Abz Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Loved reading through the updates and she sounds great on tick over. When we going to hear her scream? The paintwork looks gleaming!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Fingers crossed it won't be long. 13th/14th she's booked in for. As long as she holds together I should be putting down some power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Nice to see you back on the road nearly. All the best with the mapping mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Cheers bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GAVBEY Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 No bud, not a spark. I'm an engineer though so like to be hands on where I can. Only really got set free with the Supra as it was my first non-daily drive car so I didn't need to worry if I couldn't fix something right away lol. I've always loved the Rex. I would have had one at one point but I can't fit in them. I REALLY struggled with my old MK2 MR2. Have you thought about a 2JZ RX7? RX7 nible-ness and looks with the reliability of the 2JZ. I'm over in Larkhall btw, you should come along to our meets next year. We love all cars really Cheers mate, they're still coming Ah nice one, Yeah i will be 100% up for meeting some of you lads. I was thinking about doing somthing like that. 2jz is a bit too tall for the engine bay, some lads use the 1JZ. The price of the hoors are insane though. id just be better selling the rex and saving for a supra haha. I love the look of supras too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) So my worst fears were realised. I suspected that I may have a fuel leak from one of the pipes, turns out the return pipe had corroded and was weeping slightly. It wasn't noticeable when the system wasn't running (pressurised) but I went out to a small petrol smelling wet patch. So, it was finger out time. I've been meaning to change the fuel lines to larger braided lines for a LONG time. I was planning on doing it over the next couple of weeks but this has brought around a bit of urgency considering my car is being mapped on Friday. Came in from work and got to cracking. I'll stick some pics up later but I didn't take any of the stripping process. Getting the old lines out is a complete PITA and requires a lot of manipulation. I ended up breaking off the lines part way down at the back so that I could manipulate it more. It really depends on how you want to do it and what sort of level you want to take your car. I've got a twin feed rail so here's what I went for: 3m 7/16" (-8AN) Braided Fuel hose (Teflon) 3.5m -5/16" (6AN) Braided Fuel hose (Teflon) Spare 5/16" (6AN) Braided fuel hose (Teflon) for the feed to the fuel rail and to drain off the return line into the tank. Spare 7/16" (8AN) Braided Fuel hose (teflon) for the in-tank pump to fitting (around 6" required) 8AN to twin 6AN block 8AN female to female straight connector 8AN 60 micron fuel filter 90Deg 8AN bulkhead fitting (Fuel Feed) 90Deg 6AN bulkhead fitting (Return feed) 8AN bulkhead nut 6AN bulkhead nut 8AN 30deg teflon hose fitting 3x 8AN straight teflon hose fitting 3x 6AN straight teflon hose fitting 8AN to bosch 044 check valve Bosch 044 fuel pump Fuel Pressure Regulator Fittings for the FPR Fittings for the fuel rail Probably other fittings that I've missed. That little lot will run you a LOT of cash. You would be surprised how quickly it all adds up. Thankfully I already had most of it, the last couple of £100 haven't been so sore When I assemble the pump in the hanger I'll take some pics. Should be fairly straight forward Edited November 11, 2015 by Scott (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Any updates how's the mapping going ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 611hp @ 1.4bar Couldn't take it any further as the fuel pump was getting lean at a strange spot. We reckon the 12v mod needs to be done. I'm over the moon. Will put some proper updates later though, chilling with a beer now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Great result. You got there in the end mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Well done Scott. Got there in the end and a good number! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Nobody's buying this BS Edited November 14, 2015 by Graham1984 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 611hp @ 1.4bar Couldn't take it any further as the fuel pump was getting lean at a strange spot. We reckon the 12v mod needs to be done. I'm over the moon. Will put some proper updates later though, chilling with a beer now You get it mapped at evotune? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 You get it mapped at evotune? Did indeed mate. Jamie was great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Nice results mate well done for sticking at it all these years and getting it done I know its hard to find time with a family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Nice result Scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I see way back when your turbo was a precission 6765 what turbine housing did you go for? I also saw something that really made me laugh is that you was updating in days 4 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 I see way back when your turbo was a precission 6765 what turbine housing did you go for? I also saw something that really made me laugh is that you was updating in days 4 years ago I can't remember to be honest lol. I wasn't updating in actual days.... just the amount of days I worked on the car. I think it ended up around 32-ish. Some were half hour shifts, some were 8 hour shifts though. All in all, it didn't actually take THAT many hours considering the amount of stuff I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Its nice isint it you must have a great feeling of self achievement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Indeed. I can't believe how well it went yesterday. I was expecting something to be wrong or something to go wrong. Other than the fuel leak that I had to sort under pressure there was absolutely nothing *touch wood*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Did indeed mate. Jamie was great You should have said, I'd have came down. I'm only 20 minutes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 You should have said, I'd have came down. I'm only 20 minutes away. Aww never even thought bud. Only ever met you in passing too We have friends down in Sunderland, will definitely give you a shout the next time I'm down in case you're free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 I did a little bit of work on the fuel system yesterday (stripping down and boring out the hanger) but I got stuck trying to bore through the main fuel feed, so I decided to take the car out and give it a decent sponge wash. Came up well! I've got a long list of stuff to do and not a lot of free time to do it lol. Lower front suspension Raise rear suspension Get alignment done (badly need this done) Finish fuel system (450 pump & finish braided feed) Re-paint the intake components (crap paint that's flaking) Rebuild rear subframe with spare Fit big diff (need driveshaft & propshaft) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I've seen better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Considering it's still the wax & polish coming through from 5 years ago I'm impressed with the poor boys stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Considering it's still the wax & polish coming through from 5 years ago I'm impressed with the poor boys stuff Black holes brilliant stuff- just looks like it has such a deep gloss/wet look to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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