CraigD0404 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 So today after a couple months of hassle my v8 finally fired into life for the first time A massive thanks to scott (straightsix) who came all the way up to Edinburgh from near Manchester to do my wiring, what a guy. I have attached a vid of the first start up it never had an exhaust on but still sounded amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 a v8 supra is on my list of things to do, awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 That looks and sounds awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigD0404 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 yeah it really does, there was almost no exhausts on it atall so it was so loud but being v8 it still sounded epic, just maybe another week then I should have her back on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natony Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Nice work, this is my next project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 That is sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigD0404 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Awesome mate thanks for sharing. Have been planning this myself for a long time and that video has confirmed I need to do this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'm pleased you're happy with it bud. It was so good to see the look on your face when it started for the first time! I really ought to start doing these as a full time job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Anyone considering this swap - I'm available for wiring at a reasonable cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Anyone considering this swap - I'm available for wiring at a reasonable cost Feel free to contact us for a Hobbyist or Trade Membership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natony Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Anyone considering this swap - I'm available for wiring at a reasonable cost Thats good to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 As SPG has rightly messaged me - I'll be looking at hobbyist membership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Would using v8 soarer springs on front suspension be a good idea? Seeing as the 1uz is about 70-80 kg lighter than a 2jz-gte or am I talking bollocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 GE is a pair of turbo's and a SMIC lighter than GTE, so N/A springs should be about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigD0404 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'm pleased you're happy with it bud. It was so good to see the look on your face when it started for the first time! I really ought to start doing these as a full time job! haha youre right there mate. couldn't tell you how happy I was to hear her fire up first time again I cant thank you enough for coming all that way to not understand a word us scots say like you said haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigD0404 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Anyone considering this swap - I'm available for wiring at a reasonable cost I for one would be more than happy to recommend you, the job you done was very professional and for that price well worth it, I only wish you'd done the full conversion instead of a certain mechanic you know all about haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I for one would be more than happy to recommend you, the job you done was very professional and for that price well worth it, I only wish you'd done the full conversion instead of a certain mechanic you know all about haha Hopefully you'll be driving it again soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 haha youre right there mate. couldn't tell you how happy I was to hear her fire up first time again I cant thank you enough for coming all that way to not understand a word us scots say like you said haha As I said - I could understand you OK (and you didn't mention deep fried mars bars once!) but as for the Polish-Scot at the hotel.....he was another story! Still not worked out what Neeps & Tatties are though. Saw them on a menu at a pub...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigD0404 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hopefully you'll be driving it again soon haha trust me you'll know all about it when I get her back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigD0404 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 As I said - I could understand you OK (and you didn't mention deep fried mars bars once!) but as for the Polish-Scot at the hotel.....he was another story! Still not worked out what Neeps & Tatties are though. Saw them on a menu at a pub...... aw you should've tried the deep fried mars bars haha nah that is one thing I have never touch, but you definitely should have tried the neeps and tatties(turnip and potatoes) theyre good with haggis lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Ah! Turnip....at last I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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