1987 Toyota MR2 - 3S-GTE Turbo SWAP

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  • Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
  • We review 1987 Toyota MR2 Mark ii with a 3S-GTE turbo swap. This motor swap is a hidden gem. It really made me appreciate the MR2.
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    Owner: Edy Baca
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    email: mr2baca@gmail.com
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  • @miata889
    @miata889 7 років тому +88

    You are not cheap...you are smart and spend your money wisely...

    • @dkimports1124
      @dkimports1124 4 роки тому +2

      Agreed. Every DIY car builder out there should be emulating this guy's strategy.

  • @rokombolo24
    @rokombolo24 5 років тому +24

    Thanks for this video. I just bought my first MR2. 87 AW11 4AGE. Engine. Manual transmission.

    • @mrkazman
      @mrkazman 4 роки тому +2

      it's been 6 months, how's it going now?

    • @neothesamurai1834
      @neothesamurai1834 4 роки тому +2

      mrkazman I don’t think he’ll answer

    • @donttrip2366
      @donttrip2366 2 роки тому

      It’s been 2 years how are you now?

    • @rokombolo24
      @rokombolo24 2 роки тому

      @@donttrip2366 lol I need to pay attention to youtube notifications more often

    • @rokombolo24
      @rokombolo24 2 роки тому

      @@neothesamurai1834 lol

  • @flyonbyya
    @flyonbyya 5 років тому +5

    Impressed with the innovation and focus on the proportion of performance value vs cost vs reliability
    Very impressed !!!!

  • @Gingerthehorse1404
    @Gingerthehorse1404 6 років тому +6

    Im so glad i come upon this video, im gonna do a 4age 16v rebuild in my white 87 aw11 and this has provided so much inspirations!!!

    • @vapor4den
      @vapor4den 6 років тому

      Rick Trac Me too, this Guy have great idea

  • @ichallengemydog
    @ichallengemydog 6 років тому +3

    Very pragmatic MR2 car enthusiast. Love this guy!

  • @StarJoker2
    @StarJoker2 6 років тому +15

    Love the stock steering wheel and seats. Beautiful :)

  • @JamesMotorsport
    @JamesMotorsport 7 років тому +5

    MK1 MR2 's are amazing. I fucking love it!!

  • @bradfromthevalley
    @bradfromthevalley Рік тому +1

    the naturally asperate version had a nice sporty feel, no need to make things too fast and loose the simple joy

  • @DIYDanCars
    @DIYDanCars 7 років тому +2

    Seriously considering a 3S-GTE for my 85' MR2. Wow! That car moves!

  • @rookietoprobuildz
    @rookietoprobuildz 7 років тому +1

    Hope to get featured on your channel someday ! Love it

  • @Nemoticon
    @Nemoticon 5 років тому +2

    Nicest white AW11 I've seen, I really like it. I hated the blue interior until I had one, it's not a bad place to be. Current one has mostly black interior, lol, some blue bits!

    • @RetroMotiveAdventures
      @RetroMotiveAdventures 5 років тому

      Yeah I've got a blue interior swapping to a black 87 with two tone seats soon tho because my dash is cracked to crap.

  • @Jorge-Tamacas
    @Jorge-Tamacas 6 років тому +1

    Very quiet exhaust. I would prefer a little louder exhaust. Great car, one of my favorites in the 80's

  • @snappedbydan
    @snappedbydan 7 років тому +1

    Man I love this car. If my SW ever succumbs to rust i'm gonna take my 3sgte and put it in a mk1.

  • @JakobusVdL
    @JakobusVdL 4 роки тому

    really nice stance on that suspension and those wheels

  • @ernieBMX
    @ernieBMX 4 роки тому +1

    Man I love Toyota's. I'm really considering getting a MR2.

    • @KTony-go6zt
      @KTony-go6zt 2 роки тому

      1 year late but I hope you did

  • @JahJah440
    @JahJah440 7 років тому +1

    prime is the best MR2 shop, they worked on my MKII

  • @mr2death
    @mr2death 7 років тому

    awesome review! 🤙

  • @Mike-xn1bh
    @Mike-xn1bh 5 років тому

    @CARS ONBOARD, what headlights are those on the AW11?

