im newish, but here's my car

[deaf_rattle]

Here are just a few pics of my pride and joy.
got a few more toys coming for it soon along with a full engine rebuild.

cheers

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/ED6G2522.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/ED6G2423.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/engineinandgoing.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/muff.jpg

[Joe]

Owww, my eyes hurt reading that!!

Welcome anyways :D

[deaf_rattle]

thats wierd, how do you post pictures correctly?

[Rossco]

thats wierd, how do you post pictures correctly?

welcome dude
try using the 'manage attachments' facility at the bottom of your reply thread.

[Morgs]

I've changed them to links so they can be viewed, must be something with them that dosen't let it link directly through forum code.. dunno!

[deaf_rattle]

cheers dude.
the pics seem to work in other forums im part of.
wierd

anyway people can veiw them now :)

[MrMayhem]

familiar nick

[deaf_rattle]

familiar nick

You might remember me from the speedworx forum.
I used to own a holden camira.

I was a member back in the old days when the mod got sent an order for a windscreen sticker with the envelope that had swedish penis enlargement ltd on the outside, and then it got ripped up before the mod opened it to receive the cheque.

cant remember the names of the people involved, but that was bloody funny

[Morgs]

Hehehe I remember that. Thats was Bruce & Gary. Funny fookers :D
Good to see you're still around tho man!

[suburban]

I was a member back in the old days when the mod got sent an order for a windscreen sticker with the envelope that had swedish penis enlargement ltd on the outside, and then it got ripped up before the mod opened it to receive the cheque.

sons of bitches, thought that was forgot and buried !!!!!


hahaha, look on post office ladys face when i told her why the post cheque was stickytaped back together..................
:lol:

[deaf_rattle]

Some progress for you guys..
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/IMG_0011.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/babyknitwear021.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/babyknitwear016.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/babyknitwear002-1.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/babyknitwear001.jpg

and my daily driver :-) 20v ae92 fxgt
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/babyknitwear014.jpg

[Passage GT]

**** dude
built 7m in lil old celica/supra will go hard as
get a huge snail on that ****er!

[deaf_rattle]

Hey

yeah thats the plan, we are looking at running a GT30/35 roller bearing turbo.
Our aims are 500hp at the engine/300rwkws.
I would imagine that to be a very easy goal, but im wanting more reliable power.
So i figure
Lexus AFM
550cc injectors
Walbro external 255l/hr 500hp fuel pump
JE forged pistons
HKS metal headgasket
ARP head studs
ARP rod bolts
ARP main studs
Shot peened factory rods
Tubular exhaust manifold
Gt30/35 turbo
42mm external wastegate
Bosch Bov
450x300x76mm core fmic
3" intercooler piping
2.5" exhaust off the turbo
1" exhaust off the wastegate, exiting through one muffler and out the side (behind drivers door)
completely rebuilt head
completely rebuilt bottom end (using acl bearings)
complete rotating assembly balance
New genuine leads
K&N air filter (massive 6" inlet)
(probably other bits im forgetting)

that should see 300rwkws pretty easily at 14psi (will probably tune up to 17psi)

This is the large large cash injection the car is getting before i buy a house, so im making the most of it :-)

[Morgs]

Chuck a T04Z on it, budget permitting :)

Btw long time no see

[deaf_rattle]

Hey man, hows it goin?

Yeah, still not 100% on turbo choice yet, but the gt30/35 turbo made 260rwkws on my mates ma70 with lexus afm, 500cc injectors and exhaust and intake at 11.6psi.
that was with bone stock engine and stock i/c too with has a pressure loss of 3.6psi at 15psi.

So i figure 14psi with upgraded i/c would see 300rwkws easy.

so yeah i should make my target quite nicely.

cheers

[deaf_rattle]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics045.jpg

more progress... getting there slowly

looking at knife edging the crank and bottom end balancing can happen soon.

settled on a gt3082R ball bearing turbo.

will keep you posted

cheers

[deaf_rattle]

got off my ass today and started to clean the engine bay. We didnt paint it when we painted the car, so it will be getting done soon.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights076.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights077.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

got new rear shocks and bushes too
koni adjustables from holland

Thanks to Shane at Autolab

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/davescamera268.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics200.jpg
recond with a huge 3 row core from aussie. fair dinkum.

pic doesnt do it justice, but its a minter

[iluv2moan]

do u want the lexus afm or u already got 1

[CyberNetiC]

7M love!

[Sciflyer]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/engineinandgoing.jpg


Had to laugh at the classic 7m pic- radiator cap off checking for bubbles :lol:

j/k :) looks good, rebuild should go pretty hard

[iluv2moan]

dont let anyone convince u otherwise about the 7m :)

[deaf_rattle]

Truetrac LSd unit arrived yesterday, just working out most suitable ratio and then taking diff into Diffs R Us for install/set up.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights081.jpg

haha yeah fingers crossed my 7m is ok, if not it comes out and 1uz conversion is on

[CyberNetiC]

1UZ aint worth the trouble half the time, just pull the 7M and build it, just dont kill it beyond repair by driving it with bhg if it does happen.

and by "build it" i mean refresh the head, clean the block up, and bolt it back together with a MHG and ARP head studs.

[deaf_rattle]

1UZ aint worth the trouble half the time, just pull the 7M and build it, just dont kill it beyond repair by driving it with bhg if it does happen.

and by "build it" i mean refresh the head, clean the block up, and bolt it back together with a MHG and ARP head studs.

yeah, im pretty sure my engine build will be fine
the head is all rebuilt waiting to go onto the block

Head
Acid dipped, bead blasted, decked, cam polish,valve grind and complete rebuild. HKS 1.2mm MHG and ARP Stud kit

Block
Acid dipped
Decked
Crank Polish
Crank Knifeedging and de burring
ACL bearings
ARP Rod Bolts (to be purchased)
ARP Main studs (to be purchased)
Rod ends re sized (yet to be done)
Shotpeened rods (Yet to be done)
JE forged piston set (inc rings)
Summit racing remote oil filter kit
Full rotating assembly balance (yet to be done)


Will be running a gt3082R ball bearing turbo and pretty confident that this set up with the rest of the bolt ons will make the goal of 500hp at the engine.

Expected time of completion is September 07.

Will post more pics as i make progress

cheers

[deaf_rattle]

My z32 4pot calipers and rotors arrived today.

Not sure if ill bother using these rotors as i might just go to slotted discs.

Will probably get slotted rotors for the rear and run mintex brakes all round with better fluid.

Should stop as well as it goes.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights020.jpg

[Skitzo]

they look awesome.

[doriae86]

sound slike it will be a great package
good work

[deaf_rattle]

cheers guys. I hope it will all turn out alright in the end. Looks like i have a lot of work ahead of me haha. Got a guy sorted to do the custom work for me in mid June. Custom exhaust manifold, intercooler piping, custom downpipe and side pipe exhaust off the external wastegate (exiting behind the drivers door) jut gotta sort out what wastegate to run.

[deaf_rattle]

just installed the king springs and koni adjustables. looks good now
Before
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights024.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights027.jpg

after
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights029.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights032.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights030.jpg

awesome

[RB20ZED]

with that engine combo grab a larger snail and go for 500 plus at the rears would do it easy as.

[Brockas]

Ported head and 3L, grab a T04Z.

[RGVFAST]

i had almost identical car a few years ago

admittidly in shitter contidtion

had 7mgte, 5 speed manual, pissy rx7 cooler and press bent exhuast, on stock boost it would go pretty damn hard

new owner put motor inot a white ga61 and got 270 rwhp i think with it being unopen and stock turbo

7ms cop some flack, and they can be shit, but if ur lucky enough to get a good one or build a tuff one they can make some huge numbers
________
how to roll a blunt (http://howtorollablunt.net/)

[deaf_rattle]

yeah thanks guys.
IM building the engine up to be more reliable than anything. As i want to buy a house once this is back on the road. 500hp at the engine will be enough (for now) enough to show those evos and wrxs etc whos boss.

my 20v ae92 fxgt just doesnt cut it haha

[Morgs]

Nice one deaf, getting close to complete now? Hows it all going over there?

[deaf_rattle]

Hey man, been awhile..
Hoping to have it back on the road and legal in September. the way progress is going id say thats fairly achievable.

Things are goin alright over here i guess, same sheep different day. hows things with you and your project?

[deaf_rattle]

picked up my 550cc injectors over the weekend.
Going to get them cleaned and tested this week.

big thanks to Brendan (nite_b) for sorting them out for me.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights034.jpg

just need to get me a lexus afm now and possibly an aftermarket fpr and that will be my fueling sorted 8)

[deaf_rattle]

productive day today, had the injectors ultrasonically cleaned and flowed, all within spec.
And started cleaning up bits and pieces in preparation of getting the bottom end stuff back.

