Neversimple Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Hi all, I am a new accidental 97 Starlet Glanza owner and a new member here loads of questions any help would be appreciated. The vehicle I have is a bit of a find and was given to me to repay a debt by my Cousin who was moving premises and had no where to store it. I have all of the paperwork and import papers and Japanese paperwork but it has never been registered to be driven on the road in the UK. Is this going to be a pain to register? I am taking it to a specialist tuners next month to get it looked at. I have been told the former owner has said that it was running 285BHP and 11.9 over a 1/4mile (all unconfirmed) To get a car like this looked at possibly remapped and stuff how much should I be paying? When I mentioned this to a bloke down the pub he said I will need to upgrade the diff because they are dodgy over 200BHP can anyne confirm this. Can anyone recommend where to go to get one if this is the case (I am not surprised if this is not the case as we all know the blokes down the pub are always reliable)? It also seems to have no rev limiter is this normal any information would be helpful it does have turbo timers etc but god knows if they have been set up correctly or not been fiddled with? Photos are too big to attach I am afraid. Thanks in advance for any help. NS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 figured out the photo thng Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Engine bay and side view are on my profile Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 looks like ct9 setup and arc topmount no deffo not 280 bhp more like 180 better cxlose up pic of bay would be nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Thanks I will try to get some better pics tomorrow when its light. but its being a bit of a pain to upload pictures Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Here a link to imgur with the better quality pics on it this should work https://imgur.com/a/0HBcz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Yep ct setup stock turbo to what psi you running 1 bar is 180 with decent setup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 I am honestly clueless as I said I got this car to help my cousin out I am trying to figure out what I actually have. can you elaborate a bit on ct setup maybe a link somewhere. I tried to search it and nothing came up It already has no back seats I am planning on sticking some racing seats in it roll cage etc and using it for track days definitely getting it ready for Jap fest at Santa pod next year. i was looking at a few Posts on here but I am out of my depth really i got the starlet and trailer for £2k so I think it’s a reasonable deal even if it’s not what he was told when he got it. He swapped it for a motor bike. I have taken it on a private road and it is scary as hell never driven a small car with so much grunt so guessing the setup is reasonable. any recomendations on upgraded custom turbo etc will be appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 I have found it now don’t know why it didn’t work before but I have so much to learn. Thanks for the advice so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Yeah like colin said your display pictures looks like you have an old fc3 rx7 topmount intercooler on a standard looking ct9 turbo. Upload more pictures and we can help you with your setup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 I will get some tomorrow my mates where I am storing it has gone out I assume the turbo and inter cooler are important close ups anything else? your helps been great thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Just let us know what colour the injectors are and check behind the glove box where the stock ecu is to see if theres any sort of aftermarket engine management Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 i will thanks quick question and pure coinsidence but one of my mates might have a td05 turbo from his old Subaru not sure if mine has the right engine for this but have seen a lot of people referencing the td04. Waiting on details from my friend he also has to see if he still has it? Pics tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SKINY Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I love a Yellow Glanza, nice one bud :) sitting with full mot at least 3k I'd say it's worth, health to hoon ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Thanks Skiny but I may have a few issues for a quick cringe and the thought of an empty wallet and for the photos requested hit the link below https://imgur.com/a/v8B3x Looks like a standard ecu intercooloer is only attached to the hoses there is a sort of tension bolt holding 2 parts of the engine together I think to add tension to one of the belts its running about 0.7bar through the turbo I think my little find could get pricey on an up note picked up a TD05 turbo for £32 as a punt and got a TD04 due to come out of my mates Scooby soon when he upgrades his Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Probably only around the 150bhp and you are probably best to avoid td05 on stock engine as they are very laggy and not best suited. Td04 though is a good shout and what most people replace there stock turbos with. If ya need any help give the forum a shout theres normally always someone to help with an issue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 What to do with pics is downsize them with an app and then direct upload them in the post / reply box. Looks like a bit of a project! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Thanks for the advice. Just to clarify. So essentially I have a standard engine, turbo and ecu and an intercooler sort of balancing on top. If this is the case that's all good its makes it a blank canvas and I can start making it do what I want not what someone else did. I will try that with the Pics If I don't need it yes Maddox I am still learning here and becoming a youtube specialist Thanks for the advice everyone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 On 11/12/2017, 9:52:25, Neversimple said: i will thanks quick question and pure coinsidence but one of my mates might have a td05 turbo from his old Subaru not sure if mine has the right engine for this but have seen a lot of people referencing the td04. Waiting on details from my friend he also has to see if he still has it? Pics tomorrow nope go tfo35hm instead tdo4 is very laaaagy you can run 0.8 bar tthen on stock ecu Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SKINY Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 What Colin said lol, the TF035 is the route I'm taking soon enough, everyone said go TD04 but it spools to late for my liking, I done a bit of reading as came upon a thread on here with graphs showing the TF making 250hp and the TD 300hp I'm not going mad power hunting, just enough to safely whoop my mates GT4 :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 Thanks I am doing research as I go this is my first project. so anyone know anybody that wants a td05 turbo. Just kidding will use it to learn about reconditioning etc £32 for practice I think is not bad. i have so much to learn it’s best for me to learn it slowly rather than rinsing loads on new kit and screwing it up. Thanks for the advice again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SKINY Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Toyotagtturbo.com is another great forum for knowledge bud :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpoonalTap Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Looks good bud, like the yellow. Should put up a build thread once you start working on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thanks spoonal will do build and info should start after December 7th when I get it all checked out. Will start a build thread then. I got the TD05 turbo today as an option still researching things so may never use it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neversimple Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Another quick question are there any weaknesses on a starlet I should look out for Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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