William Stewart it’ll be the second Toyota to do a bearing for MCM

[@RBLofton]

As a Toyota fanboi, this whole series is arousing me.

[@Wood-Renovations]

Me: wow I should never get an mr2 Also me after seeing that new turbo and dump: I want an mr2.

[@miata9916]

7:09 how could they pull this off without cracking a laugh holy shit 😂😂

[@DanWallis86]

It has some emission stuff that will “still be there”

[@fellowship_of_the_goat]

like a really really really high flow cat?

[@jakob19982010]

@@fellowship_of_the_goat One-cell Cat

[@mightycarmods]

It’ll get a cat and after all that effort with the tank we will definitely purge it!

[@diltzm]

@@mightycarmods If you can still find them SARD made a really good high flow cat.

[@72mardy]

Moog: rebuilds carbs, changes oil and plugs....car runs. Marty: rebuilds entire car, costing more than the original purchase price.

[@Rose.Of.Hizaki]

On this episode of _MARTYcarMods_ ... ME: *"I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE"*

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

ah haha

[@roddydykes7053]

RoseOfHizaki funny thing is with a Aussie accent it’s almost impossible to differentiate “Mighty” and “Marty” because of the tendency to add a “r” sound after an “a” in all British-derived dialects haha

Marty's Matchbox Makeovers crossover? A tale of two Martys?!

[@raceprep]

I really can’t see how this can lose to the Moog Buggy.

[@Multispray]

MR2 are slow

[@Rockhopper1]

the moogy

[@fungus2116]

peekuN said by someone whos never been in an mr2

[@YOURA6ULDV8]

Drag race on a beach

[@1992djg]

Mr2 are lemons Buggy is lighter

[@therealboofighter]

The MR2 community is one of the best. I really hope you love this car as much as the rest of us.

[@michaelaguilar9751]

I like it when I see YT mechanics make dumb mistakes. Makes me happy to know I'm not the only one that gets that "damn, I'm a dumbass" look on his face.

[@Eschelonistic]

That can be a problem for "Ron" amazed to hear you use such niche Aussie slang there Marty lol. For those not sure what that means "Saving it for Ron" = Saving it for later on.

[@craigpeel5983]

Thanks I was wondering who ron was

[@RTSRAZORBACK]

I'm British and I know people who use the same phrase 🤷‍♂️

[@tomcooney183]

Damn this MR2 starting to look real serious with that turbo and a modern ECU

[@NateMate87]

Cheers for pumping out the videos in these crappy times lads

[@caleb2954]

" Its raining thats why theres the sound of rain on the shed" absolutely killed me XD hmm what might cause the sound of rain on a shed?

[@AllenSpec]

Love watching Marty work on cars man. Can tell he’s really into it and takes it seriously

[@vithuranjeyasingham4929]

Just when I ran out of things to watch during isolation! Mad!

[@garystinten9339]

I smell the elusive binky rears its head every 4-6 MCM episodes

[@-DEATHSTROKE]

@@garystinten9339 every 4-6 months you mean

[@user-ii8hk1pv1m]

Hello from Russia from the Altai territory I have been following the channel since 2012

[@platypus1443]

I really miss the smooth elegant styling of 90's sports cars. I wish that kind of design philosophy would make a return to the mainstream.

[@Underscore.Bambii]

MR2: gets “shiny” turbo Turbo: is finished in matte

[@mightycarmods]

A lot shinier than the old one

[@ifgezroxy]

As I am watching this, my ladyfriend is watching nature documentary. One of the monkeys from the documentary sounded 110% like Moog, it is awesome. Like Moog is with me watching this.

[@joelclark634]

@NoctuahVenVk fried?

[@siiioxide7807]

Ladyboy?

[@EhabPlaysGames]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

[@Amerikanskis]

cheryl watching moog, big surprise.

[@AlienFreak69]

Did you just compare Moog to a f*cking ape? lol

[@andrewhillman9632]

Really enjoying this series on the MR2. One of my favorite cars from the 90s. I also like the super charged version of the first gen car.

[@ad_fletch]

My Aw11 was great- nowhere near this hard to work on! Preferred NA coz it had sharper throttle response than SC version.

[@dfw_motorrad1329]

I heard MK1.5's are great. I wouldn't know anymore because I haven't driven mine in 9 months.

[@joshtypexoxo]

Thankyou MCM for putting out great content over the past 10+ years. It's times like this that really show just how good the quality of this channel is compared to much of the trash online 😂🤟

[@pking6021]

When the montage tunes started, my inner child wanted glow sticks and a whistle.

[@d.mat.zero6525]

the two best things about Marty's garage is that it has a lift and not haunted

[@PhatHakk]

Loving the direction of the new music! Someone's been listening to infected mushroom! ;)

[@deathlord563]

of course mr2 owners are friendly nobody else talks to em !

[@Maoulduin]

This is my kind of video. I love the other MCM stuff but watching Marty get stuck in and explaining every step along the way is tremendous.

