Great job! I did a 2ZR swap in my Yaris (I think I might be the first in CA that's CARB legal) and was debating going 2GR but I really wanted a manual. Glad you're able to make it work with the auto and sounds like you don't mind swapping the gearbox in/out every couple years for smog. Aside from the Evora, the only other 2GR/MT that I found could be CARB legal would be from the Tacoma, which I assume BAR would say no to since it's a truck. Even if they said yes there's more complications with that setup: FSE, longitudal mounting, gearbox, d4-s, etc.
Congratulations! If you do end up going MT what's your plan for bi-annual smog? Have you considered the changes needed to swap stuff over beyond the trans/mount (harness/ecu/etc...?) I looked into going 2GR/MT CARB but haven't talked to the ref yet, as the sourcing for the components would have to be from an Evora (engine/trans/ecu/emissions/etc.) and the price is prohibitive. Have considered talking to the BAR about cross sourcing the engine/trans but haven't gotten there yet.
For bi-annual smogs Id most likely just be swapping back and forth with manual and auto. Id have to develop some sort of "package" for each setup, to easily swap between the two. Which yes that would include harness, mounts, etc for each package. A 2GR/MT BAR setup is only achievable with the Evora stuff like you mentioned. However, the engine/trans doesn't NEED to be from an Evora from my understanding, since a 2GR is a 2GR. BAR mainly looks at the ECU VIN and checks if your configuration matches the VIN. From my research on the Evora stuff, the Evora uses the same manifolds as the Camry, so if you can somehow prove they are the same to BAR, that can most likely be sourced easily. The ECU and stuff would definitely be the trickiest part. The Evora expects a few chassis sensors (yaw sensor, ABS, etc) to stay happy. Without those the ECU would throw codes.
@@maxsehic Would love to watch more if you decide to set the conversion packages up. Thanks for the detailed response, yeah the CAN issues are a problem, though yaw sensors and stuff aren't too bad to add. Integration into my car will be annoying (ZZW30).
@@puredrifter125 Yeah the spyder is definitely more difficult for the 2GR. BAR stuff gets more complex when you're doing a swap into an OBD2 chassis as well.
your car is stunning man!
Ur the goat man, looking forward to a write up!
"Maaaaaa, Max finished his 2GBAR!"
2GR BUDDY
Great job! I did a 2ZR swap in my Yaris (I think I might be the first in CA that's CARB legal) and was debating going 2GR but I really wanted a manual. Glad you're able to make it work with the auto and sounds like you don't mind swapping the gearbox in/out every couple years for smog.
Aside from the Evora, the only other 2GR/MT that I found could be CARB legal would be from the Tacoma, which I assume BAR would say no to since it's a truck. Even if they said yes there's more complications with that setup: FSE, longitudal mounting, gearbox, d4-s, etc.
building a 2GR MR2 in 10 minutes when
awesome! was gonna say why not move to a state with better options for cars? here in texas we dont even do inspections anymore
Congratulations! If you do end up going MT what's your plan for bi-annual smog? Have you considered the changes needed to swap stuff over beyond the trans/mount (harness/ecu/etc...?) I looked into going 2GR/MT CARB but haven't talked to the ref yet, as the sourcing for the components would have to be from an Evora (engine/trans/ecu/emissions/etc.) and the price is prohibitive. Have considered talking to the BAR about cross sourcing the engine/trans but haven't gotten there yet.
For bi-annual smogs Id most likely just be swapping back and forth with manual and auto. Id have to develop some sort of "package" for each setup, to easily swap between the two. Which yes that would include harness, mounts, etc for each package.
A 2GR/MT BAR setup is only achievable with the Evora stuff like you mentioned. However, the engine/trans doesn't NEED to be from an Evora from my understanding, since a 2GR is a 2GR. BAR mainly looks at the ECU VIN and checks if your configuration matches the VIN. From my research on the Evora stuff, the Evora uses the same manifolds as the Camry, so if you can somehow prove they are the same to BAR, that can most likely be sourced easily. The ECU and stuff would definitely be the trickiest part. The Evora expects a few chassis sensors (yaw sensor, ABS, etc) to stay happy. Without those the ECU would throw codes.
@@maxsehic Would love to watch more if you decide to set the conversion packages up. Thanks for the detailed response, yeah the CAN issues are a problem, though yaw sensors and stuff aren't too bad to add. Integration into my car will be annoying (ZZW30).
@@puredrifter125 Yeah the spyder is definitely more difficult for the 2GR. BAR stuff gets more complex when you're doing a swap into an OBD2 chassis as well.
There is a little wind noise spud
@@mr2_nate Must’ve been the 2AR spirits saying hello
2 g’s for a 2gr swap? i’m doing something wrong
Where did you get the auto soft close engine lid from?
I think the u151 did that, didn't want to hear the sludhbox slander
No buzzball. 0/10.
I looked for it