JackyBoi Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 I got a Koyo alley rad, if you want used. Fan kit an all. Speak with Lee P. So is it just as beneficial or more so than the stock fan system? I know obviously the radiator will provide better cooling but what about replacing the stock fan with these twin electric ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 So is it just as beneficial or more so than the stock fan system? I know obviously the radiator will provide better cooling but what about replacing the stock fan with these twin electric ones? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?329963-Best-radiator&p=4106796&viewfull=1#post4106796 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?329963-Best-radiator&p=4106796&viewfull=1#post4106796 That's confusing; what aftermarket rads is he talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 My OEM front bumper arrived this morning from Hungary Not sure if it's a facelift or pre-facelift, or just an ordinary bumper if I'm honest! Either way just need to buy a polyurethane type 2 front lip, probably from Whifbitz, have it all sprayed 040 white then fit to my car Still waiting for the turbo though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The facelift have the small horizontal bar in the front (FMIC) opening. So this one seems to be pre-facelift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 As above, plus no side light cut outs, definitely pre facelift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 The facelift have the small horizontal bar in the front (FMIC) opening. So this one seems to be pre-facelift. As above, plus no side light cut outs, definitely pre facelift. Thanks guys. I take it it will still fit my car? Looks like I'll have to make additional cut outs for the lights and indicators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks guys. I take it it will still fit my car? Looks like I'll have to make additional cut outs for the lights and indicators Yes the bumper fitment is the same. If you have a facelift you'll need to cut the holes for the side markers and centre bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Second wastegate was delivered today, just waiting on the turbo now! Also cut off the wastegate pipes to have a look inside and measure the thickness of the tubes (cringe alert) Lots of dremelling to be done the pipes are all around 2mm thick which isn't too bad at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I love the way that runner blocks around 30% of the wastegate pipe that must get mega hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glanza_Mike Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Wow, what the hell are they thinking blocking that much of the wastegate pipe, Jesus Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 I love the way that runner blocks around 30% of the wastegate pipe that must get mega hot. Wow, what the hell are they thinking blocking that much of the wastegate pipe, Jesus Christ. Tell me about it we were literally laughing when we saw it! Looks like £200 will be plenty to put towards fabrication, so I could be seeing a not-gonna-break-anytime-soon turbo manifold for circa £330! Which for a 2JZ who can complain. Now it really is just the slag to sort out, relocation of the wastegate pipes and bracing, as I'm not too concerned about the 2mm tubes cracking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Quick picture of my hover car. Really want to drive her now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 WOOOOOO Also bought an oil line kit from Driftmotion And these arrived today Time to crack on with the manifold whilst we wait for the oil lines to arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) I wired up my boost gauge today. I had to use some random wire to extend the 12v and ground as it didn't reach the points I would be splicing into. I grounded it to a stock ground point just before the gear stick I spliced into the 12v cigarette lighter I think I'm gonna mount it around here. I want to drill a small hole in the dash to allow the wires and hose to be hidden entirely Hooked up a power pack as I'm minus a battery at the moment And success! She works a treat Will be able to see if it actually works when mapping day comes I'll be starting fabrication on the manifold on Monday. Aim is to have it all finished by the start of April just in time for the fast show at Santapod! Edited March 5, 2016 by JackyBoi (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Just been back through your build thread, and its surprising how much you have managed to achieve. Looking forward to the development with the new kit, and your view compared to the old twins. I think once you get the manifold sorted out, you will see a massive difference with drivability. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Looking good mate. Although why don't you fit the gauge where the clock is to save your dash. I still need to wire mine in actually, I have the same gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Just been back through your build thread, and its surprising how much you have managed to achieve. Looking forward to the development with the new kit, and your view compared to the old twins. I think once you get the manifold sorted out, you will see a massive difference with drivability. Keep up the good work. Thanks mate! It's been a long and very indecisive process, but I think this setup is going to be much, much better than the twins - especially as it's entirely a street car I can't wait to hear what these screamers are gonna sound like! Looking good mate. Although why don't you fit the gauge where the clock is to save your dash. I still need to wire mine in actually, I have the same gauge. I already have an AFR where the clock is. Later down the line I'll buy a 3 gauge holder for AFR, oil pressure and oil temp, with the boost gauge sitting where the clock goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Got a bit bored so I finished it off (apart from mounting the gauge) This is where the wires and hose protrude the dashboard (you're gonna hate this if you're into your keeping everything OEM style ) How it's gonna look when mounted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Some good progress today. We test fitted the turbo and found that in order to rotate the housing enough to allow the intercooler pipe to be connected, the turbo would need to sit a little higher. So I used a T4 divided exhaust flange, around 10mm thick, between the turbo and the manifold, and it allowed the extra rotation Then we mocked up some brackets to hold the wastegates in the place we wanted them, allowing Damian to work out the angles etc of the pipes to fit perfectly This is where they'll sit. I'm gonna have a heat shield installed to protect the reservoir Hopefully more to come tomorrow Edited March 14, 2016 by JackyBoi (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 You'd probably be better to turn the turbo housing around so the silicone joiner is pointing downwards. We had a similar setup to what you've mocked up there and after time the silicone joiner had collapsed and was restricting air flow. Or you could weld a 90 degree piece of aluminium onto the turbo housing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Aren't you going to absolutely cook your brake and clutch fluids by positions the wastegates there, even with a heatshield? Also, I think you'll need to fun flexi sections between the manifold and the wastegates if you're mounting them to something that won't move with the engine. You'd still need to fun flexis after the wastegates too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) There is some real cockamamie stuff going on with this build now, be different by all means but some of the recent ideas are absolutely farcical. Edited March 14, 2016 by Frank Bullitt (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Also, I think you'll need to fun flexi sections between the manifold and the wastegates if you're mounting them to something that won't move with the engine. You'd still need to fun flexis after the wastegates too. I assumed the wastegate brackets were just a jig to work out the pipework? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I assumed the wastegate brackets were just a jig to work out the pipework? Ah, now I read it back it does read more that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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