  • @asmithwick1
    @asmithwick1 6 років тому

    I had an 86 as my first car and I miss it soooo much ... when I can get my kids all grown and gone and not need my mommy can that seats 5 anymore I really want another one

  • @lordconstrux799
    @lordconstrux799 4 роки тому

    I’m happy with my 89 MR2. :)

  • @ryanpatterson4838
    @ryanpatterson4838 7 років тому +2

    Love it. Prob swap Trans and axles but that's $$$

  • @Ratmilker
    @Ratmilker 5 місяців тому

    Late to the party but maybe I missed it, what transmission does he have in there?

  • @siyem2051
    @siyem2051 4 роки тому

    Mine doesn't run cus the oil gasket blew and spoiled all over engine. I think i wanna buy a new engine instead of fixing it and for it to mess up easily again. Idk lmk someone can help me i got more questions

  • @TEMPsucks
    @TEMPsucks 4 роки тому

    ive driven that road its so fun

  • @RetroMotiveAdventures
    @RetroMotiveAdventures 5 років тому

    Man the 3SGTE is awesome! I've got an 88 supercharged MR2 just enough power for what I enjoy but someday may think about the 3SGTE swap.

    • @1compaqedr8
      @1compaqedr8 5 років тому

      Do it. You would gain a ton of modern features and cleaner engine bay.

    • @truenough86
      @truenough86 4 роки тому

      Why everyone hatin on the 4age can make 1000hp with a 4age

    • @raz_nick4048
      @raz_nick4048 4 роки тому +1

      @@truenough86 very good high rev engines but parts are scarce, aftermarket parts are expensive.

  • @TheMrmagic101
    @TheMrmagic101 6 років тому

    How much work is the swap

  • @DarkStryker
    @DarkStryker 7 років тому

    loves me some mr2

  • @bladeiii5173
    @bladeiii5173 2 роки тому

    What are your wheels and rims

  • @shanewarburton4064
    @shanewarburton4064 5 років тому

    The wheels look good

  • @weeb121
    @weeb121 4 роки тому +2

    Damn Tight squeeze huh lol looks like a fun car tho

  • @Jstandshere
    @Jstandshere 7 років тому +3

    Modded MR2s and Fieros are so much fun

  • @supra1722
    @supra1722 5 років тому

    cool owner and good work on the car. won't say anything about the review

  • @psyborg303
    @psyborg303 6 років тому +1

    how hard is it to find a shop that will do a simple engine swap on an aw11?

    • @bechirdesir2181
      @bechirdesir2181 6 років тому

      psyborg303 I did mine at Primmmr2 in NJ, I'm very happy with it 88mr2mk1b tell them Bechir told you

  • @TomasGarcia-st7kl
    @TomasGarcia-st7kl 6 років тому

    Where are u located

  • @freestyleskyline
    @freestyleskyline 4 роки тому

    Yeeeeeeee boooiii that car is so sexxxxxx!!! Smart owner and great info. Love how everything is covered inside and out

  • @MrAlcmj
    @MrAlcmj 4 роки тому

    I love a good em Kay 1 mr2

  • @teckniec2
    @teckniec2 6 років тому +4

    I had a saab 9-5 with the turbo in the exhaust manifold. First time I heard of that in another car.

    • @williamlehmaniv7460
      @williamlehmaniv7460 2 роки тому

      What year was it? I have a 2000 9-5 Aero that came stock with a Mitsubishi TD-04 and it's separate from the exhaust manifold. Also have a 01 9-3 turbo, two '94 9000 Aeros, an 88 9000 turbo and an 89 900 Turbo and they are all separate from the exhaust manifold.

    • @teckniec2
      @teckniec2 2 роки тому

      @@williamlehmaniv7460 it was a 99. It had a v6 gm motor with a turbo slapped on. I think the actual Saab motors from that time had them traditionally installed.

  • @The_JDM_Dynasty
    @The_JDM_Dynasty 7 років тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @arachniawebz6176
    @arachniawebz6176 Рік тому

    Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!! ❤

  • @xFactoryUSA
    @xFactoryUSA 7 років тому +5

    Review my turbo 3cyl Fiesta 🤘👌

    • @CARSONBOARD
      @CARSONBOARD  7 років тому +1

      +AdriannnTRD DM us Instagram @carsonboard

  • @cartermackenzie1135
    @cartermackenzie1135 4 роки тому

    Has anyone ever done a 9age mr2?

