miko_supra Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 looking forward to seeing the final product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p111ddy Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Nice one mate. I'll have that seat by the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Can't wait to hear & see this beast running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Have you got a photo of the engine installed taken from a more sideways camera position, it's hard to see just how far back you have managed to get it. Looking forward to seeing how this goes, will you have to bulge the bonnet to get an air cleaner in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 old school chevy 575 Pounds = 260.81561 Kilograms...all iron block and heads sbc 525 Pounds = 238.13599 Kilograms...all iron block with ali heads sbc 500 pounds = 227 kilograms...all iron block with ali heads/intake and carb new school supra 311 kgs= 685 pounds supra 2jz so sbc is 85kgs/185 pounds lighter than the 2jz...would 185 pounds lighter make the car much quicker???i would say yes,but would it be a lot or a little??? 185 pounds off the car = about a second off an Oulton Park lap time, in a MKIV so it's a VERY big difference, like removing an adult passenger. Even better that passenger was under the bonnet adding unwanted front end weight bias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Now that looks good You're really making progress! The engine sits a little higher than I was expecting to see, but then again the gbox is tucked up nicely within the trans tunnel Just a couple fo Q's if you don;t mind: How is the allignment of the box output shaft to the diff looking? It seems to be much higher than the v160, so am curious how you're mounting the prop and diff. Are you adding a bonnet scoop for the intake? It's going to need a pretty large filter for than motor so are you doing the traditional one on top of the carb with a Ram-air type scoop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Wow, missed this thread. Hope it all goes well Nigel. I am loving your Ex, lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Misalignment with the g/box output shaft sitting higher or lower than the diff pinion shaft isn't a real problem, so long as they are near as damn it parallel to one another. The diff nose angle could be altered quite easily on the top mounts, so shouldn't be an insurmountable issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Did you get custom exhaust manifolds made, or did they come as part of a kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Misalignment with the g/box output shaft sitting higher or lower than the diff pinion shaft isn't a real problem, so long as they are near as damn it parallel to one another. The diff nose angle could be altered quite easily on the top mounts, so shouldn't be an insurmountable issue. Thanks for clarifying, I'm about a year behind Nigel so have a LOT to learn. Did you get custom exhaust manifolds made, or did they come as part of a kit? That was my next question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 A cheap dry sump kit could see one of those V8's a good few inches lower in the chassis I MUST stop reading this now, I am already mentally spending money I don't have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Where does the gear lever come out in relation to the hole in the bodyshell, does it need cranking or otherwise furtling about with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxv8 Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Now that looks good You're really making progress! ANSWERS The engine sits a little higher than I was expecting to see, but then again the gbox is tucked up nicely within the trans tunnel it physically cant sit any lower as the sump at the front has no tollerance for re shaping due to the cranks sitting close to the inside...also remember the intake is a edel victor junior race manifold...so it has very large runners and also sits the carb a lot higher than usual so the valves get a serious gulp of air when they open...if the inatake manifold was changed to a low style would prob be able to get 3" lower... Just a couple fo Q's if you don;t mind: How is the allignment of the box output shaft to the diff looking? It seems to be much higher than the v160, so am curious how you're mounting the prop and diff.... daryl pic is deceving also the supra prop is 2 piece,and the new one is about 2" shorter than stock...same anle etc etc Are you adding a bonnet scoop for the intake? It's going to need a pretty large filter for than motor so are you doing the traditional one on top of the carb with a Ram-air type scoop? dont know yet...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I MUST stop reading this now, I am already mentally spending money I don't have! Where does the gear lever come out in relation to the hole in the bodyshell, does it need cranking or otherwise furtling about with? I thought you were going to stop reading this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxv8 Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Where does the gear lever come out in relation to the hole in the bodyshell, does it need cranking or otherwise furtling about with? hi chris...will get some shots n sat for you from the side,it sits roughly 1/2-1 bank over the end of the turret central... gear lever came 1.5" further forward,but i dont know if thats cos the car was auto before and the hole may have been different to a manual,or whether the t56 is shorter or longer that a getrag supra box but will make a kick back on the shifter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxv8 Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Now that looks good You're really making progress! The engine sits a little higher than I was expecting to see, but then again the gbox is tucked up nicely within the trans tunnel Just a couple fo Q's if you don;t mind: How is the allignment of the box output shaft to the diff looking? It seems to be much higher than the v160, so am curious how you're mounting the prop and diff. Are you adding a bonnet scoop for the intake? It's going to need a pretty large filter for than motor so are you doing the traditional one on top of the carb with a Ram-air type scoop? it physically cant sit any lower as the sump at the front has no tollerance for re shaping due to the cranks sitting close to the inside...also remember the intake is a edel victor junior race manifold...so it has very large runners and also sits the carb a lot higher than usual so the valves get a serious gulp of air when they open...if the inatake manifold was changed to a low style would prob be able to get 3" lower... daryl pic is deceving also the supra prop is 2 piece,and the new one is about 2" shorter than stock...same angle etc etc Are you adding a bonnet scoop for the intake? It's going to need a pretty large filter for than motor so are you doing the traditional one on top of the carb with a Ram-air type scoop? dont know yet...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Looking fantastic, more pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxv8 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Did you get custom exhaust manifolds made, or did they come as part of a kit? nope £95.00 from a hotrod shop near me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tinker-27 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 hi nigel found the thread ! good to see people are more open minded on this fourm that the rx7 one, to help answer a few of the questions,t56 gearboxes are available with different gear lever positions so one with it further back is posible,the prop is actually slightly lower than the toyota but not much and has been shimmed down,the car sit nice on the suspension looks like the std spring will be ok, a lsx based conversion would work if a little more money but they are straight forward as box already on the motor, cheers craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxv8 Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 for anyone interested tinker27 (craig) made the engine/gearbox mounts and custom prop for me,as i wanted it mounted in the right place,this is why i had this part of my v8 swap done by a proffesional...as you can see by the pics,the quality is fantastic...cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxv8 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 a few more pics for chris and all who asked how far the engine is back...a long way...:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 holy crap fella, that is looking awesome, keep the pics coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p111ddy Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Looking good mate. Have you decided what to do with the surround yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxv8 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 thanks bud...i am really looking forward to hitting the rd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxv8 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Looking good mate. Have you decided what to do with the surround yet? i was hoping you have a spare manual surround in that shed of urs???any news on the seat matey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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