rob_sri Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 So engine has gone back in! with the help of Rich.2211 and Josh42 we started out on a rather wet day.. so the gazebo went up! https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/q85/p960x960/1926064_710184432406004_7127376649266559597_o.jpg for anyone reading wishing to go NA/T when your engine is out make sure you swap this bolt around (Rich.2211 practicing his hand modelling skills here) https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/p960x960/1966066_710184409072673_6563281641622427187_o.jpg and then it should look like this after otherwise it catches on the oil return and its a right PITA when the engine is in.. https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t31.0-8/p960x960/1412221_710184375739343_5682180105852875993_o.jpg again rich pointing out the Spec clutch in case you'd missed it haha!!! https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/p960x960/10648474_710184495739331_6449011641037078224_o.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/p960x960/10687873_710184562405991_9045436928925346384_o.jpg in she goes!!! https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/p960x960/10661992_710184615739319_4067995718513908221_o.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/p960x960/10694327_710184645739316_1668507937167525937_o.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/p960x960/1966069_710184695739311_1277955680270649223_o.jpg josh hiding behind things again haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Sat in place.. Josh taking selfies under the car haha!! (You think I'm kidding) New system fitted Injectors and turbo mounted.. Looking the part now! Oil feed and intercooler pipework making Lyndon came round to fit the E-manage Ultimate Filter and half of the pipework done.. Although I have since changed the intake pipework for two 45 degrees Like so and that's how she stands.. With all the pipework done now.. Not much to do.. Gotta fit a new fuel filter and damper delete and get fluids in! Edited October 4, 2014 by rob_sri (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Nice progress mate and some nice mug shots of me, Josh and Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 Nice progress mate and some nice mug shots of me, Josh and Joe Don't forget the finger!! Haha Joking aside you guys have been ace! The amount of work and effort you've put in to this! Not to mention all the advice! .. I'd have been screwed lol! I owe you all massively and will definitely return the favour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Don't forget the finger!! Haha Joking aside you guys have been ace! The amount of work and effort you've put in to this! Not to mention all the advice! .. I'd have been screwed lol! I owe you all massively and will definitely return the favour Haha no stress mate I enjoy tinkering! I can't get over how good that new exhaust looks. Really fills out the rear bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Great work. It would scare the hell out of me doing that on the driveway, well done to all. Keep wondering whether to go N/A-T or straight swop in a TT, this thread is an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Great work. It would scare the hell out of me doing that on the driveway, well done to all. Keep wondering whether to go N/A-T or straight swop in a TT, this thread is an inspiration. It's still scaring the hell out of me as I haven't started it yet.. There have been parts that have been a bit of a pain so far like the intercooler pipes and this old fuel line wouldn't come off without ALOT of persuasion off the car in a vice.. But.. Its really not been toooo hard.. My mechanical knowledge isn't great tbh as well! It's been immensely rewarding watching it taking shape so far and il let you know if it's worth it there is plenty of info on the conversion out there to help you out! I know rich has had supras in pretty much every variety and said the power delivery of the single on the NA/T was amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) New filter + damper delete Finishing touches in the pouring rain.. Holding the gazebo down ! New power steering fluid.. Turning the wheel whilst joe tops up the fluid! Engine oil in..! Some Fuchs 10w50 Edited October 9, 2014 by rob_sri (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Edited October 14, 2014 by rob_sri (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Outside John Ashley's waiting for the system To be looked at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Excellent work Rob, luv how this car has come along. I did the PS change and I think I overfilled it, keep getting oil weeping out of the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Cheers mate.. Lyndon is coming over in a few hours to get mapping hopefully! Ahh I did that..! Easily done! Just get the top of a spray bottle and squirt some out jobs a good un the stuff that came out wasnt nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Well done here mate just read through this hole thing and what a pleasure it was I love the attention to detail, keep it coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks mate cheers for taking the time to have a read.. She's come a long way!! Mapping went reaaally well! Hit 1.1 bar of boost.. And wow! Flies!!! Turned it down to a safe .92 to preserve the W58.. Can't wait to put it on the rollers and see what it makes and get some final tweaking done Wired up ready Final check over and fit new bumper retainers Il upload a short video later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 As always, very nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 And fitted my PHR oil cap.. Every little helps! Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 looks good rob, we need some videos now.. saw something on facebook about the "sound" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 https://vimeo.com/112533684 like that Got some new seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 sounds amazing, love the flutter noise! I need me a single btw I cant see those pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Wow, what a catch up! Sounds insane, very good thread this. Well done on the work Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Sounds great. It must be great having it up and running so smoothly. Great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 Cheers all.. The difference is unreal.. Absolutely love the noise and it's bloody quick!!!!!!! Still getting used to it tbh but the power delivery is immense I've took it apart again now to upgrade some bits.. New rad and oil return (old one was leaking slightly) Old vs new.. Difference is 1.5cm thick vs 5cm thick Old one was rather screwed haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 my rad died on me mate, i should of done it straight away..., when you getting on a dyno? what do you feel it is powerwise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Yeah the 20 year old rad wasn't up to the job lol! Definitely worth a swap!! should hopefully be getting it on the dyno soon.. it needs mapping again after the boost leak was discovered and fixed as it's currently over boosting.. It went to 1.38 bar.. A friend reckoned 1.2 bar would see me close to 500 with my set up.. Which put it this way was absolutely mental.. I imagine that kind of pressure to be around 550bhp?? Going to have it wound back to 450 to try and prolong the life of the W58 till I can save up enough for a v160. Although I've hit another small hold up as my rear pass wheel bearing has gone.. So that will be fixed hopefully next week and I can get it sorted and on the dyno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Active spoiler fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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