Hunty Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Good update mate conversions like this will take their time and will naturally bring up issues the smaller issues are normally the most annoying haha will be awesome to see when its done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hope it makes JAE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pikey009 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 It's obviously a huge job and as mentioned, there will be a lot of teething problems. Pleased nothing has gone bang looking forward to seeing the results. The whole custom loom set up sounds mental! All sounds a lot harder than just doing a 2zz NA conversion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faiyaz.123 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Well said matt.I think we can all agree .the mods never end .it's never perfect, whoever starts a build thinking that when completed they wouldn't be a problem or niggles then that's the person who has no idea what hole they jumping in.Goodluck with the build.! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 It's awesome already Always fancied a 4agte ep82This is something else!Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayc-glanza17 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Remember chatting to you when i cut my panel out on top..Literally done it at same time.Always remember at donnington people going why have you done that..Then seen so many people do it after has always made me giggle..Thing is i have to cut mine for my cooling set up to fit in the way i want..keep it up mate..i should have a big update soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mitsuruki Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 socks im going to say this as it is , WHEN YOU GET THIS CAR FINISHED POST SOME VIDEOS !!!! haha this car is the hottest car on site Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Cheers Folks... Well. Me Vs Heat Today! Fitted a big turbo blanket first. This worked amazingly well on my old setup!Lowered under bonnet temps massively! However, due to its size, the manifold is the main culprit this time tbh! Took to the inside of the bonnet with a DA Sander also, and a 80grit pad. Got it nice and smooth, rub clean with alcohol.Then applied some more heat protection, to try and protect whats left of the paint! DIY'd some 1 inch bonnet lifters and fitted my JD Tuning Bonnet Strut Kit.The gas struts are WAY too strong for a fibreglass bonnet, ill worn you now. So going to need to talk to Jez about some softer ones! She's back on the dyno at the moment... Wish me some luck please. Id like to see it make JAE! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 BEST OF LUCK CAR and u to boss ha ha looks amazing cant you heat wrap the manifold to contain heat a bit ?? no need to show of that ss mani ha ha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 cracking update mate, fingers crossed for the dyno!!! i can image taking that mani off for heat wrapping would be a nightmare lol James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitenoize Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Looks awesome dude good luck with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_VF22 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Get the manifold ceramic coated is an option Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Cheers Folks... Well. Me Vs Heat Today! Fitted a big turbo blanket first. This worked amazingly well on my old setup! Lowered under bonnet temps massively! However, due to its size, the manifold is the main culprit this time tbh! IMG_3648.JPG Like mentioned ceramic coating could be an option. Looking at that pic its probably a good idea you've put a blanket on the turbine side! You've got a fuel line rather close to it! You not worried about it there at all? Residual heat or a fitting to come loose / fail and its kaboom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Rob Think that line is an oil line to the catch can on the left hand side, how did it go Matt?? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 BEST OF LUCK CAR and u to boss ha ha looks amazing cant you heat wrap the manifold to contain heat a bit ?? no need to show of that ss mani ha ha If you've used heat wrap before.... You know exactly why im not using it Goes brittle and falls off after 6 months lol. Get the manifold ceramic coated is an option It is. Its expensive and does come off over time also... Something I am considering tho, we will see how we get on now! Like mentioned ceramic coating could be an option. Looking at that pic its probably a good idea you've put a blanket on the turbine side! You've got a fuel line rather close to it! You not worried about it there at all? Residual heat or a fitting to come loose / fail and its kaboom. Its not as close as you think. Its like 4inches. The blanket is quite big and makes it look alot closer. But fire is something that always worries me, I cant think of a worse thing to watch that it going up in flames in front of my eyes tbh! The car has 2 extinguishers inside at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayc-glanza17 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Could u not wire a fire extinguisher inside the engine bay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickey The Fish Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Saw this today at Race-Tech, looks good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleximport25 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 always makes a good read this PB. cant wait to actually see the car in the flesh, by the way can i put dibs on those bonnet struts ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Any updates ? James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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kavan-k Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Haven't been on in a while but had a nice read through the updates there, glad to see your tackling each problem head on, still waiting to hear the soundtrack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RandomDan Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Have you not thought about putting a sheild over the manifold pipes to stop some of the heat?Or possibly zircotec heat coating? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 Have you not thought about putting a sheild over the manifold pipes to stop some of the heat?Or possibly zircotec heat coating? See Above. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well. I guess I best update you all before we go away for xmas and new year!The faults with this car have been solved. After much head scratching! Its been a long slog, but the faults were nothing any of us expected. To cut a long story short.When starting to rev the engine, as it came on boost, there was simply no fuel. Injectors were maxing out at 3-4psi of turbo boost (just as the turbo is coming on song). Anyone in the know, will know that with 1200cc injectors, that simply should not the case. There is pressure at the rail. etc So the car has had a few tweaks with wiring done, for testing.While keeping the loom in tact, (additional wiring made up to feed power or earth's to various parts of the engine).This is what has taken so much time...A bigger battery fitted (Corolla T-Sport Sized instead of Starlet Sized).Thicker Gauge wiring to the front of the car. etc The fuel is now there, so the car is ready to be mapped once the loom has been refinished nice and tidy with the changes we have found that were required.This is awfully complex and frustrating, however James at Race-Tech is clued up and followed what DTA wanted in there documentation to a T when making the loom in the first place. So fingers cant really be pointed at anyone!There are talks of him hopefully sparing some time to come in over the xmas period to make those changes. Ready for mapping in the new year. Have to see how it pans out. While troubleshooting on the dyno the car has made some power, starting to see what its goign to spool like and behave like, which is already impressing me.Although vague as we haven't used any timing advance, lift, boost control. etcNeedless to say it will not disappoint by the looks of it. As for the sound, that wont disappoint either, I assure you all to that. Sorry for the boring update, I dont tend to update this thread until I have answers or something exciting to share.Roll on 2016 folks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I can vouch for the sound. Even though I only heard it to 3-4kGlad you found the problem though dude! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drongo boi Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Good to hear u found the problem matey!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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