My Supra Project

[-GWOOD-]

Single Turbo Swap happening this Winter. Starts on Page 6 Post #77 and Putting the pieces back together on Page 14 Post #
Update 3/13/11: Singled
Before:
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/SPC1.jpg
After:
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/enginebay.jpg
Current Mods:
-HKS 4" Carbon Exhaust
-Megan Racing 3" Catless Downpipe
-HKS Super Sequential Bov
-HKS Turbo Timer
-HKS Air Intake
-GReddy Profec-Spec2 Boost Controller
-GReddy Air Fuel Gauge
-Greddy EGT Gauge
-Greddy Boost Gauge
-RPS 6 Puck Clutch UnSprung
-RPS Aluminum Flywheel
-Panasonic InDash 7" DVD Player
-Eibach Springs/Tokico Struts
-Sparco Seat Belts (already removed and replaced with stock seatbelts)
-Front Mount Intercooler

Things to Buy Soon:
AEM V2 Standalone

Things to do this Winter: 2010
Strip down the Motor and replace Valve seals on the head. Remove the stock twins and replace with everything in the picture above. Precision 6765 Billet Turbo, Custom 4" Tig Welded Exhaust, Tial 44mm Wastegate and Supporting Mods.

Things to do this Winter: 2011
Take out my piggy back fuel controller.
Install AEM V2 (after i buy it :) )
Install new anti-surge compressor housing
Make new Charge Pipe.
Tune my car myself :D
Buy some Micky Thompson Drag Radials


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ1dwrr_9j0 <--Supra on the Dyno
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qc334Lc2ew <--A few videos of me Drag Racing @ NED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=825z6LpZqNU <-- Import Face Off 5/23/10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaUG2N8CK4w <--NED 6/2/10 New Best Time and more

[squeethebee]

Keith, I know where there is a white supra just sitting in a garage right now, could probably snag their fender without much notice...

Also, why did you take out the harnesses, they were so much fun!!!

ed

[-GWOOD-]

The Harnesses took up a bunch of space in the back and didnt match the interior, the stock seatbelts are much more effecient :)

[RCKSTR]

The harness wasn't that comfortable unless you were like 70lbs... :lol:

[GOT+PSI]

Keith, I know where there is a white supra just sitting in a garage right now, could probably snag their fender without much notice...

Also, why did you take out the harnesses, they were so much fun!!!

ed

not funny... i would so notice and the limmited badges wouldn't match...

[GOT+PSI]

The harness wasn't that comfortable unless you were like 70lbs... :lol:


i kinda thought they were and im not 70lbs... lol

[-GWOOD-]

If some stuff goes well in the next few days i might be buying all that stuff on my wishlist sooner than expected :devil:

[squeethebee]

I thought they were comfortable too :( Now I don't wanna even ride in that car anymore.

ed

[-GWOOD-]

Finally got my Fluids for my Rear diff and my tranny so i need to swap them out before the Track!

[Bu11dogg2]

Nice!

One of you guys with turbo supras gotta take me for a ride this summer

[-GWOOD-]

Nice!

One of you guys with turbo supras gotta take me for a ride this summer
if you ever come to one of the VTboost meets i can take you for a rip.

[-GWOOD-]

I bought a Greddy 52mm Boost Gauge to go along with my other gauges :devil: Replaced the Tranny Fluid, Engine Oil, Replaced a broken wheel stud and i have yet to replace the Rear Diff Fluid as it will prove to be a challenge. Pics of the Boost Gauge installed to come.

[-GWOOD-]

I Installed some new Slotted Rotors and pads today :)

[RCKSTR]

After driving around today, how do you like the pads?? oh and what were they again?

[-GWOOD-]

The brakes are so responsive, i love them, they are EBC pads and i dont know what the Rotors are, any chance of changing my Thread title "My Supra Project"? :)

[RCKSTR]

The brakes are so responsive, i love them, they are EBC pads and i dont know what the Rotors are, any chance of changing my Thread title "My Supra Project"? :)

sure can :up:

[-GWOOD-]

Thanks :) Once winter comes around i will get around to some real modifications.:devil:

[-GWOOD-]

Just picked up another set of rims with some used rubber. Hoping these will get me in the 12s, BFG Comp TA Drag Radials (275/40R17) :devil:

[RCKSTR]

Just picked up another set of rims with some used rubber. Hoping these will get me in the 12s, BFG Comp TA Drag Radials (275/40R17) :devil:

Very nice :spin: you gonna be racing at Import Face-Off??

[-GWOOD-]

Very nice :spin: you gonna be racing at Import Face-Off??
Trying like hell to convince the boss to let me get it off, but either way my clutch is messed up and i need to fix that first.

[wrxtuner82]

sweet car man, LOVE Supra's....would love to find one. How much did you buy that for if it's okay to ask?

[itsmy04wrx]

sweet car man, LOVE Supra's....would love to find one. How much did you buy that for if it's okay to ask?

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ :lol:

[wrxtuner82]

^yup, that's kinda what I figured

[itsmy04wrx]

And that's being generous :lol:

[RCKSTR]

you can get a TT anywhere from 20k-45k depending on mileage, condition, ect... the more stock it is the more expensive it is :lol:

[-GWOOD-]

What they said^^^ i saved all my pennys for this Unicorn :devil:

[wrxtuner82]

And a unicorn it is, it seems to be SOOOOOOOO hard to find that generation Supra, they are beautiful, bud. Can't wait to see it finished. If you ever need help with stuff, let me know, I'd love to.

[-GWOOD-]

And a unicorn it is, it seems to be SOOOOOOOO hard to find that generation Supra, they are beautiful, bud. Can't wait to see it finished. If you ever need help with stuff, let me know, I'd love to.
There not too hard to find when you know where to look for them ;) She will be getting some major work done in ~2 years(Single Turbo). But for now its getting simple stuff done, The car is almost pushing 110K miles and mechanical parts are bound to start failing here and there. Not the motor tho, thats bullet proof ;)

[-GWOOD-]

Just updated the OP with a Video :) and heres the same link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Qc334Lc2ew

[itsmy04wrx]

Nice video :up:

[-GWOOD-]

Ok NOW the whole video is up, like 5 or 6 races.

[Seraphinwolf]

you can get a TT anywhere from 20k-45k depending on mileage, condition, ect... the more stock it is the more expensive it is :lol:

Same for FD3S... :( Obviously a little less but same principle applies.
Sick vids man. :up:

[-GWOOD-]

Thanks :) should get better vids tomorrow!

[Bu11dogg2]

you can get a TT anywhere from 20k-45k depending on mileage, condition, ect... the more stock it is the more expensive it is :lol:


didn't hey sell for that much new?

[-GWOOD-]

didn't hey sell for that much new?
Yep ~45K Brand new, they hold their value well.