  • @mfuji02
    @mfuji02 2 роки тому

    no engine cover?🤨

  • @pablomarroquin5558
    @pablomarroquin5558 7 років тому

    Hey cars onboard I have a 1987 Toyota mr2 I live in Hesperia will you like to make a video of my car?

  • @joelalimboyoguen8900
    @joelalimboyoguen8900 7 років тому +2

    st165 Celica ftw

  • @kentatnight2607
    @kentatnight2607 6 років тому

    you never seen a fan on a inter cooler lol all mr2s have a fan on them stock

  • @JohanGavieres
    @JohanGavieres 7 років тому

    🙌🏼💯

  • @nonsensegarage6835
    @nonsensegarage6835 7 років тому

    nice

  • @FieldTestedSemenKun
    @FieldTestedSemenKun 7 років тому +16

    Caldina is a station wagon not an SUV...

  • @mountain_ginger
    @mountain_ginger 4 роки тому

    Right off the bat, not back. Hahaha

  • @alexchulzhanov
    @alexchulzhanov 7 років тому +4

    I'm gonna miss my '85 NA, I'm trading it for a Ducati 748S :)

  • @erwinio007
    @erwinio007 6 років тому

    caldina is a station wagon my dude haha, sweet car :)

  • @josemiguelezmartinez5400
    @josemiguelezmartinez5400 6 років тому

    Llo tengo 2 me gustam mucho

  • @stevensellek8612
    @stevensellek8612 7 років тому +9

    Whats funny is MK is a written abbreviation of the word Mark, but mark is easier to say with just one syllable, yet this guy says "MK" which is completely backwards! Nice car though dude...

    • @arcnine4209
      @arcnine4209 7 років тому +1

      Steven Sellek that's what I thought too lol

    • @hobbawobba
      @hobbawobba 7 років тому +1

      I mentioned this in the last MR2 video I think it was haha. Maybe that's why it was brought up. I'm definitely no keyboard warrior though hahaha... Must be an American thing? Doesn't really make sense for verbally speaking does it? Typing, yeah!
      Car looks and sounds good and dude seems to know his stuff. Seems like awesome fun! Love your videos aye. Can't wait for more! Still keen to see a bridge or peripheral port old school rotary! (FC or earlier) Hahahaha.

  • @goodtastespirit
    @goodtastespirit 7 років тому +7

    'SUV / Minivan' LOL
    Not even close. Its a station wagon

  • @TheBishop12
    @TheBishop12 5 років тому +1

    The white color also screams 80s. Looks good though it's something different

  • @marthalong4655
    @marthalong4655 4 роки тому +1

    Granny shifter

  • @willharris9139
    @willharris9139 6 років тому

    on par with the miata? lol why do people always compare cars to miatas?

  • @ruffraff4697
    @ruffraff4697 4 роки тому

    Oh my godd why you critic's saying is a Truck

  • @alescoo9
    @alescoo9 7 років тому

    3sgte fam x 853sgte xcelica

  • @karolisn.9475
    @karolisn.9475 7 років тому

    This guy should legit build cars for money.

  • @Kyoju252
    @Kyoju252 7 років тому +9

    It's a cool car, but it's not worth $7900, at least not to me.

    • @vapor4den
      @vapor4den 6 років тому +5

      Professa_252 Yeah it's clear, the car worth maybe a Little more lol

    • @Djkommode
      @Djkommode 5 років тому +4

      7 thousand is nothing

  • @sk8punk318
    @sk8punk318 6 років тому +5

    This is like a horrific ripoff of "The smoking tire" with Matt Farah

    • @hondamanvtec2894
      @hondamanvtec2894 6 років тому +2

      sk8punk318 Don't let this distract you from the fact that in 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, "Spare Tire" Dixon.

    • @willybshreddn3794
      @willybshreddn3794 5 років тому +3

      So I guess that means anyone that reviews a car on UA-cam is ripping off Smoking Tire. 🙄

  • @charlesespinoza9961
    @charlesespinoza9961 7 років тому +4

    the sound is awful