4AGE 20V AW11 MR2, The Poor Man's Ferrari [EP8] - THE SKID FACTORY 

When the credits roll and there's nearly 8 minutes of video left you know you're in for outtake gold 👌😂😂😂

Welcome back to The Wood Factory 🤣🤣

Info for the Hoff on tuning 4age20v. The logic that controls the VVT comes in three types for the 20 valve. To the best of my knowledge, silvertop 20v's pre May 1993 have the VVT actuate at about 4400rpm. Post May 1993 they seem to work on throttle position and ignore revs. The blacktops seem to work like this, as described on Club4AG - 1. Starting. When you crank the starter there will be VVT operation until the engine fires up, obviously to allow more air into the engine to allow an easier fire up. 2. Coolant temp. There is absolutely NO VVT operation when the coolant tempt is below 50c except for that brief moment when you operate the starter. Reason obvious, who want to stress a cold engine. 3. Engine rpm. VVT will operate in any rpm between the range of 1500 and 7200 when the inlet manifold pressure is right. The min and max range can be a little out because I was reading from the car tacho. Trust me they are very close. 4. Engine load/inlet manifold pressure. This seems to be the single most important parameter controling the system. The VVT will NOT operate if the inlet manifold has more than about 5 inches of vacuum (can't get the exact reading because everything happen so fast. It's very close.). This is very close to zero vacuum which is atmospheric and that is about the maximum load the map sensor will read to tell the engine in an NA car. As you can figure out the throttle will usually be in the more than 3/4 position for this to happen. 5. VVT will work without the speed sensor.

I'm think Al is starting to enjoy the filming since he can finally troll Woody and make him feel uncomfortable hehe

Woody on the t shirt looks like a family guy character, Quagmire's Australian cousin 🤣

Everyone: "how comes you never build cool $hit like this??" Me: "cause i got no money, that's why!!"

Absolutely loving the sound and polished paint but have to agree with Al on the wheels. Can't wait for the next project! :D

I much preferred the old wheel and tire package for sure. Sorry man, I'm with Al.

"Colour-matched exhaust headers." Great line. Not a bad match, either. :-D

I'm loving Al's voice overs..... The MR2 looks and sounds great.

I liked the old wheels more.

Man that motor sounds good. Awesome job woody, love the build!

Great result, have to agree with Al about the wheels and brakes. Looks like wrapping the exhaust extractors would be a good idea. Plus some snorkel intakes Abarth X19 style.

Rear Mount Turbo supra videos found here! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5q2r-6gMtAw.html

Woody giving creep eye is like a shaven Ron Jeremy in the passenger seat.

17:45 Hoff's like dude, control your outbursts...I don't want to be forced to backhand you bruh...

Damn, car looks really clean after the detail!

If the end of that tuning session wasn't a Lemon Squash moment, I don't know what is. It's like I don't even know you anymore! Never expected I would be jealous at the conclusion of the build - but here I am.

Good on ya for finishing you car Woody! Also say thanks to Al for putup with your crap and all the help he gave to to finish this thing and the wiring and everything else!

'minimal gains from E85 on engines not prone to detonation' Next step. TURBO! Top job boys. What a nice little classic! Good score and good build! Looks mint AF after the detail!

Damn, the car looks f$%king mint 👌

6:55 What I love about this build is how uncluttered this engine bay is!!

The "Hair Nets" thing from the Simpsons is in response to Sea Captain getting dirty and then punishing the crew. Woody, you made Al get dirty touching the MR2 so now you get punished by... owning/ driving the MR2 (or probably just pushing a broom)? Loved the "Infinite Mirror" idea where Art meets Life and vica versa, and yes, totally Rick and Morty. Nailed it.

If this was an McM episode it'd of ended around 14:00, or 21:02. Thanks for all your hard work guys; and all the content you give us to enjoy.

Hahah hoffs shirt "burnout warehouse"

Always love a lil red sports car. One of my favourite cars on Skid Factory.

Marty : 2SEXY Moog : 2WISTD Woody : 2SLOW

Gonna do the typical RU-vid comment here: Al does make a good point... There is no point revving the engine past max power when going for power numbers. AFAIK, it can be beneficial when on a circuit as even though you start to lose power, you may still have more power than the next ratio. Power curve depending of course As always, love the videos guys. Definitely, a video to watch with headphones on! HRRRRRUUUUUURRRRR!

The banter you guys have just made my day, thanks! Cheers from Tokyo Stu

I love this series so much thank you for the entertainment!!

Looks absolutely mint Woody! Excellent work, and spot on homage to the old skool Japaense goodness!

Nice work guys! love that N/A sound. Would be awesome to see you guys out on track or events enjoying the builds you do! especially that MR2! Congrats on an awesome build woody!

E85 has higher octane but lower energy than 98 octane. This means that more fuel is used for the same power production so technically less power is being made. But because higher boost and more aggressive timing can be used the engine can be forced to make more power than it can on a lower octane fuel, if a fuel with as much energy as 98 but much higher octane was used even more power can be made with less fuel burnt.

