Richie_k83 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Did I leave the nackered bit of my starter in the man cave? Yup lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 NA pistons are not 8:1 CR bud they're 10:1, even the lower compression GTE runs 8.5:1 as stock. If I were you I would stay at 10:1 CR with the rebuild to keep drivability then when you come to turbo it run ethanol on a fuel flex, more boost more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 NA pistons are not 8:1 CR bud they're 10:1, even the lower compression GTE runs 8.5:1 as stock. If I were you I would stay at 10:1 CR with the rebuild to keep drivability then when you come to turbo it run ethanol on a fuel flex, more boost more power. Dang, will have to see whats about. Would be cheaper to run the old pistons i guess but they'd need a thorough checkover first.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) Decided today was the day to finish the Engine removal Came out a treat! Pulled the box off and the Torque Converter, then noticed my Flywheel was in 2 pieces..!! I think that is the cause of my noise... That'll be all for now...! Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Nice progress... Just noticed the moustache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) Nice progress... Just noticed the moustache Thanks bud Yea it covers the marks where the old badge was lol Edited November 26, 2014 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) Hel Braided Brake hoses are here...! Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Looking forward to seeing it progress, especially the NA-T build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) Looking forward to seeing it progress, especially the NA-T build All in good time, once Chassis, Brakes, Wheels and Interior are sorted... lol Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Nice progress I'd give the engine bay a good clean and maybe paint it with a rattle can in 202 while the engine is out. As for the hybrid auto pm David P for details as he's the one who makes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Nice progress I'd give the engine bay a good clean and maybe paint it with a rattle can in 202 while the engine is out. As for the hybrid auto pm David P for details as he's the one who makes them. Thats the intention, I hate a dirty Engine & Engine bay Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 (edited) Another parts update, picked up the a new Flex Plate, A/T Fluid, Gearbox Input Shaft Seal, Propshaft Seal and some high Temp Engine paint Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) So I have a nice Nardi steering wheel (Although i did rob it off my MX-5) Looking soooooo much better inside now, Before... .... After, Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) Finally got round to buying an OE Crank Pulley, thanks Josh! Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) Sitting at my computer at work the other day and I receive an email from the guys at HKS Europe. Attached are some special offers and I notice they had the Silent Hi-Power Cat-back system for a Mk4 Supra going pretty cheap. I just couldn't resist, after having the same system on my old MX-5, my mind was made up. Couple of days later, Granted, the Engine is in need of repairs, but I couldn't let it go... Chuffed to bits with it, cant wait to bolt it up and hear the new Exhaust note Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Beautiful looking exhaust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Beautiful looking exhaust The welds are spot on, always impressed with the quality of HKS stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) Finally, time to spend a few hours in the man cave stripping the Engine down for a clean, Paint and new Seals, Apologies for the crap quality Pic...! More to come soon, Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Nothing is better then the quality feeling you get when you recieve a HKS product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Nothing is better then the quality feeling you get when you recieve a HKS product You know the score...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) Been researching ITB's lately and am very interested. I dont know why, but there is something about a high revving 6 Pot ITB engine that makes the hairs on my arm stand on end.... lol Now before we go into it, I know its not cheap, especially for such minimal power gains. I do believe that think driving the wheels off a lower powered car can be more fun if not just as enjoyable as having power on tap from a Turbo... I found a guy in the US that is already on it though, looks brilliant Anywho, I have other bits to sort first as well as some saving to do.... For now, back with the Auto... Found these at work a while back, Transmission Oil Cooler from a Pajero. The OEM Rad is looking a bit worse for wear so may be opting for a Mishimoto Rad in the not too distant future. Will be hooking this up once the Engine is going back in. Will hopefully have it ready to go back in this weekend, fingers crossed... Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Got the rest of the Engine stripped down today, de-greased it all, gave it a lick of paint too. Just awaiting the bottom end Seal kit to arrive before I can start to rebuild it. Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) Making slow progress but we're getting there.... Changed all the main bottom end Gaskets, re sealed the upper and lower Sumps, Stripped and cleaned the Oil Pump and gave that a good clean too. Also cleaning up parts and giving things a lick of Paint as we go. Hoping to have her back together for the new year, Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) Nearly ready to go back in, just need to throw the Wiring Loom on and change the Gearbox Oil Seals. Aiming to have it fitted and running next weekend. Decided to painted up the Inlet Manifold. Threw a new HKS Oil filter on there too, Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie_k83 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) Engine and Gearbox are all ready to go. The only task left was to give the Engine bay a good Steam clean, looks a lot better under there now. Took a bit of work to shift all the Crud and Old Oil of the Sub Frame, well worth it though. Engine day tomorrow.... Edited December 8, 2015 by Richie_k83 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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