garethr Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Supra is 225 hp? Plus 90 would be 315. Toyota only claimed 260 at the crank for the Soarer, so another 55 hp is quite good for those mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Thats a lot of money for 90bhp, NA-T conversion would be much faster and a tad cheaper:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I wonder who's dyno they measured it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 bit dissapointed in this really, kudos to Thor for doing it but when it was first mentioned i had visions of a 1000 + hp monster riping up the drag stip doing 8 odd second quarters right here in the UK, saying that it aint easy squeezing turbos on to a V8 (or any V for that matter) i think this is one of the primary reasons the supe is so popular in the modding scene thank god Mr Toyota chose a straight six Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Can't see the point either. It's like when Trial transplanted an RB26 into a Supra, yes it was well done and all but what was the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 currently running a stock ecu and 95RON fuel - plenty of potential with a stand-alone ecu and 98RON Also, there,s the noise + weight loss Also (again), as their experience grows I would expect the total cost to fall somewhat. Also (again, again), as previously mentioned - it's something different :) I haven't read the whole article yet - gonna pop to the khazi shortly for a full read but it's certainly interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 A fair few TT V8s around, only a matter of time i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Been there and seen it cant say much apart from big things to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I agree with Chris, its a start and im sure they are working on other options from there. It is also a good showcase of what they can do, its just like top secret fitting the v12 and then turbo charging it, there are cheaper options but how many times can you show off another built engine big single combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 LOVE the new avatar col - quality :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 currently running a stock ecu and 95RON fuel - plenty of potential with a stand-alone ecu and 98RON What get's me on this is Thor is supposed to be known for mapping ECU's, why have a project like this and not at least get a stand alone in there with some fine tuning on 98. Also, there,s the noise + weight loss Both good Also (again), as their experience grows I would expect the total cost to fall somewhat. Thats funny Also (again, again), as previously mentioned - it's something different :) Tell that to No 1 Racer boy and his external FMIC I haven't read the whole article yet - gonna pop to the khazi shortly for a full read but it's certainly interesting I agree, still needs some polishing though, I think they should have held off a little while on the mag spread until they got the most they could out of it without getting silly with Turbos ect. .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Some god, valid points Jo, perhaps they wanted to show a basic conversion with plenty of potential to go mad. Do the basic, sound groundwork first to set the foundations and then start looking at more power etc. (I bet that's their plan anyway - don't reckon we've seen the last of that one just yet LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Stock 3l = 225HP. Stock V8 = 260HP. 55HP from an exhaust/filter? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Stock 3l = 225HP. Stock V8 = 260HP. 55HP from an exhaust/filter? LOL Keep in mind the figures are obtained from their hub dyno. I need to get mine up there soon as I would like to have a comparison to see the difference from SRR (622hp @ 1.5)or the place Dan used (625hp @ 1.5). Would be interesting to see the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 The price is very good. The RB25 single lump we transplanted our selves into a 200 SX is much more expensive if done by a tuner. I have heard £7K being floated around. However it is replacing a 1.8 in line four turbo with a 2.5 straight 6 turbo.The gain is reliability and potential,as the little 1.8's big ends don't last long at 300+ bhp. However change the turbo, cams, fuelling and induction and you have a lightweight 500BHP awesome street car. It is good to see these kind of transplants being done. It is something different, V8's give a totally different power curve. Some times it is just done to prove it can be done. Nice one Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 It is good to see these kind of transplants being done. It is something different, V8's give a totally different power curve. Some times it is just done to prove it can be done. Nice one Pete. I have to agree with this. It's nice to see something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 For all those talking about the noise, isn't the 1UZ a flat plane crank and therefore sounds pants compared to a proper cross plane? -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 For all those talking about the noise, isn't the 1UZ a flat plane crank and therefore sounds pants compared to a proper cross plane?I thought it was, but the drawing in the EPC shows it as cross-plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cashpoint Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Originally Posted by ChrisSZ View Post currently running a stock ecu and 95RON fuel - plenty of potential with a stand-alone ecu and 98RON What get's me on this is Thor is supposed to be known for mapping ECU's, why have a project like this and not at least get a stand alone in there with some fine tuning on 98. .... I think it's a case of learning to walk before you try running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I thought it was, but the drawing in the EPC shows it as cross-plane. Interesting If it is cross plane then it needs a fat, no, make that Phat exhaust system and a supercharger. Yes sir. No corrupting the exhaust note with turbos. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Interesting If it is cross plane then it needs a fat, no, make that Phat exhaust system and a supercharger. Yes sir. No corrupting the exhaust note with turbos.Also, the Aussie Soarer blokes reckon the V8 needs a cross pipe joining the twin exhausts, and flat-plane crank V8s are supposed to work better with two separate exhaust systems, aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 For all those talking about the noise, isn't the 1UZ a flat plane crank and therefore sounds pants compared to a proper cross plane? -Ian If it was flat plane wouldnt it sound likea Ferrari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 So when to the turbos go on? Found this while wondering round you tube. Not a supra but a R34 with an LS1 engine oh a 2 huge turbos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 If it was flat plane wouldnt it sound likea Ferrari Or a Lotus Esprit V8 turbo, sure these use a flat plane too. They sound nice on full chat, just a shame about all the rattles too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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