5 reasons why I K-SWAPPED my MR2 Spyder 

If I buy the Spyder and K-swap it, I'm blaming you. My wife would come for you after I rat you out. It's like that among Spyder enthusiasts. What? No one told you? :) Keep on it, man. Very informative work you do. Who would not want a light-weight mid-engine reliable sports car with a power to weight ratio the K24 can give? See? Your fault!

Thank you for the review, you brought up good points. As an engineer, I was hoping to have the 5 points bullet listed and reviewed item by item, so I was clear about what they were. I sped through the additional comments and tried to get the gist and this us my take, not necessarily in order: 1) K series availability is great 2) Stock power is much better, and the ability to use standard internals for higher power applications, 3) Lots of aftermarket support 4) Reliability 5) ?

I have a very healthy 2zz runing but i have to agree, the K series is on another level. For me im only sticking to the 2zz cause its impossible to legalise another engine in my country but i can pass the 2zz as stock, wich i couldnt with the honda

Combine K-series power with MR2 handling and braking. You can't get much better than that for under 30k. Plus the car is super light and mid-engine. I'm never selling my MR2 Spyder. I want to buy an mk1 next.

man that mr2 surely looks like a fun build, I just think a K Series is a bit heavy but not too bad. Surely look forward to seeing your upcoming videos on the Spyder soon!

I'm in the middle of a turbo 2zz swap. But hey man as long as your happy with the set up you got (despite the current issues) and it puts a smile on your face, that's all that matters.

Ooooo the vibes in this video and edit. 👏👏👏 This is prime time 📽️. So much talent. 5K is so close!!! 🏆

While I disagree with your hp output estimates for the 2zz , they’re capable of 210-20 whp (check out R9k) I do agree there’s no contest. K series is just more power and options, especially when you go for the bigger k24.

There almost identical engines but me being a Toyota fan have to agree that at the end of the day, the k series are a better overall motor compared to the 1zz or 2zz. As long as your happy man who cares what anyone else thinks, it's your car at the end of the day, enjoy it and have fun with it!

Damn. I remember a k20a front clip was available for 500 around the time I got everything for the 2zz swap and the ItBs I’m making for it. It was SUPER hard to stick with the 2zz route I’m going but honestly I wish I got it anyway....

great and super inspirational build my man. keep it up and stay safe brother:)

I beat you too it. I got the K24 swap 2 years ago. :P The power and torque profile of the K20 or K24 fits our car better. That's just a fact.

Even though I run a 220 crank HP 2ZZ, I still would like to go for K20. Same reasons: more aftermakert toys, more useable torque. Although, I personally think that K20 is a better option than K24 just of its ability to rev. But thats perhaps the discussion of HP/rpm vs. Torque :) oh, and here it is also great due to eligibility in the class of up to 2 litres. Great vids. Check up my channel - there is one vlog in English and I will make more content eventually.

dope bro i am happy you came to the dark side and went k series

TLDR; more aftermarket does NOT = better. Why have 20 manifolds to choose from when your car only needs ONE good and proven one? why spread the funding to 20 companies so that 20 might die? why not just have 2 or 3 so that 2 or 3 companies can refine and survive for the future of the platform?? keep things simple - *repeatable, and replaceable*. 10 years from now obscurities will be impossible to replace. and that is the downfall of "TONSSSSS of aftermarket choice" sometimes "a LOT of aftermarket" isn't necessarily better, the more important question would be if all those choices are interchangeable or SIMILAR quality. As a tuner of many many (many... many) things, I will say this; I'd rather have 2 aftermarket brands to choose from that are both good, than 50 good brands, and 300 hit or miss brands. all of which don't necessarily mesh and the hordes of "idk.. do your research" gatekeepers on the forums who don't actually know (and never did) the answer to questions about all these aftermarket parts. Nothing worse than spending money 3 times for a single task. and it happens all the time to us when some kid brings a pile of parts to assemble onto their engine and they don't even fit together. It also means those 2 brands are go-tos and will generally last longer because of 500 different companies vying for supremacy, hundreds will go bankrupt and things get discontinued, look at the miata scene, they have 3 maybe 4 very good brands to choose from. it's easy to just go grab and forget. all proven. all good. all reliable. and all get plenty of funding (less to choose from = more people buying what's actually available = company longevity)

I agree with you bro there is alot more aftermarket support for those engines. The 2zzge is dosnt got much. You right in every aspect. The 2zzge has only 3 places that make any support for them and only one that has more consistency in makeing parts available for them. The other two stop makeing parts for them.

Love your videos bro! these make me start looking around for a mk3 keep em going

Great video, I just found your channel and plan to watch the build series. I picked up a 1991 MR2 and I'm starting the K swap. Just posted a video of starting the K24 on my garage floor on the shipping pallet. I'm waiting on the Hux racing cannibal kit which uses the e153 Toyota transmission. I'm near Seattle too so I'll be looking out for your stickers.

