Project Underdog First Drive - Turbo 4AFE Toyota MR2 mk1 AW11 spools up for the first time!
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- Опубликовано: 7 май 2024
- A big thank you to:
www.aemelectronics.com/
www.weldspeed.com.au/
midshipgarage.com/
www.maxpeedingrods.com/
www.mrpltd.co.nz/
A special thank you to my patrons:
Daniel
Pepe
Brian Alvarez
Peter Della Flora
Dave Westwood
Joe C
Zwoa Meda Beda
Toma Marini
Cole Philips
Project underdog is alive! From a bunch of parts scattered around the garage to a living breathing boosting street machine. Building this car is and driving it for the first time is an experience I will never forget. Not that it's anywhere near finished...nor will it ever be :) It's a project car. But a giant milestone has been reached. A completely weird combo of a previously NA Toyota MR2 mk1 aw11 combined with a boosted 2nd gen 4AFE egine and an E51 transmission from a supercharged 4agze mr2 mk1. Half of this car is custom, the other half are parts from a Renault Clio, Alfa Romeos, Audi 100 diesel :) But the combo seems to work really well so far. What a joy. Thank you everyone. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Also, this video has English subtitles you can use because the audio is poor at some spots.
More details about the build: • NA to Turbo - The Ulti...
ECU wiring: • Beginner guide to ECU ...
00:00 Build overview
15:45 Drive
#d4a #projectunderdog 
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Big day! The audio is poor in some places but the vid has English subs.
Check out the businesses that helped make this build and its content possible:
www.aemelectronics.com/
www.weldspeed.com.au/
midshipgarage.com/
www.maxpeedingrods.com/
www.mrpltd.co.nz/
Once more, feel free to ask any questions you might have, or alternatively if you want I can try doing a Q&A video. There will be more content in the future of course, especially regarding the software side of things, since I mostly covered the hardware so far. I also hope to do a proper POV no talking drive soon.
Welcome to the boost life
Boost school instructor
I have a question for someone who wants to turbocharge an engine that doesn't have much aftermarket support like forged pistons, connecting rods etc, is it possible to use parts made for other engines that have the same piston dimensions?
@@1vend7I have friends who use opel superboss pistons on bmw e30 2.9 conversions so I believe the simple answer is yes.Obviously a lot more research is required on your part.Believe it or not,the old internet forums are very helpful.Most combinations have been discussed for many cars.
@@teamphashash hey thank you so much I'll try to research a little more
As long as parts fit properly with the proper clearance why not, people often use parts from multiple different platforms on a single build
This project cannot be bought - it can only be created, built.
Congrratulations!
BUILT needs to be a saying equal to BASED
I mean I got 20k that says your wrong lmao but the satisfaction is unmatched
shoutout to maxpeedingrods for making affordable performance parts. your face when you hit boost makes it worth the money
A lot of they parts are the same as other parts other companies make
@@claudedottin1312a lot of those MSR turbos are made like that because they are literally made in the same Chinese factory as legitimate brands, just a few things are cheaped out on
@@TBPony yes
so happy to see you finally being able to enjoy the mr2. its so nice to see the hard work paying off
Dude you are truly car enthusiasts. I can tell by how you talking about it. It is pleasure to watch you. Regards.
Apart from your engineering abilities, I think that black cat on the engine made a difference. They're great mechanics. I always have mine around when I'm working on my bike, and nothing has gone wrong yet.
18:05 That was so genuine haha. Amazing build.
Can’t imagine how happy I’am to see you enjoying so much effort finally paying off. Seriously this kind of very uncommon project is what I like the most. All the glitches you didn’t experienced is because of your hard work and experience, please enjoy now ! Congratulations !
Some Aussies call flutter a dose or dosing. I Think that's the word you might have been trying to think of. Congratulations on a truly beautiful and epic build 💪👍
Yep, there is good doss and bad dossing, on lift off = good, with throttle = bad
In the US its usually called blowoff I think
I think its called tsutsutsutsuuuu.
The Squirrel noises
hahahha the smile says everything. love the new sound! So happy for you to finally have the opportunity to enjoy the car.
we should make a new video now 🤔
@18:06 - That look on your face says it all! Congrats on your build!
Congratulations for getting Project Underdog on the road, it's great to see that you are clearly having fun and enjoying your MR2. Thanks for taking us along on the ride!
I ran 285hp on a maxpeedingrods gt2871 @12psi on my mk6 fiesta st150, it's still going strong 2 years later
Clearly a labor of love and a lot of attention to detail, the look on your face when the boost kicked in is PERFECT. Looking forward to more videos about this machine!
Congratulations! First drives don't go much better than that.
that sounds very nice. And yes, I too love boost.
I have a turbo 3sfe and it’s great to see another underdog build.❤️
I didn't think anyone was turbo'ing 3sfe's! I have a 3sge mr2 it basically everyone says there's no point in doing anything with the na motors
For what it's worth, D4A, this ole motor head is glad you got to here! Many more successes!
Super exciting, but also happy to see the MR2 again.
