RobD Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I know there was a project log done by a member showing his progress through the whole process but for the life of me cant find it any where, I tried different searches but nothing! Can anyone remember or give a link to this as i want to do a little research now i've decided to defiantly keep my supra! ! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Have a look here mate: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=136136 An excellent guide written by Miko_supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefyblx Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Here you go pal http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=130455 Edit.....Dam to slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Thanks alot, me and a mate are going to hopefully do the conversion one weekend at work , just wanted to read up and make sure the mounts are the same and a few other little queries we had ! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 With a mate and a decent engine hoist 2 days is plenty. Good luck with it Just pay attention to the bit about the fuse box connects, they are a PITA to get right if you are not prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I'll be getting mine done to soon, i pick up the engine next week. Hope yours goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Hope yours goes well to! Just deciding whether or not to go bpu at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 With a mate and a decent engine hoist 2 days is plenty. Good luck with it Just pay attention to the bit about the fuse box connects, they are a PITA to get right if you are not prepared. Thats the only bit thats a bit concerning but to be fair that project log is very good so hopefully no problem (fingers crossed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Hope yours goes well to! Just deciding whether or not to go bpu at the same time! im not putting the 6spd in yet so keeping it stock power, ive heard stories of the gearbox going bang when running over 400BHP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I'll be getting mine done to soon, i pick up the engine next week. Hope yours goes well Pm me the price you are paying, and whos doing Ta:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDO Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Good luck Rob_boi with the work.. Also dibbleyuk done his own conversion and went BPU at the same time, sure if you have any questions give him a PM and sure he will be able to help! Mine is in being done at the moment.. can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Hope yours goes well to! Just deciding whether or not to go bpu at the same time! Out of interest, which g/b are you fitting Rob? are you swapping out any of the rest of the drivetrain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 I have a 5 speed manual at the moment, I've heard that they can take upto 400bhp aswell which is more than enough to keep me entertained! I was thinking about a LSD also but didn't know whether or not they do a LSD for a 5 speed or if a 6 speed LSD would mate with a 5 speed , haven't really looked into yet to be fair! Main priority at the moment though is to get the key marks sorted from my bonnet that someone kindly left there yesterday (Day after i bought it!) , and a few other things sorted before i go down the TT route! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Good stuff, which flywheel and clutch are you fitting? LSD is very nice to have, but isn't *needed* as such. Something for the future though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 I'm keeping the stock flywheel and going for a RPS max street i think it was me and Mr Whiffin was talking about , it has been recommended by a few na-tt owners aswell! I want to get bigger wheels and get a set of coilovers before i get the conversion done and some better brakes! One thing that concerns me is my current gearbox has done 90 odd k ! Whats the usually life expectancy on a 5 speed box? And do you think it will be worth getting a box with less miles? I would like a 6 speed box but can justify spending the money they cost if the 5 speed box would be able to cope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Being in a similar position the last few months, from what I've found it's best to just leave it stock boost and use the 5 spd with the uprated clutch. It's fairly tried and tested and very few have had major issues that way. BPU will be pushing the box a little bit, so it might be a best option to just run it stock until you can go to the next level properly. If you're coming from an NA I'm sure the TT will be more than enough to fulfill your power needs for this year Just don't get drawn into the BPU thing (as good as it is) as it could mess up the rest of your car as the drivetrain simply isn't strong enough to handle the torque. Enjoy it as it is and do things the right way is all the advice I can add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Good advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Being in a similar position the last few months, from what I've found it's best to just leave it stock boost and use the 5 spd with the uprated clutch. It's fairly tried and tested and very few have had major issues that way. BPU will be pushing the box a little bit, so it might be a best option to just run it stock until you can go to the next level properly. If you're coming from an NA I'm sure the TT will be more than enough to fulfill your power needs for this year Just don't get drawn into the BPU thing (as good as it is) as it could mess up the rest of your car as the drivetrain simply isn't strong enough to handle the torque. Enjoy it as it is and do things the right way is all the advice I can add. If i was to change the box in the future what else would i need except the 6 speed box and prop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Been thinking, another thing that im unsure about is my exhaust is an aftermarket one , its a cat back , will i have trouble matching this up to the new system? And if i wanted to decat it in the future what sort of problems would i be looking at (if any)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couv3z Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 if your using a J-spec engine i would have thought that will be ok, i still have the N/a mid section of the exhast in there, With regards to the 5-speed box, it will be ok to BPU there are plenty of people out there doing it, (Myself shortly to be included just need a boost controller now) there a few people putting 500bhp through the 5-speed, don't think its wise from what i've read but that is at its limit If you do have a FMIC it would be a hell of a lot easier to do it now while your putting the engine in, as you already have the bumper off and you'll be able to take the front impact bar out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 I dont have one at the moment but would be easier in the long run! What decats are you using? And if i did decide to put a 6 speed box in the after a while what would i need to convert from a 5 to a 6? Obviously the box an prop, would the diff have to be changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couv3z Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 only got the 2nd one out at the min, not going to fit the frist one till i get the boost controller and then i'll proberly wait till after MOT time. its definitly fun hitting 1 bar of boost tho lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 To be fair i'm just looking forward to hearing the turbo's singing ! No better sound lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Are you going to fit the additional differential bush on the rear sub frame? If not i highly recommend you do this. I didn't do it on mine for the first couple of months of driving it and i suffered from really bad wheel hop as for the added torque, which completed ruined the driving experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Anything that it needs it'll get done ! What mount is this? Does it attached to the back of the diff and attaches to the subframe? And is it a major job to fit or should it have fixing points already there? Also has there been any other issues since you added the TT engine? I apologise for all the questions lol , just want to get a full picture of everything that needs to be done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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