320 HP JDM-Swapped 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo - One Take

[@husky701rider9]

And yet the fools of the internet won't like it because it doesn't make 700 hp. This is a damn near perfect canyon car.

[@Ritalie]

320 HP is practically unusable in a 2750 lb car in most cases, unless you're on a track. That's insane power to weight ratio. Although my Tercel only weighs 1900 lbs stock, so I'm a little confused how the MR2 can weigh so much more? Of course it's literally twice the car, with better handling and way more potential, so I'm sure that extra weight is due to it being a better car.

[@dylan4972]

@@Ritalie it will be the extra reinforcement etc, 900kgs is very light for a car you should turbo it 😉

[@asambi69]

But it WILL make 700hp on the mr2 Turbo motor Or even more on a K-swapped honda motor.

[@zabaihakbari2768]

asambi69 the MR2 will make 750+ with a 5SFE Bottom end mated to a 3SGTE head with forged internals, big turbo, fuel, bolt ons etc etc, however you can make almost the same with the k20, with a stock block they can handle up to 650+ which is pretty insane. They can sit pretty even at power level which is so dope

[@MrMe1280]

Most guys have never driven a high hp car and don't realize how bad too much hp can make a car that isn't designed for the power.

[@ManeleNation]

Guy really knows his car and Matt loved it.One of the best one takes yet :)

[@snowyedgar]

Michael S what about the s54 e30??

[@cwhite5630]

Michael S Evora?

[@Chris-hw4mq]

Except the fact that the car is quite as hell.

[@jeffk464]

Good old Mr.2 Its like a 1991 cayman 718.

[@deathcab4booty]

Michael, but what about that VFR800 swapped Honda N600?

[@tomazws]

This owner knows his shit. Makes the video a lot more interesting to watch when the owner has soooo much things to talk about the car. Like, fuck the stickies in the MR2 forums, just watch this. THIS is the MR2 guide. lol

[@samkwant4050]

one of the prettiest japanese cars of the nineties (when done properly like this one)

[@chrisogrady28]

fritzie p why qualify the statement with Japanese. It's one of the best looking cars period

[@25wisdom]

fritzie p they are! I've owned 7 of them🤗

[@samkwant4050]

Ross Gerami my dad used to have a mk1 which is also quite nice

[@evanverret3150]

fritzie p yes but not in the looks department lol

[@johngoldstien6937]

Mini NSX, and in a way its better.

[@shawnseeley9561]

I always wanted an MR2 turbo when I was young. This serves as a bitter sweet reminder of the company Toyota used to be.

[@Zanpaa]

The GT86 is pretty cool, and the S-FR looks interesting. And they have a Supra coming out pretty soon...

[@starfighterusscv-6693]

Zanpa, they've been saying that about the Supra for years. I wonder if they'll even make it.

[@bigbofa1488]

They already made it. The new Supra was on display at the Stockholm Auto Show this year, along with news that they will begin production on that car this year for its worldwide release in 2019. Which I'm excited as fuck for, and really nervous. But besides that, Toyota never really stopped making top-notch sport/driver cars. They just switched them over to Scion and Lexus for a while. The MR2 was around forever BECAUSE it was cool as hell and cheap, the SC300 and SC400 are still spankin' Beemers, the Celica was a fuckin steal for decades, the GT-86 is a sick platform, the Altezza(IS) series is great, the ISF and RSF are fantastic cars, the LC is gorgeous and absolutely incredible to drive, and the LFA is one of the most badass super cars of all time. Especially the Roadster. Hell, the entire F-Sport lineup is pretty fuckin great, and u can even make a TC fast and nimble with minimum effort. Toyota never stopped making performance-minded vehicles. They just put them where they made sense. A $35k TT Toyota, IN THE 90'S(*cough Supra cough*), did not make sense. I remember when the '97 Supra came out. I saw the price tag and thought the dealer was on coke.lol For the people that don't understand inflation, $35k for a Toyota in the 90's is like $70k+ for a Toyota today. And not a fully built Land Cruiser. Just a normal ass tuner with basic options.haha

[@airtec87]

you can still buy one just might take awhile to find the right one. Dont give up

[@danmurphy1994]

Well they're remembering those days clearly.. The all new Corolla has a multi-link rear suspension setup and the torsion beam is finally fucking gone hopefully never to return again. This means toyota lovers now finally have an accessible canvas from which to personalize and build upon.

