Luxluc Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 I ordered a set of ACL race bearings. Let's hope they will be on time. Thanks Dusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 After a chat with Paul, I decided to get the Supra to Enfield within the next 4-6 weeks (depending on the weather). I don't (can't) want to wait longer ... time for the engine build has come. Apart the pistons, all the parts have been delivered ; I want the car ready by march 2013 before the good weather starts. I will post up some pics of the parts this week-end. I hope that the 3" DP/MP combo will be good for 800 rhhp. In case it isn't, a 4" system needs to be installed. I can't wait for the day to start the 400mls trip to Whifbitz. @Jamie : I will give a shout when I pass to collect the head, clutch and the other parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Good luck with the build Luc, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 The date is coming close. I will get the Supra to Paul and Darren next week. This will give us enough time to get everything ready before the good weather season starts. The last 2 remaining parts are there too. - Big case TRD diff with solid mounts. Thanks Lee (P) for sorting this one out for me. - MAHLE 86.5mm I can't wait to get this finally started. I will keep you updated when the build starts. Luc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 nice one thats a long trip but worth it , are you going stright back , or staying in london untill its finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 This sounds like a great build. Good on you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 nice one thats a long trip but worth it , are you going stright back , or staying in london untill its finished. With all the parts that need to be installed, plus the complete engine build (rebore, assembly, calibration, etc), I will directly get back by plane. Once Darren has finished everything, he will give me a call, so I can arrange a mapping date with Ryan. I will fly over for that date, pick up the car, get it mapped and nail it back home over FRA, BEL and LUX motorways Your's seems almost finished Mark : great monster build - - - Updated - - - This sounds like a great build. Good on you mate. Thanks mate. I knew I wanted the engine build already some time ago (to be on the safe side). Now, it's ready to start. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Little update. I will however swap my old BW 91-79 for a newer turbo. I will give the BL366-HF a try. http://www.theboostlab.com/store/products/BL366%252dHF-%28High-Flow%29.html It should spool similar to my actual turbo ... the billet one should be slightly faster, and the 280cams will probably add a little lag. Both should compensate. I don't want a bigger turbo, as my actual tubbie gives full boost at 4.1 rpm in 4th gear (and around 4.4k in 3rd). The new setup shouldn't be lazier than the actual one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm ready to go. I'm leaving tomorrow morning early at 03 AM. 4 hours drive to Calais. Then, take the eurotunnel to arrive in Folkestone at 0730 AM. Then I'm heading towards London to meet LeeP to collect the TRD diff. Then, I will head to the north to get to Paul's in Enfield. Hopefully, I should be there by 10 AM. I will then have to catch my plane at London City airport at 1500 o'clock to fly back to Luxembourg. This will be a short night Thanks a lot Jamie for dropping the engine head and clutch at Enfield today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hey mate, sorry I could not meet you, all parts with Paul though, let me know when you are coming to collect it and I will try and pop over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks a lot Jamie. I got home today at 1800 o'clock. 5 mls before arriving at Whifbitz, I had one tire failure. Luckily, I have the tyre sure sensor system installed in the car, and saw the pressure dropping slowly on the rear right tire. I immediately pulled to the left to check. The air was slowly getting out. Having no spare wheel (as nothing at least 18 inch can fit over the Stoptech big brake kit), I drove at 5 mph slowly for those last miles to Paul. Luckily, the rim hasn't been damaged, as the tire was still completely on the rim. Darren will however check to be sure. Thanks a lot to LeeP for meeting me on my way to Enfield and dropping the big case TRD diff in my car. Cheers Lee Darren will start with the works soon. After discussions with Paul, we will go for a 4" DP/MP combo to take the most out of the turbo. I want to come as close as possible to what the turbo is rated, which is 925 bhp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 now we are talking 900 bhp, nic one. the last time i so you, your tyres were shot then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 I'm always running the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup (semi-slick tires), as they are very sticky. Unfortunately, nobody over here can do me a proper geo alignement. The suspension (especially the rears) is very unstable and bounces sideways on uneven road surfaces. I guess the rear tires go that fast due to very poor geo setup. I will have it done at WIM in the UK, as everybody is more than happy with them. I checked on my invoice; I did 450mls on those rear tires. I put them on last year in april (and the car wasn't driven between June and October), and they are completely gone. That's not normal. Oh yes Mark, heading for 900bhp, but on a street setup. Spool should be quick, and this is exactly what I want. Full boost between 4000-4500 rpm, and rev limit to 8200. @Paul : feel free to upload pics of the work in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Hi Luc, nice to see you again yesterday, always a pleasure. I will update with pictures of everything as we go along of course. First update is we've decided to have a billet compressor wheel fitted to Luc's standard Borg Warner S366 66mm turbo. I'll be sending that off next week to Boostlab in the USA, http://www.theboostlab.com/store/products/BL366%252dHF-%28High-Flow%29.html turbo should be capable of up to around 900bhp, according to the US power figures anyway! I will be able to offer this service to anyone wanting their Borg Warner turbo turned into a billet version, PM or email me for prices. http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/boostlab.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/boostlab2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Thanks Paul. Yeah, it was good to see you guys back again. The funny thing is : in the meantime, I don't need satnav anymore to get to you. As said. OK for the custom made 4" DP/MP combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 It's all go now Luc. Good luck with it all buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 It's all go now Luc. Good luck with it all buddy. Thanks John...yeah, finally started now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 and so it begins ... is happy for you Luc can´t wait for paul to come with updates ill bet you are over the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 This could be the reason why your tyre failed, they are both slicks! http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/luc/tyre.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) Beautiful car you have Luc: http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/luc/car.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/luc/enginebay.jpg Edited January 9, 2013 by Paul Whiffin (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Paul, can the BW S400 90/83 be changed to a billet wheel? It has a 67.7mm wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Blimey, can't believe you drove all that way on them, crazy man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Blimey, can't believe you drove all that way on them, crazy man Thats rich! best of luck luc, going to follow this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Blimey, can't believe you drove all that way on them, crazy man Hehe .. I put new rear tires on the car 500mls ago Jamie. Unfortunately, I forgot to have a look before I left - - - Updated - - - Beautiful car you have Luc: http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/luc/car.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/gw_images/forum pics/luc/enginebay.jpg Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 Thats rich! best of luck luc, going to follow this Cheers Mitchell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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