I'm leaning toward a k20 ZED 3. See what I did there. 8th gen si's are a much easier find over here in the states. I can buy the whole car with a rebuilt title for what a 2zz drive train will set me back here, 2zz selection is sparce at that.
well according to techno-pro spirit Taro, they didn't fit K20 into their touge MRS as it deem to lose its "balance" which is why they stick to the 2ZZ-GE th-cam.com/video/RbjSVa242hc/w-d-xo.html
@@michaelelder5432 Yea from what I've heard too was that there was an importer who screwed over the rest of the importers by flooding the market with K-series engines. Not sure if the price has gone back up, but last year I could pick up a TSX engine for $600, so freaking cheap.
@The Talentless Mr. Kipling yeah, it's hard for me to justify buying a 2zz from eBay in particular. I've considered MWR here in the states, still a bit steep though. The 2zz didn't get a whole lot of use here. The cars it did make it into usually ended up as commuters, or a teenagers first car. Either way they rarely got the maintenance and respect they deserve. High milage examples go for $2000 USD minimum.
Did he change anything in the stock engine? 2zz are high compression with the 1zz being lower. It's normally wiser for a supercharger on the higher where a turbo is fine on the lower.
I'm in the US and I've been debating getting one, the thing is I don't know too much about the build, but if you're gonna make videos the year round I think I might pull the trigger and finally get one
Saw a picture of a MR2 Spyder with Celica headlights... dramatically changed the appearance.... you might want to look into that to get the blood pumping again... 2ZZ swap is great.... but so is the Honda K-Series.... either way, make sure you have a 6-speed in it.
@@SpyderLEE what options on replacements though? I'm pretty sure I saw some from a company stateside (HIDkit or similar), but they were $1600 and didn't look that much better... and the RennenGT headlights need a fair bit of other kit to make them fit :)
Finally some mrs content :) That's a nice setup with the 2zz I'm hoping to turbo mine like that. 2gr for the yellow one then is it :) Keep the vids comming I'd like to see an indepth build break down when you start on yours. Cheers mate
spyderLEE is a baffled sump upgrade a must when turboing the 1zz Fe? Getting the parts ready for my turbo build just wondered what your thoughts where thanks not going to use the car on track
Do those seats bolt straight in, I have a feeling someone once posted a picture of an adapter bracket that’s needed, but can’t remember where I saw it ?
Hi Lee - great to see you producing more content on the MR2! I have a suggestion for you that might be worth considering. The 2ZZ turbo or Rotrex route is well trodden and known. In effect it's not really new and the engine although great is quite old. In terms of creating something not yet done and this would benefit viewing figures (if this was something you wanted to do), might I suggest you consider fitting an 8AR-FTS? Marc @ Frankenstein motorworks has developed a swap kit for the AR series and this would be as far as I know a world first. It’s essentially the engine from a Lexus 200t think it’s now known as the 300. Stock is 250 bhp, and that’s before you turn it up. Cheers John
Good Evening SpyderLee! Brother wonder if you can guide me I. The right direction I bought a 2000 mr2 spyder and can clear the PO301 code I have done many things and check engine still comes on...let's begin first thing I did new spark plugs and coils, put all 4 new injectors, new maf sensor, check compression in the motor all good 120 and 130 range on all cylinders, check fuel pressure all good... Put the scanner and clear the ECU but after 80 miles check engine light came on again with misfire please any help on what else I can do to fix it, it would be very appreciated.
10/10 need that exhaust set up in the red and interested in what kind of rear diffuser that is on the orange?? I think it looks similar to the one used on the mr2 in the BUILT yt channel
Honestly stock, but with a nice suspension setup makes them crazy fun in the corners. Stock is fun already, but with sticky tires and nice coil overs turns the cornering speeds into butt clenching.
Sigma Projects just saying my 07 civic si makes 220whp all motor and with the 1zz and a monkey wrench racing gt2860rs setup you’re talking 265whp with a bunch of money dumped into it. The MR2 S is a beautiful car but like I said I can’t convince myself to buy one. Just my opinion! Would love to get my hands on a clean 1995 MR2 Turbo though! That sw20 is worth investing in a dry sump oil setup
@@Giixxersquid Not much reason to dump money into a 1ZZ, best to swap to something else, like a K-series motor. But if straight line speed is what you're looking for, god damn they can be made fast. 220whp in the MRS feels like much more. They weigh 2200lbs stock. It's a good 500lbs lighter than the Civic Si, for obvious reasons. But I mean that they are fun in the mountains, I mean that's the main reason to buy a MR2.