[Psychoreo]

That s2000 would've smoked you but his spoon motor got tied up at customs.

J/K great looking car and times to boot!!

[squeethebee]

That was a quick truck, and dude, that mustang almost had you!

ed

[Psychoreo]

I'm thinking those new tires will really help (assuming that was you squeeling first, second, and chirping third!)

[Seraphinwolf]

That was a quick truck, and dude, that mustang almost had you!

ed

"Almost had me?! You never had me! You never had your car. Ask any racer, any real racer. It doesn't matter if you win by and inch or a mile. Winning's winning."
:RicerCrowdRoar:

[RCKSTR]

didn't hey sell for that much new?

Yep but it's starting to find them in good shape anymore. They stop'd making them 12 years ago and they are still top dog when it comes to the imports :spin:

[-GWOOD-]

I'm thinking those new tires will really help (assuming that was you squeeling first, second, and chirping third!)
Yes, Most Def! If i launch really hard i can find myself even spinning in third :unamused: Most of the Time i soft Launch 1st and pedal 2nd gear and Chirp 3rd!

[squeethebee]

You needs launch control and grip, I want to see air under those front tires.

ed

[-GWOOD-]

You needs launch control and grip, I want to see air under those front tires.

ed
I will get right on that ed.

[wrxtuner82]

Yep but it's starting to find them in good shape anymore. They stop'd making them 12 years ago and they are still top dog when it comes to the imports :spin:

Totally top dog in the import world, and def could be referred to as an import unicorn, ESPECIALLY in the north east region. Much like a Nissan GT-R. These are two dream cars for me and will probably always remain just that, dream cars. And if you get the right supra, with the twin turbo V6, yeah, that's rare, so its expensive. Love these cars. This guy is so lucky to have one.

[squeethebee]

Twin turbo INLINE six. The best cars ever made have INLINE 6's.

ed

[RCKSTR]

Twin turbo INLINE six. The best cars ever made have INLINE 6's.

ed

Very true statement right here, Godzilla's got a strait 6 in it too :devil:
and they've been own'n everyone at the track since 1990 :eek:

[bigd_wright]

Very true statement right here, Godzilla's got a strait 6 in it too :devil:
and they've been own'n everyone at the track since 1990 :eek:

Is that what ur gonna call it Godzilla?? :up:

[Seraphinwolf]

Twin turbo INLINE six. The best cars ever made have INLINE 6's.

ed
Most 6cylinders with TT's are pretty sick but I'd have to say a H6 and I6 are tops!
So what's up next for the car anyways besides the constant fight of keeping miles off the car while wanting to do all the driving in the world that would put those same miles on it?

[-GWOOD-]

Most 6cylinders with TT's are pretty sick but I'd have to say a H6 and I6 are tops!
So what's up next for the car anyways besides the constant fight of keeping miles off the car while wanting to do all the driving in the world that would put those same miles on it?
Its my DD, i drive it all day everyday and put all the miles possible on it cause i bought the car to drive it and beat the ever living **** out of it :devil:

FYI Everyone: Updated OP with video from today

[-GWOOD-]

Totally top dog in the import world, and def could be referred to as an import unicorn, ESPECIALLY in the north east region. Much like a Nissan GT-R. These are two dream cars for me and will probably always remain just that, dream cars. And if you get the right supra, with the twin turbo V6, yeah, that's rare, so its expensive. Love these cars. This guy is so lucky to have one.
Not Exactly the word i would use. The car was by no means handed to me ;)

[itsmy04wrx]

Most 6cylinders with TT's are pretty sick but I'd have to say an I6 owns the H6

Fixed.

[-GWOOD-]

^^Awesome:cool:

[wrxtuner82]

Fixed.

:rofl:

[-GWOOD-]

New Video Posted in the OP and new Personal 1/4 Mile time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaUG2N8CK4w

[-GWOOD-]

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/8020/fmic.jpg (http://img819.imageshack.us/i/fmic.jpg/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us) :devil:

[wrxtuner82]

:wub:

[-GWOOD-]

i just couldnt resist.:spin:

[-GWOOD-]

Updated the OP with New Pic of my FMIC installed and Dyno Video from last Saturday.

[squeethebee]

Pulls harder? Looks great man.

ed

[-GWOOD-]

Pulls harder? Looks great man.

ed

It seems too, havent driven too much yet, The Boost comes on reallllllllly smooth, sounds different too :)

[bigd_wright]

FMIC looks good mang!:up:

[-GWOOD-]

FMIC looks good mang!:up:
Thanks :) cant wait to turn up the boost :P

[-GWOOD-]

Here is what i have going on this winter. Will update the pic in the OP.

[RCKSTR]

:couch: very nice! When's it going to be in your hands??? The guy get back to you yet with an answer?!?! I can't mait :devil:

oh and when you AEM'n the soup?

[RCKSTR]

:couch: very nice! When's it going to be in your hands??? The guy get back to you yet with an answer?!?! I can't mait :devil:

oh and when you AEM'n the soup?

[-GWOOD-]

:couch: very nice! When's it going to be in your hands??? The guy get back to you yet with an answer?!?! I can't mait :devil:

oh and when you AEM'n the soup?

Its packaged and ready to Ship out monday, we finalized everything this morning :devil: AEM will be in the spring once i get some cash flow again.

[itsmy04wrx]

Its packaged and ready to Ship out monday, we finalized everything this morning :devil: AEM will be in the spring once i get some cash flow again.

That's sick Keith! Congrats on the purchase :)

[squeethebee]

Awesome!

ed

[squeethebee]

Awesome!

ed

[jwebsta32]

double post FAIL

[squeethebee]

I did it on purpose because Justin did.

ed

[jwebsta32]

nope you did it because your a jerk

[squeethebee]

I'll murder you.

ed

[-GWOOD-]

Its going to be One Long Winter, will have many pictures over the months.

[Berge56]

Congrats! Can't wait to see what she puts down with the new setup.

[itsmy04wrx]

Its going to be One Long Winter, will have many pictures over the months.

:munch:

[-GWOOD-]

This is where the magic happens.
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/Hibernation.jpg

[RCKSTR]

So is the soup up for the season now?

[-GWOOD-]

So is the soup up for the season now?

Yep :*( I went out to the Soup this morning and there were like twigs and bark and ****ing sleet on it. I almost died.

[-GWOOD-]

Today I started my Single Turbo Swap, 8 hours later and this is where im at.

[-GWOOD-]

and more...

[squeethebee]

Needs more Greddy!

ed

[-GWOOD-]

Needs more Greddy!

ed

Its getting a whole bunch of OEM! :RCKSTR:

[Berge56]

:squee:

[-GWOOD-]

Well tonight I was able to remove the Twins with help from a friend. I also recieved my turbo kit today :) Tomorrow I will temporarily mount it on the motor to see how it sits.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/Swap11.jpg

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/Swap12.jpg

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[RCKSTR]

got any pics of the manifold??

