Project Underdog First Drive - Turbo 4AFE Toyota MR2 mk1 AW11 spools up for the first time!
A big thank you to:
www.aemelectronics.com/
www.weldspeed.com.au/
midshipgarage.com/
www.maxpeedingrods.com/
www.mrpltd.co.nz/
A special thank you to my patrons:
Daniel
Pepe
Brian Alvarez
Peter Della Flora
Dave Westwood
Joe C
Zwoa Meda Beda
Toma Marini
Cole Philips
Project underdog is alive! From a bunch of parts scattered around the garage to a living breathing boosting street machine. Building this car is and driving it for the first time is an experience I will never forget. Not that it's anywhere near finished...nor will it ever be :) It's a project car. But a giant milestone has been reached. A completely weird combo of a previously NA Toyota MR2 mk1 aw11 combined with a boosted 2nd gen 4AFE egine and an E51 transmission from a supercharged 4agze mr2 mk1. Half of this car is custom, the other half are parts from a Renault Clio, Alfa Romeos, Audi 100 diesel :) But the combo seems to work really well so far. What a joy. Thank you everyone. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Also, this video has English subtitles you can use because the audio is poor at some spots.
More details about the build: • NA to Turbo - The Ulti...
ECU wiring: • Beginner guide to ECU ...
00:00 Build overview
15:45 Drive
#d4a #projectunderdog
Big day! The audio is poor in some places but the vid has English subs. Check out the businesses that helped make this build and its content possible: www.aemelectronics.com/ www.weldspeed.com.au/ midshipgarage.com/ www.maxpeedingrods.com/ www.mrpltd.co.nz/ Once more, feel free to ask any questions you might have, or alternatively if you want I can try doing a Q&A video. There will be more content in the future of course, especially regarding the software side of things, since I mostly covered the hardware so far. I also hope to do a proper POV no talking drive soon.
Welcome to the boost life Boost school instructor
I have a question for someone who wants to turbocharge an engine that doesn't have much aftermarket support like forged pistons, connecting rods etc, is it possible to use parts made for other engines that have the same piston dimensions?
@@1vend7I have friends who use opel superboss pistons on bmw e30 2.9 conversions so I believe the simple answer is yes.Obviously a lot more research is required on your part.Believe it or not,the old internet forums are very helpful.Most combinations have been discussed for many cars.
@@teamphashash hey thank you so much I'll try to research a little more
As long as parts fit properly with the proper clearance why not, people often use parts from multiple different platforms on a single build
This project cannot be bought - it can only be created, built. Congrratulations!
BUILT needs to be a saying equal to BASED
I mean I got 20k that says your wrong lmao but the satisfaction is unmatched
shoutout to maxpeedingrods for making affordable performance parts. your face when you hit boost makes it worth the money
A lot of they parts are the same as other parts other companies make
@@claudedottin1312a lot of those MSR turbos are made like that because they are literally made in the same Chinese factory as legitimate brands, just a few things are cheaped out on
@@TBPony yes
so happy to see you finally being able to enjoy the mr2. its so nice to see the hard work paying off
Dude you are truly car enthusiasts. I can tell by how you talking about it. It is pleasure to watch you. Regards.
Apart from your engineering abilities, I think that black cat on the engine made a difference. They're great mechanics. I always have mine around when I'm working on my bike, and nothing has gone wrong yet.
18:05 That was so genuine haha. Amazing build.
Some Aussies call flutter a dose or dosing. I Think that's the word you might have been trying to think of. Congratulations on a truly beautiful and epic build 💪👍
Yep, there is good doss and bad dossing, on lift off = good, with throttle = bad
In the US its usually called blowoff I think
I think its called tsutsutsutsuuuu.
The Squirrel noises
Can’t imagine how happy I’am to see you enjoying so much effort finally paying off. Seriously this kind of very uncommon project is what I like the most. All the glitches you didn’t experienced is because of your hard work and experience, please enjoy now ! Congratulations !
hahahha the smile says everything. love the new sound! So happy for you to finally have the opportunity to enjoy the car. we should make a new video now 🤔
Congratulations for getting Project Underdog on the road, it's great to see that you are clearly having fun and enjoying your MR2. Thanks for taking us along on the ride!
Super exciting, but also happy to see the MR2 again.
I think the Australians call that turbo flutter dose. Mr2 is definitely a project car through and through. I can't wait to see a video about it in the future. Maybe driving in the mountains after you get used to its behaviour.
now this is poggers
Clearly a labor of love and a lot of attention to detail, the look on your face when the boost kicked in is PERFECT. Looking forward to more videos about this machine!
