The Toffinator Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Looking forward to seing the results of this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daz gt turbz Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 some nice little parts there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky boy Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Nice update Gavin it''s comeing along nicely mate just a quick qustion i've got the gen1 ecu i've tryed it in my car but it wouldnt start just kept turning over? all the pins look the same ect is there anyway i can get it to work?CheersMichael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enzo_e492901 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Cheers GuysNice update Gavin it''s comeing along nicely mate just a quick qustion i've got the gen1 ecu i've tryed it in my car but it wouldnt start just kept turning over? all the pins look the same ect is there anyway i can get it to work?CheersMichaelI can help a little. It's not easy to do. For starters if you have a Toyota factory fitted immobiliser fitted to your car it will need taking out or you can use an ECU from a later corolla 1995+ I think. You might be able to get it to work without an idle up system but it would be a crap cold starter and the engine would bog down at idle when it saw electrical load. So with that in mind you will need a turbo electrical load idle up valve on the end of the turbo style intake manifold, a turbo throttle body for the cold idle wax idle up valve (ep91 n/a uses a combined cold idle up and electrical load idle up valve under the throttle body) with a turbo on-off throttle position sensor (ep91 n/a uses a variable one) and the crazy vac piping from behind a turbo manifold. The wiring will need changing to suit the new sensors. It's gonna be to hard to explain the wiring but Haynes do a 1992 corolla manual with a ECU wiring diagram in it.Hope that helpsGavin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky boy Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks for takeing the time to explain Gavin that has put things into perspective im going to try a few things see where i get lol.CheersGavin Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enzo_e492901 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Not a problem mate. Anytime!Gavin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Awesome, can't wait to see more parts fitted. Any suspension, brake or wheel plans? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enzo_e492901 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Yes mate. Not to sure what i'm gonna do with the brakes yet, it will be some kinda upgrade! As for suspension/handling it will be coilovers (I don't know what brand I'll use yet) and the usual choice mods. I'm thinking speedlines for wheels, there the only wheels I seem to like.Cheers mate.Gavin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 hehe and idrees above has a set of speedlines for sale. do you know if the trd radiator cap will be fine on a normal radiator, even though it's 1.3bar instead of 0.9? or would you only recommend the high pressure on the civic rad? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whiteglanzav Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 mega build mate - simply awesome - and crystal clean engine builds are sweet as foook - done the exact same thing with mine part form it was a forged 5e lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enzo_e492901 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 mega build mate - simply awesome - and crystal clean engine builds are sweet as foook - done the exact same thing with mine part form it was a forged 5e lolNice one mate! Ah fair dues, do you have a build thread?Edit: Just seen the link in your sig. lolhehe and idrees above has a set of speedlines for sale. do you know if the trd radiator cap will be fine on a normal radiator, even though it's 1.3bar instead of 0.9? or would you only recommend the high pressure on the civic rad?Oh I didn't know about the wheels, I'll have a look for them.The TRD rad cap will be fine on a standard rad, it's what thay are made for! Anyway as far as I know the TRD rad cap will not fit the Civic rad but as i'm designing a custom Water Swirl Pot incorporating a Constant Bleed System the pressure cap will not be on the rad.Gavin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enzo_e492901 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) Some more parts have arrived and have been added to the collection. TRD Oil filter, Rad Cap, Low Temp Thermostat and Spark Plugs MSD Digital 6A Ignition and Tach Adapter Ultra Blue Point Silicone Ignition Leads More soon Gavin Edited September 29, 2020 by enzo_e492901 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ollie ryan Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 where did you get the leads from mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enzo_e492901 Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 where did you get the leads from mate?I got them from RHD Japan.Gavin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 This is, and I think always will be, one of my favourite N/A projects on this site. Love your attention to detail, and the engine bay is always minty clean.You at JAE man? Would love to stuff my head into the engine bay and have a good look! :harhar: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enzo_e492901 Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 This is, and I think always will be, one of my favourite N/A projects on this site. Love your attention to detail, and the engine bay is always minty clean.You at JAE man? Would love to stuff my head into the engine bay and have a good look! :harhar:Thanks dude. It's all about the details. Things are starting to get interesting now so keep your eyes peeled.Unfortunately I won't be at JAE. The car is off the road for the winter already.Gavin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enzo_e492901 Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Plans have changed or should I say the car has been changed. I came across a 1998 Starlet S with 53K on the clock in a colour that I have been after for a long time. It was a good price for the condition and came along at the right time so I bought it. The plan now is to drive the new starlet over the winter and at the same time get the new/old upgrades and Gi engine from my old starlet ready for swapping over in the spring. The parts i'm collecting are still turning up slowly. I am also still working on custom parts. C J Performance adjustable cam gear and lightweight pulleys Custom distributor cap for use with an external coil when runnig the MSD Ignition. Gavin Edited September 29, 2020 by enzo_e492901 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Best colour My old baby ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 As above, gorgeous colour! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5T4R7ET N/A Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 starlet looks mint. very hard to find nowadaysgoodluck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enzo_e492901 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Update time, only 2 years late. Due to personal circumstances and family tragedy I put this project to bed for a bit. I did carry on collecting some parts but didn't do any work on it. The blue/purple car has been off the road the entire time and I've been driving the light blue one. I have recently started working on this project again. First for the parts I've been collecting... DGR Coilovers SR Speedline Wheels SR TTE Spoiler (stripped and ready for priming) Glanza Electric Mirrors (primed and ready for painting) TRD N/A Clutch and Pressure Plate (small version for N/A, less weight) 5E-FHE Camshafts Lower Half of Corolla 4-2-1 Exhaust Manifold Full Set of Glanza Calipers (waiting to be rebuilt) Standard Front Strut Brace (just back from the powder coaters) Now for the things I've been working on recently... Rebuilt Carina E 50mm Throttle Body (showing the custom diy TPS adaptor with a new TPS and the custom diy idle adjustment valve) Custom DIY Inline Threaded PCV Valve Custom DIY Threaded Brake Servo Non Return Valve I am also designing something that's very very interesting. Details soon I hope. I really have no idea what colour to paint the wheels or the calipers so any suggestions are welcome. I was thinking black wheels with orange calipers? Gavin Edited September 29, 2020 by enzo_e492901 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeldoz Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 This is a credit to you. Im glad your still going on it 2 years later! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enzo_e492901 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Cheers mate, I will finish it no matter how long it takes. Gavin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Good to see you haven't left the project, always wondered whether we'd see you about again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 This is epic! Your attention to details is absolutely unreal... It seems as though to build this you must have had a sealed lab or something. Cleanliness is unreal! Keep up the hard work. Sorry to hear about the reasons it was shelved! Id love to see you turbo this setup! Altho I fear you've come too far for that! MAJOR Respect! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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