[-GWOOD-]

got any pics of the manifold??

Nope, Still in the wraping, its used, nothing special.

[RCKSTR]

It may be used but still isn't stock ;)

[hiprsha666]

That turbo is ****ing huge. So what is the advantage of the one over 2? I'm assuming more power obviously. I am not too familiar with the Supras. Will there be super amounts of lag? What it the profile of this application in comparison to the stock set up?

[-GWOOD-]

That turbo is ****ing huge. So what is the advantage of the one over 2? I'm assuming more power obviously. I am not too familiar with the Supras. Will there be super amounts of lag? What it the profile of this application in comparison to the stock set up?

Its not neccessarily the 2 Turbos vs 1 But the 2 Stock very restricted Turbos vs my aftermarket fairly large unrestricted higher flowing than stock turbo :) Due to new technology (Billet Design) i will have full boost sooner with this turbo rather than my stock Twin turbos. Should see Full boost between 3500-4000Rpms. The Japanese in 93 had a great idea but like all technology its out dated and there are better things out there. If i get a quick spool valve i can get full boost probably by 3000 rpms.

Single Turbos are cheaper then aftermarket Twin turbo set ups because obviously you have 2 of everything with Twins =$$$ Twin Set ups have a better low to mid range power vs the Single which hits at the top and it hits Hard. The record for Supras Hp is with a Twin Turbo setup, its actually two of the turbos i have :devil: 1760Rwhp All Boost. Majority of Supras are single turbo tho due to their cost and less complicated setups and i prefer a single due to the tone in the exhaust, they are much different.

-Keith

[itsmy04wrx]

When is the head work happening?

[-GWOOD-]

When is the head work happening?

As soon as its unbolted and there are a lot of bolts on there let me tell you. Hopefully Sometime in December.

[Berge56]

Wow that turbo looks awesome!

More pics please. :munch:

[hiprsha666]

Its not neccessarily the 2 Turbos vs 1 But the 2 Stock very restricted Turbos vs my aftermarket fairly large unrestricted higher flowing than stock turbo :) Due to new technology (Billet Design) i will have full boost sooner with this turbo rather than my stock Twin turbos. Should see Full boost between 3500-4000Rpms. The Japanese in 93 had a great idea but like all technology its out dated and there are better things out there. If i get a quick spool valve i can get full boost probably by 3000 rpms.

Single Turbos are cheaper then aftermarket Twin turbo set ups because obviously you have 2 of everything with Twins =$$$ Twin Set ups have a better low to mid range power vs the Single which hits at the top and it hits Hard. The record for Supras Hp is with a Twin Turbo setup, its actually two of the turbos i have :devil: 1760Rwhp All Boost. Majority of Supras are single turbo tho due to their cost and less complicated setups and i prefer a single due to the tone in the exhaust, they are much different.

-Keith

Very cool. I'm glad I asked because like I said I am not too familiar with the set ups and upgrades of the supra. I hadnt realized that a lot of people move to single turbo set ups. Good to know.

Can't wait to see it all done.

[-GWOOD-]

I am test fitting the Turbo Today so i will have some more pictures :cool:

[Jaketips42]

Wow man. What a nice car they are! That pic of the two together in the garage is where babies are made.

[-GWOOD-]

Today i test fitted the turbo and manifold to see how it looks. I love the way it looks but now its time to tear the head off. I know everything is really dirty seeing how 115,000 miles of never being cleaned but before it all goes back together im going to clean it all up :)

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/swap15-1.jpg

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[RCKSTR]

That's hawt :wub: i allready can't wait till we are all out in the spring time.
Just a bunch of coupes with 6 cyl. T's :devil:

[-GWOOD-]

That's hawt :wub: i allready can't wait till we are all out in the spring time.
Just a bunch of coupes with 6 cyl. T's :devil:

Spring will be amazing if everything goes as planned :RCKSTR:

[yaya]

:wub:

[rs44]

soo sick!!!!

[-GWOOD-]

:spin: headed to work it some more. Reroute some coolant lines and clean the engine bay a little.

[squeethebee]

Meh, it's a little sick.

ed

[-GWOOD-]

Capped off some hoses and coolant lines no longer being used. Monday i shall start to tear down the intake manifold.

[-GWOOD-]

Tonight i was able to remove the Throttle Body and the Air Intake Chamber. Theres 1 nut and two bolts holding on the rest but i was missing a tool needed to get one of the impossible to reach nuts on the stud at the rear of the motor holding on the actual Intake Manifold.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/Swap23.jpg

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/swap24.jpg

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http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/Swap26.jpg

[Berge56]

:munch: Nice work.

[-GWOOD-]

Today i was able to remove the actual Intake Manifold. I had a few things that held me up like the EGR pipe so i removed the fuel rail without disconnecting the fuel line and was able to get the EGR bolts off and off the Manifold came, WHAT A Pain in the ASS. Putting it back together should be great fun. Tomorrow i might start with tearing down the head, Almost at the halfway point!

-Keith

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/swap27.jpg

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[hiprsha666]

:couch:

looking good

[-GWOOD-]

:couch:

looking good

Thanks :cool: Hopefully it goes back together without too many problems. Getting into the technical stuff now :eek: Cant afford to mess anything up.

[-GWOOD-]

Today i was able to remove the Timing Belt, Valve Covers, Coil Packs, Cam Gears and Cams. There was a ton of oil and crap underneath the Coil Packs. The Hoses on the Valve Cover were cut by me because im getting new ones and it made it easier to remove the Coil Packs. I just grabbed the Tool from my friend Pat (19pjbsupra97) to remove the headstuds. So tomorrow i will remove the head studs and then remove the head :spin:

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/swap31.jpg

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http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/swap38.jpg

[Seraphinwolf]

Looks a little gunky around the plugs... Just mocking up the front mount or digging in more than the valvetrain?

[-GWOOD-]

Looks a little gunky around the plugs... Just mocking up the front mount or digging in more than the valvetrain?

The FMIC has been there Since July, i simply didnt remove the core just the piping. The Heads going to get Acid Dipped and replaced with New Seals all around so it will be in near new condition.

[RCKSTR]

Holy NAKEDness :eek: :lol:

how did the spark plugs look? Have you come across any suprises in the teardown?

[-GWOOD-]

Holy NAKEDness :eek: :lol:

how did the spark plugs look? Have you come across any suprises in the teardown?

The Plugs were covered in Oil just like everything else :palm: The biggest Surprise in this tear down other then Doing it mostly by myself so far is that everything is BeYOND Stock and some Clips and Hoses are just breaking and Disinegrating (Spelling?) :unamused:

[Seraphinwolf]

So a full regasket and seal of the motor?

[-GWOOD-]

So a full regasket and seal of the motor?

