scott87 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Awesome U going to have this fitted for the rr day? I'm hoping to have mine running for then too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 very nice, my missus would kill me if i migrated engine parts to the bedroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Be nice to see how the side mount functions. Nice wastegate. I want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Maybe I've missed it, but any reasons for going with side mount rather that an fmic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Awesome U going to have this fitted for the rr day? I'm hoping to have mine running for then too I may have most of it fitted but the car still needs tyres/tax/mot yet so I'll attend but won't be in the Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Maybe I've missed it, but any reasons for going with side mount rather that an fmic? Keeps the pipework shorter as I'm keeping the stock intake manifold for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Awesome dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) In true car parts in bedroom fashion.... I painted up the OEM intercooler brackets and attached them to the uprated Whifbitz SMIC over the weekend. I also mounted the shroud and used foam draft excluder to give a good seal around the intercooler so the air is forced straight through - maximise the efficiency and all that jazz. Second picture shows one of the gaps, last picture shows it now it's sealed up. Also, before carrying on with the re-assembly of the car I took the opportunity to touch up some areas that I had scratched whilst fitting the engine. Thanks to the help of my girlfriend wielding the trusty heat gun I managed to repaint the front cross member and the O/S strut tower in the stock 202 Astral black. Another one of those previous niggles now sorted and off the list Next job will be to fit the manifold, turbo and so on. Also need to get some O2 sensor blanking plates for the downpipe as I'm running a single threaded type O2 sensor instead of the stock type. I may also get a flexi added for peace of mind. Oh, and I hope Jesse doesn't mind but I used a pic of his car to do a quick photoshop of how the wheels will look like on my car (well I just turned his car black ) Edited January 26, 2014 by Rich.2211 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Nice work dude! Going to look awesome! Do you have a date for fitting the wheels? I can't wait to see what they look like on yours! (oh and no I don't mind ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Nice work dude! Going to look awesome! Do you have a date for fitting the wheels? I can't wait to see what they look like on yours! (oh and no I don't mind ) Just on the hunt for tyres now mate and they shall be on, the rest of the car however will still be in pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Rich what is happening to your old wheels. And the ones before those for that matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Rich what is happening to your old wheels. And the ones before those for that matter? I've sold them bud. One set sold the same day, the other set sold within a couple of days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Can't wait to see the car when she's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Same here, will be lovely! Very jelous of all the new toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Can't wait to see the car when she's done Cheers mate - - - Updated - - - Same here, will be lovely! Very jelous of all the new toys Nice to meet you yesterday Can't wait to bring my car to the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Worlds most boring update alert! New rear tyres have come.. I was sad enough to check the dates on them and was pleased to find one tyre had been made 31st week of 2013 and the other in the 40th week - so not only were they a great price but they weren't old stock or anything like that For reference the tyres are 265/35/18 Toyo T1 Sports. Weather forecast for the weekend is stereotypically English but I'll be braving the weather and starting to fit the NA-T kit. Also, my downpipe has been dropped off to have a 4" long flexi added, additional O2 sensor boss welded on and two blanking plates made up to blank the factory two bolt O2 sensor bosses. Slightly more interesting updates to follow tomorrow.. hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Ooh new rubber Where from dude? If my car was running i'd come and lend a hand. My car is just sitting there waiting for new electrics and im bored now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Ooh new rubber Where from dude? If my car was running i'd come and lend a hand. My car is just sitting there waiting for new electrics and im bored now! These were a bargain from "mytyres" although as a rule I've found Oponeo or Cam Skill to be the cheapest two 90% of the time - these were an exception. Cheers bud, job I am least looking forward to is shortening the manifold studs as the XS Power manifold could be used with stock exhaust manifold studs whereas the Whifbitz item due to design etc. means the studs require shortening. No big issue but I don't want to balls it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 i was just looking at these same sizes on love tyres, there fairly cheap! I heard the rubber is soft and they dont last long? used to run these on my civic, best buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) i was just looking at these same sizes on love tyres, there fairly cheap! I heard the rubber is soft and they dont last long? used to run these on my civic, best buy! I paid £247.16 for two delivered to my door, which I think is a great price! These are different to the old T1R and T1S as far as I'm aware, mine actually came with a 20'000 mile tread wear warranty (which I'm dubious about ) Edit - Just confirmed... Toyo made the T1S first off, then replaced by the T1R which has now been replaced by mine which are T1 Sports Edited February 7, 2014 by Rich.2211 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 thats a very good price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Braved the weather this morning and did some more tinkering Front assembly all back together including fitting a new front bumper reinforcement from Toyota, front crash bar with new bolts from Mr. T, coolant tank relocated to stock position, horn painted and refitted, radiator ducting (that has to be removed with a FMIC) refitted with new clips and the radiator clamps back on with the addition of a couple of stainless bolts. Stock TT offside towing hook fitted as it has the necessary tab for the SMIC to bolt up to. Whifbitz uprated SMIC (the latest revised version) fitted utilizing stock TT side mount brackets all round along with stock TT ducting to force air through it. Ducting fully sealed with draft excluder to stop any air escaping. Whifbitz log style manifold fitted along with shortening the center six of the eight manifold studs, fitting new manifold nuts provided in the NA-T kit and fitting OEM Toyota metal multi-layer manifold gaskets Turbo, oil feed and oil drain next maybe Edited February 8, 2014 by Rich.2211 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Good work dude clean and tidy aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Good work dude clean and tidy aswell Cheers Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_sri Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 looking good mate! admire your dedication! no way I was going outside to mine today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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