Sigma Projects oh my SI is a blast in the Adirondack mountains it handles great with good response. When it comes to the “MRS” they literally went backwards. They should have made a better sw20 style motor not a weak 1zz 140bhp. People under estimate FWD, they can handle great watch any TCR race. Straight line or turns the “MRS” is just not my thing. For the cost to build a MRS to worthiness I could buy a stock S2000 between motor swap boost and everything else lol or just replace all the bushings update coil overs and replace some odds and ends on my SI and tear corners up. I am 100% not knocking anyone who has the passion for this car it’s simply not for me that’s all.
@@Giixxersquid Don't get me wrong, I like all cars. I got a light weight FWD (1800lbs), an AW11 and a RWD Celica. I do agree it made zero sense why there wasn't an optional 2ZZGE model like they had in the Lotus. The ZZ30 platform has a really high potential. Also I think the ZZ30 model kind of looks too dopey. Too bad they couldn't achieve the sleakness of the previous models with the lightweight chassis of the ZZ30. You made me curious of the current pricing. I just saw a Track setup MR2 for $2K, now I'm thinking of making bad decisions, lol.
Did you ever go ahead with getting your 1zz fully built? It looked like you had everything together to get that going, but I never saw the videos where it actually happened. I love your mr2 videos, hope the new engine gets you interested again.
@@SpyderLEE funny how life happens. I have a derelict 3000gt vr4 sitting outside my garage, cause it spun a bearing and I dont feel like ripping the engine out. I lost interest in it, and bought an mr2 instead. Which is why we are talking today. I'm right in the middle of installing a turbo on it.
@vengod7 πήγαινε στο Πειραϊκό ρεκτιφιέ στην λεύκα και ζήτησε τον Νίκο Ηλιόπουλο. Εάν σε ρωτήσει πες του πως σε έστειλε ο Αναστάσιος. Να σου ξεκαθαρίσω πως ούτε διαφήμιση κάνω ούτε προμήθεια παίρνω ούτε έχω κάποιο άλλο όφελος. Είναι ο μόνος στην Ελλάδα από όσο ξέρω που και γνωρίζει άριστα όλους τους κινητήρες της τογιότα και θα σου κάνει καλή δουλειά χωρίς να σε κλέψει. Ο ίδιος επίσης ήταν κάτοχος ΜR2-S και γνωρίζει άψογα το συγκεκριμένο αυτοκίνητο.
I think you need to research more the word syllable. Zed and zee are both 1 syllable. 😂. Learn the basic before trying to correct me on my own native language
1zz is evolution of 4age .Just same as 4age but little faster 2zz is nothing but overrated crap ,that is harder to modify when it comes to turbo builds .Block and crankshaft are better in 1zz.99% celica turbo builds that you gonna see are GT (1zz) . And yeah if 2zz is that good? Why it isn't stock in MR-S . Just look even at the torque . 1zz is even better in that field .GT celica is lighter too . So if you like track or touge , go with 1zz GT . If you like to be "Straight road racing" guy go with 2zz , even if it's not much faster ,like 1 sec . I'm not even triggered or anything , because I typed all this .I'am just sick of illiterate 'car' people
﷽ إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا ﷺ.. اللهم نقّي قلوبنا...وأستر عيوبنا...وأغفر ذنوبنا...وفرّج كروبنا ... وشافي مرضانا..وأرحم موتانا...وبارك يومنا...ويسّر أمرنا...واغفر لنا ولوالدينا اذا فشلت في الاقلاع عن الذنب فإياك ان تقلع عن الاستغفار ﷽ God and His angels send blessings upon The Prophet, O you who believe, pray May the peace and blessings of God be upon him.. O Allah, purify our hearts... and conceal our shortcomings... and forgive our sins... and relieve our distress... He healed our patients... and had mercy on our dead... and blessed our day... and eased our affairs... and forgive us and our parents. If you fail to quit guilt Do not stop asking for forgiveness
Don’t forget everyone it’s a 2 Zed zed. There’s no 2 zee zee’s on my channel lol 😂
🤣🤣🤣
I'm leaning toward a k20 ZED 3. See what I did there. 8th gen si's are a much easier find over here in the states. I can buy the whole car with a rebuilt title for what a 2zz drive train will set me back here, 2zz selection is sparce at that.
well according to techno-pro spirit Taro, they didn't fit K20 into their touge MRS as it deem to lose its "balance" which is why they stick to the 2ZZ-GE
th-cam.com/video/RbjSVa242hc/w-d-xo.html
@@michaelelder5432 Yea from what I've heard too was that there was an importer who screwed over the rest of the importers by flooding the market with K-series engines. Not sure if the price has gone back up, but last year I could pick up a TSX engine for $600, so freaking cheap.
