The time has come to build something we can call our own. After tossing around a few different ideas. We settled on a road less traveled, and decided to drop a K series into the back of a mid 90's MR2. Car came all the way from Texas. Its an NA Hardtop non-ps non-abs car. So off the bat its already a bit lighter than the other models. The power plant was an easy choice. Tons of power, lightweight, cable actuated transmission, good aftermarket support. Once its all ready to go, it will definitely be boosted and receive a heavy dose of positive manifold pressure. Ok enough talk, on to the good stuff.


How it looked a week ago after a quick rinse once we got it off the transport. The picture makes the paint/body look decent but it definitely isn't. Its going to need work/paint but we will leave that for last.


The previous owner pulled the motor before selling it off. We took a few more misc parts out of the bay that will no longer be used for the K series motor.



I picked up a used k20z1 from our friend Jdmdc529.




Fast forward to today, we decided to drop our motor into it to take some measurements and see what clearances are looking like.






We dropped the motor in with a set of DSS pro level inner joints to check clearances and axle angle with the larger 108mm porsche style joints. So far it all seams to be working out as planned.






That is where we left off. We will be updating pictures as we complete different aspects of the swap.

Our goal is to get the car running on the factory k20z1 shortblock and a decent turbo setup then once we get it all working as we would like, swap in a more power appropriate engine.

Cannot say how excited we are to get the ball rolling on this new project!!!