Chris Wilson Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 It's torque that breaks transmissions, not BHP. That's why an F1 car can run small gear centres and very narrow gears, as they have sod all torque. What torque is the engine giving? More than 20 to 25% over what the engine the R154 was designed to go behind would be real a wing and a prayer job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 460-480 ftlb at 1 bar . its feels verry toquey to drive . what torque levels do the 1jzs have in there factory form? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Not sure, I'll see if I can Google it. Any luck with the 205/55/16 tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Not sure, I'll see if I can Google it. Any luck with the 205/55/16 tyres? oh yea sorry forgot about that with the busy weekend , ive got a full set of 4 pirelli p6000 with arounf 5mm on each at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 How much, e-mail me if you like, can get them picked up by a courier if you like. Cheers. Would need banding as two lots of 2. Cheers Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 How much, e-mail me if you like, can get them picked up by a courier if you like. Cheers. Would need banding as two lots of 2. Cheers Craig. ill happily swap them for a stright cut sequential set up email sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 460-480 ftlb at 1 bar . its feels verry toquey to drive . what torque levels do the 1jzs have in there factory form? If its any consolidation I know that the vvti 1jz's which were mated to R154s are capable of putting out 400ft lbs with just a full decat and exhaust. The R154 is a hit and miss really, some of them can take power, some of them det themselves with little effort especially if they have seen a lot of hard miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 If its any consolidation I know that the vvti 1jz's which were mated to R154s are capable of putting out 400ft lbs with just a full decat and exhaust. The R154 is a hit and miss really, some of them can take power, some of them det themselves with little effort especially if they have seen a lot of hard miles. i know they are a minefield. most arte on drift works which probably means they have been batterd to within an inch of there lives . im starting to lean toward puting the car i n a lockup for 6 months and going for the 6 speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 i know they are a minefield. most arte on drift works which probably means they have been batterd to within an inch of there lives . im starting to lean toward puting the car i n a lockup for 6 months and going for the 6 speed Its probably the best idea to be honest mate. Just have some time off, save your pennies and get a Getrag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 You have put such a lot of effort into your car, it just does not make sense to throw another potential weak box at it. The V160 make sense, it will take what ever you can throw at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Definitely go for the 6 speed Craig, you've got 4-5 months until Round 1 of the TSS next year, so take the car off the road and save the pennies. It'll be one less thing to worry about when it's fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 yea thats what im going to do so 3.7 diff or 3.2 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hey all, I will now be coming to track days with this... (picked it up on saturday) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319959_10150342660723802_524978801_8220927_1465483808_n.jpg Look forward to meeting a few of you soon at the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp9876 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Just booked the afternoon at Bedford on the 29th Oct if anyone fancies that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hey all, I will now be coming to track days with this... (picked it up on saturday) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319959_10150342660723802_524978801_8220927_1465483808_n.jpg Look forward to meeting a few of you soon at the track Lucky sod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hey all, I will now be coming to track days with this... (picked it up on saturday) http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319959_10150342660723802_524978801_8220927_1465483808_n.jpg Look forward to meeting a few of you soon at the track A truely awe inspiring machine mate. Fantastic buy. The very best of luck with it and I hope it gives you years of pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 well the seasons taken a premature end for me Ah bad luck buddy, thats a real kick in the teeth. If I see anything in the line of a 6 speed box going for good money on this side of the pond you'll be the first to know. My budget is totally gone so I'm happy to keep an eye peeled for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Ah bad luck buddy, thats a real kick in the teeth. If I see anything in the line of a 6 speed box going for good money on this side of the pond you'll be the first to know. My budget is totally gone so I'm happy to keep an eye peeled for you. cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Just finished a suitably ropey, race car inspired, quick release solution for the front of the car so I can get it up onto a transporter easily now that the new front lip is a permanent fixture to the bumper. A pair of spring catches and a pair of R clips are now all that holds the front in place. I'll throw a picture or two up tomorrow when it's a bit less dark and wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 Just finished a suitably ropey, race car inspired, quick release solution for the front of the car so I can get it up onto a transporter easily now that the new front lip is a permanent fixture to the bumper. A pair of spring catches and a pair of R clips are now all that holds the front in place. I'll throw a picture or two up tomorrow when it's a bit less dark and wet. exelent, ill wait anxiously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 exelent, ill wait anxiously Allow me to change your anxiety to disappointment with some rather appaling pictures of a very dishevelled looking Supra. It think her chances of winning best in show are pretty slim. I should roll her out into the rain and have the 12 months of dust rinsed off at least! The gap between the bonnet and the bumper is because the bonnet is raised, front and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 not dissapointed atall . i will be copying you. love that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Surely having the bonnet raised at the front will be a bit dodgy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Surely having the bonnet raised at the front will be a bit dodgy? How so mate? Don't forget the back is lifted also by means of spacers between the bonnet hinges and the bonnet itself. I originally did it when the car was an NA. Firstly to get more air directed to the air filter inlet that sits over the slam panel and secondly to get air flowing across the top of the engine to try and keep intake temperatures down while on the move. Pretty lame reasons I grant you but the day I got the car painted for charity I was in such a rush to get out onto the track before the day ended I forgot to close the bonnet pins, meaning the only thing holding the bonnet was the first catch. 5 laps of driving it like I stole it later the bonnet never stirred from that position, I can only assume the reason for this had something to do with the position that the bonnet now sits in. Or it could've been blind luck. Either way my windscreen was still intact going home. The same could not be said for a Honda Civic at the same track day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 not dissapointed atall . i will be copying you. love that One thing Craig, I'm not sure if an MOT centre would like to see those bolts protruding from the bumper of a road-legal car, it's not exactly pedestrian friendly. Is yours still road going or do you trailer it everywhere now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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