Chasz86 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Hi guys so here it is, the start of the project write up I said I would do. So I bought a spare GE block 18 months ago with the view to turbo it. At the time the supra was a daily and felt the best thing to do was slowly build up the engine as much as possible before the transplant. This being my first build I think it took me 18 months to build up the courage to start, that and hell of a lot of research, to be honest I was much of a silent member in that time, reading up on a lot but maybe not asking enough questions or getting involved in discussions. Just felt I didn't know enough to warrant input. It was the last few weeks getting stuck into the forum that clarified a lot of my own research and simply provided answers and solutions to questions I could not answer myself. Right the build, so it was my initial intentions to build a kit up myself, I kept an eye out for things I could afford to pick up from members, the main items being a free tt head gasket w/ the engine, a spare autobox, Emanage ECU, and a HKS intercooler. This kit was taking forever to build up so needed some cash injection. so a month ago I made the decision to not fear spending and get the parts in. I started talking to Dan8 who was also starting a NA-t build and that has been a real help to have someone to bounce ideas off and two lots of research compiled. I ended up injecting some cash into the project to get it moving deciding to buy the XS power 2020 kit in-order to simplify the project and really get it moving. My goal is for 400bhp and to fully re-build engine as I am uncertain of blocks history. I wanted to future proof the engine in case I wanted to dial up the boost in the future too. I also have the view to uprate the autobox using DaveP hybrid specs. so a few weeks I started with stripping the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Starting pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 So once stripped the block got a good de-grease, and wire brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Keep em coming! Looking forward to read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) The weekend just gone we got to the bulk of the ordering. Parts on order XS power turbo kit 2020 Future motorsports modified tt oil pump Parts arrived Full GE gasket/seals kit GTE head gasket Emanage ultimate ECU TT autobox NA autobox Piston rings ARP head bolts Parts needed Walbro fuel pump (Dan8 has) 440cc injectors (Dan8 has) **for the DavidP hybrid box T.T. flex-plate T.T. auto propshaft with donut T.T. diff-flange for N/A diff Edited May 27, 2020 by Chasz86 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 I did a bit of work on the head. I left the cylinder heads soaking in ATF to check for leaks and loosen carbon deposits then the head got a thorough clean I doused the internals with WD-40 to for protection until further work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 The block got prepped for a spray, another 3 scrub downs later, I could finally mask up the block **NOTE I did realise to mask off the whole oil filter area before it was to late (not shown here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Soooo... I bought some Hycote VHT paint, found a colour which had a deal on 3 cans... I decided that would make the decision on colour scheme... hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) So it came out looking like the block was 3D printed ffs. I now don't know whether to run with it, pop some clear coat or to choose a darker blue and treat this like a primer. I put another couple coats down and I will return to see the results at the weekend. I couldn't take more photos in between laughing. I have a feeling there were a couple spots which still held grease so will have to clean them up an patch up. Edited May 27, 2020 by Chasz86 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan8 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Good luck with the build mate and keep the updates coming looking forward to seeing the end result I enjoy a good NA-T thread That’s one bright block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 So plans are this weekend to get the valves lapped in and replace seals. I've had to order a new colour for the block so that delayed block by a week. Thinking I should put all new sensors in the block while it's out, they can't be too expensive. Will dig out the tt gasket, which after 18 months is buried in the shed now. What's people's thoughts about cam gears if some generic ebays are fine then could get some new shiny ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanj1142 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Hi mate, did you go for the thicker XS-Power exhaust manifold? I think that's the new one anyways. Been looking at their kit. Cheers, Nathan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Yes I have gone for that, I haven't had delivery yet its still sailing from us. I will take some pics when it has arrived though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanj1142 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Yes I have gone for that, I haven't had delivery yet its still sailing from us. I will take some pics when it has arrived though /QUOTE] Lovely, excited to see it. Im toying with the idea of buying a new engine and doing it up out the car so i can still drive mine about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan8 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Let’s see it then mate have you unwrapped your bits yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 I just had a brief glimpse of the XS power turbo kit, i still waiting on one more parcel. But we have intercooler, turbo, manifold and piping here atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 A better photo of the manifold, may get some better pics when the last parcel arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 I will be heading to where I'm building engine this week end, got a better colour for the block, then aim to work on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysdan Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 What size turbo dod you go with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 This is the brochure they sent me Here is a full list of what the kit features. this is with the 3mm upgraded mani.. Tubular manifold with a T4 turbo mount and a 4 bolt wastegate flange. This the same manifold as companies such as SRT and Boostlogic except we made a few changes in the construction changed a couple pipe degrees for better blow and clearance which we have patented. 3in Vband down pipe. Now you will have to modify your y pipe but this is simple. We have people cut the y off and extend it to the down pipe with a change over exhaust pipe. T4 Turbo which is designed spot on to the Garrett GT35 its oil driven journal bearing with a .60 ar on the hot side and a .86 ar on the cold side. This translates into full spool around 3k HKS Style 50mm wastegate which has a 10psi spring in it already but if desired to go lower or higher HKS 50mm springs work well with it. 100% Bolt on intercooler kit. This kit utilizes a large intercooler without getting rid of your crash bar. It also comes with the brackets to mount it. The hot side piping is 2.5 and the cold side is 2.75 which accommodates the stock MAF specs and location. All 3ply couplings and t-bolt style clamps. BOV is Greddy RS spec Comes with all oil feed components such as the t-fitting for the engine block, oil fittings for the turbo feed and drain,oil feed steel braided line, and oil drain line. All hardware for mounting the manifold,turbo,wastegate,bov, etc in included in the kit. Also comes with all gaskets for everything including manifold to engine. Price for the entire kit shipped to the US is $1350 UK SHIP would be approx $300 extra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 It got delivered in about 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan8 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Full spool at 3k will be nice are you using the 10psi spring or not your running the TT gasket anyways arnt you be interesting to see how it all performs mate looking forward to more of the thread see how it all bolts together and finished results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 These manifolds look like they've come a long way since the first ones came out. Althought I'll never understand why they still stick with the 4 bolt wastegate flange when literally every other manifold on the market uses a V-band. It just means you'll have to cut it off and weld you're own one one. Looking forward to the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasz86 Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Well weather has prevented much progress, and my friend not being able to find his valve spring clamp. But I did mange to get a clear coat on the block which has improved the colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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