Andrew K Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Be interesting to see how you get on Luc with your gearbox repair so to keep it in mind for future reference in case i need any work done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 I will keep you posted. The box should be back on the Supra for XMas. I will give feedback as soon as the car is running again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krister Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I know John. The only downside is that I cannot only replace the head. The VVTi block is also slightly different as the oil galleries are larger on the VVTi block. Going VVTi would mean a complete new engine. I'm not sure I will do that. Which oil galleries? I have a non VVTi block with my VVTi head and so do lots of the americans as well.. The oil going to the VVTi solenoid is not that big.. I dont see a problem running one even if there is some difference in the blocks. I'd like to see pictures of these said differences.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 Which oil galleries? I have a non VVTi block with my VVTi head and so do lots of the americans as well.. The oil going to the VVTi solenoid is not that big.. I dont see a problem running one even if there is some difference in the blocks. I'd like to see pictures of these said differences.. Roger that Krister. So you say routing the oil to the VVTi solenoid is more than enough even on a non-VVTi block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Nice video Luc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hey cool mate. Thanks for the video. I was hoping Gumbal did a little video on my Supra as they ran around it quite often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemanhead Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Awesome video Luc, watched it a few times now. I do love you're car on idle, lumpy cams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 I just got confirmation that my box will be delivered at Jacks today. I will keep you all posted with pics on the works ; Jacks always send pics of the works they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Will be looking forwrd to the next batch of updates. Always heard good things about Jacks Transmissions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Same here I will be looking forward to the updates and pictures on the gearbox work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Whilst my box is at Jacks, my Supra is sitting at my local garage. The front bumper will be resprayed as I had a lot of stone chips after DB, my track day (last year) and the rolling race 3 weks ago. End of this week, the black PHR pulleys will be installed. A stubby aerial antenna was also installed. I just hope reception won't be too bad, otherwise the OEM one will go back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Now thats a cool local garage! Be interested to see the updates from jacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Whats the story with the FT86, looks two tone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 The local garage runs several GT86, one is supercharged. Stage 1 with around 320 bhp. They will install a stage 2 kit over winter, should come close to 400 bhp. I haven't driven it yet, but saw it go around the track ; very fast as very light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 I've got an update from Jacks. The Stage 3 takes 4-5 weeks. The Supra should be back home for X-Mas. First pics hopefully next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneW Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Good news Luc what in what consists the stage 3 exactly mate Edited October 31, 2015 by WayneW (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Here you go Wayne http://www.jackstransmissions.com/collections/supra-v160-rebuild-options/products/stage-3-v160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneW Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Really interesting thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Here you go Wayne http://www.jackstransmissions.com/collections/supra-v160-rebuild-options/products/stage-3-v160 Interesting read. Looking forward to seeing the pictures of the working being done and what the condition of the internals are like before they start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Yes Andrew. They document every step, from strip down to reassembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Just been looking at their range of GTR transmission builds I'm contemplating either selling the GTR and getting a newer one, or, spending some money on this for more power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 In the states, all 900+ GTR's run Jack transmissions. Why would you sell your Stage5 mate? If you want more power, why not use your current GTR. It's a great car already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 In the states, all 900+ GTR's run Jack transmissions. Why would you sell your Stage5 mate? If you want more power, why not use your current GTR. It's a great car already. I much prefer the look of the newer DBA ones with the DRL' - and I want the deep blue one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 I much prefer the look of the newer DBA ones with the DRL' - and I want the deep blue one. http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/Nissan_GTR/DBA-R35/blue-b.jpg Why not go for a new front bumper and a wrap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemanhead Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Buy Lee`s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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