Project Supracharger

[David P]

The performance of the belt and modified pulleys remain a fystery until tested.

 

I'm giving Mr T's upgrade a try, before reinventing the wheel to fix something that isn't broken.

 

Should a fixed tensioner be required, I can redeploy the mountings and replace the damper with an adjustable tie bar.

Edited August 16, 2011 by David P (see edit history)

[David P]

I have received an e-mail from Garrett Rowe at Latent Solutions U.S. re. the Suprastick, he has found and repaired an iffy connection on the serial port, but other than that it appears O.K.

 

Still no news from the engineer re. the MkV PAS pulley adapter and I continue to search for an MT6 damper assembly.

 

Nevertheless, courtesy of Matt Wilkinson, at long last there is a T.T. throttle cable on it's way.

 

Thank you.

 

I am really looking forwards to incorporating this and the cruise cable from Keron then progressing to DEFCON 4.

Edited August 16, 2011 by David P (see edit history)

[David P]

The engineer engaged to make the Mk5 PAS pulley adapter has returned from his 2 week holiday, however, he is now off work ill with anaemia, so I can't get on with that job.

 

Several promises of MT6 damper assembly components remain empty, so I can't get on with that job.

 

The third T.T. throttle cable hasn't turned up yet, so I can't get on with that job either.

 

 

The 'impossible' jobs in this project were done before breakfast and the 'miracles' were performed in the afternoon, however, these 'simple' elements have been dragging on for almost a year now and are beginning to drive me up the wall.

Edited August 17, 2011 by David P (see edit history)

[mellonman]

surely you can make the throttle cable? i remember getting some clips that you solder on to the wire to make what ever length cable you want there must be a place that does the sleaves and cable? the clips i got was from a motor bike spairs place

[David P]

These bits will turn up, sooner or eventually, I am just running out of hair to pull out.

[mellonman]

These bits will turn up, sooner or eventually, I am just running out of hair to pull out.

 

 

i did see you have one on the way after i posted, i bet its getting exciting times

[barneybrendan]

12 months ive just gone over 2 years as i have to sorn the car for the third time now.

[David P]

Other than bulging a bonnet, which must wait until the conversion is fitted, with the MkV adaptor and these final OE bits and pieces it would only take a weekend to be up and growling.

 

I could of course buy new from Mr T. yet it's frustrating to pay through the nose and maybe with the other end too, whilst knowing serviceable items are gathering dust in someone's shed.

Edited August 17, 2011 by David P (see edit history)

[David P]

I'm still blanking on the OE bits.

 

My placebo has been to update and revamp 'my garage', slide-show viewing recommended with first link in Labyrinth left open.

Edited August 19, 2011 by David P (see edit history)

[David P]

Found this I could make use of, mount on OE damper hangers and have 50 to 700 additional adjustable automatic N.m. on tap if required.

 

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/shop/range/details/8mm-rod-18mm-body-adjustable/path/gas-strut-adjustable-force

Edited August 20, 2011 by David P (see edit history)

[David P]

 

WANTED

Dead or Alive

 

16621‑46010

[Chris Wilson]

Can't be that expensive new, surely?

Hope you don't think me over familiar calling you surely.....?

[David P]

Can't be that expensive new, surely?

Hope you don't think me over familiar calling you surely.....?

 

O.K. Hosea.

 

These items are either in service or in a bin, I have been beaten to a couple of them by refuse collectors.

Toyodiy say's $57.41 and Mr T. predictably mostly massages the $ into £!

I suspect I may need to fabricate a stronger version from steel and the 16621 could be just a pattern.

I made a few calls and sent a few p.m's. today and probably/maybe the trail is getting warmer.

It's only a matter of time before I beat the bin men.

 

 

Nevertheless, these few bits are fighting to the last and now it would appear, the T.T. throttle cable Matt had sent to me,

has maybe fallen out the back of a Royal Snail van, because it didn't arrive here, so that AWAL item goes back onto the list.

 

I hope the top bracket coming from Scott gets here.

 

Adam, have either of those cables you offered been found or become available ?

Edited August 23, 2011 by David P (see edit history)

[David P]

Pinking thositively, here's a snap of Robbie's tensioner and ScottM's damper top bracket.

 

Should anyone have an MT6 damper bottom bracket or T.T. throttle cable please contact me.

 

Edited August 23, 2011 by David P (see edit history)

[David P]

Good news at last, Sherlock Wilkinson has tracked down the throttle cable and it's on it's way again.

 

Still hunting for a damper bracket.

[barneybrendan]

its annoying when you are twiddling your thumbs waiting for bits.I am waiting for the couple of alloy pipe to come back from the welders.

[Chris Wilson]

http://www.enginebuildermag.com/Article/91051/gm_belt_tensioner_may_cause_supercharger_failure.aspx

[Scooter]

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=137609&d=1313922461

 

WANTED

Dead or Alive

 

16621‑46010

 

is this the only tensioner part you need...................I may be that man with one gathering dust (it's a NA 6 speed assumbly but can't see it being different)

[David P]

Scooter,

 

This is the only part I need and you are indeed that man, thank you, it is the same part number for N/A 6, today has been a lucky day.

 

I will pm for terms.

Edited August 27, 2011 by David P (see edit history)

[David P]

Barney,

 

The project has been stalled for ages now for these few simple parts, like waiting for buses/women, none for ages then two at once.

 

Chris,

 

Curious that the belt gets tighter as GM tensioner begins to fail, is that the case with a Supra?

Edited August 27, 2011 by David P (see edit history)

[barneybrendan]

Barney,

 

The project has been stalled for ages now for these few simple parts, like waiting for buses, none for ages then two at once.

 

Chris,

 

Curious that the belt gets tighter as GM tensioner begins to fail, is that the case with a Supra?

 

my rear bearings failed on mine ,interesting as i have a manual tensioner.I take it they mean if the bearings in the tensioner start to go and cause resistance to the charger in such a way that too much is loaded back onto the small rear needle bearings.

[David P]

Counting my eggs before they've hatched;

 

T.T. Throttle cable - is in the post.

Adjustable damper - will be posted today.

Bottom block - should be in the post on Tuesday.

 

Pulley adaptor - promised for next weekend.

 

With a fair wind and clear sky, as long as the cows aren't laying down in the field,

next weekend the project could be in fear of progressing to DEFCON 4/3?

Edited August 28, 2011 by David P (see edit history)

[mellonman]

[David P]

Update on the great post race.

 

Scooters bottom bracket won, arriving on Tuesday. Thank you.

 

The gas damper had two fictitious failed deliveries and I received an e-mailed bill of £20 to send it back to whence it came!

A couple of 'I've really had enough' phone calls later, resulted with a special delivery at 8pm this evening followed by a dismissal.

 

The lost and then found and then posted again throttle cable, has now been lost again.

 

The engineer making the adaptor has lost the ability to answer his telephone.

 

It's no wonder why this country is ****** up.

Edited September 3, 2011 by David P (see edit history)

[David P]

Here's a pic of the collated Supra treasures; Robbie's tensioner, Scott's top bracket, Scooter's bottom bracket and the SGS adjustable damper.

 

I plan to cut the mounts off Scott's dead damper, and weld 6mm x 1.0 female threads onto them to fit the ends of new strut.

 

It turns out that the struts 5 to 25kg adjust-ability is a one-way affair and can be reduced only.

 

Edited September 3, 2011 by David P (see edit history)