[@PacMan592]

This is my favorite MR2 video. The owner knows the car inside and out and I love the mixing and matching of parts from other cars. This is one of the most optimal cars i’ve ever seen.

[@xdanano]

Nothing better than "built not bought" builds. Respect.

[@choimillana]

because the parts were free

[@leloodallasmultipass]

and so was the donor.

[@gehringer37]

MR2 Turbo... one of the most underrated cars of the 90s. They are so bad ass!

[@joshhayes3433]

"Dude, this is cool!" That's what we all want to hear if Matt were to drive our car. Kudos to the owner and that's one sweet MR2.

[@Sumdumdad]

Props to the prius driver!

[@UBeesh10]

Voice of Reason he hopped over like he was avoiding a bomb lol

[@blueazure9658]

Scared AF😂

[@swazi5]

This is what TST is all about

[@TheJMedia]

It is great when the owner builds the car entirely himself from the ground up and knows everything about it! Huge props to him!

[@stlblues1000]

Everyone knows when the shades go down it's go time for Matt 😎

[@selfproclaimednobody4614]

funkingitup sunglasses shades ! Get your head out of the toilet big fella

[@timmietz]

A friend of mine used to have a 1993 stock MR2 Turbo. Then in 1999, he sold it and bought that first gen Boxster. Back then I told him that he was making a big mistake. I still do!

[@alcanhg]

One of Matt's reviews that I watched from end to end.

[@G_Gued]

These are my favorite One Takes. Owner loves his car, Matt loves the car, and owner is overjoyed for Matt to be driving his car. Good job man.

[@Audfile]

still really want one of these. Aged extremely well.

[@siraff4461]

The owner makes the vid in some cases - this is one of them. Matt asks anything about the car and he knows exactly what it has/is because he's the one who got his hands dirty and did it. The phrase "car guy" is thrown around a lot but this guy is the reality of it.

[@JD-lu8jb]

I need to say I have been using search tempest/auto tempest for years and it works great! This isn't just an add, it is something Matt really likes.

[@houseofno]

Finally - a hot rodder who didn't make the brakes an AFTERTHOUGHT. My favorite humor moment in his videos (aka how to tell he's dealing with an amateur) - someone who rattles on for six minutes about the engine, but when Matt asks about brakes, cue the blank look on the guy's face. Priceless. Great job on the MR2!

[@timmietz]

I remember driving a 1993 MR2 Turbo brand new back in the day. I still think that this was the first exotic car I ever drove. With 320-350hp on the motor this must be amazing!

[@TheWhyteChoice]

As a Rev 3 mr2 Turbo owner myself ( UK ) I can also agree that Porterfield R4S pads with decent discs and serviced 93+ callipers make an awesome brake setup, I also threw in braided lines and the same Motul fluid he's using. This guys done a real nice job on his build. Great cars, Ive driven a few other tuner style cars and nothing gives the feedback and that the MR2 sw20 seems to give. Will probably never sell mine. that and I've put well over 25k into it lol.

[@metaomicron72]

These platform size cars with 300 to 350-ish HP is where its at. Good suspension and its a fun beast.

[@davect01]

One of the best MR2's out there. I was looking for one a few years back and had a hard time finding a good one. Loved this so much, watched it twice

[@robinwong3437]

Way to go Mike! It's always nice seeing/hearing your car at work, glad to see others enjoy it as well! You've done a hell of a job on your MR2.

[@Polychromophilia]

Pity that the US never got the Caldina... a 260 HP AWD wagon in 1997(!)

