cowboy bebop Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Lab- Doxen mix believe it or not. He's full grown THanks!! Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Nice puppies! I'll be looking for yellow stains on future build pics ... he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy bebop Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Hahahhaa.. no yellow stains from Buddy. He's a very good boy. Funny enough, the Q16 comes out yellow and it looks like yellow stains. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 As for the use of the car, well its gonna be a daily runabout, believe it or not. Running costs will be high but hey, thats what being a petrol head is all about. Just doing my bit for global warming LPG would save a lot of dosh...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy bebop Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 A quick update. The heads are coming together, and the new gaskets are in. The rotating assmebly is being balanced and should be done in the next day or so. In the meantime, here's the block bored out to 96mm. Once the rotating assembly comes back from balancing, it's all ready to assemble. Looking great!! Thanks!! Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Very nice Eric... keep em coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Couldn't of said it better myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy bebop Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 I should have more pics shortly. The motor is coming along nicely. The intake manifold is nearly done as well and will have pics to share very soon. Thanks again! Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy bebop Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 More pics as of today. The heads are getting finished up. They're all very clean. Getting there and looking strong. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Looks good, I like a little head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Nice work:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy bebop Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Here's some shots fo the heads completely assembled and ready to drop onto the block. The cams are off since they have to be off to tighten the studs. Very clean work here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I can't believe how new these look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy bebop Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Some pics of the shortblock coming together. The heads are ready to go on as of this afternoon. Thanks! Looking great! Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Great pics Eric. Nice to see things are moving along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy bebop Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Thanks Ed, it's all looking very good. I can't wait to hear yours fire up as well! Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botachi Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Wow that's so impressive. I was hoping the build-up would have been finished already as I just stumbled upon this section since I'm new. I'd like to ask, aside from the responsiveness of the V8, is it (the 2UZ V8 engine) lighter than the 2JZ engine? I'm thinking the 2UZ might be an aluminum or alumi-alloy block whereas the 2JZ is an iron block so it's (2JZ) heavier. IMHO beyond BPU++ and into serious HP, nothing beats displacement esp. for a street and circuit car Congrats, am impressed so very very much Eric, quick question. Minus engine, how much will everything else cost to fit the V8 in? I was toying with the idea of going 3.4l stroker on my 2JZ but the V8 looks unique. If you have a sort of "kit" for it, sans engine, how much would the "install" kit cost and what parts do it include? I'm asking for the installation /conversion only parts since I'm in the Philippines and if I did go the V8 route I'd get everything from you save the engine, which I can source locally. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 The block won't change the responsiveness of the engine - the internals do! The handling responsiveness will change with less overall weight. The 2UZ isn't the same as the 1UZ and 3UZ - which are all alloy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy bebop Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Right, the 2uz is an iron block and is a tad heavier than the 2jz. However it moves the weight further towards the center and not so much is hanging over the nose. I think botachi is talking about Tq off the line, which being a V8 with 57% more displacement, more toq is inherent. Thanks! Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy bebop Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 More engine shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 More pics for my album, great! With regards to 'firing it up', will you be doing a test of the engine before its shipped? Not that I doubt your builders work having seen and heard yours, just a query really. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy bebop Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 The motor in my car sounds like sweet cream butter and I have 100% confidence that yours is going to be the same way. We generally don't start them up before they ship, but it can be arranged if you like. Thanks again! Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 The block won't change the responsiveness of the engine - the internals do! The handling responsiveness will change with less overall weight. The 2UZ isn't the same as the 1UZ and 3UZ - which are all alloy. Which cars do the 1 2 and 3uz engines come from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Which cars do the 1 2 and 3uz engines come from ? Looky here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Looky here Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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