I tweaked the editing style a bit more. trying to keep shots a bit more continuous and a bit more to the point. This was helped quite a bit by upgrading to Final Cut Pro. As i get used to the software it should get even better. Thank you for your patience in letting me get this video out. The next one should follow within a month (depends on holidays and the day job).

Bookmarking this vid to come back in a few years when I have $ 😂

Great Video Marc!

I am speechless. Very comprehensive initial video for an MR-2 SW20 2GR-FE build. You've covered everything up to the smallest details (what parts to shave off/grind when mating the engine with the trans, the bolts used, torque specs, common issues, etc.). This makes me confident to do it on my own! Now I just need an SW20 and the 2GR-FE. ;) Thank you very much!

You really are very easy to listen to, and you have an excellent instructional style! Great job on this one Marc!

Thanks a ton for making this series!!!!

This is perfect timing since I’m getting ready to replace my blown 5sfe. Thanks for making this and your contribution to the community!

Thanks for sharing your jdm project you make it look so easy 👍

You're doing an awesome job, thanks Marc

Most interesting engine vid I've seen in a while.

Great vid! Keep 'em comin'!

Awesome videos thank you for putting these together!

Oh my gosh. This is amazing! Thanks for this! I'm 2 years on jackstands but I have a feeling 2020 is my year.

Really helpful thanks Marc!

Stumbled across your videos after watching some K-swap videos. I’ve always been more of a Mazda fan but I have a soft spot for the SW20. I still remember going for a spirited drive on a coastal (Australian) road years ago in my little turbo 4WD Ford Laser (same shell as the early 90s USDM Escort) and a SW20 easily kept up through the twisties. Nowadays my family car is actually 2GR-FE powered (Kluger/Highlander), this video makes me want to buy an SW20 and do the swap. I’ve always had a thing for small 6-cylinder powered cars, and the MR2 would be worthy of the effort at least, unlike KL swapping a 90s Mazda.

I’ve been debating between K20 or 2GR and this is persuading me now, Thanks

Nice video, wish I had this a few years ago lol 😂

im still missing both the car and the engine but im sure as hell be saving this for the future lol nice job sir!

Good video for sure.

your so smart, you know so much.. goodshit bro! Keep it up! Question: what’s your dream car?

Sick!

Interesting, the vvti line on my 08 rav4 used the double connected crush washer on the back of the block and a single washer at the top

Looking good. I need to test drive an SW20/SW21 MR2 with the 2GR to see how I like it. I currently have a stock 94 MR2 Turbo and I'm not really impressed by the 3SGTE in stock form.

Thank you Marc for putting these videos together. It's so nice to see it done and you make it look fun. I am a little confused on what year Avalon axle mount works best. Would you happen to have a part number for the best fitting one? Thanks

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I need to replace the timing chain on my engine, toyota has some OEM engine hangers to pull the engine… what did you use to pull it?

I can't remember what video I saw where you are talking about upgrading the fuel pump, but you mentioned with the Aeromotive 50-1200 you may need to upgrade fuel return line size? I will be reinstalling the 5sfe, but want to just replace the fuel pump while the engine is out and prepare for a future engine swap. Can you advise on what exactly I should do to run the Aero pump with a 5sfe. Thanks!

I think you might have misspoke when you were talking about the three bolts attaching the top of the transmission. You said m10x1.25 and I believe they are m12x1.25. At 8:13

Is there not a bore for a pilot bearing at all? Or does that gearbox not use a pilot bearing for some reason

At 03:06 on the motor to the right, that brass colored bolt with what looks like a breather tube. What is the purpose of that?

Do you know if one needs to the two center coolant tubes that flow in the valley under the intake if you are eliminating the heater core? Could one block them off and just run a crossover at the back of the motor between the two heads?

will the transmission of 1993 mr2 5f-e work with this 2GRFE Engine ? also i have seen that the Lexus ES also used this engine is there any difference ?

