The MR2 transmission is ready to bolt up to the 2.2 3sgte stroker motor. I am waiting on the flywheel to be returned. The motor is in position to be incorporated into the VW Bug.
MR2 Motor and transmission ready for assembly #29
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VW Bug – MR2 Tranny painted and ready for install #28
I have cleaned and painted the Toyota MR2 transmission. Ready for rear end drivetrain mockup on the VW Bug.
Get the Toyota MR2 stroker motor back and prep for install #27
I finally get my Toyota MR2 2.2 Stroker engine back from ATS Racing. I am also getting some more parts ready to start the VW Bug rear drivetrain assembly.
VW Bug / Toyota MR2 Front end development continues #26
While still waiting on my toyota MR2 engine to return, I am spending some more time aligning and planning the VW Bug front end assembly. The conduit is temporary for alignment only.
VW Bug / Toyota MR2 Front end mockup continues #25
More work on locating where the Toyota MR2 front suspension components will reside under the VW Bug body.
Initial VW Bug / Totota MR2 Front end mockup #24
After getting back some brake parts, I have started assembly of the front end components. These are the MR2 parts being fit into the VW Bug.
Alignment of the VW Bug drivetrain boxes continues #23
Alignment of the VW Bug drivetrain boxes continues. Showing some of the finished MR2 drivetrain parts.
Finish construction and mounting of the VW Bug drivetrain boxes #22
I finished constructing the front and rear drivetrain boxes. After carefully lineing up and squaring everything, I bolted the boxes to the floor.
Clean & paint MR2 Rear end components and finish rear drivetrain box #21
Clean and paint most of the rear end parts to get ready for the motor to be returned from the build shop (ATS Racing). Show constructed rear wheel box that contains both rear wheel boxes.
Remove the VW Bug body from the template and replace locating materials #20
I have now removed the VW Bug body and set it aside for storage. I have also replaced the internal “body hollows” location devices. Getting ready for chassis assembly.