Finish torque down on Toyota MR2 flywheel #31

The Toyota MR2 flywheel and crankshaft needed to be secured (keep from spinning) in order to torque down the crank bolts. I used a small piece of wood backed up with a bolt turned sideways against the tranny locating pin in the block.

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Install the MR2 3SGTE flywheel to the stroker motor #30

I can now install the Toyota MR2 3SGTE flywheel. It had to be machined twice, once for the bolt holes and once for resurfacing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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