Yep, every possible seal, except anything in the block itself, thats the only part im not tearing down. The added stress of the Single Turbo is whats making me redo the seals in my high mileage motor.

[squeethebee]

Purdy it up!

ed

[-GWOOD-]

Purdy it up!

ed

She needs a lot of loving under the hood to achieve the purdiness :unamused:

[squeethebee]

But you got all winter, get on it foo!

ed

[hiprsha666]

How is it looking besides being a bit gunky? Everything cool in there?

[-GWOOD-]

How is it looking besides being a bit gunky? Everything cool in there?

Halfway with my Supra Project. Removed the Head tonight. Pistons have some carbon build up on them (115,XXX miles) but the cylinder walls are smooth and everything looks great for the mileage. Some oil dripped from the head into the #2 Piston so there wasnt anything bad happening there. Going to see the machinist tomorrow but dont plan on having the head back until January. :cool:

-Keith

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/Swap39.jpg

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[bigd_wright]

Looks good Keith!!:up:

[-GWOOD-]

Looks good Keith!!:up:

Thanks :wiggle:

[-GWOOD-]

I aint got me no more Traction, i mean no more Traction Control. Removed the system tonight, had to reroute some hardlines and cap some others, plug in some resistors to fool the system etc etc. Lots of space now! Cleaning still on going.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/Swap45.jpg

[hiprsha666]

Nice dude. **** the extras. Looks killer so far dude.

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[-GWOOD-]

Nice dude. **** the extras. Looks killer so far dude.

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Thanks, the Trac Control was definately just annoying, it robs you of power. Its like if i wanted to mash the gas and still be safe i would just drive my Corolla with its 105hp Torque Steer.

[hiprsha666]

If you are.gonna have several hundred whp, you might as well enjoy it. Being on the verge of out-of-control is what makes it fun.

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[-GWOOD-]

If you are.gonna have several hundred whp, you might as well enjoy it. Being on the verge of out-of-control is what makes it fun.

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If in several hundred you mean 500rwhp, well yes i would like my 500 ponies to be wild and free :RCKSTR:

[Berge56]

:up: its going to be awesome.

[-GWOOD-]

Murdered Out my FMIC and did some cleaning. Still have more cleaning to do.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/swap49.jpg

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[RCKSTR]

Looks so naked :lol: what paint did you end up going with after we talked?

[-GWOOD-]

Looks so naked :lol: what paint did you end up going with after we talked?

Krylon i think? Will see if it holds up :e

[-GWOOD-]

Just Purchased ARP Headstuds, Greddy Catch Can, and a Titek Magnetic Drain Plug through MVPs Black Friday Sale. Getting back to work tomorrow after 4 months of being out with a really bad Broken Wrist, so now i will have my cash flow back to start buying the rest needed for my Single Swap. Cleaning my Pistons Tue/Wed and fixing a few clips on the harness hopefully.

-Keith

[RCKSTR]

Back to work?!?! Nice :D when the flows going again what are some of the other things needed??

[-GWOOD-]

Back to work?!?! Nice :D when the flows going again what are some of the other things needed??

Gasket Kit for the Entire Motor. Intake Setup and Charge Pipe, Heat Wrapping, the list never ends.:spin:

[EvoBrett]

you planning on running pump full time?

4" exhaust = :wub:
T67= :wub: :wub:

[-GWOOD-]

you planning on running pump full time?

4" exhaust = :wub:
T67= :wub: :wub:

It should be on Pump for the first year atleast, might throw in some 100 Octane in at the track here and there. Next year it might see some Meth for higher Boost :) The Car is definately going to have a Rumble to it that will shame ALL fairly stock V-8s :devil: (T)-67 is a garrett no? Either way the new Precision 67mm will flow enough for 700-800rwhp when i get my Meth Setup :spin:

-Keith

[bigd_wright]

Awesome Keith!!:up: Cant wait to see that at the track...:eek:

[-GWOOD-]

Awesome Keith!!:up: Cant wait to see that at the track...:eek:

You and me Both! I forgot to add that i bought some Rear Diff Mounts so i can launch it!

[bigd_wright]

^ Sick!!:spin:

[-GWOOD-]

Parts are starting to come in. Catch Can and Head Studs from MVP Motorsports and my Dirt Cheap Gasket kit from my Japan "Resource" :)

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/Swap50.jpg

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/Swap51.jpg

[squeethebee]

MMmmmm, love ARP stuff.

ed

[-GWOOD-]

More Stuff! Timing Belt/Tensioner and Radiator Cooling Plate to block the air from going over it, needs to be painted, white possibly?

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/Swap52.jpg

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[bigd_wright]

Mmmmm parts pieces!!

[RCKSTR]

Nice before you know it you'll be right back in install mode ;)

[-GWOOD-]

Nice before you know it you'll be right back in install mode ;)

Yep but at the moment I have zero Motivation, Zach told me it was going to happen and it did. Once i get the head back i will feel a wave of motivation hopefully.

[-GWOOD-]

Finally an Update. Now that the Holidays are over and i have regained some motivation i have decided to start working on the Soup again.

I got some 3M pads and the air tool to match and started grinding away at my Block/Pistons. This is my first time doing this to anything so i was taking my sweet time. The Carbon build up is by far the worst part as i am trying not to breathe too much in.

Plugging the Coolant/Oil Passages
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/SoupSwap1.jpg

Starting to Clean around Piston #1
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First Piston Nice and Clean. I need a different tool to get in where the Valves come down.
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Getting ready to start on Piston #2. Covered Piston #1 to try and keep it clean from all the carbon.
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#2 Piston cleaned.
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/SoupSwap5.jpg

I felt like i was doing open heart surgery or something.
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/SoupSwap6.jpg

[RCKSTR]

Very nice! So what's next?!?!

[itsmy04wrx]

Wow just went through everything, looks awesome Keith! Nice job cleaning up the pistons!

[-GWOOD-]

Very nice! So what's next?!?!

Only got half of the block done in like 3 hours so hopefully that will all be done by Monday or Tuesday. Head Goes out in less then 2 weeks! :spin:

Wow just went through everything, looks awesome Keith! Nice job cleaning up the pistons!

Thanks, i am far outside of my comfort zone with all this grinding and what not.

[birmy]

I have been following your build thread on supraforums, its going to be one fun car. Mine is also a hardtop turbo. Spring time photo op?!?!

[-GWOOD-]

I have been following your build thread on supraforums, its going to be one fun car. Mine is also a hardtop turbo. Spring time photo op?!?!

Im Game. You should try to make it to one of our Springfield, Mass Meets this year :cool:

[birmy]

Im Game. You should try to make it to one of our Springfield, Mass Meets this year :cool:


I hope to be switching careers in the next couple of months which should give me more free time. 4:00 am alarms take a lot of the social life away. :spin:

How far is the drive from NH to Springfield?