@The Talentless Mr. Kipling yeah, it's hard for me to justify buying a 2zz from eBay in particular. I've considered MWR here in the states, still a bit steep though. The 2zz didn't get a whole lot of use here. The cars it did make it into usually ended up as commuters, or a teenagers first car. Either way they rarely got the maintenance and respect they deserve. High milage examples go for $2000 USD minimum.
You can feel the speed of that 2 Zed Zed turbo by just watching...so smooth.
It runs nice 👍
SpyderLee!!!! We all missed you!!! Welcome back!!!!?
Glad to see a mr spyder video from you after such time. I love your spyder car. Inspirational :)
Nice to see some mr2 content again, cheers Lee
Did he change anything in the stock engine? 2zz are high compression with the 1zz being lower. It's normally wiser for a supercharger on the higher where a turbo is fine on the lower.
Yeah forged pistons
@@SpyderLEE is OK with stock MMC cylinders or is sleeved darton mate?
nice to see you back looking forward to some cool vids
I want to try and do some more other peoples Mr2’s show people what’s out there
@@SpyderLEE i have an mr2 mk3 not done much to it upgraded stereo dial kit from visual-performance and a cold air intake
I saw you and your MR2 just before chrismas and it's sweeeeet!
glad you are back!
Cheers 😀
I'm in the US and I've been debating getting one, the thing is I don't know too much about the build, but if you're gonna make videos the year round I think I might pull the trigger and finally get one
You are lucky! There’s a lot more tuning parts available in the US. A lot more people modify the spyder there too!
Saw a picture of a MR2 Spyder with Celica headlights... dramatically changed the appearance.... you might want to look into that to get the blood pumping again... 2ZZ swap is great.... but so is the Honda K-Series.... either way, make sure you have a 6-speed in it.
Yeah I hate the stock lights they are so ugly
@@SpyderLEE what options on replacements though? I'm pretty sure I saw some from a company stateside (HIDkit or similar), but they were $1600 and didn't look that much better... and the RennenGT headlights need a fair bit of other kit to make them fit :)
Man that was nice! It made my butt pucker when you got down on it and passed that white car.
Finally some mrs content :)
That's a nice setup with the 2zz I'm hoping to turbo mine like that.
2gr for the yellow one then is it :)
Keep the vids comming I'd like to see an indepth build break down when you start on yours. Cheers mate
Oh my, the pops and bangs!
They are actually quite loud too 😂
Good because we love the mr2 Spyder more 😎
Just placed an order for the same Mr2 t-shirt you are wearing. Cant wait to wear it👍 Mr2 T-shirt, cheaper than dealing with rust 😂
Lol. Nice one 👍
spyderLEE is a baffled sump upgrade a must when turboing the 1zz Fe?
Getting the parts ready for my turbo build just wondered what your thoughts where thanks
not going to use the car on track
Do those seats bolt straight in, I have a feeling someone once posted a picture of an adapter bracket that’s needed, but can’t remember where I saw it ?
That JDL front bumer style looks great!
SpyderLEE? I haven't heard that name in years.
Lol. Bit of a hectic life the last few months
I like that center console he had I. There.
Yeah me too
Hopefully more MR2 content. Followed your build for a while. 👍🏼
Great video guys. You fellas have got some fine cars.
What tuners are best for the turbo 2ZZs in the UK? Tuning is obvs a big part of these engines with the lift and what not.
Hi Lee - great to see you producing more content on the MR2!
I have a suggestion for you that might be worth considering. The 2ZZ turbo or Rotrex route is well trodden and known. In effect it's not really new and the engine although great is quite old. In terms of creating something not yet done and this would benefit viewing figures (if this was something you wanted to do), might I suggest you consider fitting an 8AR-FTS? Marc @ Frankenstein motorworks has developed a swap kit for the AR series and this would be as far as I know a world first. It’s essentially the engine from a Lexus 200t think it’s now known as the 300. Stock is 250 bhp, and that’s before you turn it up.
