I figured I should start up a thread as I've had a few people asking me what the latest is on progress with my car.
The car is a 1996 Facelift Gunmetal six speed and it came from the factory with some nice additions like the UK spec brakes, torsen diff, Recaro reclining bucket seats, and TRD sideskirts and spats. I've had the car for approx six years and have come close to selling it a couple of times (house deposit, always working abroad etc) but fortunately I never actually had to get rid of it.
Up until now the car was making great power out of a pair of Turbo Technics replacement turbochargers at a BPU level with a full decat, Nur Spec R, walbro pump, K&N panel filter, ducted front mount intercooler, HKS DLI and a few other bits and bobs. In terms of performance it would outpull an RS4/6, SL55AMG from 50mph+ and the only thing I've stumbled across that was faster (bearing in mind I'm not into street racing so I haven't raced a lot of exotic machinery) was a lovely Gallardo Superleggera. As you all know, that kind of performnace soon seems normal and it's easy to want more. I've been wanting to build up a single kit of my own and spend some time getting it all up together to the exact spec I want with no compromises for quite some time and I've now managed to kid myself into thinking I have time to finally get the single turbo installation completed.....Finally I will have my single Supra!
A few of you have seen the car and one or two have driven it but for the benefit of those who haven't seen it (and are interested) I've attached a few pics.
The basic spec will be as follows:
Precision 6776 DBB turbo (67mm DBB)
Gas flowed cast iron manifold
Four inch downpipe and midpipe
Tial 44mm wastegate
Recirculated wastegate outlet
Solaris S6 ecu
Bosch 044 pump
Bosch EV14 900cc injectors
Dual feed high flow rail and Aeromotive regulator
Aquamist 3D mappable water injection
Front mount intercooler
etc etc
There are lots of custom made parts being used and I'll just let these unfold as the thread progresses. I'lll keep things updated as much as possible and try to add plenty pics as I know everyone like photos!
I'd like to take this opportunity thank the people who are helping out on the install when needed and especially for those who are helping with the fabrication and work on all the custom parts. Thanks very much guys....greatly appreciated
Right now the car is laid up, stock turbos are off and I'm in the process of fabbing up a few key parts like the downpipe and intercooler piping.....
Part of me thinks it's a shame to spoil the existing engine bay and a shame to remove such a nice working setup but I guess that's the price of progress!
Engine Bay
My Custom “Turbo Kit” (no ceramic coating yet though)
Rolling Road Results So Far
Modified Cast Manifold
T6776DBB Turbo
Mock up of general turbo side parts (before welding wastegate parts)
Intercooler and Intake Pipes
The Ceramic Coated Turbo/Exhaust Parts
Custom Bosch 044 Pump Setup