Kaan W Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Good luck mate I really hope things turn round for you, and your stint of bad luck changes Good to hear make sure John takes a lot of pics of the issues he finds and resolves when it's with him, as I'm sure other members will find the info useful Cheers guys, yes lots of pics Sounds good - Thought you was going six speed? To be honest mate I had a long talk with Dude that persuided me to stay with the built auto. For one of the reasons that a decent clutch costs more than the autobox plus theres more chance of the box lasting longer than a clutch. Also I would need to gain around 150bhp just to keep up with the the autobox times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 That list sounds really expensive and to be honest unnecessary in parts, if you want a 600 BHP car you not going to need all that, what's wrong with your current engine, have you had it compression tested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 That list sounds really expensive and to be honest unnecessary in parts, if you want a 600 BHP car you not going to need all that, what's wrong with your current engine, have you had it compression tested I never said the overall goal was 600hp this is what my car should be pushing now without the gearbox slip. The parts list makes perfect sense to replace the 20 year old components with new stronger parts to prevent any mis haps when I go for more power. I didnt buy the supra to look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Due to a recent string of events that have kept my car off the road ive decided my car is no longer The Punisher lol, this has gone a step to far now and I feel the name has jinxed the build and just held things up. So with a simple title name change I hope now it will give me less grief and I can get on with the build and enjoy it A small update: The gearbox is being sent off over the weekend for rebuilding as I had a lockup problem causing the car to feel sluggish and lazy, then when this comes back the car is going to (Dude) for a full going over to every last loose end that was holding the build up and where he will install the box for me and get the car running how it should. By then I can get the car dyno'd again and hopefully push well over 600bhp as it should have done last time but the transmission was slipping. Plans for the rest of the year: As some of you know my engine hasnt really been in the peak of its life with the problems ive been having so im going for an extensive rebuild as I want this car to last me well. I have a ported and polished race spec head with 272 cams dual valve springs etc and a complete forged block will be on the cards in the next few weeks also, I will be building the engine on a stand cleaning every last nut bolt and have some nice polished and anodized parts too, but also want to swap in a better up to date turbo and after market intake to make the most out of the new head which im hoping to get this done by next winter and do the swap over the winter period. During the build of the engine im going to be doing little bits and pieces to the bay like removing the trac gear and pumps, maybe tuck the abs unit under the scuttle pannel? Has this been done? If for some reason its not doable then I will remove it all together. Next will be the battery to the boot and then have a custom engine loom made up to tidy all the unwanted wires and extend the fuse box that will sit next to the battery in the boot. By this time the engine bay should be pretty cleaned up and leave room for the new engine and IC piping etc. Finally when the old engine comes out is when I will get the engine bay sprayed to match the car and have it smoothed also and by this time I should have the new engine finished ready to drop in and have everything running and mapped by next summer. There is alot of work above but they are the plans im sticking too and setting myself a time period for each step and I will hopefully stay within the time period and then start enjoying the car Good luck with it, this cars crying out for a built engine/nicely finished bay imo the current bay lets it down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 paint the bay too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 paint the bay too Did I not mention that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 lol sorry too much to read in one go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 John is the man to do it, he will have that thing running like the German train system (by that I mean well, not transporting people to interrogation camps). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 lol sorry too much to read in one go Lazy! John is the man to do it, he will have that thing running like the German train system (by that I mean well, not transporting people to interrogation camps). Yep he certainly is, hes gunno be doing most of the work on this car which is good also as hes quite local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Glad to see you are moving in the right direction after out chat, Im sure Dude will sort out the issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Good to see your starting again and giving it a makeover it deserves. great to see, most would have thrown the towel in by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Good to see your starting again and giving it a makeover it deserves. great to see, most would have thrown the towel in by now Cheers, im not starting again tho mate just getting through it slowly lol. Ive only just started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Cheers, im not starting again tho mate just getting through it slowly lol. Ive only just started You know what i mean, any help just drop me a pm!! Let me help do your bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 You know what i mean, any help just drop me a pm!! Let me help do your bay Ok mate thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) Blown gearbox ready for a rebuild, should have this back and running as it should within the next few weeks. After draining the transmission fluid it definately doesnt look right lol - Edited April 22, 2013 by Kaan W (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartmann Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 a tasty looking pint mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 a tasty looking pint mate Haha, mmm Guinness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I would be screwing if that was my box!... fancy a guiness now! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Haha, my first thoughts as well that looked like a pint of Guiness *vomit* Best of luck with the build matey, nice to see someone else doing a built engine and reasonable high bhp build Should pop down to bluewater when the cars working again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Cheers guys, Im normally at Bluewater when the cars running which has been twice But will definately be there more when its done. Well I have spent the best part of today cleaning my car as im not going to be driving it for a while and I like it looking its best, so I gave it 2 coats of polish and 3 coats of wax just because im like that lol, then done the tires and rubbers then covered it up to keep it fresh while I wait for some bits. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Looks lovely! Shame you missed a good Bluewater meet friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Nice car! Hope it gets back on the road soon as it's the fun time of year coming up and convoys are awesome to shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Looks lovely! Shame you missed a good Bluewater meet friday! Nice car! Hope it gets back on the road soon as it's the fun time of year coming up and convoys are awesome to shows Cheers guys, I know I really would have liked to gone it looked like quite a good meet Well I have just taxed it for 6 months so once the gearbox is back I will have it fitted and running properly ready for the summer Just hope my engine holds out until the winter build as I think the FMS is on its way out. I have a brand new looking full interior coming soon including boot plastics and black carpets and also Dave is wrapping my dash panels in a Grey suede to match everything, also im in the middle of my blue led conversion which is looking good. Just need my Misano's re upholstered and then the inside should be finished and looking fresh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Did you find out what was up with the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Did you find out what was up with the box? Not yet I suppose they will contact me when they get it. I think its more than likely an electrical point thats not been plugged into the box correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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