Cheers
John
Good Evening SpyderLee! Brother wonder if you can guide me I. The right direction I bought a 2000 mr2 spyder and can clear the PO301 code I have done many things and check engine still comes on...let's begin first thing I did new spark plugs and coils, put all 4 new injectors, new maf sensor, check compression in the motor all good 120 and 130 range on all cylinders, check fuel pressure all good...
Put the scanner and clear the ECU but after 80 miles check engine light came on again with misfire please any help on what else I can do to fix it, it would be very appreciated.
Any body know what wing Darren's got on the red MR2? I'm digging it!
Did you find out mate?
I can sell you the actual wing off this car!
Great video 👍
Cracking video that mate!! Definitely looking forward to more !!
What body kit do you have on the yellow mr2???
And what kit parts did you use to make the air intake and upper door stick up and look sharp like that?!
One that hand built by me
Nice car man I’m in Thailand I have Mrs too
Welcome baaaaaaack!
🤙 thanks
what body kit has been installed on the orange one?
Love that Yellow.
Fantastic mate .
subbed yah
10/10 need that exhaust set up in the red and interested in what kind of rear diffuser that is on the orange?? I think it looks similar to the one used on the mr2 in the BUILT yt channel
Yeah that exhaust is nice 😀. I’ll do a full vid on the orange one when it’s done but to get you in the right direction, the diffuser is off a Ferrari.
Always loved these cars never had the will to invest in one though just because of the work needed to be done to make it good
Honestly stock, but with a nice suspension setup makes them crazy fun in the corners. Stock is fun already, but with sticky tires and nice coil overs turns the cornering speeds into butt clenching.
Sigma Projects just saying my 07 civic si makes 220whp all motor and with the 1zz and a monkey wrench racing gt2860rs setup you’re talking 265whp with a bunch of money dumped into it. The MR2 S is a beautiful car but like I said I can’t convince myself to buy one. Just my opinion! Would love to get my hands on a clean 1995 MR2 Turbo though! That sw20 is worth investing in a dry sump oil setup
@@Giixxersquid Not much reason to dump money into a 1ZZ, best to swap to something else, like a K-series motor. But if straight line speed is what you're looking for, god damn they can be made fast. 220whp in the MRS feels like much more. They weigh 2200lbs stock. It's a good 500lbs lighter than the Civic Si, for obvious reasons.
But I mean that they are fun in the mountains, I mean that's the main reason to buy a MR2.
Sigma Projects oh my SI is a blast in the Adirondack mountains it handles great with good response. When it comes to the “MRS” they literally went backwards. They should have made a better sw20 style motor not a weak 1zz 140bhp. People under estimate FWD, they can handle great watch any TCR race. Straight line or turns the “MRS” is just not my thing. For the cost to build a MRS to worthiness I could buy a stock S2000 between motor swap boost and everything else lol or just replace all the bushings update coil overs and replace some odds and ends on my SI and tear corners up. I am 100% not knocking anyone who has the passion for this car it’s simply not for me that’s all.
@@Giixxersquid Don't get me wrong, I like all cars. I got a light weight FWD (1800lbs), an AW11 and a RWD Celica.
I do agree it made zero sense why there wasn't an optional 2ZZGE model like they had in the Lotus. The ZZ30 platform has a really high potential. Also I think the ZZ30 model kind of looks too dopey. Too bad they couldn't achieve the sleakness of the previous models with the lightweight chassis of the ZZ30.
You made me curious of the current pricing. I just saw a Track setup MR2 for $2K, now I'm thinking of making bad decisions, lol.
Hey where did you get the wing for the red mrs??
Really? Only 350 hp?
You sure that'll do?
Dude, that's awesome 👍😎
Do you recommend getting the 2ZZ turbocharged or keeping it the basic 2ZZ (is it worth it)?
We need and update on this;.l
what about the seats....Lee( style AND BRAND ....LOVEM!!!)
Yeah can’t believe I completely forgot to talk about them. Gt86 seats I believe
@@SpyderLEE THANKS AS ALWAYS LEE!!!
Meine Respekt👍 2zz turbo im mr2 möchte ich auch noch machen
Did you ever go ahead with getting your 1zz fully built? It looked like you had everything together to get that going, but I never saw the videos where it actually happened. I love your mr2 videos, hope the new engine gets you interested again.
No, I sold it all and built the camper. Kinda wish I still had it but meh that’s life
@@SpyderLEE funny how life happens. I have a derelict 3000gt vr4 sitting outside my garage, cause it spun a bearing and I dont feel like ripping the engine out. I lost interest in it, and bought an mr2 instead. Which is why we are talking today. I'm right in the middle of installing a turbo on it.