[@themisvespucci9894]

Polychromophilia outback?? 😔

[@Polychromophilia]

Jason Smith What US-spec Subaru wagon made nearly that much power, let alone in 1997? AFAIK, the WRX wagon (which didn't arrive until 2002) was the most powerful wagon of that era Subaru ever exported to the US, and that topped out at ~230 HP.

[@kerrostalde8111]

I'm pretty sure everywhere else but the US go the Subaru Legacy (Liberty here in Australia) with the twin turbo 2.0 which was 99 - 03 as the B4 sedan and GT-B wagon. I have an 02 Liberty Outback with a full GT-B running gear and suspension conversion that makes 310hp at the crank on 98 unleaded with nothing more than a little tune. The US didn't get the TT engine because the second turbo sits right where your steering would come through, so the popular mod is WRX swap the standard Impreza wagon.

[@Sidewinder5]

Polychromophilia It's not 1997. It's 2001. 1997 came with the 4afe. Get your facts right!

[@themisvespucci9894]

Polychromophilia didnt know this, will look into it. In terms of the Outback I was referring to all-wheel drive and manual capabilities.

[@Dolby109]

I like this. To many people just don't know when to stop on power. They do a bit of handling mods and keep adding power/boost until it blows up or goes so fast they wreck. Well done.

[@omkardhami2687]

Wow. He built it himself as well and it seems so tight. Awesome car, MR2's RULE

[@kejenkins468]

@9:24 Power is the last thing in the equation. Mike you are my hero. OMG. again balance is the proper way to mod.

[@vwgolfer1873]

Always loved the look of the MR2 thought that was so much better than the Del Sol.

[@99Lezard99]

vwgolfer187 the del sol was basicly a heavier civic with less space. dont get me wrong i Love Civics from the 90's. they are just One of the best fwd car of thier time if not the best but an mr2 is a different story.

[@MindfulMusic]

Great sound on entry launch.

[@superr4368]

My first comment for TST. Matt. I think you do just such a great job!! Really appreciate your energy and ability to connect with me a viewer and the dudes you have on. I share your stuff all the time for the comments I have just made. Never any BS. Just fun loving real raw driving! Peace

[@larsandreasen2882]

Never clicked that fast at a video. Wonder car

[@mikes9722]

He sorted that thing perfectly! Great job

[@daedalus_20v]

Great car, great owner, communicates efficiently, doesn't blab on about nonsense, knows his stuff, turns his own wrenches. 10/10, would two-take.

[@krazyfiend]

This review was fantastic. Glad to see the dynamic between these two genuine car guys.

[@AlexPerez-mb9sp]

Auto tempest has helped me find every good condition mr2 /mr2 Spyder within my range and now I’m going to be buying the right one

[@DreamWorkDrive]

Had a black 91 NA turbo swapped as well with a JDM engine, but kept it stock. Absolutely loved it and how raw it felt compared to cars nowadays. The car on this video looks and seems to be the perfect setup for an MR2 turbo! Kudos to the owner.

[@Haramben]

I was smiling throughout the whole video. Great build. Those 2 and a half years paid off. And it must be nice getting this type of feedback from Matt!

[@StuartWilliams]

Just adding to the many comments about how Awesome this builder is and how well he presented his ride.

[@patrick.drives8730]

I really enjoyed how much the dude enjoyed his own car, every car guy wishes to achieve that sort of happiness with their ride, its always awesome to see!

[@Alan_Chapman]

Nice! It must be MR2 season. I just got my bigger turbo in the mail finally for my '91 MR2, and I was just thinking "I wonder if Matt would appreciate a nice MR2 Turbo build when I get this done" and then this video is what I find.

[@jody024]

Mad respect, one of the nicest Mr2's I've seen/heard of. This guy knows his stuff.

[@timmurrayy]

What a great build, owner has done a ripper job, what a boss. This is what one-takes should be about!

