federalman Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Wow five years since I updated this. Fair amount of work has been done now. Old Exedy clutch shat itself in October a couple of weeks before I headed to the Lake District so unfortunately that trip wasn’t quite as fun to drive. The Walbro fuel pump was making a horrible noise so I’ve replaced that with a Quantum 340lph universal pump. These things are far better than Walbro. So much so I have a perfectly working Walbro in my Silvia but that junk is being replaced too. I’ve also got overnight parts from Japan in the form of a Sard pressure regulator, these things are really compact and well worth the cash. The rocker cover finally had a had a Male over with AN10 fittings welded on (not by me as my aluminium welding dreadful at best) and a lick of Team Burst inspired paint. I’ve finally sorted the mesh that was on the turbo and fitted a K&N filter in the bumper. Also the past past few months I’ve been going through replacing all the old bushes. Drop links are now polybushed with SuperPro universal one, all three engine mounts were dead they’ve been changed to Powerflex black series, and I am now working through the rest of the car. I can confirm the Tegiwa harness bar does fit, I’ve created a how to thread on the work involved including full spec for the extra parts needed. I’ve also machines up some solid shifter bushes. If anyone would like the spec on these I can upload that too. The following post will be picture heavy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Solid shifter bushes. K&N filter fitted. Custom catch can parts and final product. Modified rocker cover. Did some heat wrapping New clutch Various bushes. Various fuelling parts Harness bar Resprayed the rear bumper and JAM splitter. Had some filling to do where I had cracked the splitter. For an electrician I don’t think it’s a bad job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Yes mate absolutely lovely! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
00joeindastarb0 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Looks awesome, I didnt know you could get those universal droplinks I've just replaced mine with rubber ones dammit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 7 hours ago, 00joeindastarb0 said: Looks awesome, I didnt know you could get those universal droplinks I've just replaced mine with rubber ones dammit I can’t remember where I got them now. The drop links are starlet specific but the bushes are universal. Use the part number on the packet and you’ll be able to get them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
killistiaque Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Nice paint mate! whats the paint code? Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 4 hours ago, killistiaque said: Nice paint mate! whats the paint code? Cheers! Car colour or rocker cover? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
killistiaque Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 9 hours ago, federalman said: Car colour or rocker cover? Car colour mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
killistiaque Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, killistiaque said: Car colour mate! Never Mind Got it. its Super Red II Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 I can get you the paint code when I get in if you need it? It’s a cellulose paint, final top was 90% high gloss thinner flatted with 2000 and then cellulose lacquer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 No it is a lovely colour your car. I do want to see some better photos of it when you get a moment. It looks fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
killistiaque Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 21 hours ago, federalman said: I can get you the paint code when I get in if you need it? It’s a cellulose paint, final top was 90% high gloss thinner flatted with 2000 and then cellulose lacquer Could you please check. I guess its 3E5 Mate! If not love to know the code. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BMX-RIG Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 2 hours ago, killistiaque said: Could you please check. I guess its 3E5 Mate! If not love to know the code. Code is 3e5 :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Yeh 3e5 is the code Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Not much has happened since the last update on here. Got some 420cc Subaru injectors as I'm fed up with the car running lean at times and massively over fuelling. Naturally the standard ECU couldn't trim out enough, though it did sit at a constant AFR. Looks like it'll be time to change it so that's a shame. Currently looking at an ME221, they seem to tick all the boxes but they don't have loads of features I shall never use. Plus you can load on a base map and auto tune it. I have wideband so I think I'll try and live map it as a friend of mine has a Tomei reytec he has had to tune himself and he's had some good results on it. I see on here a couple of people have had bad experiences but I read nothing but good reviews from the mx5 crowd so I think I'll take the plunge. Unfortunately the Glanza has taken a backseat for a while whilst I work on my Silvia. The joys of running two cars you've always wanted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 So spec list of this thing to date isn't bad at all. Bit of custom work I've done myself, which I'm pretty happy with considering I'm just someone in a garage with a few tools. I'm also working on a Silvia still which has a lot more of my own fabrication for. I have a build thread on driftworks that I've just started updating though I may well put it on here if there's a place for other cars? So far it's running: TD04 turbo (in need of a rebuild) Racetech TD04 externally gated manifold/screamer/downpipe Race spec cam cover in Pinkstyle colour scheme and custom catch can Tial MVS 44 wastegate K&N filter mounted behind front bumper with custom pipework Blitz front mount intercooler HKS silent hipower exhaust Magnecore competition ignition leads NGK iridium plugs Competition Clutch stage 4 paddle clutch and standard flywheel Standard engine internals Powerflex black series engine and gearbox mounts 420cc Subaru injectors (waiting on ECU) Do-Luck braided brake lines EBC yellow stuff pads Powerflex panhard rod bushes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) Tein lowering springs Rota HM3 wheels FTO front seats on custom rails Sparco harnesses Blitz turbo timer Blitz Spec s boost controller Blitz boost gauge AEM wideband Rear seats stripped and rear carpeted Whiteline rear brace Standard front brace Tegiwa harness bar modified to fit Quantum 340 lph e85 compatible fuel pump Sard fuel pressure regulator TRD Duracon gear knob Edited August 23, 2018 by federalman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Mega specs! Some nice parts there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 Yeh not a bad spec for something I was never intending on going quite that far with! Plenty more I’d like but unfortunately the Silvia is in that seat at the minute so for now I’ll settle for a new ECU so I can fit some bigger injectors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 We'd be more than happy to see some Silvia pics bud! We have a section for non-EP motors here: http://www.ukstarletowners.com/forum/43-other-motors-progress-blogs/ Tasty spec list on the EP there too! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Been a while, had quite a lot going on of recent having moved a few months back and building myself a workshop. Rebuilt the TD04 and ported the turbine housing whilst I was at it. Still stinks of burning oil however. I suspect the oil return is causing the problem as it’s always been a bit long and is currently squashed slightly causing a restriction. If anyone has some suggestions as to anything else it could be I’m all ears. Got it balanced though and there were no issues of it leaking oil during that. Anyway here’s some photos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Workshop being built Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Just need to pick my lathe up from my parents now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
federalman Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Port and polish of the TD04 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevie82 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Nice work looks really good this, I’m sure I know the guy in the glasses your with in the pic I’m sure he’s a Porsche technician and has a 200sx drift car ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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