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My Supra project 'Sophie'


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Very enjoyable read [emoji4] Keep up the good work mate :thumbs:

 

Thank you very much mate[emoji106].

 

Well done mate, it's almost there! Let me know when you want a hand to put it back in! [emoji3]

 

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Cheers bud, and I will be giving you shout don’t you worry lol[emoji4][emoji106]

 

brilliant thread, coming on leaps and bounds

 

Thank you very much, she’s getting there.

 

Looking good :thumbs:

 

What turbo kit and ECU are you thinking of going for? Just thinking you may need more than £5k for it all :D

 

Thank you and going for Whifbitz NA-T kit to start with then once run in going for Link G4+ ecu, Garth at MGT has done me good deal on ecu as use then quite a lot plus he built my Nos system.

 

I know in future will need better manifold and turbo to reach 1000bhp goal, but while running Whifbitz kit will also be going to coil ignition and fitting FFIM with direct port Nos, plus will be looking at gearbox options aswell.

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:thumbs: how a true supra owner should be. look forward to the next batch of updates

 

Lol very true [emoji106]

 

Just re-read this from the start and glad to see your perseverance paying off mate. Engine is looking fantastic!

 

Thank you so much, it’s definitely been a challenge. Wanted to give up few times believe me.

But so pleased kept going and now am very happy with outcome. Just can’t wait to get engine fitted back in, hopefully within month she be in.

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  • 3 weeks later...

Slight update with the build, haven’t been able to do much last few weeks due to chest infection and mum going for operation, but back on track now and mates coming over on 3rd to check my timing for me.

 

I have also ordered Spec stage 3 clutch from Whifbitz, and have cleaned garage ready to rebuild engine crane.

So once the timing checked will be finally able to fit lightweight flywheel and clutch and get engine back in my painted engine bay.

So can’t wait to have engine finally fitted.

I have also ordered a Racetune billet power steering bracket from Australia so once engine all in can rebuild inlet side of engine and get braided lines made for power steering and oil cooler.

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  • 2 weeks later...

Today I decided to replace the clutch bearing and give gearbox clean, well on 1st inspection I was little bit thrown as haven’t really bothered with gearbox while doing engine build and I noticed that not only did the garage who done flywheel wrong causing the start of this build the release bearing was on the wrong way round!! At 1st thought the Guide I read was wrong so checked various supra forums and google images but it was defiantly fitted backwards, so have fitted new bearing the correct way and cleaned up folk and slave cylinder

 

 

I have also rebuilt the engine crane and dropped Sophie back on ground ready to fit new engine next weekend with the help of Inazone and his dad

 

I was planning on fitting new flywheel, clutch and vibre engine mounts but realised wouldn’t have enough room on engine stand with flywheel and clutch, so I plan to get up early next Saturday and get engine on crane and fit flywheel, clutch and mounts ready for Inazone and dad to help get engine in.

 

I so can’t wait to finally have my engine back where we she belongs and start fitting everything.

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Well it’s been a great long day with help from Alex west aka Inazone and his dad David west, couldn’t of done it without there help and help from neighbour...My forged engine is finally in after over a year and nearly 12k.

I so over the moon and can’t wait to get on Also fitted inlet manifold and starter motor, just waiting for new knock sensor to turn up and new power steering pump and can refit wiring loom and sort power steering out then onto front of engine to get timing done and covers on plus ATI crank pulley, then once that done can get oil cooler and the important turbo.

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Been slowly making some more progress with built, purchased and fitted all new sensors from

I noticed had damaged wire on front knock sensor so ordered repair wire and new connector from Toyota, once got this soldered can then refit power steering pump also purchased a steel SRD power steering bracket support to support bottom of pump as have removed all my air conditioning

 

Just waiting for copper spark plugs to turn up and can refit rest on inlet and throttle body, plus got new oil filter from Toyota so can fit racing lines thermostatic sandwich plate and then look at oil cooler.

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Been slowly making some more progress with built, purchased and fitted all new sensors from Toyota

 

https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2018/04/75.jpg

 

Also cleaned and polished fuel rail and cleaned and replaced all seals on injectors

 

https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2018/04/76.jpg

 

Plus refitted my Nos system and connected the solenoids

 

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https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2018/04/78.jpg

 

Painted my power steering pump bracket

 

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https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2018/04/80.jpg

 

Fitted part of inlet manifold and reconnect most of wire loom

 

https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2018/04/81.jpg

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https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2018/04/83.jpg

 

I noticed had damaged wire on front knock sensor so ordered repair wire and new connector from Toyota, once got this soldered can then refit power steering pump also purchased a steel SRD power steering bracket support to support bottom of pump as have removed all my air conditioning

 

https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2018/04/84.jpg

https://jza80.mkivsupra.net/imports/2018/04/85.jpg

 

Just waiting for copper spark plugs to turn up and can refit rest on inlet and throttle body, plus got new oil filter from Toyota so can fit racing lines thermostatic sandwich plate and then look at oil cooler.

 

Looking good Keith

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  • 2 weeks later...

Little bit of update, this week have fitted new copper plugs and new leads, plus got rest of inlet manifold and throttle body on, and fitted new rear number plate. Not much of update but she getting there.

I have ordered ATI crank damper and new plastic timing cover.

This weekend planning on replacing damaged water sensor connector and then fit power steering system back on and get racing lines thermostatic sandwich plate and oil filter fitted then can size up hoses needed for oil cooler.

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