[@atascatorDAOC]

I loved this one take. The owner is smart and made all the right choices, including license plate! And the car is just AWESOME. Those 90s japanese sports cars are so good.

[@masterwon]

even after 4 years, this has aged like fine wine. it makes me miss my steel/silver mist grey turbo i had right out of high school. not many of my friends knew much about it, and always clowned that it was such an old car at the time. that was until i told them to give it a go behind the wheel, and then they would understand why it was so special! for me, it was just a peppy sprinter with go-kart like handling with an hks ssqv that would always put a stupid fat grin on my face lol. the one thing i remember tho was that it did have the drawback of feeling very light on the front wheels, especially after about 120 mph. i think that can be minimized with front aero parts, but unfortunately i was t-boned and brought an end to my ownership. a big plus was that it was a 2-seater, which meant when it came for who was to drive that night when we all got together to go out on the weekends, i would never be part of that equation or argument LOL

[@Nathan-vg4bl]

Wow someone made something simple, and tasteful. Nice car.

[@MrSlowestD16]

That's a solid fuckin build right there. Hats off to him. Very nice to see that he did it all himself. It changes your perspective entirely opposed to having some "performance shop" do it for you and you just stand next to it. Gives you entirely different respect for it even though you say "I still paid for it." Hard to beat sitting around the garage with friends modding your car and drinking beer!

[@JoshRabinowitzIRL]

Wow, first onetake I've watched all the way through in a while, props to a DIY garage swap/build

[@jlewal]

I almost never watch these to the end. Incredible One Take and car, this guy has so much passion. Thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@dannyjr7997]

Mad respect to this guy. The best way to Properly modify a car.

[@ThePlatify]

One of the best one takes yet

[@Neophobic]

one of the best looking engine swaps ive seen in a long time

[@PsBuddha562]

This guy is a true enthusiast.. build from ground up to understand the car. Basic term is either you're about that life or you aren't. Read, Study, guide yourself. It'll come in ONE! I own an S14 and it'll take time to finish but definitely taking my car to Matt once it's done. Haha

[@shawnsessa8730]

Serious props! Mad respect to being built in his garage by himself!

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

These are the ultimate Autocross cars in stock form. with the added power... wow! I can only imagine how well this would rip.

[@danyfox7431]

Hey man, watching this makes me miss my MR2s that I owned back in the days especially the last one which was a 1996 MR2 Tubro GTS RHD imported from Japan with Gen3 3S-GTE engine making approx. 300 HP to the crank. I had some basic boltons as well and a geniune TOM's bodykit in white. It made the same sounds as yours even with a Blitz Blow Off. I think 3S-GTEs are the best sounding 2l 4 Zylinder motors ever. Keep enjoying it! You will never forget this car in your life trust me! Greetings from a used to be fellow MR2 owner.

[@ianedmonds9191]

Brilliant. MR2s are so awesome both stock and as a platform. I miss mine so much. Luv and Peace.

[@guntrain212]

Ah :) This gives me a good feeling. Never knew Matt could be so enamored with an Mr2. My Mr2's sitting in the garage, awaiting a ton of work to make it ready for this year's Bear Mountain rally. After viewing this video, I'm inspired to refine it further and tighten it up. Bravo, good sir. You've represented the community in an outstanding manner.

[@cbcsmithers]

I know I'm repeating, but this guy really knows how to build a car. Great job!

[@chef101100]

so happy you done an mr2 turbo. i have a rev1 n\a now and am saving for a newer turbo. amazing job to the own for building it himself as well! thumbs up.

[@dylan4972]

Matt loved this car, sounded like a kid on Christmas :) glad he found a 2 that made him so happy!

[@Rasec1120]

This is one the best One Takes ever.

[@jbdoingjbstuff]

one of my favorite cars i have seen on the one takes

[@Th3BoyDad]

This is a great one take!! MR2 enthusiast will love this!! The guy that built it is legit

[@echomatics2715]

So much YES in this video!

