Gaz6002 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Well I can finally say I've got my car back. It's been 4 and a half months since my ill-fated trip to the Nurburgring which cost me an engine, 4 turbos, a rad and a thermostat. Oh, and a single turbo conversion. The car made 463bhp/460lbft at the hubs at Thor and to say it feels fast is a bit of an understatement! I've only driven her on a few dry roads to give it some but the way it boosts now is simply amazing. I've got a few more tweaks to do before it's 100% done but the airbox seems to be working very well and the engine is working very efficiently so far. All AFRs look spot-on, EGTs haven't risen above 630 degrees (without any heatwrap on yet ) and the car generally feels like it was meant to have a T61 from the factory. For full spec see my newly updated garage. I'd like to say a big thank you to Toyota GT for all the work they've put in, all the custom bits i've asked for and for being so patient. Also, big thanks go to Ryan G for his help and support as the project has come together. His expertise is a big asset to this forum and long may it continue. Finally, thanks to Thor Racing for helping to sort out the final teething issues that I just couldn't get my head around. They even polished my car for me whilst it was there. VERY impressed with their service Here's some pics of the car in it's current spec (nearly, a few minor tweaks since they were taken). I can't stop smiling :) and I just want to drive it everywhere!! I went into the Shell garage yesterday and the cashier handed me a loyalty card pack... I think he's trying to tell me something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tones Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 What a PITA, but i guess in the end it all came together, just dont think about what u spent on it or ul freak out, hehe, looks very nice fair play!!! Get some vid clips up EDIT: just noticed that u posted RWHP which is very impressive! nice torque too :D, bet it pulls like fooook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 What a PITA, but i guess in the end it all came together, just dont think about what u spent on it or ul freak out, hehe, looks very nice fair play!!! Get some vid clips up EDIT: just noticed that u posted RWHP which is very impressive! nice torque too :D, bet it pulls like fooook Oh yes, it pulls VERY strong. Here is the only vid i've got: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Looks great, the air box looks interesting, where does the pipe lead from it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Looks great, the air box looks interesting, where does the pipe lead from it?? The inside of the wing, near where the old SMIC was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Well it looks great anyway!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 630 egt's where is the sensor loacted for that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 awesome looking car get yourself a tubby blanket asap dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T11MNM Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Before i start searching is there anything on here detailing what went wrong at the ring? I'd be interested to take a read Car looks great btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 630 egt's where is the sensor loacted for that ? Just after the manifold mate in the downpipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Before i start searching is there anything on here detailing what went wrong at the ring? I'd be interested to take a read Car looks great btw! I blew a hole in the rad (known problem with the Supra) and it all went downhill from there. My personal feeling is that proper coolant wasn't used when the car was in Japan. I say this because i've had to replace the entire coolant system at one point or another, heater matrix included and none of it was in a good state of repair. Needless to say i'm only using Red MrT stuff now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Glad you got it back alright mate Just to add thor racing ended up mapping it to 1.4bar to create the above power. When i was mapping it we came into problems with it not making more than 1bar so i only got it to 482bhp and 460fltb at 1bar. Be interesting to see what it makes at SRR on sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 630 egt's where is the sensor loacted for that ? Just after the manifold mate in the downpipe it reads a lot lower there doesn't it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 it reads a lot lower there doesn't it ? i think the optium place is in the exhaust manifold itself in the no6 position i think it would show lower in the down pipe depending how far down And congrats mate car looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Nice one Gaz Lovely looking car you have there mate, think its the first time I've seen the whole car in a photo Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Oh yes, it pulls VERY strong. Here is the only vid i've got: Whats going on with the number plate?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDModified Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Well done matey, great to see you both today. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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