Guest scotturnot Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Nice build! love seeing the V8 represented! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Nice build! love seeing the V8 represented! Thanks, could not of got this far without your engineering help and advice (much appreciated). How's your machine by the way? Not been on the lexus forum for a bit, so haven't kept up. Bit of an update today too. Picked up the car from Primary Designs earlier and I have to say I'm very pleased with the result. Very pleased. The manifolds look great and are a 4 into 1 design with a proper collector tube. One of the chaps took some pics for me before fitting as I couldn't get down there myself (very kind of him I thought as I didn't even ask). Once he emails them to me I'll post 'em up asap. As for the rest of the system, there are lambda sensors before and after the cats and 3 inch pipe has been used throughout with the exit being 4 inches. Sits very nicely, new brackets where needed, etc, etc. Again, I'll take some pics tmrw and post up as it got too dark by the time I returned from dropping off the trailer. Its so nice to see an exhaust poking out from under the bumper. The project is back on track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Come on man! Pics of the manifolds already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 I know, it was a bit of a tease eh? You can't see that much from looking into the bay, so it'll be better to wait for the pics off the car. Also, I need some axle stands to get the car off the ground again (mate broke one, typical). Once thats done I can take some cool shots of the underneath and paste 'em together. Thats the plan anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I know, it was a bit of a tease eh? Wouldn't take you to be a pole dancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Wouldn't take you to be a pole dancer That would not be a nice sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 That would not be a nice sight. Wouldn't matter, wouldn't see anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Ok, some (poor) pics of the new exhaust. Lighting is crap sorry, and angles are too as the car is still on the ground, but you get the general idea. Its quite low so ground clearance is a little reduced at the back compared to standard. Still not received manifold pics yet. I'll get some better shots when I can get underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Car is now at Whifbitz having a few jobs done. Mainly - Uprated fuel system Fitting of oil cooler PAS reservoir fabrication and pipes Breather pipe and catch tank Electric fans mounted More news as and when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Car is now at Whifbitz having a few jobs done. Mainly - Uprated fuel system Fitting of oil cooler PAS reservoir fabrication and pipes Breather pipe and catch tank Electric fans mounted More news as and when. I want to hear this fire up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I want to hear this fire up! Get it sorted then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Get it sorted then We're not doing that bit unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 Yeah, I got the feeling you wanted to start it for me. If I hadn't already paid another chap for the harness work I would say just get it working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Small update for you Ed, power steering tank and catch tank arrived today, should look nice under the hood. More coming soon, just waiting for all the bits to arrive. http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/tanks.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Great stuff Paul. Looks very nice. I take it you received the cable ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Oh, by the way. If the car is ever on the ramps, do you think you could take some pics of the exhaust for me? Bit cheeky I know, but I never got round to taking/posting some decent ones up on here. No probs if not. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Great stuff Paul. Looks very nice. I take it you received the cable ok? Yes mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Oh, by the way. If the car is ever on the ramps, do you think you could take some pics of the exhaust for me? Bit cheeky I know, but I never got round to taking/posting some decent ones up on here. No probs if not. Cheers. Yep, will do next time its on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 Yep, will do next time its on there. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Got the car back from Whifbitz today and I'm well chuffed with the work Paul and his team have done. Lots of jobs completed on the engine and bay area which pulls the project forward no end. Thanks again Paul, top notch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 No probs Ed, glad your a happy man, now get the rest of it finished so we can hear that V8 rumble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 A well needed update. Lyndon (loom chap), came over yesterday to finish up in the bay, install the ecu and base map, and start up the motor. It was a long day (and a long story), but I won't bother you with all that... The engine is now running and it sounds sweet. I am a very happy chappy :D:D Many thanks to Lyndon for his time and sticking around well into the night to sort a few teething troubles, cheers mate I hope the other half isn't to upset at me for keeping you so long. Anyway, see attached link for a short youtube video. I hope you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Awesome mate congrats, i know its been a long time coming for you! Sounds brutal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 Awesome mate congrats, i know its been a long time coming for you! Sounds brutal Tell me about it. So much for "not letting the project drag on", which is what I said about a year and half ago. Still, yesterday made it all worthwhile. I don't think I even mind if it doesn't produce that much power, the sound is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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