SupraAyf Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I have just received the March issue of JP Mag and it contains a superb article on the recently evolved Thor Supra (an NA in its original form), with a Lexus V8 engine planted in it. Peter Betts (Thor's founder), leads on the article and I have to say that he has done a real good job of modding this Supe. It will cost you and I about £4 - £4.5K 'all in' for Thor to do the work and this will produce an increase of 90BHP over stock NA figures. A very worthy addition to the Supe family IMO - well done Peter and the Thor gang;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 4 - 4.5k?? that sounds bloody good price!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 4 - 4.5k?? that sounds bloody good price!! It is mucka The article says £3K but you have to provide the engine (approx £800) and it will take hem a week! Oh yes........... Happy Birthday Mate /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_grin.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Is that twin turbo'd as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 Is that twin turbo'd as well? No mate, the Supe was an 'NA' and they have fitted the 1UZ-FE 4.0 V8 lump that you would normally find in the Lexus SC and LS (according to the article) This whole set-up is really destined for the current NA owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Im confused then, whats all the talk of 1.2 bar?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 Im confused then, whats all the talk of 1.2 bar?? Right boys, I have fucked up. The 1.2bar bit was when he was talking about his previous car (GZ) where he ran 1.2 bar. I'll ammend the article and then stand in the corner:( Its actually a 90BHP raise over stock NA figures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I would be more interested in the torque figure TBH. Would love to see a dyno sheet as well. I've got the mag waiting for me at home so I guess i'll have to wait. (HINT: got a scanner? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 ah thats what confused me as there is talk of TTing the V8 over on the clubna-t forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 I would be more interested in the torque figure TBH. ) Up by 90lb ft I've got the mag waiting for me at home so I guess i'll have to wait. (HINT: got a scanner? ) I don't know how to use the scanner Gaz but lets see if I can take a photo mate:eyebrows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 Not sure if these will come out Gaz mate:taped: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 6k worth conversion (if you opting for manual) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 6k worth conversion (if you opting for manual) It soon mounts up eh:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 perfect - thanks for doing that, was going to pop out and get it... I'd live to do a v12 like the Top secret car, a project over time, just to keep myself busy!.. if I had the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 It will cost you and I about £4 - £4.5K 'all in' for Thor to do the work and this will produce an increase of 90BHP over stock NA figures. Eh? 90bhp? 3.0 to 4.7l V8 - over 50% capacity increase and two extra cylinders and that get's you just 90 bhp? Torque graph would be more interesting I'm sure. Even just 90lb increase seems a bit lame to me for the layout. Might as well go buy a TT... or a V8 with more poke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Might as well go buy a TT. Well I didn't want to say that.... 4.5k for 90bhp?! I'm sure it's the 'can it be done' factor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz supra Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Saw this at Japshow Santa Pod last year, (if same car?) very good mod and looks like it was there as Toyota factory fitment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 But it makes a cool noise Is the V8 a lighter engine then the 3.0 n/a ? If not I am failing to see the point, surely a 3.0 TT lump would be better value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 cheers for the scans dude! i'm guessing the torque figure and the weight of the engine play an important factor. Interesting project all the same though. A twin turbo one would be better though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 But it makes a cool noise Is the V8 a lighter engine then the 3.0 n/a ? If not I am failing to see the point, surely a 3.0 TT lump would be better value. According to the article Joe, it is lighter and also 5 inches shorter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Its a direct fit if you use a soarer with a rear bell sump. Even the engine mounts are supposed to be close. Its 80lbs lighter and does indeed sit further back into the engine bay! Check out: http//www.lextreme.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 So it's an alternative to the 3s-gte conversion then? That sounds more like it. Would make a good track car in that case, what with the weight distribution. Still, wack some turbos on there and then we are talking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 That makes more sense now. I wonder if there is much room left for a turbo or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 That's an expensive 90bhp! You might as well go the full moo and shove a LS2 engine in there for a few grand more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 i think thats a bit of waste of money in my opion , £2500 buys you a turbo conversion that brings you a good 350bhp.. thats a better investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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