Nodalmighty Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 I've also toyed with the idea of using a V161 out of a R34 and making a hybrid gearbox (Supra front casing / R34 rear) and a special sump and making a 4x4 MK4 This, however, would NOT be a cheap conversion and I believe it has already been done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 There's definitely been a 4WD Supra made - crazy Russians - but I can't recall the details of their 4WD system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 There's definitely been a 4WD Supra made - crazy Russians - but I can't recall the details of their 4WD system. It's pretty bonkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 There's definitely been a 4WD Supra made - crazy Russians - but I can't recall the details of their 4WD system. It's a Lenco with an adaptor into a R33 GTR torque split controlled transfer box. These are self contained units and very easy to adapt onto other gearboxes. Doesn't work for me unfortunatley at I need counter rotation on rear prop but normal rotation on the front prop (Front diff is Mk3 Supra upside down with LSD clutches removed as diffs don't like taking full power on the coast side). Still the engineering is fabulous on the 4WD system, the wish bones and some of the other brackets look a bit gash though. I like the 1fz engine reckoned to be good for 1000bhp straight out the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Sounds interesting. What's the ETA for completion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 This will be a good one to follow! Best of luck with it dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 It's a Lenco with an adaptor into a R33 GTR torque split controlled transfer box. These are self contained units and very easy to adapt onto other gearboxes. Doesn't work for me unfortunatley at I need counter rotation on rear prop but normal rotation on the front prop (Front diff is Mk3 Supra upside down with LSD clutches removed as diffs don't like taking full power on the coast side). Still the engineering is fabulous on the 4WD system, the wish bones and some of the other brackets look a bit gash though. I like the 1fz engine reckoned to be good for 1000bhp straight out the box. Well, clearly you've considered a few avenues with this project. Good luck with it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Well, clearly you've considered a few avenues with this project. Good luck with it all! Building cars is like writing software. There are those who rush head long into it fire fighting as they go and there are those who, ponder all the ramifications and possible pitfalls, do paper flow assessments and design a neat concise system. I just wish I could write software like I build cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Building cars is like writing software. There are those who rush head long into it fire fighting as they go and there are those who, ponder all the ramifications and possible pitfalls, do paper flow assessments and design a neat concise system. I just wish I could write software like I build cars Your code always was a bit dodgy How's things Nod? Looks like you've got a nice project going there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Going to having to bail on this project. MR2's are no longer viable now I'm going to be a dad. My wife is selling her MR2 V6 so we can get another Passat Estate. However, this one is going to be a Cheap B5 4Motion model and the Lexus V8 and auto box are going in that. Fortunately the B5 and B5.5 passats were based on the Audi A4/A6 floor pan so it's a north/south with trans axle configuration and the steering rack is way up high above the box so should be an easy(ish) conversion for a RWD only Passat. It's going to be a sleeper this one, no visable exhaust, no body kit, the old MasItaly VTR5's off my old MK3 Supra and a spot of lowering will be the only visible mods. The engine bay has good width as the engine is canted over, this means a pair of CT20b's should fit snug up against the block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Such a shame - but, congratulations on fatherhood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 I've grown out of MR2's. Just driving my wife's one when the Passat broke was enough to remind me i'm 40 this year, and this is a young persons car (I felt embarrassed being seen in it). Besides, an 800bhp shopping barge will be a lot more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I've grown out of MR2's. Just driving my wife's one when the Passat broke was enough to remind me i'm 40 this year, and this is a young persons car (I felt embarrassed being seen in it). Besides, an 800bhp shopping barge will be a lot more fun. The exact reason I do not miss mine one bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennK Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Don't worry Lyndon - just wear sunglasses when driving the MR2. That's what my brother does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Don't worry Lyndon - just wear sunglasses when driving the MR2. That's what my brother does... I did, it was the ear plugs I also had to wear that was the clincher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Congrats to you both on the impending small person. V8 estate, now that will be amusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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