Couple questions on going single

[Cerikbok]

I am soon to be moving back to the U.S. (Soon is a relative term, early next year). So I have started to snatch up parts here to start my big single build. To give everyone an idea of what I am going for, is literally an entire rebuild of the car. I plan on having the chassis stripped and sprayed (thinking Gunmetal or Saph Blue...) the engine completely redone with pistons, cams etc. Custom interior, basically the whole show car ordeal. I have owned 2 Supras now and I am absolutely in love with them, I just can't picture driving another car, but I digress. To the real point I started this thread.

 

I would like peoples input on what singles are ideal for this purpose, I am looking to make around 500-600 BHP, the car will be street legal with no cage so I can't imagine going above that. What turbos work the best? I ask the question because manufacturer sites are clearly biased and I would like the working mans opinion. What sort of boost controllers/ECU's is everyone running and had the best experiences with? Am I naive to not at least put a half cage in? Will I need to get a 6sp conversion done or will the 5sp gearbox hold that much HP? My last question, which I had trouble finding an answer to on google before I came here is. Do I need to start with an N/A engine to go single or can you take a TT engine single and if so, which is better? Of course most of these answers are based on personal opinion but I figured some of you guys have been around for a while and have seen peoples struggles and could offer me some solid advice.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Nick

Edited May 4, 2010 by Cerikbok (see edit history)

[Nic]

This would be my choice

 

Garrett GT35R (around 550hp) or HKS T04Z (around 600hp)

 

HKS EVC or Blitz SBC iColor

 

ECU - depends who is going to map it, find a good mapper and go with their preference.

 

TT 2JZGTE engine and 6spd gearbox.

Edited May 4, 2010 by Nic (see edit history)

[Bailey.]

Or a garrett to4z, nearly the same spool time but half the price of the hks unit!!

[Cerikbok]

Thanks for the advice guys, always good to hear from experienced people! Keep it coming please! Also, does RLTC work with manuals? Very unfamiliar in that area

[Nic]

Also, does RLTC work with manuals?

 

Yes

 

Depending on which ECU you go for, you may not need RLTC, as some can manage the traction control.

[imi]

Have a look at my cars spec in my signature, there is a link that will point you to my build too, should answer most if not all of your questions.

[Nic]

Yeah have a look through Members Garage to get an idea of parts required. I use to run a GT35R, modifications listed HERE

[Ricky49]

Why are you buying the parts here wouldn't they be cheaper in the US as that's where most of them come from.

[kslb]

Why are you buying the parts here wouldn't they be cheaper in the US as that's where most of them come from.

 

Yeah that!

[Cerikbok]

It's quite the contrary, getting parts here is far easier considering most are made in Japan.

For example a TS bumper runs about 240 quid here, we will even give it 300 for a new one. A secondhand TS in the states cost about $900. Largely due to the part that alot of the neat little things you have here in the UK in volume are very rare in the U.S. The car itself being a prime example, an N/A cost like $15k....