Rob_Mitchell Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 looks very tidy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 looks very tidy It's coming together now Rob. Things have really slowed down unfortunately. It's time for all the really fiddly bits to get done and it's VERY time consuming indeed. I had the electrics powered up last night too so all is good there. Jobs left to do are:- Turbo water lines and fit thermosleeve to all lines, Make heatshields for turbos, Make up and fit wastegate lines, Make line up for FPR to rail, Secure battery in the boot, Fit alternator, Finish big breather (bolt through the inner wing, Fit downpipe Y-piece, Fit midpipe, Rewire foglight, Secure accelerator pedal need to make a bracket, Make looms up for throttle and pedal, Wire in electric fans, Think that's about it (I think lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 It's coming together now Rob. Things have really slowed down unfortunately. It's time for all the really fiddly bits to get done and it's VERY time consuming indeed. I had the electrics powered up last night too so all is good there. Jobs left to do are:- Turbo water lines and fit thermosleeve to all lines, Make heatshields for turbos, Make up and fit wastegate lines, Make line up for FPR to rail, Secure battery in the boot, Fit alternator, Finish big breather (bolt through the inner wing, Fit downpipe Y-piece, Fit midpipe, Rewire foglight, Secure accelerator pedal need to make a bracket, Make looms up for throttle and pedal, Wire in electric fans, Think that's about it (I think lol) The main thing I can help with is to get the alternator, so I've just the Eagle 200Amp alternator ordered and shipped direct to Hodge's. Tick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 The main thing I can help with is to get the alternator, so I've just the Eagle 200Amp alternator ordered and shipped direct to Hodge's. Tick! You forgot getting the teas on! Only kidding! Fantastic build so far mate can't wait to see the final product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 The main thing I can help with is to get the alternator, so I've just the Eagle 200Amp alternator ordered and shipped direct to Hodge's. Tick! Shitingggggg lol. On rest day today, just been for a 40 min run and now I'm going to sit and watch some Airwolf DVDs with COCO (my dog), that Johnny kindly brought up for me Saturday. Top bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 You forgot getting the teas on! Only kidding! Fantastic build so far mate can't wait to see the final product! In all fairness Johnny has been keeping me in a good supply of monster throughout the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 The main thing I can help with is to get the alternator, so I've just the Eagle 200Amp alternator ordered and shipped direct to Hodge's. Tick! Any link to the alternator mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Think it's this 1 Chief. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-ALTERNATOR-LEXUS-SC300-TOYOTA-SUPRA-93-2000-200AMP-/170625036935?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27ba0b7287#ht_1813wt_810 They get really good reports on SF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Aye, that's the fella. Like Hodge said, they've got great reviews on SF, so it's worth a punt IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Aye, that's the fella. Like Hodge said, they've got great reviews on SF, so it's worth a punt IMO Well 2 punts cos I've ordered 1 for mine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Blimey thats a bargain when compared to what PHR charge for the 175 race alternator ($799) hope it works out, good for any members with lots of extra electrics. As you say, thats well worth a punt at that price. My phr race has worked a treat, when the twin fans cut in there is no drop in revs at all now. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/jamie450x/srdpics053.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Blimey thats a bargain when compared to what PHR charge for the 175 race alternator ($799) hope it works out, good for any members with lots of extra electrics. As you say, thats well worth a punt at that price. My phr race has worked a treat, when the twin fans cut in there is no drop in revs at all now. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/jamie450x/srdpics053.jpg Yes mate - with going for the twin fans in mine too - and a bit of a big ICE install (3 amps, TV, iPod, etc) I need more amperage - so that, with a Yellow Top battery will hopefully do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Blimey thats a bargain when compared to what PHR charge for the 175 race alternator ($799) hope it works out, good for any members with lots of extra electrics. As you say, thats well worth a punt at that price. My phr race has worked a treat, when the twin fans cut in there is no drop in revs at all now. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/jamie450x/srdpics053.jpg Once I get it fitted I'll do a few tests and post up the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 This is really taking shape nicely, those engine bay shots look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Any reason you've decided to route the charge pipes through the RHS wing, and not straight forward from the turbos to the intercooler? I was under the impression shorter pipes meant better throttle response & less lag, not to mention cleaner engine bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Any reason you've decided to route the charge pipes through the RHS wing, and not straight forward from the turbos to the intercooler? I was under the impression shorter pipes meant better throttle response & less lag, not to mention cleaner engine bay. The charge pipes came as a part of the kit. I would have preferred dropping it down past the anti-roll bar but the Y-piece does look very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) Done quite a bit on this over the last week since I updated it last but it's just un-noticeable stuff really like wiring ETC. I however did make up the turbo heatshields yesterday amongst other things so here's a few pics for you. I'm hoping to finish off the breather kit today. I've got the waste gate pipes and some mikalor clamps to order tomorrow. All being well (lol) I'm hoping to finish it next weekend. Edited April 25, 2011 by johnny g (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Sweet bud, what else is left to do? Just a thought, the 2 breather braided line pipes, would they not better going straight back and along the back of the engine for more tidyness, instead on going over the engine so to speak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 looking good! i like them heatsheilds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 You can't beat a TT engine bay. Lovely work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Car is coming along nicely by the looks of things. Not a big fan of the heat shields, sort of looks like two biscuit barrels bolted to the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Looking great guys, sorry I missed you Sat Johnny, I couldn't turn down going for a run when the weather was so nice, took the RLTC Pauls today only for him to realise it being a 6 pot version and he got 8 obviously lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Ah frig! Can it not be used in any way? DOH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I dunno, you know him, he'll get it to work one way or another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 coming along nicely bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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