Andyhannah Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Well after spending most of today having a threeway conversation with cowboy bebob who has carried this coversion out himself and the mechanic whop will be carring the conversion out for me, this looks like its on the cards!! Will give full details on friday!! I told you Eric was the man;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Not good is it:( NA-TT al the way:) No point in seeling the car to get a tt, Geths is a lovely looking example:) Yeah! I like the black ones too.... Well after spending most of today having a threeway conversation with cowboy bebob who has carried this coversion out himself and the mechanic whop will be carring the conversion out for me, this looks like its on the cards!! Will give full details on friday!! Tell us on Saturday with a face full of pancake Geth!! H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I agree with paul, tell us over pancakes;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartworm Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 ill be interested to hear how this turns out, something different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadburys Purple Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 I don't know whether I'm coming or not yet!!! Damn you people!! Do you realise that peer pressure is a form of bullying!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Well after spending most of today having a threeway conversation with cowboy bebob who has carried this coversion out himself and the mechanic whop will be carring the conversion out for me, this looks like its on the cards!! Will give full details on friday!! Who is doing it for you Geth? Mike? Neil came up with more excusses last night to do my decat. Hopefully will be doing it next week now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadburys Purple Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Yeah, spoke to Mike last night and he seemed confident that it should be reasonably straight forward. Spoke to the lad with the engine and he said that I can have the engine with the full wiring loom, ECU, all of the ancilleries and I asked him if I could have the exhaust manifolds and downpipes to save on getting custom jobbies and he said he's happy for me to take them if I have it! I can't believe Neil keeps putting that decat off. Its such an easy job and it only takes 30 mins! Do you still need me to ring you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 No you're ok mate. Was just interested in the conversion. How much are you getting the engine for? Is mike doing mates rates. Im tempted to see if he can do it early saturday morning before meeting you for the pancake run;) I just want it done. Mikes got a lot of his stuff to do so dont want to bug him to much. When will the conversion begin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadburys Purple Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Well once I've got the engine I'll have to source all of the other parts that I'll need like the exhaust, adaptor plate between the engine and box, new plugs and belts etc, then save up so that I can go to Mike one week and give him a handfull of cash and the keys and say i'll see him in a week! One thing that I will definitely miss though is that sound of a decatted straight 6 howling away:( Although I'm sure the V8 could make me smile:D Other added bonus too (apart from the increase in power:D) is that the V8 is about 60-70Kg lighter than the straight 6! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Nice. Have you got the 1st decat too? I'll have it once you dont need it. Come on saturday:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 A v8 conversion sounds like a lot of fun, im imagining that great V8 noise right now .. mmmm Thats quite amazing its so much lighter than the straight 6, is the v8 alloy and the straight 6 iron ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadburys Purple Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 A v8 conversion sounds like a lot of fun, im imagining that great V8 noise right now .. mmmm Thats quite amazing its so much lighter than the straight 6, is the v8 alloy and the straight 6 iron ? With that kind of weight difference I'm assuming so. I'm positive that the V8 is alloy and I think I've read on a thread here somewhere that the 6 is cast. As for the noise, well, I really do love the sound of the 6, I honestly think its the sweetest engine tone! But I'm sure the looks I get off people when they hear the sound of a V8 coming from a Supra will make me smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Have you checked insurance quotes for the V8 swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Good point Geth. Get onto it mate. I dont think you'll have any problems though. If you do go somewhere else like sky etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadburys Purple Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Well to be honest I might just get a specialist weekend driving only cover on it because it's the only time it ever gets driven! But I'll look around first and see if it needs to come to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Well to be honest I might just get a specialist weekend driving only cover on it because it's the only time it ever gets driven! But I'll look around first and see if it needs to come to that! So how much do you reckon this is all going to cost Geth?? Surely the money would have been better spent on a purple re-spray!! H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadburys Purple Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 Damn You H!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadburys Purple Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 Its already gone:( Really not happy because I doubt I'll find another with everything on it for that money again. Nevermind I'll just keep looking for another one. Definitely doing this eventually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Keep looking Geth. Maybe even try the owners clubs to source one. 9 at the shed tomorrow yeh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadburys Purple Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 Definitely mate. Need something to cheer me up now! See you there;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Nice one. Ive got a few suggestions to cheer yourself up;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Shed? I hope pancakes is the suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 The shed is where we do the work on our cars. My girlfriends brother, mike the mechanic and his mate Niel (coming with me tomorrow) own it. I just take my car there to be done, I know nothing of anything else which takes place there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadburys Purple Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 I know nothing of anything else which takes place there! Your not there enough:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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