Terminator Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) Take one mildly modified Auto TT and turn it in to an ultra quick, six speed, single turbo, silver machine, well that's the theory. Having closely followed some of the developments of a few cars on TO4R, a few years back I was inspired by Garth Weaver, who had his car built by Dana Westover of Virtual Works Racing. What attracted me to Garth’s project was not just the power of the car but his goal of having a car that had all the comfort features of a stock MKIV. I love air conditioning, it is one of the last things I wanted to give up. I wanted a beast of a car with potential to deliver over 1000bhp but still feel like a usable car. Thanks to TO4R I knew it could be done, as Dana produced a comfortable and plush ride with a total animal of an engine. Taking on Busa’s on a roll and beating them had a certain appeal, especially in the comfort of an air conditioned cabin whilst listen to my favourite music, probably Pink Floyd or Monster Magnet. The lyrics “Space lord mother mother" would be my choice once my car gets back on the road. So the target has been set, all that remains is to turn it into reality, the fun begins. I will post updates and pics as my project progresses. At the heart of this build is a Virtual Works Racing motor, the spec is closely matched to Dana's own engine, which took his car in to 9.1 second quarter mile territory. Also using a 74mm turbo I hope to have similar power while still being a daily driver. This project was originally an attempt to make a 1000bhp drag car , started back in December 2006, but due to having other Skyline powered track car projects on the go at the same time, this got pushed into the background and put on hold for 15 months. After completing the track cars, the appeal of a drag car was gone, I decided to rethink and change direction, from a drag strip, TH400 box, missile, to a fast road/track car with a six speed manual box; same Virtual Works built high compression engine, same turbo, just different drive train and an extra foot peddle. For the past seven years my car has been pretty much unaltered; an Auto TT running BPU 1.1 bar. The engine bay looking pretty standard. It has been fun to drive, but it is time to change.The pic below shows how the engine bay looked at the end of February 2008. Edited July 29, 2010 by Terminator Updated web links + adding original car spec and details (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 awww yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Sounds good, all the best with it...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Good luck with it Phil, thought you'd been a bit quiet recently and now I know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 wow this sounds very interesting. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I hope this one materializes:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) Thanks Pete, I have been a little busy , the build is going very well, it started quite a few weeks ago. I really owe a lot to my friend Martin, he makes any form of modification look easy. Working with the car on his a ramp is a really luxury, it beats laying on a cold concrete floor. The build s moving fast, everything that is coming off the car has been removed. The new engine and box are in, the loom is done, bespoke fuel system is about two days away from completion. I have to got to London to pick up some bits for my custom Exhaust. We have a fair bit of fabrication to do, but nothing too taxing. I can't quite make up my mind if it is the power or the 6 speed box that I am looking forward to the most. The only thing slowing us down is the parts we find that need due to changing designs as we work. I am so impressed with the mapping Martin has done with the RB, that I am going to have him do all the road mapping, with Dimitri pushing the map into the higher levels. Edited September 28, 2009 by Terminator (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I can vouch for the RB25 200sx being an animal, last Saturday night on my way to my DJ gig I popped into Phils and was treated to a spin in the 200. Its a beast, and the driver has fairly big cahoonas! Lightning fast acceleration in 3rd/4th, WOT with the poly bushed arse end lifting around all over the place certainly opened my eyes. Looking forward to seeing yur project finished Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 A few pics of day one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks Jezz, Tom will be impressed by your comments. I think he is driving it even harder now. I think Tom was still being a little reserved, especially given the two engine blows and all the work involved with taking the engine in an out three times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 More day one pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 Day two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Looking good Phil, all the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Nice one Phil I need a go in this when it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshBhp Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Keep up the good work fella. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I love these kind of threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 blimey, your not hanging around this time and about bloody time he he looking forward to seeing this in the flesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 looks a great project mate all the best with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Fantastic work Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 aii thats looking cracking phil. get more pics up lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mattsupra Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 love the motor superb job matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 It's quite amazing how much you can get done in a day when you've got a few competent hands around you. From that first camera angle you could've done an entire stop motion video, from driving in to monster in 60 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 (edited) blimey, your not hanging around this time and about bloody time he he The delay has been caused by me funding/working on two 200SX / Skyline conversion projects. Now they are out the way, I have one focus. Nice one Phil I need a go in this when it's done Most certainly Nic, just get over here. We will take a spin then I'll buy you that pint I promised years ago. Edited September 4, 2011 by Terminator Corrections made (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 It's quite amazing how much you can get done in a day when you've got a few competent hands around you. From that first camera angle you could've done an entire stop motion video, from driving in to monster in 60 seconds. Really:innocent: watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Really:innocent: watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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