Josh42 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Also treated the supra to some OEM black leather front seats from Mk1its' car, they vastly improve the look of my interior and I've also picked up a Walbro 255lph ready fitted to a stock hanger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Niiiice engine is coming along well! get some pics of the seats.. Always wanted some leather for mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Will get some up later on mate:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 nice one mate, look s cracking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Good work so far guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Sump is now sealed on and billet flange fitted. I've also had my cam covers and spark plug recess cover shot blasted and I've had a go at painting them myself. Hopefully today, the engine should be timed up and ready for fitting next weekend:) Photos to follow shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 let me know when you want the crane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Will do Rob! Cheers mate:) Please excuse the mark on the exhaust side cam cover, it's poor casting and will be covered by the plastic covers:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Front crank seal fitted, Engine timed up, inlet test fitted, exhaust manifold test fitted:) all coming together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hopefully be getting this fitted this weekend:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhy Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Thanks to rob_sri for the loan of his engine crane, Rich.2211 and my friend Nath for their help yesterday! The engine came out without a hitch so I'm all happy:) Here are some photos for your amusement. Only hold ups now are: Finish assembling the new engine with ancillaries Still awaiting delivery of my RPS Max clutch Need to order a power steering relocation kit as my new FFIM doesn't clear the NA one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 Engine is now ready to go back in, just waiting on my clutch now. Decided to keep things simple and have opted to stick with the NA inlet for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Engine is now ready to go back in, just waiting on my clutch now. Decided to keep things simple and have opted to stick with the NA inlet for now. What was wrong with the TT inlet pictured above? Awesome build btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 What was wrong with the TT inlet pictured above? Awesome build btw Hi Jason, Nothing was wrong with the TT inlet, it was just going to require more work-relocating the PAS and was a little difficult with some of the VAC hoses and lines due to me still only having NA cam covers. I'm keeping the NA inlet so as to just keep it simple and get the car back on the road in time for Japfest and summer:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 So, I missed Japfest as I'm still waiting on my clutch. The whole saga has really put a downer on the whole build and I've got to admit to losing the love a little because the car has just been sat. hopefully this gets sorted in the next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Great read m8 dont feel down this build.makes.me want my sup even more still.it isnt far away now :-) great read thumbs up from me o/ Ant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev_coupe Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Good things come to those who wait Josh. This build has been an inspiration, dont chuck it just yet man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 ^^^^^^^ Yeah that!! It'll all be worth it in the end, Rome wasn't built in a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks Guys. The build will definitely be completed, I'm not the kind of person to jack it in before then...but the delays have tainted the good feelings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Well! Great news! My clutch finally got to me today! So, hopefully I'll have the engine in and set up next weekend:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Get on with it Josh FFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Get on with it Josh FFS I would of done mate, but I've been waiting since early February for RPS to pull their fingers out their rears and get this to me-after they originally just sent me the pressure plate. Now I have it, I'll be getting the build finished and on the road in time to enjoy some of our current good weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I would of done mate, but I've been waiting since early February for RPS to pull their fingers out their rears and get this to me-after they originally just sent me the pressure plate. Now I have it, I'll be getting the build finished and on the road in time to enjoy some of our current good weather! Will look forward to your thoughts when it is finished. Fingers crossed it looks like there maybe some great weather in the next few months to enjoy it in too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Will look forward to your thoughts when it is finished. Fingers crossed it looks like there maybe some great weather in the next few months to enjoy it in too. Hopefully so mate! Shouldn't take too long now to finish, the bottleneck will be when we can get the ECU installed and mapped to be honest with you. I'll tap Lyndon in the coming days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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