What clutch cylinder have you used on the 2gr after mating is the manual transmission?

Hello thanks for the great video, question did you use the entire new stlye 153e trans from a different make of car? Or was the new style trans also available in the MR2?

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Question on the shaft if I’m using a non turbo transmission what do I need to do to make useable ? Do I still use the Avalon bracket what shaft do I need? And does it need to be milled down ? Thanks

how similar is the sw20 bay to the aw11? could i use most of this information when doing that swap?

Hi mate.....I recently got the 2gr-fse version...does the 3s transmission bolt up to it aswell...was just eyeballing the bolt holes in the engine and trans today and it doesn't seem to be in the same locations

Man, I wish I could just send me car to you and have it in safe hands while doing the swap haha

thank you for making all this video and parts, hope soon i will oder it here is a few question if you'd be so kind to answer will be really thankful: 1. I see on u web site 2 ecu, but dont really understand which one is better and whats the different between those? 2.I read about ECU that there is "VVTI target angles changed to remove torque tapering off at 6250RPM rev limiter raised to 7200RPM" so its will not damage or make resource of engine much lower ? 3. I see the diagrams on you web site but there is only for RAV ECU, so that would be the same for highlander ECU also ? 4.Whats you think if i install your highlander ECU and wil have a OBD, is that good idia to have just screen and bluetooth adapter so like electric dash, or its buggy and slow ? 5. And the last question nowhere i can find information about 0-60 aftrer swap 2grfe Thank you very much

Wait so you can just bolt up a solara transmission ?

Excellent video as always Mark, just a question, that oil line your using in 15:48, is that a custom part or a toyota part?

Does anyone know if there are any particular steps to skip or different steps to take when pairing the 2gr to an E351 transmission instead of an E153? I've read they're mostly the same but just wanted to check, thanks.

Will a 2gr bolt up to an r160? Do you know the 2wd RWD manual compatibility options?

Where did you find the hoist brackets to lift the engine?

Hey Hi! What kind of rear-wheel drive manual transmission would you prefer for this engine?

So you said a 340hp beast. Is that just from the tune setup on the ecu you sale? Or did you mod the engine other than the bolt on from video? awesome though ill be waiting for more.

I really need to find a 2gr

Great video Marc ! Will you be doing a video on AC?

I like the videos your doing, should help a lot when I decide to do this swap.. (I know I will eventually) Any word on if the Scion tC 6 speed would work? I think I have one sitting at work that Toyota never called back with diff noise.

Hey bud whats a good toyota trans rear wheel drive ,that i caan use

Hi frank I got gs 300 v6 I need a flywheel clutch what do I use pls get back to me

What are those headers from a toyota mr2?

If you guys sold a guide with a part list and step by step instructions I'd probably buy it just to look at it.

Do you know if I can use a 3gr fse ? I have a Lexus gs300 with 2jz swap and I have the 3gr waiting for a car 😂👌👌 thanks

What would I need to swap a 2gr into a1998 Toyota surf

Can you custom this box?

What's best oil in these motors ??

What do I need to install to a 2gr to get 340hp

Anybody have the model number or year for the latest Solara transmission??

Is that Mr2 transmission the same used with the 2ZZFE

THANK YOU MARK:WOULD YOU REPLY TO ME TO WORK OUT A 2GR-FE TURBO ENGINE FOR ME SO WE CAN GO OVER DETAILS

I cant find for the life of me a big enough sized tap wrench handle. Every single one is 1/4 to 1/2 and the tap I got is too big to fit into that. Cant find one that's bigger anywhere. Also could just use a regular socket wrench but I can't find a female to female socket adapter! Am I being stupid and overlooking something?

PRO-TIP: Use GREEN Brākleen (acetone, carb cleaner) instead of RED Brākleen or you’re going to be scrubbing all day. The green stuff works like magic.

And how much money will it cost?

You should 340hp my Rav4!

Hell no gotta have ac😅

im so confused what i just watched-