Basically just cleaned down and then shot blasted ($500kg for the shot!!!)

looking like 2.5million bucks now.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights063.jpg
Oh i saw the turbo ill be buying. brand new GT3540 we have decided now. bring on the powaahhh.

Will get the rest of the bits done next weekend and will paint the brackets and mounts etc.

Dont know if ill polish bits or not yet.

Big thanks to Cully for his time and effort with helping me so far

[GA70TT]

awsome ride man !!

much respect for the build up too... will be awsome to see it when it's finished

[deaf_rattle]

Thanks dude, hopefully it should turn out alright

had another productive morning.
Yet another thanks to Cully for his time.

Starting to come along, this is going to be one clean engine!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights077-1.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights076-1.jpg

[Morgs]

My project (GTR) was finally finished, then I moved interstate and sold it...... and the new owner rolled it into a preschool... good times all around

:werd:


Hey man, been awhile..
Hoping to have it back on the road and legal in September. the way progress is going id say thats fairly achievable.

Things are goin alright over here i guess, same sheep different day. hows things with you and your project?

[Brockas]

Oh i saw the turbo ill be buying. brand new GT3540 we have decided now. bring on the powaahhh.

good choice!

[Passage GT]

yeah for sure
will have some good response on a 3 litre and of course make good power
can't wait to see the finished product dude

[deaf_rattle]

Decided on powder coating some of the parts that are nice and clean now due to the shot blasting, so will post pictures when i get that done. (probably next weekend)
gave the car a wash today, its amazing how dirty it can get just by sitting in the garage.

My lovely g/f vacuumed the interior and cleaned the glass. Need to find a new drivers side door seal (bit that attaches to the car) how much can you aussies get those for?

Anyway some pics of the cleaning action.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights080.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights082.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

Also got the parts needed to run the Z32 4pots, big thanks to Cruzida from toymods for the parts.
Just gotta find 15mm of clearance to run the new calipers (might run some bolt on spacers)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/minipluslights085.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/afm.jpg
bought a lexus afm yesterday, $140nz including mk3 brake booster and master cylinder.
not too shabby i thought.

Just thinking whether or not to go sard fuel pressure regulator or apexi neo and that will be my fueling sorted... for now (500hp fuel pump might need upgraded already doh!)

[space]

you got some work on your hands there. but should be a sleeper when done.

[deaf_rattle]

ha yeah, will be alot of work im sure
bottom end parts went in today, so engine should be assembled soon.
Hopefully picking up the bits from the powder coaters tomorrow.

thanks to Mac at 41 for the cusco strut brace for the front.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/cruise034.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

well i picked up the bits from the powder coaters today.
I dont think i want to put this engine in a car anymore 8O

very impressed with how they came out. should be a minter motor.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/powdercoating004.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/powdercoating003.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/powdercoating002.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

well, another big thanks to Mac at www.fortyone.co.nz

more cusco goodness
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/camberplates002.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

big thanks to Barry (bazda) for getting me the latest part for the project
tial 44mm v band external.

should do the trick nicely
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/external001.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

just got me a AU falcon radiator fan shroud, should do the trick.

Just a little bit of cutting action and it bolts up.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/arpsandknobage002-1.jpg

just bought a house, so progress is slowing down abit.

[deaf_rattle]

another thanks to mac at 41
ARP main studs

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/arpsandknobage009.jpg

engine should be going together pretty soon 8O

[deaf_rattle]

got some more parts today
alloy radiator panel (goes just in front of the radiator to direct more air through it) will be getting a under car panel made up too once the i/c piping is in and everything all sorted.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/miniandmore004.jpg
Thanks to 1983supra on toymods for that.

And big thanks to Ronnie for the custom steering rack support bushes. These will replace the stock broken rubber ones.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/mk2steering.jpg
Looking at buying a rear camber kit very soon

[deaf_rattle]

well not much to report as of late.
my 5 stud front hubs arrived big thanks to callum-wdebdy for those
Just about ready to install the z32 front brakes with the front hubs.

Some bits arrived from toyota, thanks Warwick (mr_revhead)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/miniandmore.jpg

got some 5 stud rear hubs on their way from australia, so will be needing to find me some suitable wheels soon! not sure if i want to stay with 15s, or go bigger?

ordered some new stickers for the rear hatch, thanks to Ryley from toymods
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/newbuffyone1sb9.jpg


Just waiting to hear about a rear camber kit and then i will sort out the badass camber that i have.

Progress will be happening reasonably quickly from here im hoping.

[Miggy]

Looks like its coming along really nicely, this is going to be an animal when its finished.

If i was you i would go 16's, possibly simmons.

something like is www.einsweb.com/minotaur15/monte/rims/rim3.JPG (http://www.einsweb.com/minotaur15/monte/rims/rim3.JPG)

but with black centers.

[deaf_rattle]

Yeah, those wheels look pretty sweet. wonder how much they would be.
16" wheels are usually hard to find tyres for though arent they? i would like to go with at least 245s on the back, maybe even 265s if they will fit.

Cheers

[deaf_rattle]

well i got off my ass and did some work today.
Tools required, craft knife, 17mm socket with rachet and bottle opener.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/miniandmore002.jpg
The bushes came as one piece with no cut in it (needed to be like this to be made) so you need to look at the stock bushes and decide where you want to make the cut. I could possibly get them cut before shipping out.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/miniandmore001.jpg
Undo the 2 17mm bolts on each bracket and then remove the bracket. lift the rack up a little bit and pull out the stock bushes.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/miniandmore003.jpg
I took the time to spray abit of degreaser around the place and removed some bolts which were stuck between the crossmember and the steering rack. (im sure you will find at least one there too)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/miniandmore004-1.jpg
Wait for the degreaser to evaporate and then slide in the new bushes.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/miniandmore005.jpg
Put the brackets back on and tighten the 17mm bolts back up.

More bush than Jesus!

then have a beer
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/miniandmore006.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/miniandmore007.jpg

big thanks to Ronnie

Will sort out prices soon.

Whos interested?

[deaf_rattle]

not much to report, ive ordered my camber kit, 19 row oil cooler and 9 row trans cooler.
will take the lsd in to get set up soon and ill get the rear end all sorted.
most parts that come off will get powder coated.

Will probably just run the stock sway bars for now.

Will post pics of progress soon

[deaf_rattle]

big thanks to Andre for the 2 new coolers.
19 row for engine
9 row for trans
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/miniandmore013.jpg
should do the trick nicely i think
so with the new 3 row core radiator, new i/c and the new oil coolers to go with the other oil cooler(size of 2 7mgte oil coolers) which ill now use for power steering, ill have more cooling than jesus.

Just need a beer cooler now! :lol:

[deaf_rattle]

picked up diff today, Diffs R Us did a good job of setting it up.
Seems really tight, so should be sweet.

Camber kit has arrived(big thanks to Norbie), so ill get that welded in, supposed to have adjustment from +2.4 to -2.4 or there abouts, so that should help.



http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/DSCF4784.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics001.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics002.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics004.jpg

going to paint the diff silver, so its easier to see if its leaking.

Just gotta work out what diff oil to run, but apparantly i can use just normal diff oil for this type of lsd.

bring on the skids

[CyberNetiC]

why are you making this thing Auto?

biggest let down evar?!

[deaf_rattle]

because it will destroy stock w series boxes.
and my g/f has put money into this car so its only fair that shes able to drive it.
If it breaks autos too often, which im guessing it will. i will upgrade to a straight cut geared w58.

We will see though, at the end of the day this is being built to be a cruiser.

cheers

[deaf_rattle]

had a busy weekend, with working on the supra and the house.
Big thanks to my mates Malcolm and ewan for their help with the carbon trim.

Malcolm did the carbon work and ewan made the mould.

Started stripping the engine bay ready for painting, found a few small bits of rust which we will cut out, but overall its pretty good.

Just using a wire brush on a grinder to strip the paint at the moment, its going to take me awhile.

Im a little worried, because with the engine bay on its way to looking so nice i will probably have to drop the cross member and steering rack and get all that stuff looking nice. it has opened a can of worms :lol:

Went to order the turbo GT3582R, but they are out of stock at the moment. doh! but no rush.

