The Rav4 hits the dyno... again (Please don't blow)

With the new engine installed in our Rav4 we headed back to Haltech to finish our tune.
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[@chevrolet1616]

Name of the build should've been "RAD4"

[@josephpsmithe]

That sounds like a mad Mike name

[@Ktmfan450]

GTRav4

[@joelfrantz3189]

GRav4

[@droppindeuces6981]

Considering the K24; WAT4? After all,,, we're not here da f@ck spiders!

[@DaytonCarCare]

I think Moog said that in the 1st episode

[@coltonmcrae5873]

As a Canadian, this little nugget would make a KILLER winter car on some good snow tires.

[@CanadianDerwood]

Dude, I thought the same! So bada$$ with all of our snow... Hmmmmm... I now gotta go searching for one... This conversion would be so simple, cheap parts, priceless fun.

[@BigBabo]

We have the V6 Rav4's on the road which supposedly make 270hp stock. Might be a little too much power turboing one of those 😬

[@MrMxm13]

@@BigBabo did north america ever get 2dr ravs?

[@coltonmcrae5873]

@BigBabo if it doesn't have choo choo noises in the snow, it's just not the same. Plus I don't think we ever got the V6 in a stick

[@theflukey4114]

@@MrMxm13I’ve never seen a 2-door rav in Ottawa, I didn’t even know they existed until MCM

[@fern_v]

Scotty is such an awesome teacher. I could watch these tuning sessions all day long.

[@colinscutt5104]

he makes me want to move to the Southern hemisphere, well, all these decent lads i see on MCM do

[@fern_v]

@@colinscutt5104 agreed.

[@RubyRoks]

I always appreciate that yall don't chase 5 digit power figures and actually focus on making good fun cars

[@mightycarmods]

Chasing big power figures is expensive, more power to the people that do. Nothing against it, but there’s also fun to be had in cheap nuggets for your average Joe too.

[@Hartbreak1]

Well if you go with Japan's gentlemen's agreement number then the Rav 4 is just 7hp away from being an GTR34 lol

[@SLAiNTRAX]

GTR is crank HP, this is past that lol

[@Hartbreak1]

@@SLAiNTRAX oh true that 😂

[@cruejones742]

If you were from Japan your stupidity would have lost you at minimum one of your fingers.

[@laupstad]

Imagine lining up next to a brand new R34 back in 1999 with this.

[@joseperez1881]

I, for one, really appreciate that you guys have stayed true to the original formula. Modify cars that are within most people's grasp. Keep up the great content guys. Thanks!

[@MaccaAi]

Greatest 4wd channel ever

[@timm5970]

No 4wd here buddeh

[@72mardy]

​@@timm5970it drives all 4 wheels.....

[@alastairc.5219]

More flex than a 79 series.

[@72mardy]

@@alastairc.5219 😂👍

[@timm5970]

@@72mardy no 4wd drive here buddeh

[@knightzcross419]

Page up FTW! This was an awesome build and I was happy to see that it made it into the SuperCheap commercial! Amazing MCM 4wd build!

[@Blakek.]

13:56 FULL STOP! everbody hates those builds. Yeah, sure, they are cool every now and then, but it's builds like this that everyone loves.

[@speedfreak24]

Holy, 270 wheel in a RAV4 is wild! This thing is gonna be awesome!

[@Levent_Ergun]

Is this the first car Scotty fit in properly? 😂

[@dominikr5408]

Great car! Love the idea! Actually the Toyota VVT-I engines are fully variable, not just on/off cam control systems. They have spool valves at the back (AZ) or the front (ZZ) of the engine's head that is responsible for the control. Range is 40° crank angle. They will provide better driveablity, and down low, it helps the charging system to come to life.

[@clarkeyeye9296]

Thank goodness someone else seen this ,was thinking was is scotty on about.

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

Was coming in to also say this, it’s a pwm solenoid, and depending on the exact engine the Toyotas range from 30-60 degrees of sweep on the cam. Even more low end power can be had from tuning that correctly.

