600HP Turbo VR6 Swapped Toyota MR2 Spyder: Build Breakdown 

btw are you going to make a list in the future of the cost for this?

It's terrifying. I have it turned down because I'm not ready for it.

I'm like 25-30k usd in, I was going to do a full build biography later. I may include some form of breakdown on that.

It would feel better than the new Chevy Corvettes

​@@OfficialDiatkoMusicEeh. The ZR1's are gonna become weapons.

The only reason I was able to persuade this, was she drove a silver TT that I hit a deer with. This donor car was for "spare body panels".

Thanks, been a little slow on new uploads lately, but I've got plenty more coming.

I'm not trying to be that guy but you should really consider harnesses if you don't have them. 600hp in an mr2 spider with no airbags is a recipe for danger

They are on the list. I'm going to do a roll bar at the same time. I'm not pushing the car until then. Leaving it at an easy 350 for now.

Where is the ratchet that was used as a plug? Did it finally make it back into the tool box

@Jacob Black It's been properly dealt with. I made a plug finally.

Everyone else does to. Don't worry about. Great video series.

There's been a lot of trial and error to get everything to work and fit, I wish I would have filmed the whole process.

@@269Garage I can imagine!

One of the best sounding engines

Thanks, I'm excited to see the final product. In my head it's gonna be pretty cool at least haha!

Thanks!

Thanks! Glad you do. It's getting better by the day!

Thanks!

Thank you! I appreciate it.

Thank you!

I fabbed my own, and I sourced my engine and gearbox from a TT, which is the same block as the R32 or Touareg. I'd think the best 2.8 source would be from a mid 2000s jetta. Just make sure they're 24v instead of 12v. If I need a new block for mine, I'm gonna use a Touareg block since the R32 ones are rare. Also, all VR6 blocks are cast iron no matter what size if that matters.

Must be pushing some major watts.

If only I could get my hands on a tesla motor for the front wheels.

The front ones are kinda shown in the second video I posted. Not sure if I'd recommend it unless you've done a full audi electronics swap, and need the hub and sensor design. I'll be doing a video in the future on finishing the air suspension setup that will have more detail on the rear setup.

What are knuckles

The hunk of cast iron that connects to all of the suspension components and wheel hub. Or the red guy from Sonic the Hedgehog.

Stylistic mostly and ease of installation and removal of the drivetrain. I can pull it in less than an hour, or 3 beers.

@269Garage Gotcha! So it would've been possible to fit the vr6 and kept the wheelbase the same?

Yeah it's been done documented one other time on youtube

It was indeed. Too much actually.

Thank you!

It's a blessing and a curse

Thanks for the comment!

Longitudinal vs transverse layout

It still runs, it's just a street car for now

Turbo kit was about half of it with about $25k total. Could be done for well under 20 with a custom turbo setup. Car was $5k when I bought it.

@@269Garage sounds great man, i hope things go well with the car and id love to hear a start up and some pulls in the car

Thanks, I will definitely post with pulls once it's back on its feet.

Both engines are capable of big power, just one sounds better than the other, and has a better dyno curve for both hp and torque. It's all about preference at the end of the day, and I work on VW/Audi as my hobby. I'm not a Honda guy.

⁠@@269GarageSo nicely said ! Your a very motivated talented guy ! Im watching this at least a year after you had posted this and i am hungering to hear more about how it performed on the street or track ? I drove a 450 HP 91 MK2 a few years ago and i was shocked at the grenade curve on throttle. It wasn’t really a fun drive as it was a handful when the turbo was spun up so much power all at once and especially in a 2,700 pound car i cant imagine 600 or 700 HP in that little go cart lots of smiles per mile . I liked and subscribed !