[@urlilsolja]

Now that's a true enthusiast! Really knows his car, and built himself!

[@pdublt3d]

Gotta love the interchangeability of Toyota engines and chassis. The amount of engines that just "bolt right in" to different cars is ridiculous. It's the automotive equivalent of Mc Donald's secret menu. Love it.

[@verdict1163]

This channel needs more of this.

[@StarkReality]

Love that this is a "Built Not Bought" car. He knows his car and it must be awesome for Matt to talk about it like that!

[@FamousAndYouKnowIt]

"That's suuuper super interesting"

[@slashbashin]

When you explain to her how VTEC works...

[@norgepalm7315]

slashbashin Honda people don't talk to girls

[@tl8211]

@@norgepalm7315 Racing pilots don't need girlfriends.

[@MrUltraworld]

The suspension works wonders. Stock MR2 Turbos are twitchy at the limit. Let off the throttle mid-corner and it gets squirrely, this one tucks right in. Great build.

[@IIdemonII]

THIS IS THE BEST ONE-TAKE TO DATE

[@dirkdiggler5647]

These have got to be one of the best looking budget sports cars out there

[@thecaseyfoster]

Ive never clicked a video so fast in my life, great car, great review, great owner, great video! I use to have a 93 Turbo as well, one of my favorite cars of all time.

[@ShiftySkipper]

I know nothing about cars but i can tell this is two car guys having a good time :)

[@EekaMau5]

More mr2's !! they are so much fun .. gt28rs setups to gt3082r pulls .. hearing the intake / turbo noises behind your head.. ahhhh music to my ears ..

[@bubbie1983]

90s cars are the best...

[@99Lezard99]

Danny .Lopez True that. not overengineered and not underengineered. they feel real and true but they are still a blast to drive. while like 70's or earlier cars are mostly cool looking but they handle not well and/or are just a shitty driving experiance and the newest ones just feel plain and boring, too easy, to much electric throttle, steering or brakes, to much sensors and computers witch tell you what you can and what you cant do, cars from the 80's and 90's are right in the sweetspot. we will miss them when we all have to drive electric cars.

[@bubbie1983]

Exactly, well said. The perfect combination of technology and rawness before too much tech and weight was introduced into cars.

[@airtec87]

true, SW20 MR2, RX7 FD, MKIV Supra, R32, ect ect.

[@selfproclaimednobody4614]

Danny .Lopez WELL SAID!? LMAO...."90's cars are the best"... BRAVO BRAVO BRAAAAAAVO..LOL

[@kiwijcr2984]

@@selfproclaimednobody4614 whatta cock you are

[@DR-ld4jn]

I'm bummed this doesn't have the rare clutchless manual option- those are the shit

[@SupremeMoFo]

wasn't that only for the 3rd gen MR2?

[@morganneedham155]

hes jking

[@AR-rk9nn]

csl lol this is becoming a reoccuring joke

[@thealeksanderh]

To the top with you!

[@JB_561]

w

[@xortakiyezidi]

I've Always Wanted An MR2!

[@99Lezard99]

xortakiyezidi me too. im still thinking about it. sell the miata and get an MR2 sw20. but here in germany a good one is like 5-7k euro witch is about 6-9k Dollars. a good miata is like 2-4k. I think i will keep the miata. just such a good and fun car.

[@projectinlinesix]

Great video, and outstanding car! I'm always happy to see another Gen4 3S-GTE swapped MR2 getting some love. These cars have gotten much more popular since I bought mine 5 years ago, and I only see them becoming more sought-after as time goes on.

[@mrbigtbonevissoc]

Always loved this MR2. Test drove one when new and it was a fun ride.

[@DanielJackson-uc8xk]

After helping my friend look for a car and coming across these MR2 Turbos, I have a soft spot for them now. They look sleek, weigh nothing and can put down pretty damn good power too.

[@Whatever493]

They weigh quite a bit for their size. His has a lighter motor but a normally optioned turbo comes in around 3000 pounds. They're built SOLID though.