[@zyeborm]

He may have been talking about the polarity of the pwm signal, turn off as in pull down rather than pull up. So 0 duty cycle is full on and max duty cycle is full off.

[@josephsamsor1698]

Actually a very impressive number if you consider how much power a GR Corolla puts to the wheels.

[@criticalevent]

I've had both a lowered Rav4 and a WRX and I have to say I had a lot more confidence ripping the Rav4 down a rough road.

[@onemantwohands5224]

I’ve raised mine slightly but went really good on shocks and it jumps beautifully! It’s a tuned 2azfe and hoots 🎉

[@VanquishGlory]

It’s because of the way the awd system works. WRX’s need a different style driving to take advantage of the awd system. In WRX’s you need to setup corners to have the whole car in a slight powerslide throttling the power to obtain the perfect exit. Where the RAV4 will be more forgiving because it is front wheel biased giving the driver big error margins if the weight transfer is not correct.

[@criticalevent]

@@VanquishGlory First and second generation Rav4s have 50/50 3 differential AWD systems the same as the Celica GT4, the difference is it's built like an SUV and it can take more of a beating than a stock WRX which has tiny suspension components and no ground clearance in comparison. I've broken literally everything on a WRX including a sway bar. I can't even remember replacing a ball joint on a Rav4 doing the same events.

[@VanquishGlory]

@@criticalevent i always thought they had a manual locking feature to 50/50 split the torque, if not they we based on viscous coupling or clutch packs that locked when the front and rear spun at different speeds?

[@criticalevent]

@@VanquishGlory The automatics have a viscous auto locking coupler where as the 5 speeds have an open diff with a push button electric locker.

[@bradgriffiths7507]

With heat soak being an issue... go back to your roots with an old school mod, "water squirters for the top mount"... activate them either with an arcade style switch mounted under the accelerator pedal or a button on the steering wheel for low tech... OR using the Haltech once air temps get to a certain temp

[@mikenco]

For some bizarre reason I haven't watched this channel for 3 years. Marty is so much more knowledgeable these days.

[@richardchang9740]

1 or 2 pull before it got chernobyled... Love it

[@0ttoman]

About 12-15 years ago.. i knew guys who were buying JDM 2JZs for $800-1000 and running them totally stock internals at the drags until they blew up and throw another one in cuz it was cheaper than building a motor 😂

[@DM-wp9vq]

Yeeaaah, that always hurts to think about. All of the legendary engines that have been thrashed, if not totally destroyed, because they were plentiful..thankfully lots of 1 & 2JZ's are still out there, plus the 1, 2, & 3UZ's. Lots of B & K series left, endless LS's & LT's. I love the 1JZ/GZ/UZ engines the most. That and those sweeeet sweet AMC V8's, & Pontiac V8's. Flat plane Ferrari V8's in the Maseratis are so sick as well. Dude in town has a mid-2000's Quattroporté & it's glorious sounding. Aston V10's and of course Audi V8's & V10's are also choice! A great 426Hemi is epic as well, but I absolutely love the Chrysler 318 V8. Oh! And the Ford 289 & 302 (in a Fox Body Mustang of course!). Petrol head through & through right here! Oh yeah, Alfa's Busso, Jags & BMW's Inline 6, and the classic (50's & 60's) Ferrari V8's & V12's. Bellissimo!

[@superjimse]

@@DM-wp9vqI don't think Aston Martin have ever made or used, a v10 in any of their cars.

[@jackrawling8777]

@@DM-wp9vqare you a bot? Jesus christ

[@Mr_jz_12]

@@DM-wp9vq You can also still buy 1j/2j/4a/3s motors new from toyota.

[@lasskinn474]

@@superjimse they have a concept car with v10 in the name but that's it. i think that's just collection of gibberish text. anyway 2jz's were cheap, people didn't want to hoard them at the time. that's how the market works.

[@joep4224]

Scotty makes an art of his science. Gives such clear engaging explanations of what he's doing. I'd love to leave my car and a blank cheque with him.