Great Job!👍 Careful with that Right Foot!😁 Nothing like the Sense of Accomplishment you get by doing it yourself, to make all the hard work worth it!🎉 Mike in San Diego.🌞🎸🚀🖖
Seeing your face of terror on that first full throttle pull was gold. You're completely right though, those moments after you've put so much work into your car and it's come together and it's everything you've expected and more, those are the reasons we do what we do. Much love man, you worked your ass off for this.
18:05 A man that enjoys his life 100%
I have a turbo 3sfe and it’s great to see another underdog build.❤️
I didn't think anyone was turbo'ing 3sfe's! I have a 3sge mr2 it basically everyone says there's no point in doing anything with the na motors
I ran 285hp on a maxpeedingrods gt2871 @12psi on my mk6 fiesta st150, it's still going strong 2 years later
This is genuinely heartwarming. I can only imagine how satisfying it must be to experience the thrill of a high performance vehicle, all the while knowing that you personally built it yourself.
Ive owned 7 AW11 MR2 cars. One of which I did a 20v 4age silver top swap with the 6speed manual and LSD that came in it from the trueno levin the engine came from. Took a bit of minor fabrication to make the shift linkage work as well as some colling piping custom work here and there. Other than that it was pretty much direct swap. I did have the ecu and had a wiring harness made by phoenix tuning made to help facilitate the ease of the swap. Still to this day one of my favorite cars I have ever driven. These little cars are so underrated.
Finally it’s almost done! Years in the making!
My dude living his dream with spaceship made by toyota from the 90s.. What a beautiful dream👌
That first impression from boost fully kicking in is relatable. I can see you containing your excitement
@18:06 - That look on your face says it all! Congrats on your build!
Epic!! Good to see it going!
That first drive when everything is working and making power is so good. We feel your joy my man. Well done.
that sounds very nice. And yes, I too love boost.
1:33 let's appreciate how fine the engine looks inside the bay. The coil on plug gives such a good look.
This has been an amazing journey, thank you for everything you've shared along the way 🙏🏽 hoping to see more boosted driving soon.
Hey man!!! Long time no see! Thank you!
As a fellow MR2 owner AND having my GPZ completed, I'm super excited to see that your AW11 running! May it bring you many miles of joy.
love to see a fellow petrolhead smiling with satisfaction😊 fair play man, I hope she gives you years more fun.
"too good, I'm afraid of how well this is working" I just got my car tuned on a standalone ECU and its the first time it has driven like a nice, proper car for the year I've owned it. I had the exact same thought! Too good to be true, surely it will explode!
I first thought I missed so many videos. Overview all the way.
Didnt know I was subscribed but it was a pleasant surprise. Thoroughly enjoyed this. I'm in South Africa and had a AE111 corolla with the same engine and man it was fun.Sold it at over 400000km on the clock.Had the lòngest gears ever😂 120km/h on 2nd gear.Welldone on your build.Absolutely love it.
I'm a bike guy, still can't remove that grin off my face each time when boost kicks in. Thank you!
I love how it takes seconds after a scared swearing session to saying it is road friendly. This is the best project on KZhead that I have seen.
Memories are made like this… fun times ahead
My first car had a 4A-FE (Geo Prizm, rebadged Toyota) but that’s about the only thing it shared with your little monster. Awesome build 😊
Congratulations! First drives don't go much better than that.
“I removed somethings, I am not sure about anything” I feel that.
Driving4answers about to find out the limit of a 4afe crankshaft. Godspeed sir.
Speaking silly for the best reason, actual excitement, pleasure and satisfaction. Great work! Thank you for sharing
Man it's been a long time coming. The boost noises it makes sound amazing. Your excitement is contagious, I'm excited for you! Good stuff.
Build Chapter is coming to a close, and Driving chapter has just started!! This is one scary MR2 and I Absolutely Love it!!
A magnificent peek into your persona. Humbling to be able to be witness to your first drive. Those final words, just perfect! Thank you. To me this is your best video.
Thank you so much for the kind words
I love the smile on your face when feeling the boost for the first time! Anyway, I learn a lot from your channel, always waiting for the next video.
That is a very special weapon. Realistically good for 300hp by 1 bar, but if you had 300bhp in a rally car 40 years ago, you'd be battling for the world championship
So glad to see you have the car running. Congrats!
I so understand your feelings, I went from na 7m supra to 1jz and first turbo sounds and bov sounds were so addincting. After 3 years I still go on/off gas just bov and spoolup sounds
You had what my wife calls a "car smile". I get those when I get my car back on the road. Run it hard, repair, repeat lol. Also I used to be a n/a guy, but once I got a turbo I couldn't go back haha.
23:20 The momment it finally clicked what joyous monster youve created. Felt good but dangerous i assume. Cant wait to see it tuned correctly.
Congratulations on the project! Happy to see how happy you got!
thank you for sharing these moments with us! im so happy to see you enjoy your hard work!😊👍
Fantastic to see you enjoying your creation mate. Take care and keep it coming.