I think the Australians call that turbo flutter dose.
Mr2 is definitely a project car through and through. I can't wait to see a video about it in the future.
Maybe driving in the mountains after you get used to its behaviour.
Finally it’s almost done! Years in the making!
Great Job!👍
Careful with that Right Foot!😁
Nothing like the Sense of Accomplishment you get by doing it yourself, to make all the hard work worth it!🎉
Mike in San Diego.🌞🎸🚀🖖
The joy on your face is contagious. Very happy to see you enjoying your project.
Ive owned 7 AW11 MR2 cars. One of which I did a 20v 4age silver top swap with the 6speed manual and LSD that came in it from the trueno levin the engine came from. Took a bit of minor fabrication to make the shift linkage work as well as some colling piping custom work here and there. Other than that it was pretty much direct swap. I did have the ecu and had a wiring harness made by phoenix tuning made to help facilitate the ease of the swap. Still to this day one of my favorite cars I have ever driven. These little cars are so underrated.
now this is poggers
1:33 let's appreciate how fine the engine looks inside the bay. The coil on plug gives such a good look.
Seeing your face of terror on that first full throttle pull was gold. You're completely right though, those moments after you've put so much work into your car and it's come together and it's everything you've expected and more, those are the reasons we do what we do. Much love man, you worked your ass off for this.
I love the smile on your face when feeling the boost for the first time! Anyway, I learn a lot from your channel, always waiting for the next video.
That smile says it all. great build.
I’m so happy for you 🎉 the excitement on your face is awesome!
"too good, I'm afraid of how well this is working" I just got my car tuned on a standalone ECU and its the first time it has driven like a nice, proper car for the year I've owned it. I had the exact same thought! Too good to be true, surely it will explode!
This is genuinely heartwarming.
I can only imagine how satisfying it must be to experience the thrill of a high performance vehicle, all the while knowing that you personally built it yourself.
the joy on your face when it makes boost...💗
That first impression from boost fully kicking in is relatable. I can see you containing your excitement
That first drive when everything is working and making power is so good. We feel your joy my man. Well done.
I first thought I missed so many videos. Overview all the way.
18:05 A man that enjoys his life 100%
Speaking silly for the best reason, actual excitement, pleasure and satisfaction. Great work! Thank you for sharing
Memories are made like this… fun times ahead
Congratulations, I'm happy for you. I know its a great feeling to go out on the first drive.
Congratulations man! Please post more about the process. We would like to see all about it!
love to see a fellow petrolhead smiling with satisfaction😊 fair play man, I hope she gives you years more fun.
Congratulations. Glad to see you enjoying your project 😊
That first boost smile is the best!🎉
My first car had a 4A-FE (Geo Prizm, rebadged Toyota) but that’s about the only thing it shared with your little monster. Awesome build 😊
Build Chapter is coming to a close, and Driving chapter has just started!! This is one scary MR2 and I Absolutely Love it!!
The smartest, not selfish RUclipsr you are the best
I love this video. The passion and excitement is very nice to feel through the video.
Your audio was great, considering you are driving an older car.
My dude living his dream with spaceship made by toyota from the 90s.. What a beautiful dream👌
I find myself smiling so hard for you! So happy for you!
Hey fellow,
Yours is the very rare channels, not some but all of whose content i swallow immedieately. Very intelligent, very easy to digest and fun to watch, to me, being a senior engineer and car enthusiast. Congrats, sincerely!
Great of you to let us follow along with your dreams. Keep it up!
As a fellow MR2 owner AND having my GPZ completed, I'm super excited to see that your AW11 running! May it bring you many miles of joy.
Best channel ever! I had an ‘87 and I regret selling that car every time I drive
So happy for you brother!
This is so sweet to see! I recently did a fun 4age swapped Caterham 7 roadster for a friend running the VW coils and a full wiring harness from scratch and street tuned via Microsquirt ECU. These engines are great!
Didnt know I was subscribed but it was a pleasant surprise. Thoroughly enjoyed this. I'm in South Africa and had a AE111 corolla with the same engine and man it was fun.Sold it at over 400000km on the clock.Had the lòngest gears ever😂 120km/h on 2nd gear.Welldone on your build.Absolutely love it.
I'm a bike guy, still can't remove that grin off my face each time when boost kicks in. Thank you!
Such a great and touching video! You set that car up just like I would've, wheels and all. Great job man, and keep up the wrenching!
I love how it takes seconds after a scared swearing session to saying it is road friendly.
This is the best project on RUclips that I have seen.
Awesome, you shared your trial and error(s) and solution(s). 🤙🏽
Bro, nothing beats that first feeling of that first drive!
Always loved this little car, it looks like it came in a small cardboard box and you just have to build it yourself 😁
Driving4answers about to find out the limit of a 4afe crankshaft. Godspeed sir.
Yessssss I’ve been following this build since the cylinder head porting video!!! Love it!!! 😎😎😎👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The hand animation with this guy is second to none! He cracks me up! Has some great videos too!
Epic!! Good to see it going!