[@tomd5953]

Feel Like would of been easier just dropping the engine out the bottom 😂

[@QuickeMart]

I was halfway through another video when the notification came up for this episode. I have never said goodbye to anything faster than I said goodbye to that other video.

[@ryanlizardo7751]

Your music production quality has been top grade. Mad props

[@stephenhegarty]

Extra injector is most likely a "cold start" injector, my old 90s Volvo had one too.

[@KnightRider46]

Thanks for putting this up already guys It’s saved my day 👍 Stay safe everyone x

[@someyoungguy6990]

6:30 Marty's O face as things just finally work and everything fits....!!

[@iplaysdrums]

That removing the trunk lid to work on the engine truck is genius, and slick as hell. Looking forward to seeing this thing skid!

[@jimmiemcfunfloungel8384]

Moog blowin up those tunes. Freaking magnificent today.

[@Shannon90ify]

Coming along nicely marty, keep up the good work brother!

[@mightycarmods]

thanks mate! trying

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Hang on a minute, bringing a turbo Toyota to an air cooled Kombi fight? Isn't that like the scene form Crocodile Dundee? "That's not a knife"

[@CharlieFoxtrot06]

There's something cathartic about watching you guys work on your cars. Just puts me in a better mood.

[@stoneshrink]

Watching you guys over the years, you both have become excellent mechanics with solid skills. Nice work, thanks for bringing us along.

[@djhawaii6310]

Thanks to Covid lockdown, I'm watching all the old videos. Keep up the good content! ✌️

[@constantinosgreek12]

9:59 "Welp, I'm never seeing that screw/bit/socket again!" Me every time this happens in the engine bay and I can't find whatever I dropped

[@leandroonishi5600]

One of the things i LOVE about MCM is that they keep it real and simple, they didnt become a car channel that is all about flex, just like other youtubers that used to be fun, but now just want to flex expensive stuff that they can put in their cars.

[@craigg2788]

The music in this episode is somthing else, love it!

[@_Brando_69]

I used to have a black turbo mr2 just like that. Flipped it into a ditch when I was younger. Lol

[@bssw218]

Thanks for putting together such awesome videos! You’re making my self-isolation bearable!

[@themarauder6108]

Thanks for continuing to post content guys, it's keeping us entertained and we really do appreciate it.

[@HwasaYoongi]

It’s been brilliant watching someone else suffer with the mk2 😂 they all seem to have a grouchy personality. Still miss it like crazy though

[@Hage1896]

The fifth injector might be for cold starts, my 89' VW Scirocco 2 has one too

[@peteanderson2533]

That's it!

[@myopinion69420]

Can confirm, early 90's toyota's tend to have them. my 3vz-fe has one. they also have a tendency to get stuck partially on, causing rich running.

[@jonodragicevich1286]

Congrats! Were you watching the video where he mentioned that? Because he did mention that.

[@MIX41L]

Same in about 30 years of jaguar and other euros from my experience

[@NathanielStauber]

Same with my Datsun. I think they called it a cold start valve, which I found amusing.

[@AjClarkPROJECTJDM]

Mad props to your videographer for getting buttery smooth shots + keeping the edit super engaging. Good inspo to try when i start my channel. Cheers guys

[@mattwelch2470]

Martin, watching you show such care and elegance with autos is truly a treat.

[@MRTuning704]

Good content while I’m quarantine and chilling

[@garystinten9339]

Hey Marty, Did you let Cheryl soak overnight for fuller penetration?

[@bensieber6960]

It just popped in my head watching this latest video just how far you two have come in the last few years. Watching your videos from the beginning, when you two struggled with goofy appearance mods, to seeing you rebuilding engines and even whole cars, has been a great journey. I'm not even a "car guy", yet your videos are very entertaining, carried mostly on your personalities and relationship. Thanks for the fun!

[@bitflip8191]

I love this format. Could watch it all day. Keep up the good work!

[@teamaxlestands]

Well this certainly beats looking at corona numbers... Cheers!

[@AfferbeckBeats]

MCM should do a Toyota Corona to appease the virus

[@elektrokinesis4150]

thats the slowest hoist i have ever seen going down

[@lJADU]

I thought that too. But bearing in mind this is his at-home setup, I wouldn’t be complaining! I’ll have a lift in my next house, and I sure as shit won’t be 😅

[@Daus5095]

@@lJADU yep, im only 21 but the back pain from working under car is killing me 😂

[@BobMonkeypimp]

He'll have lowered it slower because Moog was standing in the boot. Health & safety.

[@getchasome6230]

It's an Australian hoist

[@ferrumignis]

Single phase lifts aren't as powerful as commercial three phase ones.

[@IceInMaWeiner]

This is a super interesting project! Keep it up, can't wait to see the end result!

[@justincooper7015]

Really hope you guys are able to keep producing these great vids while everything else in life gets put on hold for a while!

[@WAYTOOCOMPLICATED]

I'm enjoying this format, thanks for the content, watching while huffing jdm melon air fresheners 😷

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

The air swirls out in the opposite direction you gotta look real close or hold it up to a lamp to see tho...

