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My VVTI GT35R Single Conversion


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I'm off to the garage tomorrow with Ryan to get on top of my mapping. They've had a few issues wiring up the Solaris and getting it turned over, but I'm sure Ryan can work some magic tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get her back tomorrow but if not, then I guess it'll be a few more weeks :(

 

Fingers crossed!

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Well today was one nightmare after another!! FFS!

 

The VVTI throttle body with the drive by wire has a motor that goes into a failsafe mode when the std ECU is not connected. This presented half a day of trying to find a work around. Non-vvti throttle bodies don't fit as they have different mounting holes. We eventually rotated the pedal position side of the throttle body that connects to the throttle cable by 45 degrees to get around the failsafe position and restore control. We also couldn't connect the pedal position sensor, as the std FPR was getting in the way but seeing as we don't use it that's no big deal.

 

Then the nipple on the Map Sensor broke off, the spare was broken and there were no other spares to be found. We eventually glued the nipple back on to try get up and running. Ryan will bring a new one when he sees me next.

 

We got the car started and popped it on the dyno in the late afternoon, when we realised that the alternator wasn't charging the battery. Not sure what's wrong there yet. We took a few measurements but we're speculating that the alternator was damaged when the pulleys were changed. We're only getting 11v when the car is running at the battery.

 

We also discovered that the bonnet won't close which turned out to be the BOV, which we re-angled. It still wouldn't close, as the breather kit from Whifbitz has a k&n airfilter on top that also got in the way. That'll need to be modified.....

 

That was basically the whole day.

 

A big thanks to Ryan and Wayne for getting through today :thumbs: Ryan popped a basic map on to get the car running, so that we can sort the other issues and test drive it off boost until we can get him back to map it again.

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Doesn't sound that good Mark. :(

 

When is the next day planned with Ryan?

 

I have no idea.. :( I need to get all the issues sorted before I even think of booking him as I hate wasting his and my time. As I'm a contractor, no work = no pay, so today cost me big time.

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Sorry to hear you troubles. It will be all be worth it when you feel the kick from that turbo ;)

 

The K&N filter on the whifbitz oil cooler is close but does not prevent the bonnet closing, where have you got it mounted??

 

I have that cursed do-luck bonnet. I have a feeling it's thicker in that spot where the k&n filter goes. I'll most likely have to blnk the top hole and weld on a side mount for the filter. I'm just uploading pics and videos, so you'll see what I mean....

 

That bonnet has forced me to move the BOV position, sell the TRD strut brace and now the oil catch issue, plus it's heavier. I don't know why I mess with Toyota's standard bits.

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Yup, no chance of it fitting with the heat proof in place, mine touches the bonnet.

 

That does supprise me, mine fits no problem with the heat shield in place.

 

I have that cursed do-luck bonnet. I have a feeling it's thicker in that spot where the k&n filter goes. I'll most likely have to blnk the top hole and weld on a side mount for the filter. I'm just uploading pics and videos, so you'll see what I mean....

 

That bonnet has forced me to move the BOV position, sell the TRD strut brace and now the oil catch issue, plus it's heavier. I don't know why I mess with Toyota's standard bits.

 

but it looks ace, thats why we do these things :thumbs:

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pics...

 

My swapped HKS exhaust from Jamesy:

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100210&stc=1&d=1256151696

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100211&stc=1&d=1256151696

 

Some interior shots:

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100212&stc=1&d=1256151696

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100213&stc=1&d=1256151696

 

Engine bay:

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100214&stc=1&d=1256151696

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more pics...

 

Dent in the exhaust. Looks worse than it is...

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100215&stc=1&d=1256151919

 

Side on dent - not too deep:

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100216&stc=1&d=1256151919

 

Dent from below:

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100217&stc=1&d=1256151919

 

The EGT sensor

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100218&stc=1&d=1256151919

 

Front Titan anti-roll bar

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100219&stc=1&d=1256151919

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... and more

 

Front antiroll bar

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100220&stc=1&d=1256152224

 

Front ARB settings

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100221&stc=1&d=1256152224

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100222&stc=1&d=1256152224

 

Rear ARB settings

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100223&stc=1&d=1256152224

 

A shot inside the VVTI inlet manifold

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100224&stc=1&d=1256152224

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and more......

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100228&stc=1&d=1256152660

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100229&stc=1&d=1256152660

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100230&stc=1&d=1256152660

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100231&stc=1&d=1256152660

 

Boost solenoid rubber mounted to prevent noise and vibrations.

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100232&stc=1&d=1256152660

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just a few more...

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100233&stc=1&d=1256153029

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100234&stc=1&d=1256153029

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100235&stc=1&d=1256153029

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100236&stc=1&d=1256153029

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100237&stc=1&d=1256153029

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last few then a video if it will upload...

 

BOV re-angled upwards and the Breather filter removed temporarily to close the bonnet:

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100239&stc=1&d=1256153226

 

On the dyno...... but not for long :(

 

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100240&stc=1&d=1256153226

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Looking great there Mark :thumbs: Anymore pics of the rear wing?

 

Must be frustrating, but it will all be worth it :)

 

Thanks Nic, have a look at the pics from post 151 onwards in this thread. There are a whole bunch :) no new ones I'm afraid. My hands were a bit too dirty for too many pics today...

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