DAAAAAMN DIDNT KNOW THIS WAS CAR AND GUN CHANNEL

Keep up the great content dude, your channel is great.

I just bought a Spyder its going to need a lot of work tho

Problem with 2zz swap is probably the C60 transmission

zz's are boring. i went k24 and wouldn't change a thing.

Wanted to say thanks for the content. I'm on the fence between a k20/24 hybrid build, or a 2ar for my spyder currently. I had a turbo 2zz, but the transmission was extremely fragile, and while I am in love with the idea of a 2.7 NA 2ar build, people are starting to report eb60/62 bearing failures, so I'm a little gunshy about another weak Toyota transmission. No shortage of people abusing the Honda 6spd with huge amounts of boost, and little to no reported failures. Also, I really like those fender flares! Wanna be a cool guy and tell me where I can grab a set?? Thanks!

Should of gone with a 2gr swap. I did a MZ swap in my mr2 and love it. Going to do a 2GR swap next

Well, at first I think you shouldn't compare 2ZZ and K24, even K20 - competition to 2ZZ is B18 from Integra DC2. Even this riny 0,2 liter makes a huge difference in N/A engine, also K-series are couple of years newer. But still B18 is better than 2ZZ, but just not that much. Secodnly, 2ZZ's can whitstand great power, their first problem is not engine, but a gearbox in which 3rd gear fails around 300 horsepower mark. In factory the had maximum output of almost 300 horsepower in Lotus cars, where internals were just the same as VII gen Celica. Maybe they fail above this range, but in such lightweight car I see no point in more than 280 hp at wheels. Don't mind, I like Honda engines, B18, K20 and F20 are so fantastic, but 2ZZ's are also great. In my opinion stick with Toyota engines in Toyota cars and Honda engine in Honda cars... and what you mentioned about people swapping K20 and K24 to RX-7, also not a big fan of that - kinda hate it to be honest. And for me this tiny japanese cars are all about high rpm, not high torque, so if I had to Honda engine swap MR2 it would be K20, not K24. Also not a big fan of new Type-R Civic's that are turbocharger from factory... it's not the way. Just my opinion! :)

Agreed. That zzz just like the car itself its soo few out there

The car is rear heavy and stuffing a heavy k series in it makes it even heavier, 2zz swap has better handeling characteristics because it’s lighter than a k series

inline 4 NA : honda > toyota 6 cylinder (with or without turbo) : toyota > honda sports car : honda > toyota sedan/ truck/ suv : toyota > honda after market support : honda >>>>>> toyota

WELL SAID!!!

Hi, good job..just wondering how much heavier the K motor is compare to 2zz , do you feel any different in the handling department.. cheers

Where's the vid on the regrets of using the K20....I'm thinking about the kswap as well, I'd like the comparison

I was thinking about the same swap, how about the insurance bro, does it cover the swap?

Toyota can't build a 4cylinder as good as Honda without strapping a turbo to it k20/k24 are way better engines then the 2zz could hope to be

Hey! i just recently got a Spyder and i was wondering if you had a list of where you got your spoiler, back bars, wheels and lights (both headlights and rear) thank you sir!

How are you doing it? Are you following a guide or are you just savvy enough to know what to do at this point in your life?

One reason I won't k swap Honda have no interest in rwd . So they made a few s2k and unaffordable nsx . Honda run n jump.

I think your Kswap with a turbo can make over 1200 hp have a look a PFI Speed. There are way more options available, Kyle from PFI runs over a 1000 with 2 eBay turbos. He can run 9.01 quarter mile times you can also make it four wheel drive if you want to. There are way more k motors available than the 2zz motors, like in the millions of car sold world wide.

What you think about 2ar-fe swap instead k24?

I also live in the Seattle area and wondered if you know who could help me do a K-swap for my 2000 MR2?

5 Reasons why you K swap your MR2 1- You're a Honda fan boy 2- You're a Honda fan boy 3- You're a Honda fan boy 4- You're a Honda fan boy 5- You're a Honda fan boy I could bet my life that if Honda would've made and MR "cheap" car you would've have that instead.. and is alright.. whatever makes you happy.

K20 or 24?

Where you located in Washington man? I’m trying to link

How much did it cost to k swap it ? Did you do it yourself ?

Hola, Luis de Panamá, tengo un Mr2 año 2000, necesito el cable para abrir tapa de motor, no se como pedirlo que código o serie es el que usa este carro, me podría guiar. Saludos.

Tesla swap!

2zzge poca fiabilidad,poco rendimiento y no es poco que además poca potencia se le puede sacar... Honda power

in past i had a Silvia and driven Alfa Romeo GTV-spider : surprised for his very good handling (multilinks at rear suspensions)