[@camposvazquez]

Whatever493 that would be a fully optioned turbo t-top model weighing under 3000lbs. the moonroof and hardtop models weigh less.

[@guntrain212]

They're a bit portly for their size, but ditching the OEM (massive) muffler and the extraordinarily heavy cast stock downpipe assembly and bracket, that'll save you over 60lbs alone. It's not hard to drop 100-150lbs off this car, without stripping it.

[@ryanlps]

Good seeing you on PKA. You were a great guest! Hope to have you back on the podcast soon

[@TrashHeapCustodian]

Man, this is one of my dream builds, love these things so much. IIRC there's a shop out in Jersey who will do that swap for you for a few grand as well if you don't want to DIY. Gotta get my hands on an MR2 for real.

[@Kyle0228]

The shop is Prime Performance / Prime MR2

[@ColtonLongstreth]

Yes you do sir! Great cars!

[@illustriousbrainqueef1823]

Troggie42 prime got out of the swap game unfortunately.

[@moguls914]

GUYS DID YOU SEE THE BUG HIT THE WINDSHIELD AT 7:04 I'M THE ONLY PERSON WHO NOTICED IT DUE TO MY VIGILANT VIEWING OF THESE KZbin VIDEOS. I WILL POINT OUT ALL FLAWS TO EVERYONE TO ASSERT MY SUPERIORITY IN OBSERVATION AND GIVE MYSELF AN EGO BOOST SINCE I CAN'T BOOST MYSELF OUT OF THIS CHAIR.

[@isitfast2067]

lol

[@SuperChampzLive]

LMAO

[@Eratiik]

Random racist comment because my sexuality doesn't agree with your comment.

[@moguls914]

Eratiik Well, I sexually agree with your race. So...

[@Eratiik]

Inaccurate and rather childish insult because I have no comeback comment.

[@michaelwoodsdale460]

Matt stamp of approval...this guy really put in some time - great episode

[@tbomb887]

Matt really likes the car and that always make a great vid (even though its rare he has this much enthusiasm for a car)

[@Whatever493]

Epic take. Props to the builder. And if he's listening, on my '93 turbo I have stock sways and KW coils (with the roll correction and front camber/caster plates). You can set it quite comfy for the street but it's still great for track work.

[@Travelakad]

This car makes all the right noises. Love it!

[@Cliffdog01]

I want to see this car again we should tweet Jay Leno and see if we can get this car on 'Jay Leno's Garage'.

[@5PYZ3R]

please don't.

[@selfproclaimednobody4614]

Clifford Bryan john Wilson it's a really good car and all that but not special enough to be on Jay Leno's garage! Needs to be a 1 off from Toyota or has a lot of notoriety and sponsors or a Big custom shop trying to show off their latest build! Short answer is "NO"!💨🤔😂

[@The7r00p3R]

Well guess what, it did appear on Jay Leno's garage, and it was featuring James from Donut.

[@bluestudio67]

Fantastic one-take, cool guy, amazing MR2. Great video

[@houstonOLED]

I legitimately think certain cars reviewed on TST increase in value slightly, or at the very least become more respected due to the reviews. This MR2 review would be a prime example. Solid stuff.

[@connors7893]

This is exactly what I want to do with my 91 mr2... now I need it that much more

[@vopall]

Super clean swap. Sounds great, too! Thanks guys

[@shawns1793]

So happy Matt reviewed a more true 2nd gen mr2 than the last V6 one. This one reminds me of my old one. I gotta buy another one now lol

[@MrMe1280]

Awesome car man. Glad to see you didn't over power the little MR2. Anything over 400 is just way to much and the cars become undriveable

[@stephenn6657]

MR2s are great. Definitely underrated. However, most have been neglected by the owner. Very rare to see a nice one.

[@awong160]

Matt giving MR2s a lot of love!

[@kennethporter992]

I've always loved these. This guy is proud of his car and he should be