Just want to get this thing finished so i can start spending more time and money on our house. 8)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra001.jpg
the abyss that is the engine bay, just a few more bits to remove
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra002.jpg
some rust, not bad
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra003.jpg
work in progress
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra004.jpg
last of the rust
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra005.jpg
close up of the patch i started on
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra006.jpg
take one mould (cheers ewan)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra007.jpg
add some carbon fibre
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra008.jpg
Malcolm laying the release agent down.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra009.jpg
trim carbon to size
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra010.jpg
apply resin
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra011.jpg
prep for sealing
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra012.jpg
seal it for vacuum (didnt have the right tape, so rangi'd it up)


leave over night.

should have more pics today.

[deaf_rattle]

Big thanks to Cully and the guys at Alltech.

Not many bits left to buy now. might be able to get it going for suprafest.
Glad i didnt buy a second hand turbo :wink:

turbo is a GT3582R (GT3540) .82 ar
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra112.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra107.jpg

makes the compressor housing from my old ct26 look pretty small!

[deaf_rattle]

thanks to David (toymad) for the set of mirrors.
SO much better than the broken ones i had before.

old mirrors
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra116.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra115.jpg

new
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra114.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra118.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra119.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra120.jpg

and what the front is like at the moment

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/workonsupra117.jpg

[viet_boi]

cant wait to see this when its done, starting to look good and that turbo is MASSIVE..

[deaf_rattle]

cheers, there are alot of people wanting to see this done. Me especially haha.

Will keep you guys posted.

[DavoEvo]

great to c the 35/40 garret.. perfect choice.. Looks like a kewl build up!!

[deaf_rattle]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/DSCF4911.jpg
rear subframe bushes (missing one of the suspension arm ones, but picking that up next weekend) custom diff crossmember bushes are getting made up too.

wicked

[deaf_rattle]

Oil thermostat arrived from summitracing.com

Thanks to David!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/DSCF4914.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/deafrattle-minicelia.jpg
a pic a guy on one of the other forums i use made for me. haha

[deaf_rattle]

nothing to exciting here, but yeah pics anyways.
Paint is pricey!!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts001.jpg
Got some parts from Wayne (GA61XX) big thanks mate.
non a/c box to replace my a/c box (weight reduction stage 10)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts002.jpg
non a/c controls
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts004.jpg
blanking gromets
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts005.jpg

vinyl sunvisors, will look mint once cleaned and painted with black vinyl paint
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts003.jpg

and another thanks to Warwick for the new 7mgte end coolant/heater fitting
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts007.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

well i finally got my au falcon radiator shrould modified to suit the MA61 radiator

Looks nice and should keep the 7m nice and cool.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts009.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts010.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts011.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts013.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts015.jpg

can anyone measure the distance between the radiator and the front of their 7mgte in an ma61? just need to make sure i have left enough space.

Cheers

[Deke]

Hey man just wondering where you bought your paint from how many Litres you bought and also just a ball park figure of what it cost you?

[deaf_rattle]

i got the paint from a place called auto paint.
I only got 1litre of colour as its just for the engine bay, guard, bumper and some touch ups.
For what you see i paid $460nz. not much more to pay for enough to do a whole car though!
I did get trade, but yeah.

[deaf_rattle]

insert comment about too many gauges here ====>


Autogauge water temp
Autogauge volts
Autogauge Oil temp
Autogauge oil pressure
Autometer air/fuel
Autometer/JRS boost gauge

Pivot knock off fan control

Apexi RSM and g sensor

Blitz DSBC
Blitz MSTT

Probably not going to run the volts gauge anymore as the rsm(currently in fxgt) does voltage

custom mounts in dash air vents.

Autometer gauges pods (thanks to Fortyone!)

Just gotta work out where to mount stuff, dont want to use the a piller if i can avoid it.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/P-1.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts002-1.jpg

[iluv2moan]

and another thanks to Warwick for the new 7mgte end coolant/heater fitting
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/parts007.jpg

where from and how much did u pay for this thing??? i ended up getting my dad to make me 1 from stainless

[deaf_rattle]

directly from toyota, i think i paid about $30nz with the 2 washers.

they always rust out huh?

[DenZel]

keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing it finished, great effort with the progress pics too

[deaf_rattle]

Cheers mate. Hopefully it will be as nice as yours once its back in one piece

more progress soon :-)

[deaf_rattle]

ill be driving my mates car for suprafest this weekend. that should give me some more motivation to finish my car
www.suprafest.com

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/th_MVI_0764.jpg (http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/?action=view&current=MVI_0764.flv)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics297.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics304.jpg

[Mad_Aussie]

fuck. yes.

[deaf_rattle]

thought you might be interested... from suprafest 08 that i organised

http://gallery.soarer.net.nz/main.php?g2_itemId=129

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GvOWeqxcWI

put suprafest into search on you tube there will be more vids

more pics soon

cheers

[deaf_rattle]

Big thanks to Ryan (ryanfel) who popped round today with some wheels.
the fronts are prooving difficult to sort out due to the massive 4pots on there but the rears were a near perfect fit (15x8 -12) so with a higher offset, i reckon i could get 9s in there.

think ill go with the 15x7s for now,
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Takashi.jpg can always sort something out later. only reason i need to get wheels sooner rather than later, is to get the thing rolling again with the brake upgrade sorted.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos015.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos016.jpg

also, thanks to the guys at race brakes, ive sorted out new discs and pads for the rear.
ebc redstuff from fortyone.co.nz
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos019.jpg

the update of doom is coming
8O

[deaf_rattle]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos416.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos417.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos418.jpg

the 2 kits arrived today,will probably run the second one


http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/xx.jpg

thats the sort of look im after, although i probably cant run it that low. 8O

[Smoked]

absolutely bombed! love it. bathurst spec FTMFW!

[Halle Terry]

Dude thats F*cking awesome, plan to paint it another colour (sorry if youve already mentioned it, i just looked at the pics :p )

some 17" veilside racing andrew's in low offsets would look treat on it

[deaf_rattle]

I finally get to use my engine stand after buying that many a year ago and being used by others in the meantime.

Big thanks to Cully who has been putting up with my nagging so far.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos030.jpg
We put the block on the stand tonight (needs another clean) but we will be painting the outside of the block this weekend, as well as the inside with some etch primer stuff then assembly can start.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos026.jpg
The crank has had more meat taken out off it than a christmas ham at new years.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos031.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos033.jpg

basically, the block has been acid dipped, decked/surfaced (prepped for the mhg) and honed with a carbon boring machine.
The crank has been knife edged, ground and polished for new acl race bearings.
The whole rotating assembly has been balanced and then the rods shot peened.

We will put new frost plugs in as well.

[deaf_rattle]

got the old bushes pressed out and the new superpro ones installed.
put the passenger side arm in today, with the new tie rod end, ball joint and rack end. cant wait till the car is back on the ground. the new wheels arrive next week :D
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos095.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos100.jpg

painted up the nissan 4pots
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos104.jpg

new mikespeed sub box, wanted a fibreglass box, but decided against that with the audiobahn sub, so went with traditional wood, with internal bracing etc.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos101.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos102.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

well i got the modified rear subframe back from the powder coaters.
looks like stock now 8O
should be able to dial it out to -1 degrees from -3 that it sits at currently.

Got the front cross member and diff cross member done while i was at it.

Hopefully start assembling the rear end this weekend.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos042.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos044.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos045.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos046.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

Another productive day thanks to Cully.
The oil pump has been cleaned and tested (well within spec, infact its tighter so should be all good)
Got the rings installed now and the 6 piston/rod assembly sorted.

Looking good so far
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos049.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos050.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos056.jpg

also, cleaned up the oil squirters and put them in
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos060.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

big thanks to Nick (tsoob) for putting up with my nagging and helping me source some wheels that will fit (offset and stud pattern makes wheels hard to find) and clear the nissan 4 pots.

i dont see these tyres lasting long once the car is going :lol:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Photos108.jpg

[SLEEKA]

very nice mate, progress is looking great.

With the silver paint people will think you're running an alloy block :D

[deaf_rattle]

ha, cheers dude.
Hope to have the engine in one piece this weekend! crazy

[Passage GT]

great to see another update dude
gonna be sweet when she's all back together

[Anaru]

Fuck that silly car cuz,

That 20v FXGT is MINT!


:D

[JME]

Thanks for sharing.

[deaf_rattle]

cheers guys.
Went to do some more work on the engine today, put the new oil pump bearings in and installed the oil pump and cross over pipe. was hoping to have the engine finished today, but the conversion kit (bottom end seals) was nowhere to be found, will order a new one on monday.