This has been an amazing journey, thank you for everything you've shared along the way 🙏🏽 hoping to see more boosted driving soon.
Hey man!!! Long time no see! Thank you!
23:20
The momment it finally clicked what joyous monster youve created. Felt good but dangerous i assume.
Cant wait to see it tuned correctly.
about to start my own gen1 MR2 project. thank you for inspiration & information
Awesome! Fantastic work! Thanks for sharing this magical moment. You're joy is plain to see.
Love it. A cracking vid!
Congratulations, you made it
A magnificent peek into your persona.
Humbling to be able to be witness to your first drive. Those final words, just perfect!
Thank you. To me this is your best video.
Thank you so much for the kind words
That boost feels incredible, can't wait to see it on a dyno to see the power curve !
Years! We've been following this project for years 👌😍
we are so happy for you, enjoy your unicorn build man, cheers from algeria
Man it's been a long time coming. The boost noises it makes sound amazing. Your excitement is contagious, I'm excited for you! Good stuff.
I was laughing with you like I was sitting in the passenger seat. Knowing exactly the feeling you experienced🙂. I am myself working on a similar underdog project with an old Volvo s60 from year 2002. The engine (5 cylinder) is only the 2.0l low pressure turbo (7-8 psi at the moment). Getting it ready for tuning....not as nearly as complicated as your build but still enjoying every minute of it.
I did already: NGK iridium spark plugs, Hella coil packs, Dual mass flywheel, clutch plate, pressure plate, slave cylinder, camshaft seals, exhaust CVVT hub cleaning(freeing up as it was stuck/not working properly) Retiming engine, Cold air intake in progress, exhaust also in progress at the time of writing, MAC 3 port electronic boost controller, new compressor bypass valve with upgraded membrane and spring, ALL vacuum hoses (and those little inline one way valves) replaced, both belt tensioners, new auxiliary belt, (I have the cam belt and water pump ready to be done very soon), ceramic brake pads and brake caliper rebuild kit, front and rear shock absorbers, front anti roll bar+ drop links, front lower wish bones, boost pipes/hoses done to hold boost properly😏 I recently dropped the oil sump-cleaned it and replaced all oil seals, Complete new positive crankcase ventilation system installed.
I watched I think almost every of your videos.... love listening the way you explain things... learnt a lot from you. Thank you for running this awesome channel. I would love to have your opinion on what can I do to the Volvo if you have the time for a quick advice.
Good luck finishing the MR2....
Big day indeed! Long time coming!!!
I saw the moment when you got addicted to boost. Congratulations!
oh man i've been waiting to see this coming together, can't wait to see more of ur mr2.
The joy that brings project cars is on a different level. You can buy your dream car, but it's never going to bring such feelings when you build one. Also, to clean up the engine bay you can get quite cheap silicone end caps from China, but for the first drive, you always have to have one bolt in some vacuum line. 😅
"....the suspension ... hasn't been aligned... and I removed some things... so...I'm not sure about anything...." 🤣 keep at bro! Congrats. Happy for your milestone.
You had what my wife calls a "car smile". I get those when I get my car back on the road. Run it hard, repair, repeat lol. Also I used to be a n/a guy, but once I got a turbo I couldn't go back haha.
Congratulations on making it to this point! You have the turbo grin now, you couldn't stop smiling during the first drive and that's great to see.
happy to see the build coming this far, we need a outside camera pov for the next time you drive this car pls
Congratulations on the project! Happy to see how happy you got!
My OCD is going absolutely nuts looking at your wiring. I would love to get hold of your car and make your wiring neat and tidy. Great project though, the MR2 sounds truly great!
I so understand your feelings, I went from na 7m supra to 1jz and first turbo sounds and bov sounds were so addincting. After 3 years I still go on/off gas just bov and spoolup sounds
long time in the making... its been fun watching this project real glad for you.
big up uself ute... respect from jamaica
i really liked the gopro over the shoulder view. when the engine is more broken in i'd love to see a slightly more aggressive cruise from that view if you could.
Well done! Nothing sweeter than first fruits of long hard labour.
You're amazing man! Very inspiring! My 318ti is very happy that I watch you haha
Major congrats on the project!
Love this for you man. PS: Flutter sounds cool!
Waiting on this video for a while, congratulations on the first drive
20:20 - *I love boost!* 👁️👄👁️
Too relatable.
Congratulations, I know you have been working on the build for a while now. It's good to see it running and driving. I am also working on a build that isn't common the engine is a Chevy 2200 block with an ln2 head that I ported and reshaped the combustion chambers to lower compression (it will still be high at a calculated 12.6:1) I will also be running bike carbs like your previous version of the MR2. The carbs on mine however will be 4 FCR 41's. Good luck with your build, I would love to see another drive video or track day when it's sorted out and tuned
The summary was a perfect encapsulation of why this work is so good. The car is a collection of stories that can't be bought.
Damn, those last words you said in the video brought a tear to my eye :'D
Congratulations my friend🎉
I subbed for the bike carb project but you have made me fall in love with the turbo
Excellent work