Ian Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 I've looked at BGW so many times, just not taken the plunge yet I think the car will probably end up being broken later this year TBH, Theres a few bits I want off it for my next project & I'll get more money back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty6Speed Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I've looked at BGW so many times, just not taken the plunge yet I think the car will probably end up being broken later this year TBH, Theres a few bits I want off it for my next project & I'll get more money back Ahhh no! Well, sounds like you're like me. Don't keep any one car for too long, i used to changed every 6 months or so but now i'm an adult with a job, an income and a load of debt, i can't afford to... How the hell does that work? What a silly idea "growing up" turned out to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 I've had 7 cars in the last 18 months My next one IS a long term keeper though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 I've had 7 cars in the last 18 months My next one IS a long term keeper though That's what you said about the last 7!!!!! Well maybe not the last 1 as you never actually took delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 You know what the next one is you know it WILL be kept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-girl. Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 That's nice, really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Bit of an update, not the good type though With a week off work & nothing to fill my time with, It was finally time to get it dynoed & see what power its putting out. Booked it in for today at GotBoost in Bridgend. I've used his dyno quite a few times in the past & know its pretty accurate. So, car loaded up Only pic I took of it, after seeing the figures it was pulling I was too busy crying to take any more And the dyno charts that everyone has been eagerly anticipating Yes, that is 319 RWHP Disappointed would be a massive understatement of how I feel at the moment. It seems that the car has a few running issues at the moment. Its not quite running on all 6 cylinders. There is a definite change in exhaust tone when the boost kicks in & there is a lot (and I mean a lot) of black smoke when boosting. It seems to be dropping a cylinder when the boost comes on. First thing I need to check is the coil packs & also the battery wiring seeing as that is in a right mess and unless i hold the cables at the right angles I cant even get the ignition on let alone start the car. We checked for boost leaks & found none, it holds 1.3 bar until the redline & AFRs all seem pretty spot on As it is, I'm gonna have to withdraw the for sale ad until I know what is wrong with the car & why its not performing as it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Gutting mate! Has it been running rough prior to the rolling road then? Whatever it is I hope it's a fairly simple fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 nope, running fine & even today was/is running fine. I did notice the change in exhaust note last week though & thought it was a bit odd. From listening to it you could never tell its running on 5 cylinders which is a bit baffling, it only seems to happen when it comes on boost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-girl. Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) Bit of an update... Yes, that is 319 RWHP Disappointed.. You are not the only one Edited June 11, 2014 by G-girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 nope, running fine & even today was/is running fine. I did notice the change in exhaust note last week though & thought it was a bit odd. From listening to it you could never tell its running on 5 cylinders which is a bit baffling, it only seems to happen when it comes on boost Reckon it could be a coil? I don't know if supra's run one coil pack or those ones on each spark? Sounds on and off though so loose or a going connection? I'm not an expert as you can see lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Bad earth somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Update time So the Supra has been with my friends at 360 Motorsport for a few days to find out where my missing power is. Coils checked out OK, Plugs were black & wet. Next step was a compression test. Cylinder 1: 155PSI Cylinder 2: 150PSI Cylinder 3: 160PSI Cylinder 4: 120PSI Cylinder 5: 150PSI Cylinder 6: 155PSI Have been considering my options for the last few days but after spending a few hours up there yesterday discussing my options it has been decided - I'm going to rebuild the Supra. Current Build Plan Rebored block Wiseco Pistons Eagle Rods Titan Oil Pump ARP Bolts ACL Bearings OEM Water Pump OEM Gasket kit Headgasket ***Still to be decided**** Precision 61MM turbo PHR single turbo manfiold Tial wastegate Clutch **** to be decided**** Oil cooler Bosch fuel pumps With Swirl pot Battery relocation Electric fan kit Tomei/TRD LSD ***If theres any money left in the pot**** Bigger brakes (Aslong as they will fit under the LM's) Plus any other little bits & pieces I fancy along the way. Target is 650-700BHP & hopefully a similar torque figure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Sounds like it's going to be awesome Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Gutted for you Ian. But.....every cloud and all that. Should be awesome if all goes to plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Ian you have lost it in a nice way! I think the supra deserves it! I hope you keep it after the build as it's more and more difficult to see these cars that have been done right and in impeccable condition. Oh BTW what was this mystery car you were going to chop the supra in for and be a longterm keeper😳? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Ian you have lost it in a nice way! I think the supra deserves it! I hope you keep it after the build as it's more and more difficult to see these cars that have been done right and in impeccable condition. Oh BTW what was this mystery car you were going to chop the supra in for and be a longterm keeperí ½í¸³? I was getting another R34 GTR TBH, the build is gonna take a while. I've set a deadline of March for it to be finished as I'm gonna have to do it bit by bit every month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Very nice engine bay - clearly a labour of love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Update time So the Supra has been with my friends at 360 Motorsport for a few days to find out where my missing power is. Coils checked out OK, Plugs were black & wet. Next step was a compression test. Cylinder 1: 155PSI Cylinder 2: 150PSI Cylinder 3: 160PSI Cylinder 4: 120PSI Cylinder 5: 150PSI Cylinder 6: 155PSI Have been considering my options for the last few days but after spending a few hours up there yesterday discussing my options it has been decided - I'm going to rebuild the Supra. Current Build Plan Rebored block Wiseco Pistons Eagle Rods Titan Oil Pump ARP Bolts ACL Bearings OEM Water Pump OEM Gasket kit Headgasket ***Still to be decided**** Precision 61MM turbo PHR single turbo manfiold Tial wastegate Clutch **** to be decided**** Oil cooler Bosch fuel pumps With Swirl pot Battery relocation Electric fan kit Tomei/TRD LSD ***If theres any money left in the pot**** Bigger brakes (Aslong as they will fit under the LM's) Plus any other little bits & pieces I fancy along the way. Target is 650-700BHP & hopefully a similar torque figure Purely for the labour of love I got bitten with the tuning bug and seeing this list brings back many a memory, i admire your dedication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Its kind of nice to have a big build going on again not had one since my Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 it must be so gutting finding out compression results like that. it sounds like its going to be awesome in the end and theres. nothing more exciting/expensive than a good build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Its kind of nice to have a big build going on again not had one since my Z I will do it again one day but have learned many a lesson. The only way i would ever start a project again is if i had literally everything to complete it to exactly the spec i wanted first time, money no object etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Supra ftw Ian, if you have a built sup then forget the r34 man, just enjoy the old skool power of the single sup and use it as a week end toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Supra ftw Ian, if you have a built sup then forget the r34 man, just enjoy the old skool power of the single sup and use it as a week end toy. Thats the plan. I've got the 330 for the daily so the Supra will be a sunny day car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Car should hopefully look like this once its done I think with the sort of power I'm aiming for I can justify the wing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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