Mk4Gaz Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I Hi guys, thought I'd start a thread to show what I've been up to recently. I've been toying with going single for a few months now, and made the decision a little while ago to just do it! I've spent a good few weeks collecting all the parts needed, and decided that jae would be the last time my car would be on the road as a tt I'm not going for daft power, I just wanted to simplify the setup, and get a bit of extra grunt at the same time. The limiting factor will be the stock auto box, so depending how I get on, I might consider a built box and high stall at a later date. My build list is as follows: Borg warner s362 turbo Cast manifold Tffr with Siemens 650cc injectors Fuel pulsation damper delete Walbro 450 lph pump Hks fcon gold K&n ru2590 filter 3 bar map sensor 3" v band downpipe 10 row auto box cooler I've already fitted a fmic, and will keep the mines ecu to save having to mess around with a fcd and sld. I spent a fair bit of time last winter, giving the engine bay an overhaul, and it looked like this until a few days ago! I thought I'd continue the green thing, and paint the compressor housing to match the spark plug cover I made a bit of a cock up, and bought a stainless manifold for a na-t, and a brand new cx racing wastegate - both of which are no use to me now! But I mocked it up anyway So with jae out of the way, I started the strip down on Monday evening. Getting the twins off proved to be a real pain, not a job I'd be in a rush to do again! Got the inlet manifold off last night, in preparation to tidy up the intake runners, and fit the new fuel rail This evening I've removed the stock fuel setup, and after re painting the intake runners, I've fitted the injector collars and new rail. Hopefully I'll get more done tomorrow, and update as I go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Can't wait to see this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 As above. Love the work you've already done Gary and cant wait to see it in the flesh, as ive already said you will love it! Looking forward to more updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Likewise Gaz, I am also looking forward to seeing this progress. You have made some fantastic products for the supra and have great attention to detail! Your engine bay in the old form was stunning, clean, simple and well looked very fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Looks great so far Gaz. Is it worth getting a thermal gasket between the head and lower runners whilst most things are stripped off? It really made a difference to the temperature of my intake manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Good colour scheme, look forward to the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Thanks gents, can't wait to have it complete! Kev, I'm guessing you mean a phenolic spacer? To be honest, I did want to remove the runners, but the bolts were such a sod to get to, I decided to leave them be, and remove the pulsation damper from underneath - tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1374 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I'm gonna be watching this build closely as I'm preparing to go single. I think anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Going from the pics of your engine before I'm going to be watching this project with interest, you have great attention to detail so will be looking forward to your updates. Making me want my setup in my car even more now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Nice! Looking forward to the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Will be watching this too, it's more the fact you don't half arse things that will gain peoples attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Nice clean engine, good luck with the build Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callaway Motorsport Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Looking very interesting, love the fact you did the compressor cover the same green. Very cool. Good luck with the rest mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Thanks guys Bit more done. Gave the inlet manifold a quick buff up on the polishing wheel, it's not as good as I'd hoped to get it, but it's better than it was. Painted the rear upper bulkhead, which I didn't manage to get done when I painted the bay last year, and tidied up a couple of bits such as the throttle cable support, and iacv. Removed the fuel pulsation damper, and fuel filter - it looked original , so was probably well past its due date for being changed! Also fitted the braided fuel feed and Sard fpr - although I haven't taken pics of that yet This evening I've mounted the 10 row aps auto box cooler. I'm keeping the stock one in the bottom of the rad, and have just added a new hose from the passenger side to the new cooler, and then back to the stock cooler if that makes sense. I'm hoping it'll be sufficient. Managed to get it behind the passenger air vent, by the washer bottle. Made a couple of simple brackets, and used some off cuts off silicone hose as dampers on the bolts, to avoid anything cracking under stress Don't worry, I'll remove the cling film from around the cooler before i get the car back on its wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Subbed. Good luck with the build mate. Looking forward to seeing it come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 What power you aiming for Gaz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Cheers chaps. Ben, I'm not chasing numbers per se - spent too much time and money doing that with the mr2! I've read the auto boxes don't like much over 550ft/lb due to the heat created, so I'm thinking about asking the mapper to aim for 500ft/lb, or a tad over, and the horse power will be what ever it is. I'd like to think mid 500's should be achievable, but I'd rather keep it as safe as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Boost logic box FTW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Boost logic box FTW!!! Need to save some more pennies first Maybe next year, although 100 bhp over bpu, I'm guessing will be a nice street car! *edit* Bring some spanners to the next bw meet, and we'll swap John's out for a stock one, while he's in nandos. He'll never know Edited September 15, 2014 by Mk4Gaz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 You still aiming to have it done for October Bluewater meet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Need to save some more pennies first Maybe next year, although 100 bhp over bpu, I'm guessing will be a nice street car! *edit* Bring some spanners to the next bw meet, and we'll swap John's out for a stock one, while he's in nandos. He'll never know Until it spits cogs all over the A2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Ha ha ha! Chris, no chance I'm afraid mate Doubt it'll even be done for jsf, looks like I won't be getting my manifold till end of this month At least it means I can take my time, and make sure I don't miss anything, but still annoying that the manifold I bought is unusable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Ahhh thats a shame! No point in rushing it mate, you cant afford to leave anything loose, especially and oil feed for the turbo. Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Bit of an update........ I've now fitted the Sard fpr, and set it to 3 bar pressure. This should be fine, but I guess the tuner will adjust it if he deems necessary. Made a bracket out of some sheet alu I had, and tucked it behind the gearbox dipstick Also painted the drivers side of the cylinder head, and re sprayed the engine bay in satin black. Was looking a little grubby since I last done it, and was the perfect time to get into all the areas I couldn't reach before. Throttle body now back on, so the inlet side is done Fitted the 450lph pump last night. Although I've changed the pump before, getting that damn sealing ring off the tank is one biatch of a job! But, all wired up using a 4 pin 30a relay, with a direct feed from the battery. I used the blue/red wire from the ecu to pump, to act as the relay trigger, and the other side to power the pump And, with a stroke of luck, my treadstone cast manifold arrived about an hour ago, so just ran out and mocked the turbo up. It fits really well, but I'm going to have to play around with the Intercooler pipe work, and downpipe - although I did expect that to be fair. Looks awesome! The manifold has a 38mm wastegate port, which I think will be too small. So I've ordered a 44mm v band tial, and an adaptor plate to convert the 2 bolt flange, to a v band fitting. I'll open the manifold port up slightly to help with flow, but now it's back to waiting for the parts to arrive before I can continue......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 This colour theme looks great Gaz, nice work as usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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