[-GWOOD-]

I hope to be switching careers in the next couple of months which should give me more free time. 4:00 am alarms take a lot of the social life away. :spin:

How far is the drive from NH to Springfield?

Last time i clocked it with almost no traffic it was Exactly an hour.

[birmy]

Oh wow thats not bad. There are a few places in Springfield that are cool just the parking sucks. Theordore's is a good bbq and catch some good bands, also the Student Prince if your into German food and beer.

I am only 20 mins or so from there.

[-GWOOD-]

Oh wow thats not bad. There are a few places in Springfield that are cool just the parking sucks. Theordore's is a good bbq and catch some good bands, also the Student Prince if your into German food and beer.

I am only 20 mins or so from there.

I dont know Springfield well, we always just go to "On The Border" and hang out at the "Table and Vine" Parking Lot afterwards. Also i dont drink, the soup gets all my money.

[-GWOOD-]

Tonight i finished cleaning the Block and Pistons 4-6. It took a Total of 6 hours and wasnt too bad except for being in uncomfortable positions while standing/sitting in the engine bay. I will be sandblasting my Valve Covers on Sunday and painting them black. I gave my Uncle the Upper Water Neck so he can remove the Coolant lines for the Twins(he has a welder for Aluminum otherwise i would do it myself). Head goes out to the machinist next week! Pics of the work I did tonight with a before and after pic of the entire block for comparison.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/SoupSwap7.jpg

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Block before 6 hours of Loving
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Block after 6 hours of Loving
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[98Wagoon]

block looks awesome after the work :up:

[02wrxman]

very cleans and nice looks good :thumps up:

[SupraEric]

fun fun

[-GWOOD-]

block looks awesome after the work :up:

Thanks, Lots of work that will hopefully pay off.

very cleans and nice looks good :thumps up:

Now after all of the grinding the rest of the engine bay is dirty again :palm:

fun fun

I know your Soup was under the knife almost all this past summer, do you have a build thread on SF? Im looking right now.

[SupraEric]

Thanks, Lots of work that will hopefully pay off.



Now after all of the grinding the rest of the engine bay is dirty again :palm:



I know your Soup was under the knife almost all this past summer, do you have a build thread on SF? Im looking right now.


LOL nope no thread Im not near done

[-GWOOD-]

LOL nope no thread Im not near done

:unamused: You better get on it cause Spring will be here before you know it.

[SupraEric]

:unamused: You better get on it cause Spring will be here before you know it.

ill be driving car this summer Not putting new motor in untill I get my dogtooth setup for the v160

[-GWOOD-]

Got Some More Parts :) My Car is 17 year olds and my coil pack clips on the harness were broken inside and all of the tabs were broken too. I also got a clip for my Crank Position Sensor cause when the twins came out they must have caught the wire and ripped the clip off. Also when taking the Head off i lost one of the block dowels that guides the head on. Sandblasting my Valve Covers tomorrow!

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/SoupSwap13.jpg

[RCKSTR]

All those little bits and pieces :palm:

progress is good! I haven't touched the Nissan since I parked it a month ago :hide:

can't wait till spring :spin:

[-GWOOD-]

All those little bits and pieces :palm:

progress is good! I haven't touched the Nissan since I parked it a month ago :hide:

can't wait till spring :spin:

Its coming together. When the snow melts the nissan better be ready to roll, literally.

[RCKSTR]

Its coming together. When the snow melts the nissan better be ready to roll, literally.

It rolls no problem, I just want to fix a few things to feel more comfortable with it being on the road you know.

[-GWOOD-]

It rolls no problem, I just want to fix a few things to feel more comfortable with it being on the road you know.

Gotcha, dont want to be at an event far away and have problems. I know i will be staying around here for a little while to get all the kinks figured out.

[RCKSTR]

Gotcha, dont want to be at an event far away and have problems. I know i will be staying around here for a little while to get all the kinks figured out.

Yeah that's exactly what I'm going to do also, not drive more
than a half hour from home! Start off as a weekend car and probly drive it to work every now and then. A few good shake down runs then we can maybe go to the track :shrug: :devil:

good thing is with your soup, the harness isn't hacked and your parts are more redily available ;)

as for me, well I may be buying a car dolly :lol:

can't wait to see your engine bay all cleaned up with the single in place :cool:

No more mass meets for me though, state police won't leave my wrx alone.... they're gonna impound our cars this year :rofl:

[98Wagoon]

stop causing a ruckus in mass, yeh hooligan!


still excited to see this car again when its back together. supra's have always had a special place in my heart :wub:

[-GWOOD-]

Yeah that's exactly what I'm going to do also, not drive more
than a half hour from home! Start off as a weekend car and probly drive it to work every now and then. A few good shake down runs then we can maybe go to the track :shrug: :devil:

good thing is with your soup, the harness isn't hacked and your parts are more redily available ;)

as for me, well I may be buying a car dolly :lol:

can't wait to see your engine bay all cleaned up with the single in place :cool:

No more mass meets for me though, state police won't leave my wrx alone.... they're gonna impound our cars this year :rofl:

So is there story to this impounding or is it just you being pessimestic with our rice rockets? :e Cops never bother me in mass and thats 3" Catless, lets see how they like 4" Catless :devil:

stop causing a ruckus in mass, yeh hooligan!


still excited to see this car again when its back together. supra's have always had a special place in my heart :wub:

I think about it being back together every second of everyday. Getting closer, but once its running i will have parts off for paint so she wont be all back together for awhile :(

[98Wagoon]

my impreza has been dead since september as it is. and I havent even started the "project" work on it yet. so I know how it feels. trust me. :(

[-GWOOD-]

Today on my day off i was able to Sandblast my Valve Covers with some help from my Dad. Im quite pleased with how they came out. The color is a low gloss black engine paint rated to 500 degrees, the pictures make it look somewhat silver for some reason.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/SoupSwap14.jpg

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[RCKSTR]

I was just talking about impound because I had a cop ride my ass last night on the highway in my blind spot for over a mile trying to listen to my stock exhaust hoping to pull me over :unamused:

I'll probly drive the red car down to table'n vine with you :)
because I'll be kinda loud too... :lol: the valve covers look real nice, are you painting the timing cover just so it matchs also??

How's the AEM research going?

[-GWOOD-]

I was just talking about impound because I had a cop ride my ass last night on the highway in my blind spot for over a mile trying to listen to my stock exhaust hoping to pull me over :unamused:

I'll probly drive the red car down to table'n vine with you :)
because I'll be kinda loud too... :lol: the valve covers look real nice, are you painting the timing cover just so it matchs also??

How's the AEM research going?

If you ride behind my car on the way to Table and Vine your car will fly under the radar sound wise :cool:

Not Sure if i will paint the Timing covers, maybe the #2 piece up top but definately not the #3 piece down low with the Timing marks on it. I need to paint my Spark Plug cover with the Higher gloss black paint that i bought :devil:

The AEM might take longer then expected, still reading the manual so i can tinker with it once its installed.