[@Squizzy05]

200 killer wasps. Was that not the ad for the RAV back in the day ? Was the ZR6 version though I believe

[@garystinten9339]

200KiLLaWASPs?!?!!!!!!??!?!!?!!

[@sugarnads]

ARGHHHHH RUNNNNN

[@Cavemanadam82]

The 3.5 litre V6 motor was the feature of that infamous ad yeah

[@Oosh21]

Be interesting to put a stock v6 on the dyno to compare.

[@REnfield2022]

I just reported 10 bots on 16 comments!

[@yeahitskimmel]

You just know KZbin could automatically sort and remove those themselves with ease, crazy how prevalent they still are and how many ppl are still foolish enough to reply

[@Sparky_D]

We should also report the losers who comment "first" like it's some sort of life achievement.

[@Z-Ack]

They’re easy to spot, just look for a butt or boob in the profile pic..

[@Blakek.]

Not all heroes wear capes

[@RubyRoks]

Based

[@stevengooden7911]

Best channel. Thanks for staying true to your OG selves and vision for your videos. It’s sad seeing other big car channels go in drastically different directions and people announcing their departures. Thanks for years of projects!

[@Gedden]

This is all I want. The car, the mates, the gear. Just epic.

[@poochey1]

Scotty should take it for a drive and do a breakdown on the Haltech channel! And he fits in it with ease!!!

[@jestablitz3804]

Best TUNER in Oz in your Back POCKET lol What a Legend !

[@ChevTheMechanic]

Mcm on Unicorn circuit? So yall have teamed up? What a crew!😂

[@Thepho3nixrising]

One of my favourite episodes/series. Thankyou ✌️

[@reubenpatience9977]

Love it. Stage 2 should be lowering the ride height and putting a hotdog on the back.

[@DaRockCRX]

My mom had one with the 1.8l 150hp engine (sadly auto) and it was also fun. Did do amazing awd drifts on the snow. Those are really good cars, hence their value. Here in europe they already fetch a good premium because here were not that many sold. A Toyota dealer 2 years ago asked me if we still have it because he wants to buy it back. He has so many customers waiting for one.

[@j1mmys4ndusky]

All these years of mighty car mods and the vibe hasn't changed a bit! Love you guys!

[@yeahitskimmel]

Part of the power magic on the K series is how well the factory head flows and to a lesser extent the intake as well. They are certainly strong but it's the volumetric efficiency that lets the turbo multiply power enough to take advantage of that strength

[@RogerM88]

You guys could kept the 2 sludge up engines for some experiments. A hard flush using flushing products, or a soft flush with multiple oil changes.

[@timm5970]

The engine is knocking its toast. If anything cleaning it will make it worse

[@jonathanwright5550]

I know plenty if mechanics that recommend to never use engine flush. The sludge helps hold things together

[@timm5970]

@@jonathanwright5550 that's not true at all. The reason u wouldn't use it is that all that burnt oil is free and moving around in your engine. It's clumpy and can clog small oil ports that can leading to spinning bearings like what happened here

[@RogerM88]

@@timm5970 They are in the content business. It would be an interesting video, having both engines wired and installed in a stand, and do some experiments.

[@timm5970]

@@RogerM88 no it wouldn't because the engine is trashed... it's also just a dumb uninteresting topic to begin with. Full synthetic oil cleans the engine as is

[@lozl]

Awesome! I love it. I have been banging the drum about balanced reliable useable cars with modest power for years. A cracking video. Thanks chaps

[@octosquatch.]

I feel like you guy's are finally figuring out why Toyotas are so good. Or maybe not, but that's my impression.

[@edvin884]

261hp in an RAV4. You guys are insane

[@mediocreman2]

Nice. Almost as much as a V6 RAV4, but of course no manual transmission on the V6 RAV4. Should be a fun little errand runner.