As for the fxgt.. its for sale! trying to get $1200nz for it (will be sad to see it go though)

[deaf_rattle]

Got some more done to the engine this weekend. The front cover is on and the seal drying, so next lot of pictures should show the bottom end nearly finished.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/100_0089.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/100_0090.jpg

bought some side skirts as well, need a little bit of work. but should look good once tidied up and painted. Should go well with the front lip
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/cid__media1.jpg

[viet_boi]

fck me, this car is comin together nicely..love it

[deaf_rattle]

cheers, i just wish it was coming together abit quicker.
apparantly just a couple more hours left to do on the bottom end and then we can finish assembly.

Will be putting a dummy block in the car soon with sump to get measurements for winging and baffling the sump.

cant wait till its done.

[Jimmy_S]

Nice build mate... coming along nicely!

Look forward to seeing the end result!

[deaf_rattle]

i have 3 out of the 4 wheels on now and lowered the rear end off the axle stands. camber looks ok at this stage, but may change slightly when front is lowered? will need a serious wheel alignment soon anyways.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/2_12_08003.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/2_12_08014.jpg

hope to get the sump done this weekend and i just bought a parts car, so hopefully ill be able to work out how bits go back together on my one haha

[deaf_rattle]

well, progress is being made.
The sump is in being winged and baffled thanks to Alex (postfach)

We will be rolling the car out next weekend to put dummy motor in and then Simon (evil_si) will be making up 2 manifolds for the supra with the less space (mk2 and mk3)

wastegate port will be welded onto the exhaust housing of the turbo for better flow.

Once manifold is made, the engine bay will be painted and the good motor installed.

Cant wait 8O

[deaf_rattle]

forgot about this forum.. sorry guys.
Anyway im getting pretty close to completion.

big thanks to simon (evil_si) for the work he has done so far.
Did a test fit in the MA70 and needs a few mods to runners 1, 2 and 3.
Its made from 26mm steam pipe and is surprising light for its size.

hoping to do a test fit this weekend depending on what state im in after my engagement party.

What does everyone recommend in the way of coatings or wraps for exhaust manifolds?

cheers

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/manifold008.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/manifold012.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/manifold011.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

after showing a large amount of booze(engagement party) who was boss last night i woke up ready for some work on the heap (after a good helping of pancakes)

Test fit of dummy motor and tacked up manifold.

runner #6 is pretty much touching the steering rack knuckle and the compressor housing cant be spun enough to have the outlet pointing down. But other than that, it works well. So we will make some changes so it suits both the mk2 and 3 and then it will be finished up.

makes the turbo look rather large when its sitting in place 8O
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/manifold024.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/manifold026.jpg

another productive day. tidied up the garage abit more, so i can actually walk around the car.

Been installing the interior so i can see what i need to replace and any mods i need to make to allow for the massive sub box.

Bought new carpet from Autodec and put that in. (can anyone who has the board in their boot show me where the carpet mounts to the back seat?)

not sure how im going to mount the battery now as i dont really want to put holes in the carpet.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/supra005.jpg

well things are slowly falling into place.
Sump is ready, bar the turbo oil return and oil temp sensor.

But looking really good.

Big thanks to Michael for the work hes done.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/IMG_1481.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/IMG_1479.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/IMG_1478.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

things are coming along nicely.
Should be some more updates over the next couple of weeks.
Just ordered some more bits from toyota (exhaust studs, oil lines etc)
Spark plugs have been ordered
think ill run with the exhaust i have already got for now (2.5") but ill upgrade after run in.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics019.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics021.jpg

interior is starting to get there.

Another big thanks to simon for the work he has done on the manifolds.
Had another test fit tonight and things are looking good.

more pics soon.

[deaf_rattle]

Some more progress to report.
Manifold is finished. huge thanks to Evil_si, he did an awesome job.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics017.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics019-1.jpg
Just gotta get it pro coated and its good to go.

Cut out the rusty lower radiator support crossmember and had a replacement one from a parts car welded in (it had been replaced in the parts car at some stage with a new item but welded in very poorly)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics004-1.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics012.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics016.jpg
hopefully get the engine bay finished prepped for painting next weekend.

wicked

big thanks to Jason for the bling radiator cap.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics030.jpg
so hard to find a decent cap for the older style radiators.
i wasnt looking forward to putting a generic repco cap on there!

Been a busy weekend.
Replaced the shower mixer, did some more work on the spare room and managed to find some time to work on the heap.

Engine bay all primered up, was hoping to get the first coat of colour on, but the temp was starting to drop.

i am getting abit more motivation to work on it again, seeing the engine bay in one colour again. Also, went on a supra cruise last night and must say i need to get mine going again so i can restore my enjoyment of the roads out to piha. Did not like sitting behind mk4s, doin 60kph through twisties. 8O

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics052.jpg
tidied up where the battery tray used to be
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics054.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics056.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics057.jpg

rk rear diff crossmember bushes take 2.
these ones should do the job. first ones werent moulded to allow for the plate.
Will test fit and post pics, but can get prices if people keen.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics060.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

another sucessful day
big thanks to Simon for his time.

Cant wait till the engine is sitting in that void.

if red cars go fast.. this is going to go really fast! :lol:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics062.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics066.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics067.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics068-1.jpg

working on the engine bay now. trying to source new bolts for as many as i can.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics045-1.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics044.jpg
thats and engine bay worth of them, although i wont be running some of the accessories

engine bay as it sits at the moment.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics041.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

well, i now appreciate the work that goes into restoring cars.
I was looking for my cruise control actuator to bolt into the engine bay.

Found it and thought, thats not very clean. Spent an hour on cleaning it up so far and its still not ready :(

this is going to take awhile.

8O

abit more progress, slowly getting the engine bay ready for the new engine.
Stripped the thread in one of the steering rack nuts on the crossmember! doh, so getting that drilled out and re tapped.

Aiming for engine in on August 8 if all goes well. (note i didnt mention what year :lol: )

powder coated head light assembly and bucket
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics007.jpg
engine bay parts ready to put in (except bonnet latch)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics008.jpg
tidied up heater valve (waiting on new bolts)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics009.jpg
tidied up cruise control actuator (waiting on new bolts)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics010.jpg
always a sucker for a nice rack
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/pics011-1.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

excuse the quality, taken with my phone

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0094.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0163.jpg
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well the engine is now home and roughly 2 metres away from where it needs to be sitting :lol:
thanks again to Evil_si for sorting the manifold. now procoated.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/manifold.jpg

bought some more bits and pieces today.
sump bolts
sway bar mount bolts
random everything bolts
oil return
turbo gaskets
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0186.jpg
Thanks to alltech for the turbo bits and thanks to Stu for some of the bolts.

bling'n

[deaf_rattle]

done abit more work to the heap.
I think im still on track for completion by xmas.

Note i didnt say which year :lol:
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[Milhouse]

fark, its coming along nicely now !

good work

[kurbn]

thats top work right there!

must ask however.. why are you using alen key bolts?

[cactus]

impressive stuff!

[deaf_rattle]

cheers guys. Hope to have the heap finished in time for christmas.

I made the swap to hex cap screws as i liked the look of them. I couldnt put the original bolts in there as they looked horrible and old.
Thought i might as well put something in their place that i liked the look of.

[Stealthed]

Wow nice build, it looks like it will be fun when its finished!

[hako]

Love the update, keep them coming.
And socket head cap bolts ftw.

[deaf_rattle]

Had to make a boss for the sump for the oil return.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0203.jpg
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New spark plugs
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0219.jpg

cleaned and painted throttle body ready for reassembly
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0218.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

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[deaf_rattle]

well its been a very productive day, big thanks to Malcolm and Kevin for their help with the engine install. Cant wait till i get to drive it for the first time.
Hoping to get quote on the rest of the custom work this week.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0243.jpg
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[ben351]

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck yeah

[PAGZ]

Mighty 7m! Looks like a tuff build keen to hear this thing.

[Nemi]

Respect !

[evil.e30]

wow just read this whole thread, very impressed

[Gladio]

Impressive!

[deaf_rattle]

Cheers guys, Im pretty stoked with how its turned out so far.
Now that the engine is where it belongs, i can chip away at the rest of the work.

[EVL]

wow, impressive thread! nice work mate!

[Jordans15]

farkkk me this looks the goods :)

[BrAzZ]

how long till its finished, bloody good effort mate

[deaf_rattle]

thanks.

Im hoping to have it all legal and on the road in time for christmas/new years road trip.

My mate is popping around tomorrow to make a start on the wiring.
Looking at delooming the engine bay as much as we can.
We will be running the stock ecu and lexus afm with 550cc injectors to start off with and then later on ill look at switching to something different like maybe a link g4.