[@liamdrew1284]

Love the MR2 but can’t wait for the GEMINI!!!

[@TerminusVox]

Love to see Marty's shed! By itself it's a measure of how far you guys have come. Good for you Marty!

[@just_motoring_australia]

I have to say, thanks for uploading for us to enjoy and watch in this tough time! So well done, just a pat on the back for what you're doing for us! I wish you guys safe and healthy throughout this time. Keep up with the good content. You have made Australians proud!

[@AXeroxMachine]

I love my CT21, ATS killed it with that turbo. Power is insanely linear

[@megakiller999]

Marty, your absolutely NEED to upgrade the intercooler! The stock intercooler can't handle anything over stock.

[@ferrumignis]

100% agreed. A chargecooler is probably the easiest way to go.

[@jezeski2011]

Most likely why he ordered a new one and has to figure out how to make it work (as mentioned in the video).

[@SteveCardiff]

Handy tip for refitting rocker cover when the gaskets are in place, because movement of the rocker cover can cause the gaskets to slip out of place. Find two long bolts of the correct thread, cut the heads off, and thread them into 2 holes used by rocker cover studs. Then you have a nice guide to drop the rocker cover on first time without any unwanted movement :)

[@mightycarmods]

Mogs good tip

[@lt7automotive931]

Good work on this. You have continued to develop your knowledge and ability over the years that I've watched MCM.

[@mattmccune2778]

At this point looking back, do you wish you would have just dropped the engine?

[@jj481012]

I like the parts without music; very zen and peaceful.

[@Mark-po5rp]

I'm really enjoying this MR2 build. The rusted components and seized bolts just keeps it real.

[@KevTheGoth]

I'm loving these MR2 videos. Like seriously so excited when they're released.

[@aerynleighproductions]

11:22 is it wrecked? REKT!

[@suprastevio2264]

Marty will do anything it takes to not take that damn engine out haha 😂

[@mikegould6590]

Sitting here in isolation with a bourbon +lemonade watching MCM. Makes the days simply breeze by. Thanks guys.

[@lachlanmackay6586]

One of the best mod videos you have done! Giving me plenty of ideas for my RX7 thanks Marty!

[@matthewfarrell317]

As a person who is modifying a V6 Camry, you'd be amazed at how swappable Toyota parts are between cars lol.

[@cameronprice8844]

Hey Marty. Loving the MR2. Just a heads up on the state of that engine. Ive recently pulled one apart that looked like that and all the oil rings wear blocked not allowing proper lube on the cylinder walls and eventually the bearing. I would highly advise, although a bugger, pulling it out just to inspect the rings and the big ends. Ill send you some pics if you want!

[@geenflauwideeoke]

Loving the content. You guy's have entertained/taught me for so many hours,thanks for that!

[@John-cy9nf]

Fantastic video fellas. Love the appropriate social distancing in the boot. Keep up the fantastic apocalypse content!

[@TeamGambleBMX]

That rocker cover was screaming out for some wrinkle red........

[@michaeln7305]

It would have looked resplendent.

[@deanlewis4074]

I was thinking the same thing, wrinkle black would've also been nice too. Quick little shave of the lettering and it'd be mint

[@mightycarmods]

nah, would make the rest of the bay look worse

[@aidanworthington]

Red rocker covers are for honda.

[@redmanmr2]

Iv my mr2 turbo engine rocker in turquoise it looks class I'd love to show it to ya

[@XenonG]

2:58 Turbo Yoda: Install the turbo Marty! NA People: You have turned off your targeting computer Marty! Whats wrong?!

[@simontallboy209]

Really enjoying this series. Haven't thought about MR2's in a long time. Neat to see something different.

[@robertsomerville320]

As a Toyota owner, I am just loving this build. Love how Marty just digs right in and does a proper job of it. MR2's rock.

[@jfolz]

When I see the state Mr. Poo is in I think to myself: maybe it won't be so bad putting new batteries in BEVs in 30 years time.

[@STAG162]

9:25 the 5th injector is known as the cold start injector, and is a throwback to the 1st gen 3S-GE engine (gold top). as far as I recall, both 1st and 2nd gen's (1986 - 1993) had this, and the 3rd gen did away with this feature before the 4th gen (BEAMS) came into the picture. that shape MR2 had both the 2nd gen and 3rd gen 3S-G(T)E engines, depending on when it was made. Celicas had 1st, 2nd and 3rd gen 3S engines (imports to the UK and NZ got the 3rd gen), and the ST185 GrpA and ST205 Celica GT-Fours had the 3rd gen turbo variant.

[@Phailsaphe]

Pretty common on lots of toyota engines of the era, not just the 3S family.

[@Petrolhead99999]

Your future self will always appreciate anti seize! Love that you guys do things so properly.

[@TestarossaMusicista]

Great to see a plug for ATS Racing. Those guys have been doing great stuff for MR2s for years!