[-GWOOD-]

New OEM Cam Gears straight from Japan :cool: Only took 7 weeks.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/CamGears.jpg

[bigd_wright]

I :wub: New parts/pieces!!:up:

[-GWOOD-]

I dropped my head off at the Machinist yesterday. Today i got my DEI Titanium exhaust wrap. I will be wrapping my downpipe and exhaust manifold tomorrow.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/DEIWrap.jpg

[twza-leggt]

I was just talking about impound because I had a cop ride my ass last night on the highway in my blind spot for over a mile trying to listen to my stock exhaust hoping to pull me over

This is the truth, cruised right past me and just sat watching that wrx,, mass state police have nothing better to do

[-GWOOD-]

Update 1/21/11

Today i was able to bend a new brakeline seeing how i removed my trac pump and i didnt like how one of the lines went around the brake booster. I also wrapped my Downpipe and Exhaust Manifold. The DP is finished but the Exhaust manifold was difficult to wrap so i have it wrapped in a way im not sure if im going to keep it. It works and i didnt have to cut the Heat Wrap once.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/SoupSwap22.jpg

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[hiprsha666]

Interesting work on the manifold!

[Seraphinwolf]

Yah updates! This gonna be back together for a spring dyno day pull?

[-GWOOD-]

Interesting work on the manifold!

Yea im not sure if im going to keep it like that. The only other option is to cut 6 smaller strips and wrap the tubular part which there isnt much and would take a bunch of locking ties.

Yah updates! This gonna be back together for a spring dyno day pull?

She should be running by the end of February. Not sure if im going to Dyno tho because i will be running off the Wastegate Spring (~10PSI) on the OBDI Maf. We shall see.

[Seraphinwolf]

Good to hear. What goal do you have for boost on this motor?

[-GWOOD-]

Good to hear. What goal do you have for boost on this motor?

Stock motor can take 30psi with supporting fuel. Im aiming for 18psi on pump gas. Stock Fuel system.

[hiprsha666]

Go for 31 psi and see what happens.

J/k

What kinda power you expecting to put down in the 18psi range?

[-GWOOD-]

Go for 31 psi and see what happens.

J/k

What kinda power you expecting to put down in the 18psi range?

It Varies but from what ive seen others do it should be in the 480-525rwhp range. But on the Wastegate spring in it now and no Stand Alone EMS im not sure what to expect. The AEM is taking longer than expected.

[SupraEric]

? I know the reason for wraping the mani like that but did you need to I mean you see other supras with 1000+hp and they dont do that

[-GWOOD-]

? I know the reason for wraping the mani like that but did you need to I mean you see other supras with 1000+hp and they dont do that

Their stuff is Heat Coated and I dont see them driving their Soups 7 days a week. The main reason is keeping under hood temps down due to driving it Daily. I like to do things overkill :)

[SupraEric]

Their stuff is Heat Coated and I dont see them driving their Soups 7 days a week. The main reason is keeping under hood temps down due to driving it Daily. I like to do things overkill :)


I need to install my new setup to lazy

[-GWOOD-]

I need to install my new setup to lazy

What does your new setup consist of? I forgot what you told me at Kaizen. I remember you were running like a 58mm Turbo?

[jwebsta32]

Lookin good keith

[SupraEric]

What does your new setup consist of? I forgot what you told me at Kaizen. I remember you were running like a 58mm Turbo?


never set foot at Kaizen before

[-GWOOD-]

Lookin good keith

:RCKSTR:

[RCKSTR]

Keith is confused, too many supra owners on here now :lol:

[-GWOOD-]

never set foot at Kaizen before

Keith is confused, too many supra owners on here now :lol:

Im sure of it. You were there with Andre and spent like $50 on raffle tickets trying to win the TV. Josh was there with his Supra. Kaizen Tuning Meet on 10/10/10.

[SupraEric]

Im sure of it. You were there with Andre and spent like $50 on raffle tickets trying to win the TV. Josh was there with his Supra. Kaizen Tuning Meet on 10/10/10.


I have never and will never Set foot at Kaizen

My wheels are the best way to tell my Supra from Alex Ken and Vu and who ever else has a black on in NE

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs359.snc4/44249_481764530271_665420271_7385050_5196797_n.jpg

[OVRBST]

I think you are referring to Paulo. He's got an alpine with a 58 and has a BW-S372 (If I remember right) sitting on the shelf. He's good friends with Andre.

[SupraEric]

I think you are referring to Paulo. He's got an alpine with a 58 and has a BW-S372 (If I remember right) sitting on the shelf. He's good friends with Andre.


ya that paulo

[-GWOOD-]

I think you are referring to Paulo. He's got an alpine with a 58 and has a BW-S372 (If I remember right) sitting on the shelf. He's good friends with Andre.

ya that paulo

I see I see.

[-GWOOD-]

Update 1/26/11

Got the head back today, Acid dipped/cleaned, new seals, valves grinded. Will be reinstalling the head/cams/valve covers/timing belt/ on friday and possibly start to install the turbo, will have to see how ambitious i get.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/HeadCleaned.jpg

[- RACH -]

No slacking.... Juuuuuuuust do it. ;)

[-GWOOD-]

No slacking.... Juuuuuuuust do it. ;)

Not slacking =] just planning everything out.

[-GWOOD-]

Update 1/28

Today with the help from a friend we were able to make a huge push to get the soup somewhat put together. Head/Cams/Cam Gears/Valve Covers/ Intake Manifold(Not the Chamber)/ and the fuel rail are all installed. 10 hours of fun. We took our time and did it right. I might install the rest of the Intake Chamber/ Throttle Body on my next day off along with the oil feed and return line.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab271/vXGWOODXv/SoupSwap26.jpg

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[Johnsea]

All I have to say is awesome I love supras and I'm mad jealous lol it's coming along real nice

[-GWOOD-]

All I have to say is awesome I love supras and I'm mad jealous lol it's coming along real nice

Thanks, Im quite please with the progress so far. It was a LONG day. Supras = :wub: I love everything about these cars.

[Seraphinwolf]

I can think of one thing! Price tag. :(

[hiprsha666]

I thought of getting a supra for a while before I got the wrx. I still want one to be honest.

[squeethebee]

Needs more... TURBO!

ed

[-GWOOD-]

I can think of one thing! Price tag. :(

If you want to play you have to pay.

I thought of getting a supra for a while before I got the wrx. I still want one to be honest.

Deep down inside everyone wants one :up: I just had to be willing to spend every penny that ive every earned and every penny that i will earn on her.

Needs more... TURBO!

ed

Thats next week. Im going to run the new oil lines and install new exhaust mani studs and voila. We gots more Turbo.

