Rob_Mitchell Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 nice update hodgemeistro, i wish i did my project write up like yours, i never thought at the time im trying to get one together at the mo looks poo though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Nice one, really coming together now. A good write up indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 OH forgot to add the head will hopefully be going on tomorrow well hopefully I said lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lizzy Borden Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 How much was the gasket kit bud? Did it include the valve stem seals? Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 How much was the gasket kit bud? Did it include the valve stem seals? Gary You wont believe it when i tell you mate. A mate of a mate works at toyota i got the full engine gasket kit which included valve stem seal n head gasket etc etc for 165 quid plus vat and the water pump was 92 quid plus vat i think. I love discount me, theres nowt like a bargain lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lizzy Borden Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 You wont believe it when i tell you mate. A mate of a mate works at toyota i got the full engine gasket kit which included valve stem seal n head gasket etc etc for 165 quid plus vat and the water pump was 92 quid plus vat i think. I love discount me, theres nowt like a bargain lol. I'm gonna need a 1jz TT kit soon. D'ya think your mate could do another discount? Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Why the NA water pipe bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Why the NA water pipe bud Im removing the stock oil cooler wayne for an aftermarket one. Because supras have engine bleeding nightmares i want to iliminate any not required water pipes at all. The stock TT main water pipe runs right around the engine so in theory all i need this pipe for is my heaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Im removing the stock oil cooler wayne for an aftermarket one. Because supras have engine bleeding nightmares i want to iliminate any not required water pipes at all. The stock TT main water pipe runs right around the engine so in theory all i need this pipe for is my heaters. Hmmm may need to pick your brains further on this bud as wanting to to rid of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 probs mate just drop me a line and I'll spill the beans lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STU_3LTR_TT Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Well done Hodge,you sure know what your doing ,respect for doing it yourself,keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Well done Hodge,you sure know what your doing ,respect for doing it yourself,keep up the good work. It's all just 1 big guess for me lol. Heads on, cams are in but need shimming yet. Put a few other bits on too. Will post some pics up tomorrow. It's all starting to take shape now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Heres Wednesdays efforts http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa74/hodge_012/004-10.jpg[/img</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> [img]http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa74/hodge_012/005-10.jpg Since Wednesday ive removed the intake runners and rear strut brace and dropped them off at powdercoaters to get a nice covering of white shiney stuff. These should be back thursday next week at the latest. ive got a huge box all packed up to send Ray aswell so that will be getting sent off either tomorrow or Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 aahh car porn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 If I had a TT loom I recon I could have the engine back in the car in a couple of weeks MAX but ive got more chance sooty doing his izzy wizzy crack n magicing me 1 up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Coming along, Have you decided on turbo yet mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Coming along, Have you decided on turbo yet mate? Ive just emailed a guy on SF about a GT4274 to see what sort of price it would be for shipping. But to be honest jamie im in no hurry to buy a turbo really. it will either be a GT42 or a BW bullseye S372 or slightly bigger:eyebrows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Just got an email my TRD kit and bonnet will be delivered on Tuesday. Ive got a few other trick bits hidden in the boxes too for the engine but no turbo unfortunatly lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steely Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 this is brilliant mate. well done. this sort of thing mates me a very jealous boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 A few pics from today. Havnt done alot really. Ive cut and lined up the water pipe for the heater matrix asive removed the TT water pipework and gone for the simpler N/A system. I also wanted to iliminate as many rubber hoses as i could to reduce the chance of anything bursting especially near the downpipe when it gets so hot. Ive angled the pipe which fits into the main pipe as to not restrict coolant flow. Ive marked exactly where i want it to be welded up and will get it all done at work on tuesday night. Until then ive just masking taped it in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hopefully the kit will arrive intact John, that way you can avoid any unforeseen costs and waiting times. The TRD kit is going to look stunning on your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hopefully the kit will arrive intact John, that way you can avoid any unforeseen costs and waiting times. The TRD kit is going to look stunning on your car. I don't even want to think about it being damaged. It will be well boxed though. I'm more concerned about the bonnnet to be fair as I've no faith in couriers and carbon bonnets after my last escepade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 hodge we have had a few bonnets delivered now and have had no problems, they are usually wrapped up well. im sure all will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 hope so mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Engine looks superb, well SHINEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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