1987 Toyota MR2 - 3S-GTE Turbo SWAP

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  • @miata889
    @miata889 7 ปีที่แล้ว +88

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

    • @dkimports1124
      @dkimports1124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @rokombolo24
    @rokombolo24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

    • @mrkazman
      @mrkazman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @neothesamurai1834
      @neothesamurai1834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      mrkazman I don’t think he’ll answer

    • @donttrip2366
      @donttrip2366 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s been 2 years how are you now?

    • @rokombolo24
      @rokombolo24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @rokombolo24
      @rokombolo24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@neothesamurai1834 lol

  • @flyonbyya
    @flyonbyya 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @StarJoker2
    @StarJoker2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Love the stock steering wheel and seats. Beautiful :)

  • @ichallengemydog
    @ichallengemydog 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very pragmatic MR2 car enthusiast. Love this guy!

  • @JamesMotorsport
    @JamesMotorsport 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @bradfromthevalley
    @bradfromthevalley ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Gingerthehorse1404
    @Gingerthehorse1404 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rick Trac Me too, this Guy have great idea

  • @Nemoticon
    @Nemoticon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @DIYDanCars
    @DIYDanCars 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ernieBMX
    @ernieBMX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @KTony-go6zt
      @KTony-go6zt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      1 year late but I hope you did

  • @Jorge-Tamacas
    @Jorge-Tamacas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Jstandshere
    @Jstandshere 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Modded MR2s and Fieros are so much fun

  • @JahJah440
    @JahJah440 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rookietoprobuildz
    @rookietoprobuildz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope to get featured on your channel someday ! Love it

  • @snappedbydan
    @snappedbydan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

    really nice stance on that suspension and those wheels

  • @weeb121
    @weeb121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn Tight squeeze huh lol looks like a fun car tho

  • @lordconstrux799
    @lordconstrux799 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m happy with my 89 MR2. :)

  • @asmithwick1
    @asmithwick1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @ryanpatterson4838
    @ryanpatterson4838 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @itsTEMP353
    @itsTEMP353 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ive driven that road its so fun

  • @RetroMotiveAdventures
    @RetroMotiveAdventures 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @truenough86
      @truenough86 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @raz_nick4048
      @raz_nick4048 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @teckniec2
    @teckniec2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @shanewarburton4064
    @shanewarburton4064 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The wheels look good

  • @xFactoryUSA
    @xFactoryUSA 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Review my turbo 3cyl Fiesta 🤘👌

    • @CARSONBOARD
      @CARSONBOARD  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +AdriannnTRD DM us Instagram @carsonboard

  • @MrAlcmj
    @MrAlcmj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love a good em Kay 1 mr2

  • @DarkStryker
    @DarkStryker 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    loves me some mr2

  • @Ratmilker
    @Ratmilker 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @joelalimboyoguen8900
    @joelalimboyoguen8900 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    st165 Celica ftw

  • @supra1722
    @supra1722 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @siyem2051
    @siyem2051 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @mr2death
    @mr2death 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome review! 🤙

  • @FieldTestedSemenKun
    @FieldTestedSemenKun 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Caldina is a station wagon not an SUV...

  • @freestyleskyline
    @freestyleskyline 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @psyborg303
    @psyborg303 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @bechirdesir2181
      @bechirdesir2181 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @arachniawebz6176
    @arachniawebz6176 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!! ❤

  • @mfuji02
    @mfuji02 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    no engine cover?🤨

  • @bladeiii5173
    @bladeiii5173 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are your wheels and rims

  • @kentatnight2607
    @kentatnight2607 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Mike-xn1bh
    @Mike-xn1bh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @stevensellek8612
    @stevensellek8612 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Steven Sellek that's what I thought too lol

    • @hobbawobba
      @hobbawobba 7 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @The_JDM_Dynasty
    @The_JDM_Dynasty 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @alexchulzhanov
    @alexchulzhanov 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @TheBishop12
    @TheBishop12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mountain_ginger
    @mountain_ginger 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Right off the bat, not back. Hahaha

  • @cartermackenzie1135
    @cartermackenzie1135 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has anyone ever done a 9age mr2?

  • @TheMrmagic101
    @TheMrmagic101 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much work is the swap

  • @goodtastespirit
    @goodtastespirit 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @marthalong4655
    @marthalong4655 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Granny shifter

  • @erwinio007
    @erwinio007 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @pablomarroquin5558
    @pablomarroquin5558 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nonsensegarage6835
    @nonsensegarage6835 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice

  • @karolisn.9475
    @karolisn.9475 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy should legit build cars for money.

  • @TomasGarcia-st7kl
    @TomasGarcia-st7kl 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where are u located

  • @JohanGavieres
    @JohanGavieres 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙌🏼💯

  • @josemiguelezmartinez5400
    @josemiguelezmartinez5400 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Llo tengo 2 me gustam mucho

  • @ruffraff4697
    @ruffraff4697 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @willharris9139
    @willharris9139 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @alescoo9
    @alescoo9 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    3sgte fam x 853sgte xcelica

  • @Kyoju252
    @Kyoju252 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @vapor4den
      @vapor4den 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @Djkommode
      @Djkommode 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      7 thousand is nothing

  • @sk8punk318
    @sk8punk318 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @hondamanvtec2894
      @hondamanvtec2894 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @charlesespinoza9961
    @charlesespinoza9961 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the sound is awful