[squeethebee]

I look forward to more turbo.

ed

[hiprsha666]

If you want to play you have to pay.



Deep down inside everyone wants one :up: I just had to be willing to spend every penny that ive every earned and every penny that i will earn on her.



Thats next week. Im going to run the new oil lines and install new exhaust mani studs and voila. We gots more Turbo.

I'll pay to play. Maybe ill pick one up eventually!!!!

[squeethebee]

I'll pay to play. Maybe ill pick one up eventually!!!!

Protip:

Lexus SC300 is basically an N/A Supra, for way less $$$...

I'll be getting one of those at some point, or a GS 300.

ed

[-GWOOD-]

I'll pay to play. Maybe ill pick one up eventually!!!!

If you do decide to get one let me know, I like to shop for Soup.

Protip:

Lexus SC300 is basically an N/A Supra, for way less $$$...

I'll be getting one of those at some point, or a GS 300.

ed

When you do pick this up or have any questions ask away. I have learned a lot over the past few months. I also work for food.... *Cough* Subway :wub:

[hiprsha666]

Lol, ill let you know. It won't be soon exactly. I have a lot of work to do on the wrx first before I pick up anything else.

[squeethebee]

If you do decide to get one let me know, I like to shop for Soup.



When you do pick this up or have any questions ask away. I have learned a lot over the past few months. I also work for food.... *Cough* Subway :wub:

Fo shizzle. I'll be all up on yours and Pats nuts once I get my rwd wings back.

ed

[DHGurs]

Protip:

Lexus SC300 is basically an N/A Supra, for way less $$$...

I'll be getting one of those at some point, or a GS 300.

ed

My dream wagon is an IS300 Sport-Cross with a 2JZ swap. :wub:

[OVRBST]

Looks good buddy. Did you do the water pump and T-belt before? Now's the time if you have not.

Should paint the bay while you're in there!!

[squeethebee]

My dream wagon is an IS300 Sport-Cross with a 2JZ swap. :wub:

Good news, they come with 2JZ's ALREADY!!!

ed

[SubySnacks]

yeah but its all lexus'd out.

[-GWOOD-]

Looks good buddy. Did you do the water pump and T-belt before? Now's the time if you have not.

Should paint the bay while you're in there!!

Thanks :RCKSTR:I have a brand new timing belt waiting to go on, I need to grab the Crank pulley removal tool from Pat before i slap it on. I havent replaced the water pump, didnt even think about doing it, i will have to look into prices on them. Also thinking after i run on the Maf for a little i might pick up a VPC/Safc and i dont think i need the G-Force ECU. The AEM wont be coming this year :( need a new DD first.

I will paint the engine bay when i actually pull the motor to make it easier :)

[Seraphinwolf]

If you want to play you have to pay.

Tis true. Starting high and working up fast or start high and have less to move up. The fun stuff is gonna cost to donut right.

[bigd_wright]

Looks awesome Keith!!:up:

[-GWOOD-]

Looks awesome Keith!!:up:

Thanks, she will be running in a few weeks hopefully :squee:

[OVRBST]

Thanks :RCKSTR:I have a brand new timing belt waiting to go on, I need to grab the Crank pulley removal tool from Pat before i slap it on. I havent replaced the water pump, didnt even think about doing it, i will have to look into prices on them. Also thinking after i run on the Maf for a little i might pick up a VPC/Safc and i dont think i need the G-Force ECU. The AEM wont be coming this year :( need a new DD first.

I will paint the engine bay when i actually pull the motor to make it easier :)

If I remember your turbo setup right, a G-force ECU won't really be necessary. A VPC/S-AFC2 will do wonders over the MAF at anything over 1bar though. You can barely see light through the MAF, let alone suck 500whp worth of air through it. Call Wicked, I think they have a VPC sitting on the shelf. The MAF will work, but you need a fuel controller before you even plan to make any boost. The stock MAF curve is not designed for a turbo that flows 50% more then the stock pea shooters and will run lean on the top end. I may be switching to a V2 myself if I get motivated enough, and if that happens I'll sell you the V1 with a GM 3bar if you're interested. It'll be a lot less then a full boat V2 setup for sure. You'd only have to buy the ~$60 GM IAT sensor.

I had a VPC/Emanage/Gforce setup on my old car for over a year and it worked awesome up to 29psi. I wanted more so I switched to AEM. But as long as you're not too greedy the VPC/AFC2 setup is the way to go if you're on a budget.

[-GWOOD-]

If I remember your turbo setup right, a G-force ECU won't really be necessary. A VPC/S-AFC2 will do wonders over the MAF at anything over 1bar though. You can barely see light through the MAF, let alone suck 500whp worth of air through it. Call Wicked, I think they have a VPC sitting on the shelf. The MAF will work, but you need a fuel controller before you even plan to make any boost. The stock MAF curve is not designed for a turbo that flows 50% more then the stock pea shooters and will run lean on the top end. I may be switching to a V2 myself if I get motivated enough, and if that happens I'll sell you the V1 with a GM 3bar if you're interested. It'll be a lot less then a full boat V2 setup for sure. You'd only have to buy the ~$60 GM IAT sensor.

I had a VPC/Emanage/Gforce setup on my old car for over a year and it worked awesome up to 29psi. I wanted more so I switched to AEM. But as long as you're not too greedy the VPC/AFC2 setup is the way to go if you're on a budget.

I definately see it to be perfect for my setup right now on my budget, im looking to run just shy of max boost on pump on stock fuel so prolly 16 psi or so. I will have to buy the VPC/S-AFC2 with tax returns possibly. Farooq in Nashua with the Black Supra said he has his old stuff for sale, i believe he said you tuned his car on the 61mm on meth/built motor/280 cams that he ran last year. So if he is trust worthy i might get all of his old stuff minus the G-Force.

If you have your v2 by winter thats when i should have a new DD and be looking for an AEM.

[OVRBST]

Farooq changes his setup more then he does his underwear..... He's a good guy though. The VPC/AFC2 will work fine and makes good power since it uses the stock computer's timing maps which are pretty aggressive. The knock control on the factory ECU is awesome so as long as you're happy with 14-16psi, you'll be fine. Anything over that and the motor tends to rely more on the knock control then I like to see. Add some race gas and up the boost to 25psi and you'll make equivalent power to an AEM. Problem then is you'll find yourself banging off the crappy 6800 rpm limiter ALL THE TIME.

[-GWOOD-]

Farooq changes his setup more then he does his underwear..... He's a good guy though. The VPC/AFC2 will work fine and makes good power since it uses the stock computer's timing maps which are pretty aggressive. The knock control on the factory ECU is awesome so as long as you're happy with 14-16psi, you'll be fine. Anything over that and the motor tends to rely more on the knock control then I like to see. Add some race gas and up the boost to 25psi and you'll make equivalent power to an AEM. Problem then is you'll find yourself banging off the crappy 6800 rpm limiter ALL THE TIME.

