I'm making it official right now. We're going to parking lot build an MR2. I'll try to keep this first post updated with info so it is easy to find.
Location: $2018 challenge host hotel
Time: Starting Thursday (10/11/2018) morning. About 7 AM.
Car: 1986 MR2 (as seen here)
Team: anyone who wants to help is very welcome
Contact: Me - via pm works and I can give you my cell number too if you need it
The plan:
Car is currently rust free and in good shape except for the following issues. 1. it is NA. 2. it is automatic. 3. It has a blown head/headgasket 4. it has poor paint. We're going to fix all three of those issues in the parking lot by swapping in a supercharged motor and manual transmission. We might try to fix the paint too. Sound aggressive? Yes, but insert your favorite Teddy Roosevelt quote here (basically they all just mean "nut up or shut up").
Work Items to-do (stolen almost word-for-word from page 3):
I think the way to go (assuming things don't just melt down into chaos) will be to have three main groups, we'll call them A and B and C. This is the general overview currently. I will bring some cardboard for each team's list, as well as some 'wishlists'.
1:
- A) Remove stock engine, transmission, axles, wiring, pedal assy, console, shifter.
- B) Prep SC engine and trans, install clutch, mate the two together.
- C) Go mount the tires on the wheels.
2:
- A) Install manual shifter and cables, console, pedal assy, install new clutch hard line.
- B) Test fuel pump. Work out all wiring changes according to printed instructions Robbie brings.
- C) Replace front brake disks and pads, front sway bar bushings. Inspect front suspension. Test fit front wheels/tires.
3:
- A) Install engine and transmission, connect axles, shifter cables, plumbing.
- B) Connect wiring, troubleshoot wiring, get engine to fire (fluids first!).
- C) Replace rear brake disks and pads. Inspect rear suspension. Test fit rear wheels/tires.
4:
- A) Exhaust connected. Bleed brakes and clutch.
- B) Graphics.
- C) Registration packet, build book.
People can jump between the two groups at will but having the distinction between them will probably help a lot at the beginning. We will have designated runners for parts/fluids/paint/food/drink as well as a person documenting, both would be separate from these groups.
We'll have a piece of cardboard with two wishlists for "stuff" and "people" that we can add to and keep on display for people to jump in. So 6 hours in it might say:
"Stuff: CV grease, JB weld, gear oil"
"People: Wiring wizard, aluminum TIG expert (BYOW)"
Other relevant threads to keep together:
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/201x-classifieds/aw11-mr2-parts/142027/page1/
https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/2018-challenge-news/141082/page1/
http://www.padandwheels.com/mr2/4agze/wiring.html
https://midshiprunabout.org/mk1/1985-1986-mk-i-automatic-to-manual-transmission-swap/print/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/44567.Theodore_Roosevelt