Deal With The Devil...

[Yeldarb]

All part of the fun, finding these things out

[RedLexus]

Just read the thread start to finish , fantastic project . What clutch are you gonna use?

[Yeldarb]

Just read the thread start to finish , fantastic project . What clutch are you gonna use?

Just the normal 3SGTE one, that one is fine for the power we are going for.

[Yeldarb]

Quick update, I took a trip down yesterday to see how its all going, well worth it because the car is looking like an absolute monster now. The front end and interior is all back in, the turbo pipe work is 99% done and to cap it all James has put a hybrid turbo in and not the standard one, and the exhaust manifold and turbo housings are all shiny now...... nice...

The questions over the crash bar have been answered and there is SUBSTANTIAL metal making up a custom one, the front bumper has been kept looking stock from the outside, but there isn't anything stock about the rest of it!! Certainly getting there now and I believe the end is in sight. Every part had had to be either made by fabricators, modded, cut, welded etc so much hard work has clearly gone on, really must be seen to appreciate the extent of work that goes into a job like this, I can't really complain about this bit of subtle advertising:.

In fact I really like it!!

[Steviewevie]

That looks great, sounds absolutely awesome, you must be getting sooooo excited ! :D

[aaronabbott]

thats looking the business now mate

[Dan_Harris]

meet in mk coming up fo-sho :D

[reganlives]

the great news mate. so how much power will the new hybrid turbo be able to push then?

[Yeldarb]

Cheers guys, yea getting close now and I can't wait.

Same power (est 300bhp) but safer as we won't be running the turbo at max load, reading about the hybrids they spool up faster also, so less lag???

[Gord]

Nice one Phil, bet you really looking forward to it mate, hope all is well for you :D

[edeath]

Aren't the hybrids turbo's the same lag for more maximum bost - therefore as you said you'll be running the same boost you'll have the same lag but the turbo won't be running as close to max boost as the original one.

Looking awesome though :) Hope the Gel Stickers don't melt :P

[Yeldarb]

Aren't the hybrids turbo's the same lag for more maximum bost - therefore as you said you'll be running the same boost you'll have the same lag but the turbo won't be running as close to max boost as the original one.

Looking awesome though :) Hope the Gel Stickers don't melt :P

I think there are many types of turbo, however it was only a passing comment that the turbo is a hybrid, so what type i have no idea?, I know TGT will only put quality things on the cars they build.

[ToyotaGT]

Hi Guys.

Firstly I would like to appologise for not being online for what seems like ever. The work that has gone into this project has been insane, Ive lost tabs of whats we have modded/changed.

We would like to have finished it now and had Phill driving it home but simply it aint possible. Heres why.

We have had to put it together like a jigsaw, but a jigsaw that can only be constructed in 1 particular order to this end you have no odea how many times the engine has been in and out

Dont get me wrong, I knew we were doing this project at a loss as a display of our skills, I just didnt know how many of our skills this would draw on.

Never the less, its been great, and Phill is gonna have a totally unique car because Im 100% sure nobody else will do this project.

The way we have built it means its as easier to service and maintain than the original setup.

Once again sorry for the delays, and bear with us a bit longer.

James

Now im off to read all the pm's I havnt seen yet.

[ToyotaGT]

"Looking awesome though Hope the Gel Stickers don't melt "

Gel :shutit:

Lol mate I take that personal :winky: thats Ally welded on there

James

[edeath]

whoops sorry mate :duh: looked like Gel stickers at first glance. Didn't quite get how that would work lol.

[Steviewevie]

Never the less, its been great, and Phill is gonna have a totally unique car because Im 100% sure nobody else will do this project.

Why ?

That comes across as kinda negative but surely you don't mean it like that ?

[ToyotaGT]

Hi Steve.

Simply because the real cost of a project like this is closer to £8K

Cheers

James

Never the less, its been great, and Phill is gonna have a totally unique car because Im 100% sure nobody else will do this project.

Why ?

That comes across as kinda negative but surely you don't mean it like that ?

[sparkystav]

£8K!

Still working to this spec?

So here is the final build spec and just for you guys the cost.............

Newly reconditioned 3SGTE engine (modded to be mounted the wrong way round)

Modified oil pickups/sump

new clutch

normal fly wheel, not lightened as the IS200 is a bit heavy and would rev to much with a light one (for every day driving)

modified bell housing to fit starter and STD gearbox

fitting the ARBs

Apexi fuel management with hand held in car adjustment

no cats

custom front sections of exhaust

custom intake

turbo pressure increased to the max safe level for everyday use

All the tuning necessary to make it fly!!

all fabrication to mount engine and anything else

wire in the extra dials

front mounted intercooler

detailing the new engine bay so it looks fantastic!!

all in for £4750. There i said it!! I don't think I missed anything but I will add anyting else as we go on.

Thats a fair old loss. do hope the project turns out well though.

Stav

[Steviewevie]

ok, thanks James. I can see what you mean now !

[Yeldarb]

Hi Steve.

Simply because the real cost of a project like this is closer to £8K

Cheers

James

And boy do I know how lucky I am. I did make the coffee on Tuesday though ;) and you won't believe just how much beer you can fit in the back of an MR2, you lot can empty it I'm not lifting that lot again :lol:

[Dan_Harris]

Just seen this on IMOC forums :) looks good mate

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=115753

[Yeldarb]

As the man says nearly done now.

[sparkystav]

Fingers crossed for mine as well should be next week.

Hope everything goes well mate and i;ll see you at the Pod.

[Yeldarb]

I have been challenged round the Bedford autodrome by a customer and her fairly standard EVO IV, she has the handling (and has raced round there already...) but mine should have the power so that will be interesting if it ever happens.

As for the pod............ Ready when you are.

[sparkystav]

I have been challenged round the Bedford autodrome by a customer and her fairly standard EVO IV, she has the handling (and has raced round there already...) but mine should have the power so that will be interesting if it ever happens.

As for the pod............ Ready when you are.

Japshow, 21st of June, see you there