Got a couple of people going to pop round and give me some quotes for the rest of the custom pipe work.

I need downpipe off turbo with divorced w/g pipe
wastegate port welded onto turbo exhaust housing
intercooler mounting and plumbing
oil, trans and ps cooler mounting
remote filter mounting
oil thermostat mounting
intake pipe (turbo to afm)
drive shaft hoop

Think thats all on the pipe work front. haha

If all goes well it should be on the dyno late October.

[deaf_rattle]

Hi guys

Need a little help, we have stripped the chassis loom right back and have started getting it ready for the engine etc

I need some plugs identified 1982 MA61 with 5mge RHD

These ones from drivers side (Left hand looking towards car)

plug from drivers side, middle of guard
3x wires
Green with red stripe
Green with black stripe
green
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0271.jpg


2wire plug
Red with white stripe, goes to single plug
green
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0272.jpg

Single wire
grey
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0273.jpg

do i have these plugged in correctly?

retractor relay? (need this)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0274.jpg
engine bay check light (going to remove)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0275.jpg
whats this? (needed?)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0276.jpg




From front of car, going left to right

2 wire plug
pink with black
pink
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0277.jpg

blue with green stripe single wire
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0278.jpg

blue with yellow stripe single wire
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0279.jpg

2 wire plug
Blue
White with black
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0280.jpg

red wire? not sure what it is?
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0281.jpg

2 wire plug
White
Blue
1 wire plug (round) black with red stripe
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0283.jpg

passenger side (right)

4 wire
Grey
Black yellow stripe
Green Black stripe
Brown

Single wire
grey
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0285.jpg


last 2 pics join up to be this
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0286.jpg


(2 single wire plugs round)
Single black with red stripe large gauge
Single Black
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0287.jpg

clear plug
single black with red strip, large gauge
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0288.jpg

the last 2 pics join up to be this
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0289.jpg

7mgte plug spliced into chassis loom? or something else?
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0290.jpg

middle passenger guard
brown with black stripe
brown with yellow stripe
green with red stripe
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0291.jpg

windscreen washer?
blue with yellow stripe
blue
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0292.jpg

blue plug, 4 wires (by wiper motor on right hand side rhd model)
yellow with red stripe
green with white stripe
pink with green stripe
yellow
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0293.jpg

clear plug 4 wire
Blue
White
black with white stripe
White with black stripe
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0294.jpg

and i cant find the plug for this (head light washer pump)
is there a loom that joins up to this that must be unplugged?
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0295.jpg

thanks very much for any help.

[MAZDABATOR]

you've got till 04/10/09 before you warrent runs out there bro.

also nice looking car what part of aucs are you from?


http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=pq286

[deaf_rattle]

yeah, rego has been on hold for ages. thanks for the reminder, ill put on hold for another 3 months! fingers crossed that will be it.
Out in west auckland. you?

cheers

[MAZDABATOR]

yeah, rego has been on hold for ages. thanks for the reminder, ill put on hold for another 3 months! fingers crossed that will be it.
Out in west auckland. you?

cheers


lol me im from rotorua or Rotovegas, good old smelly shit whole that place is.
currently reciding in the heart of antilag itself (perth) were every kiwi should be

car looks good man keep it up.

[deaf_rattle]

lol, rotor capital of nz isnt it?
cheers, hope to have more updates soon.

[MAZDABATOR]

lol, rotor capital of nz isnt it?
cheers, hope to have more updates soon.

sure is. the whole place pulses on the weekend

[deaf_rattle]

intercooler placement..

Just trying to work out where to mount the intercooler.


From what ive seen most people go for option 1, but i think option 2 as pointed out by Malcolm would probably be better. Option 1 will mean wiring wont be affected by i/c placement. Option 2 means wiring may need to be routed underneath radiator support member

intercooler is a 450x300x76mm core, 3" inlet/outlet
I think ill end up running 2.5" piping, to make it easier to plumb and hopefully make it more responsive. I may still look at painting it black depending on how visible is it once the bumper and grill is in place.

What are your thoughts?

space with no i/c
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0298.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0300.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0301.jpg

Option 1
Sits behind bumper, but in front of bonnet latch.
Pros
easy to mount, easy to plumb
cons
flow interupted by bumper (would probably need to cut holes in bumper which i really dont want to do) longer piping. Sits lower so more likely to suffer damage
Pics
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0302.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0304.jpg
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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0309.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0308.jpg

Option 2
Sits right in front of radiator, behind bonnet latch
Pros
good flow, shorter piping. Looks good there (i know that shouldnt really determine position) dont need to cut up bumper.
Cons
Harder to plumb, hinders flow to radiator?
pics
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0310.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0311.jpg
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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0319-1.jpg

[DrKarl]

I reckon u should stick it close behind the bonnet latch, nice build btw, just spent ages reading this thread good. top stuff, quality build!!

[deaf_rattle]

I reckon u should stick it close behind the bonnet latch, nice build btw, just spent ages reading this thread good. top stuff, quality build!!

Had the guy around to start pricing up the pipe work etc, thats pretty much what hes thinking about doin. Making a custom bracket for the bonnet latch.

Hopefully hear back from him this week with the quote and then i plan on booking it in as soon as hes free.

Wiring is coming along well, i really shouldve gone after market ecu, but at least this way if i decide to go that way in the future, it should be a walk in the park.

Hopefully have more pics/progress soon.

cheers

[DCEVO]

Well done mate anything worth doing isnt easy keep up the great work

[deaf_rattle]

booked in for friday! wicked
3" stainless exhaust
downpipe (divorced w/g)
w/g port grafted into exhaust housing of turbo (better flow to w/g)
i/c mounting
oil cooler mounting
trans cooler mounting
ps cooler mounting
intake pipe (afm to turbo)
Front facing intake plenum
i/c piping
Drive shaft hoop

No christmas for me!

pics soon!

[sam5709]

great build

you could look at it as no Christmas for you or you could say Christmas has come early :wave:

[deaf_rattle]

ha yeah, thats one way to look at it.
should get the car back the following weekend, so should be back on track to having the car in one piece by christmas.
If i can hear the engine by christmas day, ill be happy!

[2JZNO5HIT]

nice build 10/10
its always good to see all ur hard effort (AND MONEY) doing something

[deaf_rattle]

packed the supra up last night and towed it to Evil_si
It had its longest trip in over 4 years 8O
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0402.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0403.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0414.jpg

Big thanks to Kevin for his help and to Ken for the use of his trailer.

[deaf_rattle]

when simon isnt riding big cannons hes doin awesome work on things like my supra.

Went around today to pull the carpet and seats out so they dont catch fire with the welding underneath.

Wasnt expecting to see much progress in such a short space of time.

Starting to look really good, although the extra pipe work makes the turbo look really small :cry:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0437.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0436.jpg
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[1JZNOSHIT]

great read, good job mate. looks fantastic! :D

[lee3671987]

duuude.....soo much work go in this car!
much respect!!
post it up on toymods,net! they would luv it ;)

btw where u get the body kits from?

[deaf_rattle]

Cheers guys
The side skirts i found second hand locally, although i have some moulds here for some different style side skirts for this car as well as flares.

The front lip was sourced from japan, and i believe are still available.

On the look out for some end caps though.

Hope to pick the car up this weekend :)

[deaf_rattle]

went around to admire Evil_si's handy work some more!
things are looking really good now.
Cant wait to get it back and start finishing it off.

I might have to stop refering to it as a heap now 8O
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0456.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0455.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0454.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0453.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

the exhaust is done and the ffim is coming along nicely!
hope to get the car back early next week.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0459.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0460.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0462.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/11245_354245995098_508190098_968080.jpg

[Skitzo]

Soooooooo maaaaaannnnnnyyyyyyyyyy cooooooollllleeeeeerrrrrrrssssss.

[deaf_rattle]

lol yeah! just missing the beer cooler...
i hope they dont block too much flow to the radiator, we will have to wait and see i guess.

[deaf_rattle]

huge thanks to Crazy Ken for his help tonight.
Crap weather and idiots on the road didnt make it a fun trip, but i got the beast back home.
Must say i feel alot better about the car now. Im not sure if its because its getting closer to completion, or maybe distance does really make the heart grow fonder!
Anyway, thanks to Evil_si for his awesome work that he has done. Although now my engine bay isnt so easy to work in.

Looking forward to getting this show on the road.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0484.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0486.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0489.jpg
poor lighting and shitty phone camera makes it look pink :oops:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0491.jpg

[lee3671987]

lol.....agree on the cooler, soo much for having a big fmic!
is this gonna be track, drift or street use?

btw u got any spare ma61 front panels u dont use?