@@SpyderLEE just do a full rebuilt of your 1ZZ and turn the boost up. Don't waste money.
@@aftastosk6016 Αν εισαι Ελληνας πως μπορουμε να επικοινωνησουμε?
@vengod7 πήγαινε στο Πειραϊκό ρεκτιφιέ στην λεύκα και ζήτησε τον Νίκο Ηλιόπουλο. Εάν σε ρωτήσει πες του πως σε έστειλε ο Αναστάσιος. Να σου ξεκαθαρίσω πως ούτε διαφήμιση κάνω ούτε προμήθεια παίρνω ούτε έχω κάποιο άλλο όφελος. Είναι ο μόνος στην Ελλάδα από όσο ξέρω που και γνωρίζει άριστα όλους τους κινητήρες της τογιότα και θα σου κάνει καλή δουλειά χωρίς να σε κλέψει. Ο ίδιος επίσης ήταν κάτοχος ΜR2-S και γνωρίζει άψογα το συγκεκριμένο αυτοκίνητο.
I've heard of people swapping a vr6 into the mrs, would you ever consider that?
Yes I would. I’m open to all options at the minute. But it’s going to be a driveway swap so need to keep it realistic too
@@SpyderLEE Ah that makes sense, the 2zz has much more aftermarket support so for a driveway swap it's probably the easiest option
Check out the Dutch guy with the channel "Audi s2 Avant"
SpyderLEE Maybe get a 2GR-FE ? 3,5L V6, easily screams to 8000 rpm, lightweight all aluminium engine!
If you or your friend is selling their mr2, I might be interested.
Turn it up!!!
Levi Heizer it’s got loads left in it!!
@@SpyderLEE he might as well have an unbuilt 1zz with those numbers!
In sorry state now, been sitting outside for 2 years, engine issues, letting oil past the rings...
2zz turbo 👍😆
I wish people in America liked the spyder 😭😭 guess I’m moving to be with my people
The US has a great following, much more tuner parts available there than the uk
Rob Owen People not liking the car, makes it cheaper...
How much coffee does Darren drink?
Lol he always had a cup in his hand.
That interior is a 50/10!! I need to know how to do that to mine!
You should really consider a K20. You won’t ever regret it.
The yellow car getting an upgraded k20 engine isn’t it?
Nope 😀
i don’t understand the need to turn a single letter into a word. z. it’s one syllable. why make it 2?
I think you need to research more the word syllable. Zed and zee are both 1 syllable. 😂. Learn the basic before trying to correct me on my own native language
Darren please take down your xmas lights!
2zz turbo 🤤 Grüße aus Deutschland 👍
1zz is evolution of 4age .Just same as 4age but little faster 2zz is nothing but overrated crap ,that is harder to modify when it comes to turbo builds .Block and crankshaft are better in 1zz.99% celica turbo builds that you gonna see are GT (1zz) . And yeah if 2zz is that good? Why it isn't stock in MR-S . Just look even at the torque . 1zz is even better in that field .GT celica is lighter too . So if you like track or touge , go with 1zz GT . If you like to be "Straight road racing" guy go with 2zz , even if it's not much faster ,like 1 sec . I'm not even triggered or anything , because I typed all this .I'am just sick of illiterate 'car' people
I know who biult this kit it was blue
Super like 😀👍
格好いい！cool
👍
Prob a honda motor for real
You will find that VW build quality falls far short of Toyota. I have personal experience
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إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى
النَّبِيِّ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا
عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا ﷺ..
اللهم نقّي قلوبنا...وأستر عيوبنا...وأغفر ذنوبنا...وفرّج كروبنا ...
وشافي مرضانا..وأرحم موتانا...وبارك يومنا...ويسّر أمرنا...واغفر لنا ولوالدينا
اذا فشلت في الاقلاع عن الذنب
فإياك ان تقلع عن الاستغفار
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God and His angels send blessings upon
The Prophet, O you who believe, pray
May the peace and blessings of God be upon him..
O Allah, purify our hearts... and conceal our shortcomings... and forgive our sins... and relieve our distress...
He healed our patients... and had mercy on our dead... and blessed our day... and eased our affairs... and forgive us and our parents.
If you fail to quit guilt
Do not stop asking for forgiveness
0:45 to skip the shitty edm kid dance music
Seriously, dump that crap.