"Pissed in muddy creek water" hahaha

About 178hp in the engine then is really good, first car on the skid factory i want in my garage, such a cool car the early mr2s :)

Wow this thing turned out mint, I think the Japanese would admire this work!

It turned out way better than expected and it sounds awesome 👍

Love it, there’s not enough built NA cars around, sounds so good

This show is getting better and better every episode. The Al & Woody combo are perfect....👍👍

The Hoff has that 'Keith from The Office" vibe going on. I kept expecting him to pull out a scotch egg.

I really hope we get to see some track time of this car soon!

that amount of power form a 1.6 n/a is still very impressive, well over 100hp per litre

What a lovely little ripper this has turned out to be! :D Makes me want one of my own, but I'm not sure I want the hassle of wrenching in that tight engine bay. Thanks for the video and the extended outtakes, really made my day!

To go from 153HP to 165HP is an increase of 7.84% (165 - 153 = 12; 12 / 153 = 0.0784313; 0.0784 x 100 = 7.84)

Excellent entertainment. You guys are absolute legends.

Awesome build! But I gotta agree with Al, I liked the old wheels better.

Bonus nachos content at the end was awesome! Had me in stitches!

the paint correction is beautiful

Loving it guys! Can't wait to see this thing at the track!

It’s like watching a Malcom Douglas adventure documentary on cars with Al’s voice overs. Love it. Do one with some jazz background music and the job’s on.

Guys, well done hey, that lil MR looks the goods and sounds amazing! *Good choice on the wheels too Woody, they fit just right ;)

Wood factory? That was going to be my other Google search... I had some genuine Rota Equips on my MX5, love the hot boi fitment real deal :)

Really cool sound! Awesome build👍

Such a good series! superb

Damn the paint came up great! I had a red aw11 years ago that looked near pink from faded oem red. It buffed up mint!

that paint came up mint! I remember back home in NZ people loved the old MR2's even tho they used to kill their drives a lot when they caught on fire...:)

Love the MR2, great little pocket rocket. IMO the Rotos were way better.

At the beginning of the video my crazy mind couldn't help but visualize Woody as an eagle with some giant ass talons with those boots 🤔🤣😂😅 Yes, good luck unseeing that ! Lol

Good job with the long out takes on this one, always look forward to the vids.

Boys, loved the banter in the last few minutes, that shit makes this show

Atta boy Woody ;) that’s a sweet ride man..! Oh, thanks Al ;))))

This series has been awesome! So many great and funny moments. Keep up the great work guys.

Legends lads Love the channel Savage job on the detailing Woody :))

Nice Mini lurking at the Hoff's there and the MR2 came out really nice!

Don't you guys ever change your interaction with each other. Someone might just actually think you're having a good time? I think the outtakes are great!!! All the best from Canada

Looking mega fresh after the detail! Classic going from engine refresh to pretty much restoring it 😂

WOW! She shined up really well!

That engine bay is looking very tidy. Great work boys!

great stuff as always guys keep it up

Not bad, factory flywheel power at the hubs. Good job Woods

Damn Woody that is one tidy MR2. Brilliant resto. I love the wheels but agreed with Al the fitment isn't something I'd go for. I would still be pretty happy to own that though 👌. Great job and great series.

Awesome build Woody! Please just fix those wheel bearings before you head out on track.

The vvt on the blacktop is only for the mid range rpm. It should be off at low engine speed and turn off again at high engine speed. Could that be the reason why the engine is not making power past 7.5k rpm?

"Genuine Rotas" love it

On of my favorite channels and love all your builds. Been a great series and looking forward to more. Big hello from Fort Myers FL.

Nice to see a classic mini 🙌

Love the b- roll at the end

10:20 that awkward moment when ya mid conversation and someone hijacks it away from you, you’re just left in the middle all quiet and feeling invisible 😬

That looks so good, I’m surprised the paint came back that good

Al roasting Woody's wheels was gold! I did lol at the Bob Jane 17x7s though! 😂

Friggin love the mr2, looks mint 👌👍

Excellent as always gents!

Nice choice on the wheels Woody! They look sick as mate

Sounds killer!!!!

Looks so good, sounds so good 👍🏼

I prefer the wheels that were on it in the first place. Awesome car and sound, love it

even if your not getting more HP with the E85 I would still run it just for the cooling effect it give's to the upper cylinders think about it all engines run better when there cooler and you live in a really hot part of the world so any little bit helps. it will drop the temp of the incoming air and keep it running cooler.

Absolutely love it!

Love the car and the build! Woody if you’re happy with the wheels then you just do you man!👏🏾 would love to know what other mods you’ve got planned and if you plan on chucking a few more bolt on’s on!

That was a great build good job woody 👏👏👏

Sounds great Woody!

"Genuine Rotas" people gon be triggered.

I love that Al and Woody are not related but yet it's obvious that they are brothers.

loved this series boys....👍👍👍

Looking super tidy now 👌 Hope you've got a garage or carport to keep it out of the sun!

With Al on the wheels

Dude, car looks amazing, max kudos....

'AND THEN I DO THIS' had me fuckin rolling, use the technology against him woody! Hahaha

Nice work fellas

Nice job guys!