Engine Upgrade

[Dimitris Papamichail]

Today I left my car to to the garage in order to fit the TTE supercharger and the DKNE manifold. Photos will follow soon!

[Asi]

good to hear. did you get a hold of tte black box? hope it goes well for you mate

[Dimitris Papamichail]

good to hear. did you get a hold of tte black box? hope it goes well for you mate

Not yet, the mechanic suggested that I can use the prolex induction kit I have. He will manage to place the air filter behind the ABS sensor. So I will also be able to use the TDi carbon air induction kit.

[Asi]

good to hear. did you get a hold of tte black box? hope it goes well for you mate

Not yet, the mechanic suggested that I can use the prolex induction kit I have. He will manage to place the air filter behind the ABS sensor. So I will also be able to use the TDi carbon air induction kit.

tdi dont make them anymore mate unless you sourced a used one.

[Dimitris Papamichail]

good to hear. did you get a hold of tte black box? hope it goes well for you mate

Not yet, the mechanic suggested that I can use the prolex induction kit I have. He will manage to place the air filter behind the ABS sensor. So I will also be able to use the TDi carbon air induction kit.

tdi dont make them anymore mate unless you sourced a used one.

Yes, you are right. I have one already, it came with the SC kit

[Asi]

good to hear. did you get a hold of tte black box? hope it goes well for you mate

Not yet, the mechanic suggested that I can use the prolex induction kit I have. He will manage to place the air filter behind the ABS sensor. So I will also be able to use the TDi carbon air induction kit.

tdi dont make them anymore mate unless you sourced a used one.

Yes, you are right. I have one already, it came with the SC kit

good mate. i really want one of those.

[Dimitris Papamichail]

Today we continued with the upgrade of my engine. Initially we installed a new clutch, the EBC front brakes and Goodridge brake lines all around, then the DKNE manifold and after we commenced the fitment of the SC. The project upgrade hopefully will be completed tomorrow afternoon with the installation of the intercooler , the induction kit (some work is needed to be done to fit the induction kit behind the ABS sensor unit) and the TDi carbon fiber air scoop. During the week the HKS BOV will be fitted also (waiting for the HKS universal adapter), a new fuel pump and fuel filter.

More pics will be uploaded tomorrow.

[Saraj]

some serious work has gone into that so far

[Dimitris Papamichail]

And there is much more to go!

[Asi]

good on you mate. will be awiting for more pics. i would advise to change the spark plugs while you are at it.

[Dimitris Papamichail]

Thanks, which ones do you suggest?

[Asi]

denso ik22. i didnt change mines and one has broken into the engine and maybe i have mucked the engine up.

[Dimitris Papamichail]

Thanks for the advice mate :D

[Asi]

looking at the pics. are you sure the induction kit is going to fit mate?

[Dimitris Papamichail]

Yes, you will see tomorrow! ;) I think it will be the first non uk IS200 SC with an induction kit.

[Asi]

cool mate.

[sparkystav]

looks very good mate, the middle bar from the cradle fitted then?

Stav

[Gord]

Looking good mate :D

[Dimitris Papamichail]

The middle bar for the cradle fitted very well! I need to buy tomorrow an inox 60mm tube to and some bending is needed with the bender in order to join the prolex induction kit with the Apexi filter. Pics will follow tomorrow

[Dimitris Papamichail]

The middle bar for the cradle fitted very well! I need to buy tomorrow an inox 60mm tube to and some bending is needed with the bender in order to join the prolex induction kit with the Apexi filter. Pics will follow tomorrow

We used a smaller tube to estimate the bending that is requiered to be done in the 60mm inox tube. The hydraulic oil tank for the steering wheel will be moved and positioned next to the Battery to gain extra space for the Apexi intake filter.

[sparkystav]

Looks good, forgot the car was LHD.

[Dimitris Papamichail]

Looks good, forgot the car was LHD.

Thanks Stav.

[Steviewevie]

Looks like some great stuff you're doing there Dimitris. Why are you installing a new fuel pump/filter, was there a probem with the old one ?

[Dimitris Papamichail]

Thanks mate. No there are any problems with my fuel pump. The Lexus mechanic suggested to change it for precaution. Around 120000km some OEM cars found to have problems with the fuel pump. (Mine has 100000km). Since I have upgraded the car he said to change the fuel pump and fuel filter in order to have a good fuel supply to the engine.

[Asi]

Thanks mate. No there are any problems with my fuel pump. The Lexus mechanic suggested to change it for precaution. Around 120000km some OEM cars found to have problems with the fuel pump. (Mine has 100000km). Since I have upgraded the car he said to change the fuel pump and fuel filter in order to have a good fuel supply to the engine.

right i see. so when you putting this on a dyno?