Booo 6800rpms. Id rather hit off the rev limiter alot versus not being able to boost it tho. Ok so now im 100% set on getting the VPC/AFC2. I did some research on it a few days ago. Though it doesnt seem like the most complicated to hook up i would rather pay someone to do it right and then of course tune it :wiggle: I read that you can eliminate the MAF completely so i will have to make my Ghetto MAF Intake for now and have the 4" on the ready :cool:

[RCKSTR]

Well sounds like that's all figured out now :D

now for the search for the DD... :lol:

[OVRBST]

The only thing the VPC does is replace the MAF. It does nothing else. You couple that to a fuel controller (GCC/AFC/Emanage/etc) to tune the new MAF curve you are now simulating.

Wiring is a snap with only about 6 wires in total to splice/interrupt.

Everything you need to know.... http://mkiv.com/techarticles/vpc/vpc.htm

[-GWOOD-]

The only thing the VPC does is replace the MAF. It does nothing else. You couple that to a fuel controller (GCC/AFC/Emanage/etc) to tune the new MAF curve you are now simulating.

Wiring is a snap with only about 6 wires in total to splice/interrupt.

Everything you need to know.... http://mkiv.com/techarticles/vpc/vpc.htm

Ya i read through that the other day a few times. The plumbing for the vaccum hoses seems doable but my lack of electrical skillz (there is none) is what makes it intimidating. We shall see, i messaged Farooq on how much he wants to sell all of his stuff for minus the G-Force.

[-GWOOD-]

Update 2/4/11

I rerouted and heat wrapped my heater hoses. Then with the help from a friend i was able to put on a new timing belt, set the timing, and put all the timing covers on. Then we installed the Turbo Mani/Oil Feed Lines/Drain Lines and the Turbo. Installed the Wastegate screamer pipe and the downpipe and attached the wideband and the O2 sensor. Hopefully on monday we will put on the intake mani/intake chamber/throttle body and possibly more?

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[RCKSTR]

Have you decided what you're gonna do with the intercooler pipe that goes to the turbo yet? Just put a 90 on the pipe or ?

[-boz]

Ya i read through that the other day a few times. The plumbing for the vaccum hoses seems doable but my lack of electrical skillz (there is none) is what makes it intimidating. We shall see, i messaged Farooq on how much he wants to sell all of his stuff for minus the G-Force.


Where is Spofford, NH?

I could give you a hand wiring up the VPC/SAFC sometime this month. The GCC isn't the same as the SAFC, the GCC allows incremental fine pitch adjustments over RPM vs. the course adjustments of the SAFC. I used to own a GCC coupled to my EVC II.

[-GWOOD-]

Have you decided what you're gonna do with the intercooler pipe that goes to the turbo yet? Just put a 90 on the pipe or ?

Going to get an Elbow welded onto the turbo.

Where is Spofford, NH?

I could give you a hand wiring up the VPC/SAFC sometime this month. The GCC isn't the same as the SAFC, the GCC allows incremental fine pitch adjustments over RPM vs. the course adjustments of the SAFC. I used to own a GCC coupled to my EVC II.

SouthWest NH. Im not sure what my time table is on this yet. Im going to get the car running with the Maf for now.

[Seraphinwolf]

There wasn't a 90 degree elbow compressor housing? I ended up trading compressor housings for my Borg Warner with a guy who wanted the 90 degree for his setup where I was more interested in a standard housing.

[-GWOOD-]

There wasn't a 90 degree elbow compressor housing? I ended up trading compressor housings for my Borg Warner with a guy who wanted the 90 degree for his setup where I was more interested in a standard housing.

Ive never seen a Compressor housing come with a 90 Degree Elbow unless it was already modified (welded on). My Charge pipe is in a tight spot.

[-GWOOD-]

Update 2/8/11

Tonight with the help from a friend i was able to install the intake manifold/ air intake chamber/ throttle body/ Exhaust Midpipe/ Greddy Catch Can/ Radiator/ Fan and Shroud. Im going to have to make a custom fit to my 3inch midpipe, i have a 4" Vband to 3" 2 bolt adaptor that im going to use. A very long and productive night.

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[squeethebee]

What do you have left before she fires up again?

ed

[Berge56]

wow looks awesome Keith! You have a done a great job so far.

[hiprsha666]

That looks really awesome so far!

[-boz]

It doesn't look like you can clock the compressor cover anymore due to the manifold, Have you thought about cutting 1 or 1.5 inches off of the compressor outlet to give you more room?

It seems like maybe the manifold was designed for a different turbo setup?

[-GWOOD-]

What do you have left before she fires up again?

ed

Charge Pipe and i need a 4" to 3.5" reducer coupler for my MAF setup for now. Then i need to fix a few broken coil pack clips and the Crank position sensor clip and i can fire her up :devil:

wow looks awesome Keith! You have a done a great job so far.

Thanks :D I will be bringing her to the Table and Vine meets :spin:

That looks really awesome so far!

:RCKSTR:

It doesn't look like you can clock the compressor cover anymore due to the manifold, Have you thought about cutting 1 or 1.5 inches off of the compressor outlet to give you more room?

It seems like maybe the manifold was designed for a different turbo setup?

Its not the best manifold out there, the $1,500-$2,500 manifolds have the turbo turned away from the head to make more room for large compressor housings. I just need a 45 degree elbow to go down between the strut tower and loop around underneath to the core, it will work, you will see :)

[02wrxman]

looks great cant wait to see it in person some time :up:

[-GWOOD-]

looks great cant wait to see it in person some time :up:

If you come to any of the VTBoost meets or any of the big meets this year i should be there :squee:

[02wrxman]

i plan to come to as many as i can job allowing that is

[OVRBST]

Looks good man. You're going "4 row" style piping right?
The S-AFC is a much better fuel controller then a GCC. Remember the car is in closed loop below 4K which means the first two knobs on the GCC are useless. That leaves you with 3 knobs to control 3K worth rpm, 0-100% throttle and 0-28psi load. Not a lot of resolution if you ask me. Pointless post I suppose seeing you have an S-AFC :)

[-GWOOD-]

Looks good man. You're going "4 row" style piping right?
The S-AFC is a much better fuel controller then a GCC. Remember the car is in closed loop below 4K which means the first two knobs on the GCC are useless. That leaves you with 3 knobs to control 3K worth rpm, 0-100% throttle and 0-28psi load. Not a lot of resolution if you ask me. Pointless post I suppose seeing you have an S-AFC :)

Ive never seen 4 row style piping but im assuming its when the charge pipe goes straight down like Jesse and Alli's? If so then yes thats what im going for. Im ordering some pipe right now to start fabricating :cool:

[bigd_wright]

Looks good Keith!! Cant wait to see it on the road again!