[@darcykeddell4930]

the v6 rav 4 would be measured from the flywheel not the wheels so this makes more than a v6 rav

[@onemantwohands5224]

Hey guys, I’ve been building the aca 33 model with the 2azfe and getting dyno done on Wednesday! Thanks so much for doing this type of build as my next engine that I’m building is a turbo build and slightly bigger ! Awesome job guys ❤

[@leifgunnartoth8070]

I just love the builds you guys do! Taking daily drivers, getting a bit more omph out of it, and making a fun car to roam around in. Nothing over the top. Love it! It's possible for all of us to do this :D :D

[@regkershaw]

I totally loved this build. Great job guys... Keep them coming

[@OliverAllpress]

Love the main channel project updates on here. Not sure if you are planning to do this more but love it 😊

[@Atem_S.]

Ahhh yeah!!! The fun begins!

[@ArchangelJuicy]

Yes! I've been waiting for another off rad adventure. Also said you guys need to take this off road and you are actually making me happy

[@zyeborm]

This feels like it should have been main channel? How great that second channel content is as good or better than most channels best.

[@michaelb5330]

Looks like you all had fun

[@SloppyMechanics]

so good

[@danielaldridge7966]

Very nice like usual gents Yeah the boys

[@jaydensydes3478]

this should be on the main channel. so entertaining

[@ddraidex6842]

Good job guys another great episode.

[@Atleysprogram]

i always look at camrys and ravs different now. awesome work guys

[@feral4mr2]

Marty is so right! Everyone always wants to see massive hp numbers but forget it's gotta be driveable. Mad nugget, looking forward to seeing it out on the tracks on the best 4wd channel on the internet.

[@AdamOpheim]

Point your windshield sprayer at your TOP mount IC and see how much difference it makes. Worked really well on the old Merkur XR4Ti I had. I used a couple spray paint can nozzles zip tied around the IC. lol

[@Jackinyourbox]

Crazy that all 37 viewers watched this over 1000 times each. Absolute dedication lads.

[@therickman1990]

37? This isn't Unicorn Circuit my man

[@silvermannnnnnn]

Way to go on these episodes… I’m a very old-time fan of mighty car mods but somehow I fell out of it… Even during the beautiful motor trend mighty car mod days… For some reason, I’ve been drawn back with the RAV4 episodes. If only we got the two door in the states.

[@johngrant1337]

great video ,thanks

[@alexisdp]

Awesome job

[@gordislavdogstaevski4992]

Just got my MCM hoodie! Thanks guys! Also enjoyed the mystery item! Fun video as well.

[@MrPantheraUmbra]

Love what you did with RAV4. I actually enjoy down to earth builds. I would love to see something similar done on a minivan like Mazda5, Mitsubishi Grandiose, Peugeot 5008 or Ford C/S Max. As a tall guy I prefer those for daily drivers but I would still like to see those with some extra power and handling.

[@teslatacos9806]

As a 04 manual awd CRV owner that may someday turbo it, I was looking forward to this build, and thought eh Rav 4's arnt that cool. Now im starting to like this little 2 door awd Rav4 ! Awesome build, looks great and 270 hp at the wheels is not bad at all. Another great nugget made into a good car by MCM !

[@PHUSII]

Nicely done. :)

[@adamdraper3335]

My chopped hoodie just turned up!! With chopped keyring bonus. Cheers boys!!!!

[@TCL_Dasler]

I could watch Scotty point at and explain graphs all frikkin day. Perfect KZbin this

[@miketejero]

and just like that, 3 door Rav4s are unobtanium material

[@RealDarkBlade]

The fact that I have never heard yet "Beam me up Scotty" before a run, is worrisome

[@ersenakbas1485]

Yaris Hilton needs a come back with the 4wd rav4 conversion

[@U43A]

Freakin amazing video!

[@TinyMiniStealth]

Love the relationship you built with Scotty and good turnout. Congrats

[@trickysubject8563]

“This ones got a Ressler and a Muffenator” 😉 When you get a little tongue tied because you’re having so much fun tuning with tuning fork! 👍🏼

[@JW-qf2fx]

A good idea for this in a different build would be do the full engine and frame swap from the v6 Rav (2GR-FE). Over 270hp factory... then get a built 2GR-FE for a 400hp NA V6 manual screamer... OR fit the supercharger like the TRD Aurion. Would be a sick nugget in the short wheelbase Rav!!