[deaf_rattle]

yeah, we will see on the flow to the coolers. I have one of those panels that direct more air through to the radiator and ill look at a front splitter as well.
What panels you after?

was looking at getting into drifting, but now i think its just going to be a cruiser/street brawler

[deaf_rattle]

starting to lose motivation again, but decided i should do something anyway.
Got the main power cable run now and with the help of Brendan i think we have the measurements sorted for the ps and oil lines.
Played around with the front lip today as well as i had started to have second thoughts about it. Now i think ill go ahead and use it. looks primo i reckon.
more pics of the 3" stainless exhaust
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0520.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0521.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0526.jpg
hinged drive shaft hoop(x2)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0522.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0523.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0529.jpg
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[Lonewolf]

wow that exhaust hangs low!
great build.

[deaf_rattle]

yeah, the exhaust is abit low, scraps as we push the car in and out of the garage. Will get it modified to sit higher when the car is going.

[deaf_rattle]

not much to report, but i mounted the bov today
silicone hose aint cheap!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/silicone1.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

ouch, my wallet is empty
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0240-1.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

cheers!

Big thanks to Nick (jimmy) for his help so far.
Got the thermostat just about plumbed up, oil filter relocation plumbed up and a new list of fittings/clamps has been made.. when will it stop?

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/thermostat.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/oilfilter.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/waterline.jpg

Been thinking about giving up again, ill see how it goes after this weekend

[deaf_rattle]

well hopefully this is the last lot of fittings we need.
Got the hose clamps for the i/c piping and intake etc as well.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0245-1.jpg
Hopefully all plumbed up this weekend and i can think about getting fluids.

Has anyone used water wetter? thinking i might give that a try. i just need one bottle huh?

[deaf_rattle]

Yeah. I miss my old cressida, I have toyed with the idea of buying another one, but can't find anything as mint as the ones I had in the past.

ha, good dstuff.. been awhile! yeah your cressida was pretty choice. much better than the ones you see rolling around these days.
what you driving now?


well motivation has picked up abit after a good weekend of work on the car. Had to miss a few things (drinks at a mates, mates kids birthday and helping someone move) but sometimes you just gotta keep on keeping on.

Another big thanks to Jimmy and "thats a strong drink Malcolm" for their time this weekend.

got pretty much most of the oil and water lines done now. just gotta finish the cold start injector line and the oil return from turbo to sump.

Went for a ride in my mates twin turbo 1uz jza80 and saw how well exhaust wrap works on stuff, so think ill be looking for a good supplier of exhaust wrap soon.

Got the new floor board made up and autodec cut out a corner of the carpet and overlocked it for the battery relocation.

So many hoses and stuff now, but yeah 1 step closer to start up.

Ordered 20l of oil as well, should hopefully do the initial run in and then first oil change.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/8.jpg
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[Morgs]

Fark, almost there!

[deaf_rattle]

Hey man! yeah its getting there.. Apparantly the engine loom is just about ready (its stripped at the moment and having wires lengthened and shortened to suit deloomed engine bay) hope to have it ready for initial dyno run in by the end of March? did i just say that? woah!

[deaf_rattle]

another package arrived today
2 catch cans.
1 ill use for oil catch can and the other for radiator overflow.
Both will need some modification, but they should do the trick.

Also got some exhaust wrap, going to do the exposed wastegate pipe and downpipe at this stage, although i am thinking maybe i should get another roll and do the headers as well (they are currently procoated)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/SANY0334.jpg

[e30_power]

awsume stuff!!!!

dont give up! its nearly finished, looks bombed!

[deaf_rattle]

yeah, too late to give up now i think lol
well another big thanks to Mark from toyota and Brad of Autopartsonline.co.nz for prompt delivery of parts

Got some genuine toyota coolant and a couple of coolant hoses as well as the thermostat seal from toyota.

Some hose for the oil catch can set up and motul brake fluid as well as some water wetter from Brad.

Also had a new throttle cable made up at Manukau autostop and a short cable which we will use for the auto trans to start off with (will make a bracket to connect the short cable up to the stock one)

Also dropped the downpipe off for a 2 bolt flange for the 02 sensor (had screw in type by mistake, but that might come in handy later) intake pipe for a smaller fitting for the iscv and intake manifold for some extra vacuum ports and modification to the throttle cable bracket.

With any luck, ill get the goodridge braided brake lines (thanks to David/toymad) in and bleed the brakes tomorrow.

SHould get the piping and lines all cleaned up and hopefully reinstalled for the last time before engine start up.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/SANY0400.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

Well im down in the dumps about things again.
1 fan is stuffed so i need a new one.
The battery is on its way out, so i need a new one.
7.5litres of oil in the engine and its not even in the lines, cooler or filter yet so oil changes arent going to be cheap.

Had one nasty fuel leak to start with, but got that sorted.
Some gremlins have been playing with my car and the fuel pump and starter signal latch on.

big thanks to Malcolm, Stu and Cully once again for their help. But yeah patience is really starting to wear thin.

engine bay as of 5 mins ago.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/SANY0454.jpg
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[Passage GT]

it's so close man!, keep with it hey and it will be a sweet car
can't wait to see it finished

[DJ84WA]

One of the best owner build's i've read.
I hope it all come's together for you dude.
All these problem's will be forgotten once you take it for it's first drive. :)
Good luck!

[ml87wa]

This beast is nicely progressing. Can't wait till its done. Great Work!

[deaf_rattle]

Cheers guys.
The real downer is its taken this long (mortgage doesnt help any) but ive been trying to get it finished and certified before the 1st of May as they are bringing new rules in which will mean ill need a catalytic converter.

My mate is popping round tomorrow night to try and sort the wiring issue causing the fuel pump and starter to latch on.

then ill get the gauges hooked up and put the front end back together and take it in for cert. going to be touch and go and there will still be alot of work to do after that, but cert and having it drivable will be a huge milestone.

cheers

[deaf_rattle]

getting there...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLvgjkzB5ws

Huge thanks to "Sir mix tape Adrian", Dangerous Jase, Cully, Aaron and Lovely lisa for their help yesterday.

Got the car running, although missing the blanking plate on the back of the head by cylinder 6 (made it sound like a lazy v8, fixed that and she was running like a subaru. Fixed injector plug number 1 and it was now firing on all 6.

Not idling very well or revving at the moment, but probably something to do with the timing and tps i think.

Made good oil pressure and exhaust note is awesome.

[deaf_rattle]

been a very successful day today, big thanks again to Stu, Malcolm, Kevin, Adrian and Crazy Jase. (and lisa for supplying food)

Got the tacho sorted (stu's handy work with Chris's instructions and $2 worth of jaycar bits)

Car is now running a hell of a lot better, with the tps and afm being funny before.

Got oil leak (dont want to go for a dry sump set up!) to sort and power steering system still has air in it.

Still cant get codes from the ecu, but we suspect it has something to do with the auto trans ecu not being connected up.

Another vid for you anyway... hopefully skid vid isnt too far away!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTe0ORHwKmU

[deaf_rattle]

its starting to look like a car again!
Stu has refused to let the urge of binning the auto loom and moving to a different country and has made some major progress this week.

Auto loom is ready to splice into the car and the front loom is pretty much all done.

Dash loom should be sorted this week and then i can think about booking it in for dyno time.

Plugs are fouling due to the air/fuel ratio being lame, so ill get some other plugs in there for dyno.

it would seem that cusco camber plates do raise the car slightly and the wheels stick out about 5mm, so that means ill dial in some camber in the front :)

Think ill make the death race modifications to the car once its legal just intime for megameet.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0778.jpg
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[ml87wa]

Man i love the progress of how this car is turning! great work!

[DJ84WA]

Great progress!
The end isn't too far.
Hope it's sooner rather than later.

[deaf_rattle]

cheers guys.
Hopefully after this coming weekend ill make the call to book it in for dyno time.
ill be glad to see it back on the road again after i think 7 years of being a heap of bits.

[deaf_rattle]

been a good day. although i should probably drink less beer and do more work.
Got the front bumper pretty much on now, just a couple more nuts to go and then i can think about putting the fog lights and indicators back in.

Starting to really like the nice clean look of the facelift front bumper, so i might reconsider the front lip, although i did play around with the side skirts, to see how they looked.

She looks like a car again!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0804.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0787.jpg
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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0789.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0793.jpg
nothing to see here folks...
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0801.jpg

so what you reckon? run with the side skirts?

[deaf_rattle]

After abit of a dry spell with being pre occupied with other things :lol: i received a package from my sponsor.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/SANY0113.jpg
Big thanks to Ewan at Hayatonka for the Safc 2 and defi HUD
With some fresh motivation, i think im on track to getting the heap on the road.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/SANY0115.jpg
The car is nearly ready for dyno now, with just the alternator and a couple of oil leaks to sort before i can book it in.

