My new Supra/rebuilding Dude's drag car

[jevansio]

Cheers mate, it certainly is! A bit nerve wracking at the begining, especially giving it some beans but soon got over it

 

 

 

I'm almost certain they are in place but will check tomorrow, good suggestion, thanks Jay

Not just the metal ones on the side, the rubber one on the front

[Homer]

Not just the metal ones on the side, the rubber one on the front

 

Rubber one? That's new to me, better take a closer look! thanks

[jevansio]

Rubber one? That's new to me, better take a closer look! thanks

Look towards the back of the car from underneath the engine, as if you were looking at the bottom of the flywheel

[Scott]

Look towards the back of the car from underneath the engine, as if you were looking at the bottom of the flywheel

 

Is that not 6spd only?

[jevansio]

Is that not 6spd only?

I dunno, I'm just chucking ideas at him, I've never seen a 5 spd box

[Homer]

Can't say I noticed one on the 6spd either. Will confirm tomorrow

[James]

I dunno, I'm just chucking ideas at him, I've never seen a 5 spd box

 

Never stooped so low in the Supra world have ya Jay? Hehe!

 

Nice one Homer, chuffed for you mate

[tDR]

What about going R154 box now along with the 2JZ-GTE to avoid the stupid expense of the Getrag these days?

[Homer]

What about going R154 box now along with the 2JZ-GTE to avoid the stupid expense of the Getrag these days?

 

Too much hassle (lots of parts needed, and not all are very easy/cheap to source) and they're so expensive these days I'd rather just spend the extra and get a 6th gear and hassle-free install. Gone are the days when an r154 could be had for £100! Bloody drift boys are snapping them up.

 

Got a few contacts who can get the v160 for about the same as a r154 & all the bits needed to convert. If I do change it will probably be for a v160 or 161

[davej705]

Nice looking supe;)

 

Was that wing vent standard,I've seen them on a few supra's and like them

[tDR]

Was that wing vent standard,I've seen them on a few supra's and like them

 

Was standard on the 'wangan' import only special models.

[Homer]

Nice looking supe;)

 

Was that wing vent standard,I've seen them on a few supra's and like them

 

Not standard, they were made by the previous owner.

 

The ones you might have seen are from the widebody TRD supra, this one isn't a widebody, it's stock just with the same sized holes cut in.

[Pete]

Congratulations Darryl! Glad it's working.

[Homer]

Last little update before the next stage of the project starts...

 

Clocked up 300 miles this weekend and surprisingly the car has been perfect Didn't lose any oil, water, fluids, etc, brakes work fine, in fact it drives lovely Since the MOT I've not had to touch anything on the car other than put fuel in.

 

The only real fault is the rear view mirror has a bit of a rattle!

 

All set for Llandow

[RobD]

Nice to hear bud, so whats the plans for the future? TT or v8?

 

I'll be doing a "how to" on fitting a r154 when mine goes in aswell, if you dont want the outlay like the v16* it should be right up your street

[Rob_Mitchell]

good to hear mate.

 

next stage?? or is it secret lol

[Homer]

Next stage: Brakes and suspension. Brakes are already purchased (UK spec fronts, jspec rears with new pads and discs, new master cylinder), just waiting on delivery.

 

Suspension is undecided as yet.

 

TT engine is on the cards, but that won't be this year

 

Rob, will be interested to read your r154 thread when it comes up, I'm undecided on the box as yet, but am swaying towards the v16* options at the moment.

[RobD]

Next stage: Brakes and suspension. Brakes are already purchased (UK spec fronts, jspec rears with new pads and discs, new master cylinder), just waiting on delivery.

 

Suspension is undecided as yet.

 

TT is on the cards, but that won't be this year

 

BC's whifbitz have on a special would be my choice right now!

[Homer]

Little update as I'm moving on with some of the mods now.

 

1k miles later, the car has been absolutely fine so far, not taken a spanner to it since the MOT

 

After taking a friends NA supra for a drive last month it was clear there was lack of mid range power on mine, which after a trip to SRR and some checks by Ryan a issue with the timing was found. Ryan corrected this. Ryan also found a hose disconnected from the intake which we think was leaving the butteryfly open resulting in mid range torque drop.

 

Before and after dyno graph, about 6bhp gained at the top end but 30lb/ft gained in the mid range. Nice and healthy for an NA, but it's still far, far too slow for me, needs a new engine - with a couple of turbos

 

 

 

Also picked up some UK front brakes from RichardStock, a real bargain at £320 Going to clean these up, paint them stock black and add some new Supra decals before fitting.

 

[Abz]

Looks like it is going well!

[ManwithSupra]

Little update as I'm moving on with some of the mods now.

 

1k miles later, the car has been absolutely fine so far, not taken a spanner to it since the MOT

 

After taking a friends NA supra for a drive last month it was clear there was lack of mid range power on mine, which after a trip to SRR and some checks by Ryan a issue with the timing was found. Ryan corrected this. Ryan also found a hose disconnected from the intake which we think was leaving the butteryfly open resulting in mid range torque drop.

 

Before and after dyno graph, about 6bhp gained at the top end but 30lb/ft gained in the mid range. Nice and healthy for an NA, but it's still far, far too slow for me, needs a new engine - with a couple of turbos

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=119401&stc=1&d=1288123994

 

 

Also picked up some UK front brakes from RichardStock, a real bargain at £320 Going to clean these up, paint them stock black and add some new Supra decals before fitting.

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=119402&stc=1&d=1288124144

 

Awesome mate, was nice to meet you

Will be nice to see the brakes all painted up with new decals, hope you enjoy them

[adnanshah247]

Little update as I'm moving on with some of the mods now.

 

1k miles later, the car has been absolutely fine so far, not taken a spanner to it since the MOT

 

After taking a friends NA supra for a drive last month it was clear there was lack of mid range power on mine, which after a trip to SRR and some checks by Ryan a issue with the timing was found. Ryan corrected this. Ryan also found a hose disconnected from the intake which we think was leaving the butteryfly open resulting in mid range torque drop.

 

Before and after dyno graph, about 6bhp gained at the top end but 30lb/ft gained in the mid range. Nice and healthy for an NA, but it's still far, far too slow for me, needs a new engine - with a couple of turbos

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=119401&stc=1&d=1288123994

 

 

Also picked up some UK front brakes from RichardStock, a real bargain at £320 Going to clean these up, paint them stock black and add some new Supra decals before fitting.

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=119402&stc=1&d=1288124144

 

if you need a hand on painting etc the callipers give me a shout

[Abz]

if you need a hand on painting etc the callipers give me a shout

I'll come along too... well to make the tea.

[Homer]

Cheers for the offers gents, but it didn't take too long

 

Satisfying job completed though! Before (the top glossy layer of paint has come off them over the years):

 

 

After painting with Hamerite high temp paint (smooth finish)

 

 

Sheet of decals (£10 off ebay). Basically just cut out the decal, peel the backing sheet off, apply the decal to the caliper and then peel off the clear front sheet:

 

 

 

All done:

 

 

They are not as shiney as the picture makes them look, just the spolights in the kitchen reflecting!

 

Hopefully will fit them at the weekend if the weather holds out

[Graham S]

Wow, they look spot on dude, good job! Seem to have come out spot on!