V8 Mk1 6 speed with power steering

[cantfindausername]

Isn't stock 1.2 and "uprated" is 1.5? Sure this is what my TRD cap was too.

[tonigmr2]

http://trdparts.jp/english/parts_radi-cap.html

Defo 1.5max!

Anyway a more bling alternative was found.

[PW@Woodsport]

Go stand in the corner G

Yep i think i will stick with the VAG way of doing things on this one and use the Audi A8 22psi cap to be on the safe side.The engine has been bypassing my 1.3bar Blitz cap when revved hard so i guess the stock one is 22psi for a reason.

[System-G]

<- stands in corner head hung in shame...

[alfiembra]

Well yes there is that i suppose! On that note, although i am not usually a sticker type person i saw this one on ebay and thought that definately has to go in my back window or under my engine lid!

Paul how about getting some graphics made up to fit on the window spoiler to reflect on the rear screen like V8 Power or something similar

Alan

[michael]

Just let that lovely engine note do all the talking

[PW@Woodsport]

It certainly does that michael! I have already had some new graphics made, not really into big logos etc so i have replaced the "Toyota" on the rear visor with "Woodsport"

This was the mock up i gave to the printers.



Only difference is the one i had done was dark grey and in exactly the same font as the original Toyota.

[michael]

Nice

I want to see this one in action at some point, I might have to leave the house.

[paul_h]

Nice

I want to see this one in action at some point, I might have to leave the house.

me too might have to have a pop over for a nosey at some point

[PW@Woodsport]

Always welcome paul, but you best be quick, i am going to drop the whole lot out soon for detailing and bay finishing etc.

[System-G]

http://trdparts.jp/english/parts_radi-cap.html

Defo 1.5max!

Anyway a more bling alternative was found.

Yup, checked the cap on my track car yesterday - deffo 1.5Bar.

[PW@Woodsport]

More test running, this time with a fully sorted cooling system, twin 11" spal fans on my radiator, hooked up to the stock Mk1 rad switch/relays and VW expansion bottle with 22psi cap.

It ran for 15 minutes with no fans on, then when it hit 88* at the EFI temp sensor the rad fans came on slowly (first stage), the temp then climbed to 92* over the next 15 minutes (no revving at all so just letting it heat soak as much as possible), no water pump hurling the coolant round quickly, just idle.At 92* the fans kicked in to their second stage and stayed on, the temp rose to 94* at the EFI sensor for 2 minutes before dropping back to 92*, fans went back onto their first stage and the cycle repeated itself.

After this idle heatsoak test passed i let it get to 92* and then revved the throttle and the temp instantly dropped back to 88* so my cooling system is perfect for handling this v8.

Here is my second test running video, this was early on during the warmup, EFI only at 50* or so.Everything in the bay is still dummy rigged so if things look in an odd place it is only temporary.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwZLbNwc7_U

I am still getting bad trigger errors during cranking and oddly at no other time? but this will be rectified soon.

[Quigonjay]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwZLbNwc7_U

wow
one of the best sounds to ever pass through my ears
sounds like you have made the gods angry "V8 in to a mk1? RRRAAAARRRRRR"

[ashley]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwZLbNwc7_U

wow
one of the best sounds to ever pass through my ears
sounds like you have made the gods angry "V8 in to a mk1? RRRAAAARRRRRR"

OMG....that sounds....wo

[PW@Woodsport]

I have started work on the rollcage/chassis stiffeners part of the project, all tubing is 42mm OD 3mm thick, so far i have made the roll hoop section and door bars which have all been tack welded in place, pics to come after the holidays but in the meantime here is the design i am going for.



Note the triangulation back to the rear strut towers, this is where i think it will be needed most.

[PW@Woodsport]

Have a look at my chrimbo pressie....



Should look something like this on the car, apologies to whoever owns this mk1, was the first JDM light rear view i could find.

[Leon.]

Fantastic effort and accomplishment Paul, will definately look out for it next year

Isn't stock 1.2 and "uprated" is 1.5? Sure this is what my TRD cap was too.

Mk2 stock pressure is 0.9 bar

[PW@Woodsport]

Cheers leon, it will be doing as many shows as i can manage next year, presuming it's ready of course!

[rolandfantom]

Paul how about getting some graphics made up to fit on the window spoiler to reflect on the rear screen like V8 Power or something similarAlan

Stealth compadre, stealth......

"Chip and filter mate, nothing more than that.........."

[BMR2L]

Have a look at my chrimbo pressie....

Nice one Paul . I have BMR 2L on my 1a which I remember you admiring when you were doing up the car a while back. When I was younger and more reckless I used to space it out as "B MR2 L" but that caused no end of bother...

-Alan