The alternator was tested fine before it was installed, but as with the rest of the build.. nothing goes as planed.

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[Turbo2.6L]

Looking good... Needs tune so skids can start!

[deaf_rattle]

i agree! im really looking forward to getting it on the road (legally) and making skid vids!

[deaf_rattle]

Wicked, looks like a real car now.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0840.jpg

trying to work out where to mount the rsm and safc
Here are my current ideas
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0922.jpg
with rsm to be mounted in ash tray
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0921.jpg
straight, so not as gay.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0920.jpg
all tucked up in the a/c grill
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0929.jpg

and 7mgtes.. gettng pussy since 5 mins ago
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image0915.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

alternator has been dropped off at the good folk at western auto electrical for rebuild.

Not yet skid vid equipt, but getting there.

seems to be hitting some sort of cut at about 4000rpm, so ill need to look into that.



man youtube made the vid quality crap.. ill look into that later
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjKhj7CkGvg

[deaf_rattle]

well im not sure if this weekend was productive or not, but the rebuilt alternator was installed and it still wasnt charging! doh.

Alternator required new brush holder, regulator and bearing/clips to suit.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image1000.jpg
Long story short... one of the main relays decided it was gay and wasnt working properly (so alternator was probably ok before the rebuild)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image1053.jpg
Safc is now installed although i need to mount it properly.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image1058.jpg
The car is still hitting some sort of cut/power loss.
Driving normally you will get to about 2500-3000rpm before it starts farting about/all power drops off.
if gentle with the throttle you can get to about 4000rpm before it starts doing this.

Going to try and check fuel pressure soon and swap over the afm electronics.

Really need to get the diagnostics working properly, so im on the look out for a yellow plug manual ecu to suit.

[mys1]

Save yourself the Hassel, Get a stand alone engine management System.

For the time youll spend re wiring and sorting out bugs. A after market computer (microtech, Vipec, Wolf, Autronic etc) will be a simple and easie long term solution. tuneable and more reliable!

just my 2 cents. You've spent so much on the supporting bits, and it seems like a waste to try and run a standard computer with plug ins!

[deaf_rattle]

yeah, you are right. its not in the budget though unfortunately.
although with the way things are going, i might free up some assets soon.

[Atomic_FD]

Really like this thread. Great to see the progression.

He's right. There will be so much hidden power if you dont get it tuned properly, and without an aftermarket ecu it'll probably end up that way.

But either way, nice build.

[deaf_rattle]

cheers, yeah this engine build really snowballed in a big way.
ecu was never on the cards, ill try to get it running right as is and then look towards an aftermarket ecu and r154 conversion

[deaf_rattle]

well not much to report, except the battery is probably dead. So im on the look out for a replacement orbital exide battery, or optima if it will mount up the same.

Big thanks to my right hand man (and occassionally left hand) Malcolm, we tested the fuel pressure last night with a 14psi gauge! doh!
Put the trusty oil pressure gauge on there and it seems there is a problem.

The walbro (was sold it as genuine) seems to be really loud and we are going to test it out of the car, bypassing the factory fuel lines.

Not sure what to do if the pump proves to be ok, i guess ill have to redo all the factory lines.

If the pump is knackered ill probably opt for a bosch unit.

Im so over it, i should just put a rotor in it.

Also, thanks to Kevin for the power steering reservior of non floppyness. much better.

and because updates are gay without pics.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image1164.jpg

[VR42LT]

Man Great build i love progress pics, just one question i have is, Why did you mount the BOV just after the turbo and why not on the throttle body side, being where it is will it work properly?

[deaf_rattle]

cheers, we wanted to keep the bov in as similiar location/set up to the stock set up.
Works perfectly fine as is, i guess ive done a lot of things in this build that are a little bit outside the norm, but thats why i have a mk2 supra. Cause its something a little bit different.

[Passage GT]

one of the best build threads on here mate, hopefully you knock it on the head soon and can do some skids on private property in a safe completely legal environment with no women, old people or children about.

[deaf_rattle]

thanks! im really looking forward to taking it to the strip and doin a fulll length burnout lol

well we ran the pump with make shift lines and fuel cell to the rail to eliminate the factory lines as being a problem.
The pump seemed to be alot quieter like this.

We put more gas in the car and put the fuel pump back in its place and the car seemed to run mint for a few mins and then started to cut out again.

We have the walbro mounted in the stock external pump location, but thinking maybe this is too high?

Pretty sure the pump is ok, but is there anywhere i can take it to get flow tested?

Is it worth switching to an intank pump?

on a brighter note....

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image1190.jpg

[Frankie-gtir]

just sat and read the whole thread, the car is awesome and once youve got these little teething problems sorted out im sure it will be a absolute weapon !! good work......

[deaf_rattle]

thanks! i hope we are getting there...
Malcolm popped round today and we did some work on the heap.
Took the original walbro out and replaced it with another..
The loud whinning noise disappeared and fuel pressure was mint.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDsfNTmHChk

Although after the vid, the pump is starting to get noisy, do they do this when they heat up or should i drop the tank to make sure there is nothing interfering with the supply?

[deaf_rattle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLwvIfEvmqE

small i know.. but its a start

[deaf_rattle]

dropped the tank today and found it was messier than a drunken trip to hamilton in the middle of winter.

Looking for a replacement tank, or getting this tank cleaned properly. What do people recommend? part of me is thinking i should man up and get a proper drop tank made up, but i would rather spend that money on tyres.

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1 week old mobil 98... wasnt that colour when it went in
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image1273.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

picked up the replacement tank tonight.

Stripped it back, cleaned it up and painted it up.

Pretty sure ive increased the capacity in the process :lol:


at least it will look clean for anyone that i run over.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image1295.jpg
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what a difference!
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[deaf_rattle]

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going to go for a bonnetless drive soon.. pretty confident thats the problem for the sticky throttle. resulted in massive burnout on friday

[deaf_rattle]

just cause i think it looks badass

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Picture003.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

i pulled the car out of hibernation a week ago to get back into it.
tested the lsd on several occassions now.
Wheel bearing decided to spit the dummy and now auto trans is wired up. cause of sticky throttle sorted too..
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image1568.jpg
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[deaf_rattle]

had a very successful day yesterday thanks to alot of the usual suspects.
installed rear sway bar, got head lights to work properly(although not popping up yet)
reverse light problem figured out
boost controller wired in, rsm wired up and alot of the wiring mess tidied up.
filled radiator up with toyota coolant and water wetter and installed the cooling panel.
Another big day like that and it might be ready for cert.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image1677.jpg
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[deaf_rattle]

well abit of an update. not such a good one unfortunately...

ok, been abit going on as of late. wont go into it. but when shit goes bad.. it goes bad..


Being picked up soon for repair and then back on track for summer cruising

[deaf_rattle]

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[deaf_rattle]

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before the accident
fun times..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNEJYOVijj8

[James_2007]

god damn what happened.

tiss only a little setback

great build up

[Gleeso]

Fark man, that sucks donkeys balls. Thats a set back and a half.

[Buckets]

Bugger good build though bro !!!

[deaf_rattle]

Thanks, yeah long story. i wont go into details.
The panel beaters reckon its fixable and i wont even have to remove the engine.
They are chopping the front off and putting a new one on and i hope to have it fixed by the end of november. Pretty sure the engine must be run in by now, so we will dyno it with more boost once its fixed.
A friend with an rb26det powered laurel reckons its currently not much slower than his car and he's running 18psi compared to 7psi im currently running. so it should be interesting

[Passage GT]

heartbreaking stuff man
good on you for sticking it out and getting it fixed, you'll get there in the end and plenty more burnout video's when you do!

[deaf_rattle]

deal!
yeah, there were moments of calling it a day, but then there were times it just gave me more motivation to finish it.

got most of the parts to fix it now, booking it into the panel beaters soon for the removal of the damage and replacement front welded inplace.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/SANY0269.jpg
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[deaf_rattle]

these pics show the chassis damage better. 8O
but panel beater says engine can stay in for repair, so thats good.
Although there are a couple of minor oil leaks that i need to fix.

Also had some people asking about cooler mounting and i/c pipes, so here are some better pics of that.

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[deaf_rattle]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image1939.jpg

should have car back next week.
Hopefully going to gather the usual suspects together for another bbq/beer session and maybe some car assembly to top it all off that weekend and then cert time.

[deaf_rattle]

Oh what a feeling
went and had a look at progress today. pretty crazy seeing so much of the car missing again.
Looks like toyota owners are keeping them fairly busy too...