Those of us that have done swaps, and finally get to enjoy them, know the joy you are experiencing. :) Due to life, I had to sell my project AW11 that I did finish. I'm friends with the current owner, and I'll see if he can make a video of driving it. You'll get to hear a Gen1 3SGE in an AW11.
Amazing project, really happy that you finally get to enjoy the fruits of your efforts. Can't wait to see more updates on the MR2. Loving this sort of just driving around videos. 👍
The joy that brings project cars is on a different level. You can buy your dream car, but it's never going to bring such feelings when you build one. Also, to clean up the engine bay you can get quite cheap silicone end caps from China, but for the first drive, you always have to have one bolt in some vacuum line. 😅
I loved this video.. felt like I was along for the ride and can feel the excitement! Nice work on the build!
Great to see it all come together and how gratified you were. 👏 👏
What an excellent turnout! These last few weeks I've been really wanting this video and it has come earlier than expected!
20:20 - *I love boost!* 👁️👄👁️ Too relatable.
Awh man, so a joy watching this video. I think we all feel the same way when taking your newly finished project for its first drive. Love the fact that you shared your first drive with us. I’ve been waiting for this. Congratulations, car is awesome
I`m really happy for you! Your joy is really catching from video to the viewer, it`s fun to see how you enjoy and fear at the same time behind the wheel. 🤗
Congrats bro! Good to see it working and boosting! Glad you happy with it!
Congratulations. Glad to see you enjoying your project 😊
Big day indeed! Long time coming!!!
Yes! Finally!! Excited to watch this video, congrats on the build thus far!
I’m so happy to see you enjoy all of your hard work! I know what it’s like spending hundreds of hours researching and building a car. That first drive is one of the best feelings for a car enthusiast.
Great of you to let us follow along with your dreams. Keep it up!
it's great to see you enjoying the car so much! You couldn't have asked for a better first test drive, now you can relax and enjoy fixing the little things at your leisure.
Congratulations on a job well done. May you have many happy years and create many awesome memories as you project underdog journey continues
Even a little glimpse as you were backing out of the garage shows how beautiful the area is. congrats on the build its very inspirational
I feel happy for ya, been watching your videos for some time now, I can totally feel into your shoes and wish you every second of it 😁
The joy on your face is contagious. Very happy to see you enjoying your project.
This was so awesome to experience. Thanks for taking your viewers along with you! So much work for SO MUCH reward!!
oh man i've been waiting to see this coming together, can't wait to see more of ur mr2.
Congratulations man! Please post more about the process. We would like to see all about it!
Wow! Congratulations just seeing your face in that first pull was all I needed.
Congratulations, very happy for you. There are few better feelings than the rush you get when something you created works. That smile says it all. Great job and thanks for sharing.
I find myself smiling so hard for you! So happy for you!
It sounds lovely, what a great little car! 😍🤩❤ Nothing makes you as happy as when you can finally drive properly for the first time after ages. Have fun and enjoy! 👍😁👍
so happy for you!! excited for dyno/ full tune. Bosnia looks so pretty
the joy on your face when it makes boost...💗
Best channel ever! I had an ‘87 and I regret selling that car every time I drive
Awesome! Fantastic work! Thanks for sharing this magical moment. You're joy is plain to see. Love it. A cracking vid!
Thank you for sharing this exiting experience with us. Projects are like DNA and unique to each builder. You challenge all your abilities at the same time and doing it alone is daring. It is handsome!
Your joy and enthusiasm sort of made my day, too. Thank you for your heart-felt content.
Seriously impressive work sir! Love the super informative presentation and your very gentle and easygoing manner.. keep up the great work!! That build is mindblowing
I’m so happy for you 🎉 the excitement on your face is awesome!
Seeing how happy your expressions and everything, it tells us how priceless it has been for you, great job
I love absolutely everything you have done here. Keep it up my friend.
Awesome, buddy. It’s been a long road with this one, thanks for taking us along on your journey. I just finished a series of major upgrades to my red MR2T, too bad we’re on opposite sides of the planet as I fancy a cruise this morning.
The joy you tried to express (but we can clearly see) made my eyes well up...The passion of true car enthusiast is beyond words...Enjoy and keep the vids coming.
Congratulations, I'm happy for you. I know its a great feeling to go out on the first drive.
Major congrats on the project!
Been following along and building my own 80's toyota the whole time, so close to its first drive also, thank you for this, giving me the motivation I need for the last push on the project.
Congratulations man! This kinda thing takes a lot of work but so rewarding and fun! The smile on your face says it ALL! Have fun brother!!!
That thing is an absolute dream. Mad respect for the work you put into it and how absolutely lovely it works. Your face at the first boosd hit is the reason why car guys are so wholesome.
Great to see how good it is. Really happy for you! ...... and ...... Thanks for all the other videos too. Excellent Channel!