this sounds better

MR-S gets an upgrade with PPE headers & PPE cat-less downpipe! :)
Car instagram: @tougemrs
Personal IG: @neilvegetadang
Toyota MR2 Spyder

[@622feifei]

Best mr-s sound I’ve ever heard

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thank you!

[@evolicious-x]

love ur spyder. looks so nice. not sure what route i want to go next. i have mwr header and high flow cat with stock muffler a rep lip kit that still needs painted and just stainless steel brake lines, stoptech sport pads and slotted rotors.

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thanks man! Maybe just upgrade the muffler/catback? Would make a big difference on sound and maybe gain some torque

[@rxrotaryguy7]

Sounds much better now! 😀

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Worth every penny! And all thanks to you! 🤝

[@04dram04]

You are much braver than me, to fly through those canyons. But great skill and looks like a blast.

[@NeilVegetaDang]

It’s my favorite road! I’m comfortable with it because I’ve been there waaaay too many times haha. And thank you! 🙏🏼 It’s definitely a blast driving through it

[@geralrodzlife4440]

perfect upgrade!

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thanks man! 👌🏼

[@paulz.5017]

I have this same set up, def more mid range TQ throughout the power band. If you've gone this far, pick up a used PFC for cheap or a standalone of your choosing to dial it all in. You will notice a difference.

[@NeilVegetaDang]

I appreciate the advice man! Midrange torque boost was def nice with the PPE. And I’ll look into the PFC!

[@paulz.5017]

@@NeilVegetaDang there's one for sale on Spyder chat.

[@lrcmr2s]

Nice sound bruh, probably the best 1zz setup I've heard so far. I'm looking for an exhaust solution as well, and yours might put me over the line for an upgrade soon! Just a question, I see MWR have two combos, which one did you buy? the MWR branded one or the PPE branded one? just double checking before I may purchase. :)

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thanks! As mentioned in the video, it’s the PPE header + PPE catless midpipe combo. Worth it!

[@ibeiannn]

music to my ears 👌🏻

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Yooo thank you Ian! Sounds even better in person 🙏🏼

[@MitchDore]

Good stuff!

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thank you, Mitch!

[@R32GT-R_Takeshi]

Man have i fallen in love with the MR2 Spyder/MRS for the past 24 hours. Looking to get 1 of these beauties as my 1st car

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Happy to hear that! It’s a platform with massive potential. You won’t regret it.

[@R32GT-R_Takeshi]

@@NeilVegetaDang i'll most likely be back here once i get 1 for my own

[@luismonarrez6845]

@@R32GT-R_Takeshidid you end up getting one ?

[@luismonarrez6845]

@@R32GT-R_Takeshiyou end up getting one ?

[@MunchPremium]

I want a car that sounds like a trumpet like a v12 one

[@ricardocasillas8375]

Sweet sound, I really like it!! Quick one: were u able to pass smog here in CA? I’m thinking on doing the same but not sure if I’m gonna have problems

[@NeilVegetaDang]

You'll have to swap back to OEM/Factory parts for smog. Cali is rough

[@PhyFK8]

definitely sounds loads better

[@NeilVegetaDang]

thanks bro!

[@phy_]

Sounds way better

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thanks bro! Agreed

[@lindonk20]

Say ppe one more time 😂

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Lol 😂

[@nimmen]

It really sounds like a 3S-GE now. Not kidding. Only thing that differentiates it is that the 3sge has a really pronounced deep intake sound.

[@NeilVegetaDang]

I’ll take that as a compliment heh 😁

[@nimmen]

@@NeilVegetaDang It is, sorry for being unclear haha

[@NeilVegetaDang]

@@nimmen Haha all good. Thank you man!

[@rubenruiz6613]

Hey, what wheels do you have on there? Mind sharing the wheel and tire specs? Very nice setup you have👍

[@NeilVegetaDang]

The wheels are Volk Racing TE37SL in champ white color. 15x8 +35 and tires are Falken 615k+ 205/50 squared. Thank you, Ruben! 🙏🏼

[@fireburn1512]

Your vids inspired me to get one....where did you purchase the ppe set up from?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thanks man! It’s a great and fun car. I got my PPE header and downpipe over at monkeywrenchracing.com

[@edkavanaugh6881]

Sounds awesome! How does it sound at cruising speeds? Is it bothersome?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Not bothersome at all. It doesn’t get rowdy until about 4-4.5k rpm

[@FireflyMT]

nice sound😏

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@Kapil-Patel]

Love the sound 😍👍🏽 are there any after market rear bumper bars for this car? any help appreciated. 🙏🏽

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thanks man! I do too heh And check out @hopr_fabrication on Instagram. They make custom rear crash bars for the MR-S!

[@Kapil-Patel]

@@NeilVegetaDang thanks bro 🙏🏽

[@NeilVegetaDang]

@@Kapil-Patel Anytime! 👊🏼

[@edwardchan5240]

Hi, I'm from Macau, my MRS just installed a new HKS muffler, and I want to install PPE headers and catless downpipe too after watching your video haha, may I ask did you do any ECU tuning or something similar? (Sorry for the poor English, love your channel so much).

