Stu Page Posted September 14, 2002 Share Posted September 14, 2002 Hello, Just put my deposit down, pick up my first J-Spec MT MK1V TT in 3 weeks if paperwork goes ok!! I'm pretty new to this game, last car owned was a UK Scooby for 4 yrs, so was looking to get something a bit more refined. Reason for the post, I'm after some advice on where to start on the modding trail. Car currently has HKS Induction kit + Super Drager muffler, not sure if full system though. I'm looking to get around 400hp's, reliable useage of course without having to change the turbos as yet. Questions are, what do i need to look at? Larger Injectors? Front Mount Intercooler? New ECU? Fuel system change? Please bear with me as I am not too up on all the acronyms, but would appreciate some advice on how people have increased their Surpra's potential. I thought I'd take advantage of my stay here in Japan to source the bits, but not fit them to the car until it is SVA'd on my return to the UK. Hope to hear from some of you soon. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradb Posted September 14, 2002 Share Posted September 14, 2002 Nice one Stu, the tech crew will be here to assist shortly. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 14, 2002 Share Posted September 14, 2002 Tech Crew Here!....well stage 1 tech crew anyway.... 400 Reliable HP on Ceramics...at the flywheel or the wheels. At the Fly is possible, at the wheels would be a tall order. 1. FMIC - HKS Type S will do...no need for a bigger heavier one 2. Full Decat - make sure it doesn't leave your boost uncontrollable. Chris Wilson in the UK does 2.5" decat pipes which seem to be a good size for holding boost to 1.25bar. 3. Max boost you should be running on j-spec turbo's is 1.25-1.35bar IMO. 4. Get a boost controller - Blitz SBC-iD/DSBC ones seem to give the most control. 5. Injectors...possibly you'd need to get your fueling checked. If it runs too lean then yes you'll need to upgrade them...this isn't the most simple of processes. To just drop in injector would require that you got high impedance ones...the UK system is different and uses low impedance. 6. ECU - as you're in japan I would look into getting a JUN/MINES/Blitz ECU - these by default run a richer fuel map, include a fuel cut defencer and de-limit them. They are also mapped to your car when first installed, AFAIK. You might want to consider an Apex'i S-AFC to help trim the fueling in the future. 7. Run the best fuel you can! 8. Get a boost gauge and an EGT gauge fitted. Then get it dyno'd.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Page Posted September 14, 2002 Author Share Posted September 14, 2002 errr.. whats an EGT gauge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted September 14, 2002 Share Posted September 14, 2002 egt = exhaust gas temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted September 15, 2002 Share Posted September 15, 2002 Welcome to the BBS! How come you had a UK-scooby? Do they sell them in Japan? If they sold UK Supras, you could get one of them, since they are a higher spec (larger brakes, 550cc injectors etc). Whats it like in Japan, car-wise? Are there many Supras about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted September 15, 2002 Share Posted September 15, 2002 Hi Stu and welcome to the BBS. Good choice of car. Any info on your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Page Posted September 15, 2002 Author Share Posted September 15, 2002 Thanks for the welcome people! Looking forward now to getting the car so much! Did you know here that you must rent a parking space before you can buy a car??!! And this is the real beauty, you have to get the police to MEASURE your space, to check the car you buy actually FITS the space!! SShah, Had a UK Scooby in the UK while I was resident, not until this year did work ship me out to this strange land. Japan is a weird place, very strange in many ways but logical bearing in mind how crowded everything is here. Public transport service is EXCELLENT, but on the roads there are traffic lights every 20m. Not a great backdrop for developing fantastic motors but they seem to do it! As for the car, it is a Silver 1994 6spd MT, HKS Super Drager Muffler + Induction kit and a different front bumper. Not sure if it has CATs on it, but standard everything else, 60,000 km on the clock and seems pretty good condition inside and out. Thought it would be a good car to start modding. :D I'm going to source most of the parts here but get someone in the UK to do the work, (After the SVA!) nyone know of a decent Supra garage place around Milton Keynes?? Any suggestions welcome! Thanks Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted September 15, 2002 Share Posted September 15, 2002 You are in Luck Leon Green, one of the best has just open a service centre there. He willl do everything you want and more. The only limit is your wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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