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whats this... its like mini me
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another toyota...
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not many of these bad boys round either..
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[deaf_rattle]

went to the panel beaters today and they are working faster than jesus.
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gotta drop a new corner brace and caster arm off and then the car will be rolling again.

[deaf_rattle]

stopped in again to see how things are getting on.
Taking abit longer than planned, but these thing always do.

Should be ready to paint very soon and then radiator and i/c etc will be mounted and then shes ready for skids once more.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image2016.jpg
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so glad im not the one doin the sanding this time. that shit gets everywhere!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image2018.jpg

[deaf_rattle]

another visit to see tony and the guys at the panel beaters.
They were working on the bonnet when i got there. so glad im not doin the sanding. It really reminded me how crap it is.

looks like it shoudl be in the paintshop tomorrow

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sad looking engine bay :(
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image2057.jpg

[RGVFAST]

You have a rediculous amount of patience.

[mitchy]

You have a rediculous amount of patience.

the hospitals are a bit over crowded. :p

edit - doh! your quick edit makes me look stupid now. :(

[RGVFAST]

haha Its the quick and the dead around here

[deaf_rattle]

ha, im not sure patience is the right word, maybe stubborn.

went and checked up on progress today... was pretty happy to see how things are getting on.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image2104.jpg
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this was there also, i thought it looked pretty cool
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[Anaru]

wtf is that?

[Passage GT]

convertable s15
only came atmo i think

[deaf_rattle]

Well im all over this like a fat man on a motorbike
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image2109.jpg

should be taking this bitch home tomorrow.
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[deaf_rattle]

well i didnt manage to pic up the car in time, so ill have to wait until they open up next year. but thats ok. gives me time to focus on other things.
pics show the camber problem on the passenger side. will look into this when i get it back, the suspension arm is flogged out where the bushing is, so i suspect ill need a new bush kit and arm to sort that out and possibly the strut might be bent.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image2124.jpg
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some engraving i had done on my cooling panel..
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image2141.jpg
also, motivation to make sure i dont do anything gay to the car lol...
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image2118.jpg

[Risk10k]

Fucking lancer jz80!

[deaf_rattle]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image2216.jpg

its home! wicked.

currently keeping busy with converting my brothers r32 gts4 to rb25det powered, but once thats done ill get back to work on the supra

[deaf_rattle]

rb25det just about installed now. more pics soon.
will be stoked to be working on the supra again..
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r32 gts4 being worked on by Mattspeed inc!
rb25det conversion in progress, hicas removal/lock bar, front camber arms and oil hand print marks on guards to match.

Joe kyle is working on the looms, so hopefully it should be plug and play.

[deaf_rattle]

big thanks to Nick (tsoob) for sorting out some trial wheels
So far ive only tried the 17x9 +15 on the rear, but it looks nearly perfect!

might try for some 255s back there! 8)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image2387.jpg
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so this means the takashis will most probably be for sale. let me know if you are keen on them
comes with 3 mint 215 60 15 grid3s

what you think so far?

[Slow RB25]

Supra has come a long way dude, and is looking decent:) but i want that R32 Sedan :(

[deaf_rattle]

ha, cheers!

motivation.. Kev's ultra cool P type
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/CJM2011_003.jpg
pic of a pic from the past! its changed abit since then..
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c317/deaf_rattle/Image2397.jpg
17x8 wheel trial
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crazy corona! ha
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mates conrod from a 1gfe, bought car on monday, chucked a rod on the drive home. now has 1ggte sitting in the bay of his gx90.
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and i said, up yours baby!
big thanks to those who helped me move my crap. You know who you are.
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Another big thanks to Nick for sorting out suitable wheels and tyres.
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Also, crappy pic of the new blower on ewans 1uz
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original dealer poster!!!
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brakes bled again (loose connection on drivers side 2 piece braided line)
Replacement strut is off having new wheels bearings installed and then car will be on all 4 again and drivable.

Also, helped move my friends front cut (1jzgte r154 for MA61), jzx90 left over parts will be for sale

Also, my younger brother just bought his first car, good times. st202 celica.
decided 255s dont look wide enough :(

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Hayatonka is doing another container shipment to NZ in september.
Place your order now to get in on this action. For those New to Hayatonka, just mention Mattspeed and he will look after you.

ewan@hayatonka.com

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drove the car out of the garage today, got the replacement strut in (cheers Malcolm) and the facelift bumper/flare extensions.
Nearly looks complete!

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im really liking the side on pic, although it does highlight the need for further reduction in height at the front. Coil over time soon i think.

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Got alot of work done to it today, think im going to go through and make notes of all the wiring and try and get it simplified abit. So many people have been all up in its grill, its hard to keep track of what everyone has done. Chch probably noticed some rumbling today.. that was just the supra at idle.. sorry.

Need to sort out why there is so much whine through the stereo, while that authentic rally car sound is cool at times, without the anti lag its just not the same.

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another productive day..
wheel alignment.. the rear has plenty of adjustment which is good. I did actually see 0.0 on the machine for the rear at one point.
the guy did mention that the bolts might be abit soft for car use, so ill look into replacing the camber bolts which i bought from OZ.
Also, with the front struts in, he wasnt able to adjust the front camber very much. He reckons i need to loosen off the front suspension and then adjust it and tighten it from there. Does that sound right? (cusco camber plates)
People came up to me at the petrol station today and asked me what i had done. I said i put a pod filter on and new wheels. Then when they looked under the bonnet one of them thought it was an rb.... DOH!
Been to see Ciska again today about fitting the lip and skirts. Possibly looking at a bobtail? type. Rear difusser, end caps and a front undertray are in the pipe line too.
Alot of people are commenting on the wheels, they say they are a really good match for the car.

Im trying to sort out what to do for mudflaps, i dont like the stock ones, but ill need to put something on. Im thinking i might put rally type ones on for now and just take them off when the car needs to look good.
any suggestions?

Not sure im used to all this attention, but i guess ill just have to suck it up.

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been driving around abit today, picked up the whiskers i got off trade me (nearly in brand new condition!!!) will give them a clean up later on and should look the business.
On a closed road today i broke traction at 100kph. pretty exciting. Will be putting it on the dyno very soon, might need to get some wider tyres back there8O

Havent heard anything back about the black headlights and my reach around double hand gooseneck buddy Brad said hes had no luck either, probably due to the fact that they are lhd only as pointed out by Callum. so ill probably just run another set of crystal type.
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woah! check this shit out!
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vodka is good!!! more please!

new toys..
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And a plug for Nick (platinum wheels) who looked after me good and proper..
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thats another 5hp surely?

fuck yeah! i shouldve washed it before the jzx meet. Oh wells.
few more pics from freshly whipped...
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Had my first look inside an automatic gearbox and can now confirm the existence of voodoo and black magic inside them.
The fluid from the stuffed trans was very black and burnt (pretty much had no reverse and driving was a pita)
There is a little portal on the side of the trans... to remove this portal simply remove the circlip. DO NOT REMOVE THIS CIRCLIP!!! <====
Played around with the original auto trans that i had when i first did the engine conversion, installed a new genuine trans filter and new fluid (will need a proper flush to get the last of the burnt fluid out of the torque converter. I do have a spare t/c which is apparently a higher stall, but was unable to find it at the time.
Was pleased to find a lack of oil leaking from the rear crank seal, but it appears there are several little leaks all over the place (several possible leaks from the welds in the sump too.. doh!)
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malcolm having sexy time with the trans... hopefully it will be some time before it gets fucked again..
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you can drive any car, as long as its a toyota.. Hiace, vitz and my MA61 out of sight in this shot
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fingers crossed the trans holds up longer this time (im doubting it though)
Otherwise ill look into the cost of upgrading it and shift kitting it, or going R154. I really dont think a w series will last long in the scheme of things.

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how outrageous...
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for those who dont know.. thats the house used in the tv series outrageous fortune..
new trans is in.. car drives really well :)

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well, alot has happened for me recently. Still battling depression and a few other things.
My Ma61 was crashed into a pole by a mate who borrowed it to impress some ladies.
Subsequently ive bought an s14 silvia, which after being off the road for 3 weeks while i tracked down a starter motor.. it was crashed into and written off.
Now have another s14 and i bought the wreck off the insurance company.
My plan is to do a 7mgte conversion and put the ma61 into storage where it will wait until i get money from my mate to fix it and then ill drop a 1uz into it.

I will be frequenting this forum more often with questions etc about the s14 and hopefully ill get some useful help. Forums in nz are driving me nuts.

Anyway. pics of the ma61, the first s14 and now the new s14
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