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Hi! My ECU is still stock. I have not tuned it. And thanks for the kind words! :)

[@kilozilo]

I think my uncle has been in the same track events as Simon!

[@NeilVegetaDang]

I wouldn’t be surprised! He does a lot of events and Toyota exclusive ones too

[@kilozilo]

Way more aggressive tone now

[@NeilVegetaDang]

True that! I love it

[@vizualmrs]

It so nice

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thank you!

[@OriginalAse]

So nice. ✨👍 Did you need spacer’s for those wheels? 🧐

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@NeilVegetaDang]

I didn’t use any spacers. My wheels are 15x8 +35

[@OriginalAse]

@@NeilVegetaDang 🤝

[@Berni77]

The car sounds great now!!! I want this upgrade for my MR2! Enjoy it!! ;)

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thank you! I forgot to mention in the video that I definitely notice an improvement in torque and power too. There’s a good pull now from ~3500rpm and up. It’s worth ordering!

[@watchere]

any details on the wing set up?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Search up “S2000 J’s GT Type 1 wing”, you’ll have to retrofit the base to make it fit an mr-s

[@svang1991]

What lip kit do you have? Where did you buy it from? Are you happy with the fitment?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

It’s a TRD style lip kit by VIS. I got it used from a friend and fitment is really good. I’m happy with it

[@apostolis633]

It sounds amazing!Where can i buy this setup?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thanks! Parts purchased from MonkeyWrenchRacing.com and KamiSpeed.com

[@apostolis633]

​@@NeilVegetaDangThanks a lot! Did you need to program the ECU for the new headers? Or just straight plug n play with no issues?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

@@apostolis633 straight plug and play. No issues!

[@phoneroni]

great video where did you got the headers from ?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Thanks! I got the headers from MonkeyWrenchRacing.com!

[@phoneroni]

@@NeilVegetaDang is it the combo for 1000$?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

@@phoneroni I went with the catless downpipe instead of the high-flow cat, so it was around ~750-800 iirc

[@carloslozanomolina87]

How difficult was the installation? Any fitment issues? Did you have to replace the exhaust manifold gasket? Also, did it trigger any check engine light? I have been looking at this PPE combination and it sounds nice.

[@NeilVegetaDang]

A buddy of mine installed it for me, it was a simple plug and play with no fitment issues. You just use the OEM bolts and the bolts provided with the order. My check engine light is on because I’m running a catless downpipe(test pipe) instead of the high flow cat. Overall it’s worth it to me. Noticeable torque increase and sounds cool hahah

[@lmenzol]

Your tires rub as much as mine do lol

[@NeilVegetaDang]

😂 that’s not good LOL

[@fabianklingelfuss1830]

Too loud for daily driving ? Would it be annoying to your neighbors ? Or to people that live close to touge/forest/back roads ?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

It didn’t bother me for daily driving because I always liked the sound of it. Might be too loud for non-car enthusiasts though lol. My neighbors never complained so I don’t think it’s too bad. It will echo on the Touge though

[@fabianklingelfuss1830]

@@NeilVegetaDang okay, thanks a lot for the reply. Another question just to be sure. You have the HKS LEGAL exhaust right ? I probably get a similar setup thanks to your video and comment. I bought an mr2 thanks to your channel. So thank you. I love the car.

[@oswinlopez6109]

Hey, where did you get the ppe headers from? like what website did you use?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Hi! I got it from monkeywrenchracing.com

[@oswinlopez6109]

@@NeilVegetaDang thank you

[@NeilVegetaDang]

@@oswinlopez6109 Anytime!

[@Steve-tp3hc]

What muffler you have?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

HKS

[@jrlow5573]

what model gt wing

[@NeilVegetaDang]

J’s Type 1 style wing made for an s2000

[@itsjuskey.__]

Do you have the downpipe without the muffler or both?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

I was running the PPE header, PPE catless downpipe, and HKS exhaust. It’s in the video

[@itsjuskey.__]

Has your 1zz engine ever blew after running what you had ?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

@@itsjuskey.__ blown head gasket because it’s an old motor with high miles with abuse via track days and canyon. I actually just purchased another motor and will be having it put in within the next two weeks

[@ninjashidan]

Did you say it made your car faster?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Definitely feels faster. Noticeably some decent pull and torque that weren’t present before

[@ninjashidan]

@@NeilVegetaDang nice

[@GamerPro-nw5lf]

1zz engine?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Yep!

[@kaziofr]

Just discovered your YT channel. Still 1ZZ N/A ?

[@NeilVegetaDang]

Hey man! Welcome to my channel 🙏🏼 Yep, still 1ZZ & NA

[@kaziofr]

I swapped my MR-S with a 2ZZ engine but I blew up a connecting rod. I'm putting Mahle 10.5:1 pistons and AWR rods in order to add a C30-84 Rotrex Supercharger hoping to get about 300+ Whp. Go on with your nice modifications :)

[@NeilVegetaDang]

@@kaziofr Damn 300hp in an MR-S would be wild! Hope it goes well man. And will do!