Picture heavy update!
I've been getting to work on the MR2 because I wanted it to be done quickly. Over the two weeks we found a 5 speed and finished up the engine.
Got a rear wing for the car
Painted the car black
Engine out
New engine in
The car didn't start at first. Didn't start the second time either. We started retracing our steps and rewiring things, then on the third go, the car started. It sounded damn good, too.
Here's the Dyno sheet from the car. It makes nearly 500WHP... and it's a 1.6L engine.
Basic list of mods on engine
4AGZE Blacktop with;
Brand new Titanium con rods
Brand new forged titanium pistons
Brand new custom titanium cylinder head
Brand new Tomei intake & exhaust cams
Brand new exhaust header
Brand new ITBS + new HKS fuel rail
Bigger injectors
Stock centrifugal supercharger
All new belts and pulleys
Brand new sump + pump, HKS Oil filter, new catch can.
Other mods are basic replacements for an engine rebuild (New sparkplugs, new springs and seals, new bolts, etc)
Other mods not previously mentioned include;
Custom made rollcage
Driver's side Bride Zeta III seat
Nardi Torino steering wheel
I took it out for it's first drive wit the new engine in it.
and one driving shot
This car is ridiculous to drive. It's incredibly lightweight, adding to that is 450+ HP right behind you. The feeling and sound of having an engine behind your back is weird yet incredible. This car is so much fun. It handles great if you know how to drive it, with a tendency to understeer. Snap oversteer is a problem and I spun out two times, but I haven't pushed the car much yet. I can't wait to get out and drive it again. Maybe I'll take it to the highway tonight. Maybe you'll see me.