[@xyanide1986]

"You've got one screen over there with your donkeys on it" yeah I did open up the work laptop this morning ,while this video ran on my PC

[@MMMM2MMMM2MMMM]

A zig-zag is a nasty tune. Both curves have to be SMOOTH.

[@jameshealy4594]

Good thing for Scotty you're around to teach him

[@colestowing8695]

@@jameshealy4594 😁

[@thatcarguy8002]

Love you guys!! I've been watching since 2018 and I love all your builds, I recently got my first car and I enjoy watching your videos knowing I can maybe one day do these things to my car!!!

[@James-of-all]

🐐 baaaaaa legends man I swear 🐐 baaaaaa legends!

[@kivenbrian6807]

Hi guys l realy like the way you rebuilt cars watching from Zimbabwe

[@badatmusic0]

nice to see skyline build working well. how about a nuggety Honda Jazz next

[@MntlMajorkozmo]

You boys have made me miss my rav with this build. And im sitting here really tossing up between buying a landcruiser/patrol or buying another rav so i can lift, turbo, muddies and make my 4wd club cry when i keep up with them.

[@jonathanwright5550]

My local club loves the odd ball builds

[@Bassman5000]

that'd be such a fun little nugget to drive around, love it.

[@chrisschlis9440]

Such a sweet ride! I don't need or want 2000 hp. This little 2 door would be AWESOME to own!!

[@patdavey7187]

This guy is such a wizard

[@robotafflicition]

270 to the wheels would be a freaking riot in a rav4 😂

[@hughjass545]

Hella nice “bubble car”. I like seeing this. Seems a little unusual. Sick.

[@bitkarek]

ethanol is cool for tuning and power, but it would be fair to say it has some serious drawbacks, especially when you dont drive your car often. It settles down and decomposes in a bad way in your tank and lines after some time, can clog up your lines, it draws water in and causes corrosion of everything that can corrode, it dissolves some rubber parts etc.

[@anthonymccann2093]

Love u guys

[@krispyears2565]

I'm from the UK and I'm telling you this would be a weapon on the road 260bhp is perfect for let's say fun

[@oscarcharliezulu]

Been watching Top Gear Australia. Moon is awesome in it.

[@jonot8547]

12:48 - Honda boys love to hear this. Honda has always been motor first and their ethos shows.

[@14KShadow]

This Rav4 looks so good!

[@crxkid16]

Surorised Marty fidnt go Old schoo subaru and do an intercooler sprayer like out of an old sti or RA. Making in with just the regular wash tnak would be easy as or adding anotherbwasher tank and just plumbing it to the IC with a normal windshield nozzle

[@Drewchinnick68]

I really like the rad4 Especially being 2dr It just looks sick

[@fgchotline3964]

What a comment to finish the show with 😂😂😂😂😂

[@robotafflicition]

Also maybe it’s been done to death but I’d actually like to see MCM tackle the old telegraph track since they’re the best 4wd channel 😂

[@oscarscomputersandgames4712]

She sounded sweet on that last dyno run 👌

[@stephenwright414]

Best air cooled channel on youtube

[@thetjdman]

260hp out of this motor is pretty good. Definitely made it more fun on the street.

[@spoonz202]

I appreciate y'alls approach of having fun dailyable cars instead of trying to make a 2s quarter mile.

[@muzzandmich]

Good choice going for the Aussie built 2AZ engine from the Camry. I find the oil consumption is far less than the Japanese built 2AZ engine. Another tip: the 36 series Camry had a 9.6:1 compression, while the 40 series Camry had a 9.8:1 compression.

[@tcollogan]

2a vvti is on to advance the cam low end to fill the low end hole, off to home position high end same as 4age 20v

[@fillman86]

lol I'd love to see you race this in "improved performance"

[@InTuneGarage]

The amount of videos weve had this week between both channels i feel spoiled asf. Loving it guys!

[@TheLukeNicholson]

I love watching people know exactly what they're doing!

[@BS.Wickman]

Scotty is a legend